What is BS EN 755-2 about?

BS EN 755 is a series of European standards on aluminium and aluminium alloys that discusses the best procedures and specifications required for manufacturing high-quality aluminium products. BS EN 755-2 is the second part of a series of documents on aluminium and aluminium alloys. BS EN 755-2 specifies the mechanical property limits resulting from tensile testing applicable to aluminium and aluminium alloy extruded rod/bar, tube and profile.

Technical conditions for inspection and delivery, including product and testing requirements, are specified in EN 755-1. Temper designations are defined in EN 515. The chemical composition limits for these materials are given in EN 573-3.

Who is BS EN 755-2 for?

BS EN 755-2 on aluminium and aluminium alloys is relevant to:

Producers, suppliers and users of aluminium and aluminium alloys with a focus on extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles
Aluminium extruders and stockers
Foundries and foundry suppliers
Casting producers, designers and buyers
Design engineers
Those involved in related product development and R&D

Why should you use BS EN 755-2?

Aluminium profiles are used wherever you build machine frames, workstations, shelves or guarding. Sturdy and flexible aluminium system profiles are also used for test set-ups, exhibit construction and load-bearing structures.

BS EN 755-2 specifies the mechanical property limits relating to aluminium extrusions and agreed between supplier and purchaser. BS EN 755-2 takes into consideration new materials and includes the most updated mechanical limits resulting from tensile testing aluminium and aluminium alloy extruded rod/bar, tube and profile.

As a user of BS EN 755-2, you can be ensured of mechanical property limits of aluminium and aluminium alloys. With obedience and compliance to BS EN 755-2, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality aluminium extruded rod/bar, tube, and profiles. BS EN 755-2 helps you to build consumer trust and confidence in the product. With BS EN 755-2 you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN 755-2:2016 supersedes BS EN 755-2:2013 which is withdrawn.

CEN/TC 132 decided to revise EN 755-2:2013 as follows:

Reorganization of the list of the tables of mechanical properties of the relevant aluminium and aluminium alloys
Addition of the alloy en aw-2618a [alcu2mg1,5ni] in a new table 9
Correction of the alloy en aw-6026 [al mgsibi] in a new table 36
Addition of the alloy en aw-6056 [al si1mgcumn] in a new table 38
Modification of the alloy en aw-6060 [al mgsi] in table 39: extruded profile t6 and t66 wall thickness-border from 3 mm to 5 mm
Modification of the alloy en aw-6063 [al mg0,7si] in table 45: extruded profile t5 wall thickness border from 3 mm to 10 mm
The former table 26 was moved and is now table 48

BS EN 755-2:2016

Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles - Mechanical properties

Published:

31 Mar 2016

Withdrawn:

10 Jul 2025