SIST EN ISO 17652-1:2003 PDF

Overview

EN ISO 17652-1:2003 - "Welding - Test for shop primers in relation to welding and allied processes - Part 1: General requirements" defines the standardized framework for assessing how shop primers (prefabrication primers) affect the weldability and related processing of steel. Published by CEN/ISO, this Part 1 provides general requirements, terminology and guidance used when testing primers for development, quality control, supplier declarations, contractual references and customer acceptance testing.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope and purpose: Standardised conditions for assessing shop primers on weldability of steel (see clause 1). Intended uses include supplier R&D, production QC, declarations, contractual reference and customer acceptance.
• Terms and definitions: Clear definitions for key concepts such as shop primer, rating test, weldability test, emission test, test of cutting properties and supplier’s recommendation (clause 3).
• Guidance on application: Clause 4 explains how to reference appropriate parts of EN ISO 17652 depending on the test objective - e.g., rating comparisons, weldability testing in production, or thermal cutting assessment.
• Health, safety and environment: Explicit guidance to manage solvent emissions during application/curing and possible increased fumes/gases during welding/cutting. Emphasises worker protection and environmental controls (clause 5).
• Normative references: Part 1 directs users to specialized test procedures in related parts:
  • EN ISO 17652-2:2003 - Welding properties (rating and weldability tests)
  • EN ISO 17652-3 - Thermal cutting
  • EN ISO 17652-4 - Emission of fumes and gases

Practical applications - who uses this standard

• Primer manufacturers / suppliers: Use for R&D, new product development and production quality control to ensure consistent weldability performance.
• Fabricators and welding engineers: Reference when selecting or approving shop-primed steels for structural fabrication and specifying welding procedures.
• Procurement & contract authors: Include as a contractual reference for primer delivery requirements and acceptance testing.
• Quality assurance teams and customers: Conduct acceptance testing or comparative evaluations between primers or welding procedures.
• Health & safety officers: Apply the standard's environmental and personnel protection guidance when testing or implementing shop-primed materials.

Note: Some comparative or production-oriented tests are not intended for contractual acceptance; consult Part 1 guidance and the specific test parts (2–4) for suitability.

Related standards

• EN ISO 17652-2:2003 - Welding properties of shop primers (rating and weldability tests)
• EN ISO 17652-3:2003 - Thermal cutting
• EN ISO 17652-4:2003 - Emission of fumes and gases
• EN 10238 and EN/ISO 12944 series - related surface preparation and corrosion-protection standards

Keywords: EN ISO 17652-1:2003, welding, shop primers, weldability test, primer testing, thermal cutting, emissions, quality control, supplier declaration.