BS EN 2470:2019

What is BS EN 2470 - Steel for aerospace about?  

BS EN 2470 is a European metallic material standard for aerospace applications and specifies the requirements relating to: 

• Steel FE-PA11 
• Softened and cold drawn 
• Wires for rivets 
• 1 mm ≤ D ≤ 10 mm 

This document is part of the series of EN metallic material standards for aerospace applications. The general organization of this series is described in EN 4258. BS EN 2320 has been prepared in accordance with EN 4500-003. 

Who is BS EN 2470 - Steel for aerospace for? 

BS EN 2470 on steel for aerospace is applicable to: 

• Aerospace and Defence Industries 
• Agencies involved in making aerospace applications 
• Spacecraft manufacturing industries 
• Testing agencies involved in the inspection of aerospace products 
• Manufacturers of steel FE-PA11 

Why should you use BS EN 2470 - Steel for aerospace? 

BS EN 2470 covers all the requirements for Steel FE-PA11, Softened and cold drawn, Wires for rivets. It provides a standardized approach for manufacturers of steel to adhere to if they supply their metallic materials for use by the aerospace and defence industry. 

By adopting BS EN 2470, you can demonstrate the reliability of steel and build trust in its use throughout the aerospace supply chain. BS EN 2470 helps make aerospace applications in terms of deciding heat treatment, temperature and dimensions of wires.