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The old BS970 Parts 1 & 3: 1991 standards have been replaced by a number of EN Standards, the most important of which are shown below

EN10088-3 Replaces BS970 Part 1: 1991 & BS970 Part 3: 1991 covering chemical composition & mechanical properties

EN10058 Tolerances for Hot Rolled Flat Bars

EN10059 Tolerances for Hot Rolled Square Bars

EN10060 Tolerances for Hot Rolled Round Bars

EN10061 Tolerances for Hot Rolled Hexagonal Bars

EN10278 Tolerances for Bright Bars (Drawn, Turned or Ground)

ISO186 Parts 1 & 2 Tolerance Classifications
(see page 4)

Tolerances

~ The ISO tolerances shown are taken from ISO 286.

 

~ All other tolerances shown in this document are  based upon the relevant part/s of the applicable EN Standard/s.

 

~ For tolerances on Rolled Edge Flat Bar please refer to separate Datasheet

 

Diameter - Smooth Turned

(H10 tolerances)

Diameter (mm)Tolerance (mm) + or -
18 to 300.084
31 to 500.100
51 to 790.200

Diameter - Rough Turned

Diameter (mm)Tolerance (mm) + or -
75 to 1501.5
151 to 2252.0
226 to 4103.0

Diameter - Bright Drawn

(H9 Tolerances)

Diameter (mm)Tolerance (mm) + or -
6 to 100.036
11 to 180.043
19 to 300.052

Width & Thickess - Hot Rolled Square

Size (mm)Tolerance (mm) + or -
75 to 1501.5
151 to 2252.0
226 to 4103.0

Thickness - Hot Rolled Flat

Size (mm)Tolerance (mm) + or -
Up to 100.4
10.1 to 200.5
20.1 to 400.6
40.1 to 600.8
Over 601.0

Width - Hot Rolled Flat

Size (mm)Tolerance (mm) + or -
10 to 350.8
36 to 750.8
76 to 1001.0
101 to 1251.3
126 to 1501.5

Angle Bars - Leg Length & Thickness

Leg (mm)Leg Length (mm) + or -Thickness (mm) + or -
201.50.4
251.50.5
302.00.5
40 & 502.00.6
60, 70, 75, 80, 90, 1003.00.75

Angle Bars - Internal Radius

Leg (mm)Max Internal Radius (mm)
20, 25, 304
405
50, 607
65, 70, 75, 809
90, 10010

This Data is indicative only and must not be seen as a substitute for the full specification from which it is drawn. In particular, the mechanical property requirements vary widely with temper, product and product dimensions. The information is based on our present knowledge and is given in good faith. However, no liability will be accepted by the Company is respect of any action taken by any third party in reliance thereon.

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