BS EN 10207:2017

What is BS EN 10207 - Pressure vessels about?  

BS EN 10207 is a European standard on steels for simple pressure vessels that discusses the best procedures and specifications on manufacturing high-quality plates, strips, and bars. BS EN 10207 specifies the technical delivery requirements for plates, strips, and bars made of steel in accordance with the specifications for pressurized parts in simple pressure vessels as defined in the Directive 2014/29/EU (see Annex A) and standardized in EN 286‑1 to EN 286‑3. 

NOTE: Once this European Standard is published in the EU Official Journal (OJEU) under Directive 2014/29/EU, the presumption of conformity to the Essential Safety Requirements (ESRs) of Directive 2014/29/EU is limited to technical data of materials in this European Standard and does not presume adequacy of the material to a specific item of equipment. Consequently, the assessment of the technical data stated in this material standard against the design requirements of this specific item of equipment to verify that the ESRs of Directive 2014/29/EU are satisfied, needs to be done. 

Who is BS EN 10207 - Pressure vessels for?  

BS EN 10207 on steels for simple pressure vessels is relevant to: 

• Manufacturer of plates, strips, and bars made of steel 
• Manufacturer of pressure vessels  

Why should you use BS EN 10207- Pressure vessels? 

Pressure vessels can store hot liquids and gasses safely without causing any damage to the container. Meeting the international safety standards, pressure vessels are well cut for use in very high temperatures. The high tensile strength of steel makes it ideal for these applications. 

BS EN 10207 provides guidance on classification and designation, manufacturing process, chemical composition, mechanical properties, surface condition, internal soundness, dimensions and tolerances on dimensions, calculation of mass, and test methods. 

As a user of BS EN 10207, you can be ensured of requirements for plates, strips, and bars made of steel. With obedience and compliance to BS EN 10207, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality plates, strips, and bars of steel for pressurized parts in simple pressure vessels. With BS EN 10207 you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 10207:2017 supersedes BS EN 10207:2005, which is withdrawn. 

The main changes to the previous version EN 10207:2005 are listed below: 

• Normative references revised 
• Definition for “normalizing rolling” overtaken from EN 10028‑1  
• New limits for the content on Mn for the product analysis in table 2 
• New table 5 concerning the valid standards for tolerances on dimensions and shape 
• Figures for test pieces for impact testing by elevated temperatures in table 7 revised 
• Statements in table 8 on test pieces for impact testing overtaken from EN 10272  
• Statements in 8.2 and 9.1 split between specific and non-specific inspection 
• Statements on impact testing in 9.3.2; 10.3 and 10.3.3 revised