EN 487:2009
(Main)Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Rolling ingots - Specifications
Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Rolling ingots - Specifications
This European Standard specifies the general requirements to be met by rolling ingots of aluminium or aluminium alloys obtained by semi-continuous vertical casting.
Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Walzbarren - Spezifikationen
Diese Europäische Norm legt die allgemeinen Anforderungen an die durch Vertikalstranggießen hergestellten
Walzbarren aus Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen fest.
Aluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Plaques de laminage - Spécifications
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les caractéristiques générales des plaques de laminage en
aluminium ou alliages d’aluminium obtenues par coulée verticale semi-continue.
Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitine - Brame za valjanje - Specifikacije
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 25-Aug-2009
- Withdrawal Date
- 27-Feb-2010
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 132 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys
- Drafting Committee
- WG 34 - Casting and recycling
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 02-Dec-2025
- Completion Date
- 02-Dec-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 29-Aug-2009
- Effective Date
- 25-Mar-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 12258-1:1998 - Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Terms and definitions - Part 1: General terms - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Overview
EN 487:2009 is a European Standard developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) that specifies the general requirements for rolling ingots made from aluminium and aluminium alloys, produced by semi-continuous vertical casting. The standard establishes comprehensive specifications that cover the chemical composition, dimensional tolerances, quality requirements, testing procedures, marking, inspection documents, and packaging of aluminium rolling ingots. By following EN 487:2009, manufacturers and purchasers can ensure that rolling ingots meet consistent quality and performance expectations, facilitating reliable downstream processing such as rolling into finished aluminium products.
Key Topics
EN 487:2009 focuses on the following essential aspects for aluminium and aluminium alloy rolling ingots:
Ordering Information: Details the required information to be specified at the time of order, ensuring clear agreement between purchaser and supplier.
- Product form and dimensions
- Alloy designation as per EN 573 standards
- Supply condition (as cast or homogenized)
- Quantities and tolerances
- Scalping and sawing requirements
- Specific end-use applications
Manufacturing and Chemical Requirements: Sets out required practices and composition controls, including:
- Production processes aligned with intended use
- Conformance to chemical composition limits in EN 573-3
- Special control for elements and trace impurities relevant to specific alloys or applications
Quality and Tolerances: Defines standards for surface and internal quality, as well as dimensional tolerances, such as:
- Permissible thickness, width, and length variations
- Tolerances for shape and form (lateral, longitudinal, diagonal, and transverse deflections)
- Surface quality standards to minimize defects, inclusions, and porosity
Testing and Inspection: Establishes requirements for:
- Chemical analysis methods (e.g. spectrometric analysis)
- Dimensional verification and metallurgical property checks
- Documentation such as certificates of mass, composition, and inspection reports (per EN 10204)
Marking and Traceability: Specifies marking methods (ink, paint, or stamping) to ensure clear traceability through all production and usage stages.
Applications
EN 487:2009 is widely used in the aluminium manufacturing and processing industry where semi-continuous cast rolling ingots are prepared for transformation into finished products. Typical applications include:
- Rolling mills: Where ingots are converted into rolled products such as sheets, plates, foil, and strips for use in automotive, construction, and packaging industries.
- Quality assurance programs: Ensuring reliable supply and performance of input materials for critical downstream processes.
- Specification in supply contracts: As a reference for purchasing and acceptance criteria between aluminium producers and customers.
- Export and cross-border trade: Enabling standardization for international suppliers and customers within the European market and globally.
Adherence to EN 487:2009 helps companies achieve consistent product quality, enhances compatibility across supply chains, and reduces instances of product rejection or processing issues.
Related Standards
Several related European and international standards support effective implementation of EN 487:2009, including:
- EN 573 series: Chemical composition and form of wrought aluminium products
- EN 10204: Types of inspection documents
- EN 12258-1: Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Terms and definitions
- EN 14242 & EN 14726: Methods for chemical analysis of aluminium and alloys
- EN ISO 9000 & EN ISO 9004: Quality management systems (for process assurance and continuous improvement)
These standards collectively establish a robust framework for the production, inspection, and supply of quality aluminium rolling ingots in accordance with European and global industry requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 487:2009 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Rolling ingots - Specifications". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the general requirements to be met by rolling ingots of aluminium or aluminium alloys obtained by semi-continuous vertical casting.
This European Standard specifies the general requirements to be met by rolling ingots of aluminium or aluminium alloys obtained by semi-continuous vertical casting.
