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EN10255 (BS1387)

Written by Superior Technologies | 2026.02.05

EN10255 is the harmonized European Standard for non-alloy steel tubes suitable for welding and threading. It has largely superseded the famous BS1387 specification.

  • Application: These pipes are the global "workhorse" for conveying low-pressure fluids like water, gas, and air.

  • Grades: They are categorized by wall thickness into Light (L), Medium (M), and Heavy (H) series. A "Heavy" class pipe has a thicker wall to withstand higher pressure or corrosive environments compared to a "Light" class pipe.