BS EN ISO 2560:2020 - TC

What is ISO 2560 about? 

ISO 2560 specifies requirements for the classification of covered electrodes and deposited metal in the as-welded condition and the post-weld heat-treated condition for manual metal arc welding of non-alloy and fine grain steels with a minimum yield strength of up to 500 MPa or a minimum tensile strength of up to 570 MPa. 

ISO 2560 is combined with specification providing for classification utilizing a system based on the yield strength and the average impact energy of 47 J of all-weld metal, or utilizing a system based on the tensile strength and the average impact energy of 27 J of all-weld metal. 

BS EN ISO 2560 recognizes that there are two somewhat different approaches in the global market to classifying a given electrode and gives recommendations on either type of electrode to be used to suit a particular market need. 

Who is ISO 2560 for? 

ISO 2560 on welding consumables is applicable to: 

• Welding consumables manufacturers 
• Sheet metal manufacturers 
• Manufacturers of pressure vessels 
• Manufacturer of aircraft & aerospace 
• Construction, automotive, mechanical Industries 
• Suppliers and personnel involved in the railroad construction industry 

Why should you use ISO 2560? 

ISO 14341 helps you standardize the classification of welding consumables for manual metal arc welding of non-alloy and fine grain steels. Having a common point of reference for classification improves the efficiency welding processes across the welding Industry. ISO 2560 provides a classification in order to designate covered electrodes based on the all-weld metal's yield strength, tensile strength, and elongation. 

ISO 2560 specifies requirements for covered electrodes for manual metal arc welding to improve the properties of the all-weld metal and is suitable for all welding positions. 

By adopting ISO 2560 you can manufacture welding consumables that meet quality guidelines, and are manufactured according to the specified requirements. This helps you to build trust throughout the welding consumables supply chain. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN ISO 2560:2020 supersedes BS EN ISO 2560:2009, which is withdrawn includes some technical changes. these include: 

• All the references have been updated 
• Throughout the document, “nominal electrode efficiency” now reads “electrode efficiency”. 
• “Strength” has been clarified by changing to “tensile strength”