What is BS EN 15048-2 - Bolting assemblies about ?

BS EN 15048 is a series of European standards on bolting assemblies that discusses the best procedures and specifications required for testing non-preloaded bolted connections. BS EN 15048-2 is the second part of a series of documents on bolting assemblies. BS EN 15048-2 specifies the technical requirements for structural bolting assemblies in order to ensure the suitability for non-preloaded bolted connections in steel structures or aluminum structures.

A suitability test is specified to check the behavior of the structural bolting assemblies.

It applies to bolting assemblies specified in EN 15048-1.

Who is BS EN 15048-2 - Bolting assemblies for ?

BS EN 15048-2 on non-preloaded structural bolting assemblies is relevant to:

Manufacturer of bolting assemblies
Mechanical engineer

Why should you use BS EN 15048-2- Bolting assemblies ?

Generally, the bolts are used to connect the pieces of metals by inserting them through the holes in the metals; at the threaded end, nuts should be tightened.

BS EN 15048-2 provides guidance on technical requirements for bolting assemblies, the composition of structural bolting assemblies, product requirements, manufacturing process, material, a tensile test of bolting assemblies for determination of tensile resistance, test report

As a user of BS EN 15048-2, you can ensure that non-preloaded structural bolting assemblies (bolts + nuts) are fit for purpose in structural metallic works.

With obedience and compliance to BS EN 15048-2, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality structural bolting assemblies. BS EN 15048-2 provides you with comprehensive information useful throughout the process of testing and production.

What’s changed since the last update ?

BS EN 15048-2:2016 supersedes BS EN 15048-2:2007 which is withdrawn.

Compared to the previous version, the modifications are the following:

Technical requirements and delivery conditions for bolting assemblies have been transferred from EN 15048-1
Relevant product standards are specified by reference to a priority list
The use of complementary washers has been added
Requirements for the test report have been revised

BS EN 15048-2:2016

Non-preloaded structural bolting assemblies - Fitness for purpose

Current, Under Review

Published:

31 Jul 2016