What does the 'EN' mean in material classifications?

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What does the 'EN' mean in material classifications?

Steels are often classified with an EN classification such as 'EN58 stainless steel'. What do the letters 'EN' stand for?

2007-02-27 04:21:40 · 3 answers · asked by johnnygolightly 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs

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Euro Norm

2007-02-27 04:29:04 · answer #1 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's an engineering standard organised by the british insitute.

You'll find materials are fully referred to as BSEN##, but companies normally drop the BS part.

BSEN just mean "British Standard European Norm". It's similar to the ISO and DIN standards across europe and ensures correct sizes, strengths etc are met.

2007-02-27 12:30:51 · answer #2 · answered by Steven N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It refers to the hardness of metal.

2007-02-28 21:40:51 · answer #3 · answered by John L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