This Part 8 of this European Standard specifies requirements for unfired pressure vessels and their parts made of aluminium and aluminium alloys in addition to the general requirements for unfired pressure vessels under EN 13445:2009 Parts 1 to 5. This European Standard specifies unfired pressure vessels for loads up to 500 full cycles.

NOTE Cast materials are not included in this version. Details regarding cast materials will be subject to an amendment to or a revision of this European Standard.