EN 487:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 77.150.10 - Aluminium products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 487:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 487:1993, EN 573-3:2026, EN 14242:2023, EN 14726:2019, EN 12258-1:1998, EN 573-2:1994, EN 573-3:2019+A2:2023, EN 573-1:2004, EN 10204:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2009
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SIST EN 487:1998
Aluminij in aluminijeve zlitine - Brame za valjanje - Specifikacije
Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Rolling ingots - Specifications
Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Walzbarren - Spezifikationen
Aluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Plaques de laminage - Spécifications
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 487:2009
ICS:
77.150.10 Aluminijski izdelki Aluminium products
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 487
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2009
ICS 77.150.10 Supersedes EN 487:1993
English Version
Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Rolling ingots - Specifications
Aluminium et alliages d'aluminium - Plaques de laminage - Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen - Walzbarren -
Spécifications Spezifikationen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 July 2009.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the
official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Terms and definitions .4
4 Ordering information .4
5 Requirements .5
5.1 Production and manufacturing processes .5
5.2 Chemical composition .5
5.3 Surface and internal quality .6
5.4 Tolerances on dimensions .6
5.5 Tolerances of form.7
5.6 Sawing .9
5.7 Scalping .9
6 Test procedures .9
6.1 Analysis of chemical composition .9
6.2 Inspection of physical and metallurgical properties. 10
6.3 Other tests . 10
7 Inspection documents . 10
7.1 Certificate of mass and analysis . 10
7.2 Inspection certificate . 10
8 Marking . 11
8.1 General . 11
8.2 Edge marking . 11
8.3 Top end marking . 11
9 Packaging, transport and storage . 11
10 Complaints . 12
Bibliography . 13
Foreword
This document (EN 487:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 132 “Aluminium and
aluminium alloys”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by February 2010.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 487:1993.
Within its programme of work, Technical Committee CEN/TC 132 entrusted CEN/TC 132/WG 2 "Extrusion
billets and rolling ingots" to revise EN 487:1993.
CEN/TC 132 affirms its policy that in the case when a patentee refuses to grant licences on standardised
standard products under reasonable and not discriminatory conditions, then this product shall be removed
from the corresponding standard.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the general requirements to be met by rolling ingots of aluminium or
aluminium alloys obtained by semi-continuous vertical casting.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 573-1, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Chemical composition and form of wrought products — Part 1:
Numerical designation system
EN 573-2, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Chemical composition and form of wrought products — Part 2:
Chemical symbol based designation system
EN 573-3, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Chemical composition and form of wrought products — Part 3:
Chemical composition
EN 10204, Metallic products — Types of inspection documents
EN 12258-1:1998, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Terms and definitions — Part 1: General terms
EN 14242, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Chemical analysis — Inductively coupled plasma optical
emission spectral analysis
EN 14726, Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Chemical analysis — Guideline for spark optical emission
spectrometric analysis
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 12258-1:1998 and the following
apply.
3.1
heat
quantity of liquid metal that has simultaneously undergone the same preparatory treatment in the furnace
before the casting operation
4 Ordering information
The ordering information shall define the product required and shall contain the following:
a) the form of the product (rolling ingot);
b) the designation of the aluminium or aluminium alloy according to EN 573-1 and 573-2 (or the purchaser
alloy designation after agreement between supplier and purchaser). Tighter limits than the composition
limits stated in EN 573-3 may be specified as required;
c) whether as cast or homogenized. The homogenizing parameters should be agreed between the supplier
and the purchaser;
d) the number of this European Standard;
e) the dimensions and shape of the product:
1) nominal thickness (expressed in millimetres);
2) nominal width (expressed in millimetres);
3) nominal length and tolerance if different from standard (expressed in millimetres);
4) cross sectional profile details or drawing number (expressed in millimetres);
f) sawing code (see 5.6.4);
g) whether rolling ingots are to be supplied scalped or not;
h) whether the rolling ingots are scalped or not before hot rolling;
i) end use (e.g. foil, packaging) (see 5.1);
j) quantity:
1) mass (in metric tonnes) or number of pieces;
2) quantity tolerances if required;
k) any requirements for inspection documents (see Clause 7);
l) any additional requirements agreed between supplier and purchaser (see Clause 7).
5 Requirements
5.1 Production and manufacturing processes
The product requirements as formulated in this clause normally are not sufficient for rolling ingots to meet the
purchaser's requirements for rolled products. Therefore, the purchaser shall give the manufacturer full details
concerning the end use requirements, so that the manufacturing conditions of the manufacturer may best be
adjusted to fulfil the requirements.
It is recommended that trial quantities be produced to confirm that the end use requirements are met. It is also
recommended that the purchaser asks the manufacturer to advise of any significant change in the
manufacturing processes which may affect the quality of the final pro
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