Structural hollow section standard

EN 10219 Square & Rectangular Hollow Sections

A purchasing guide for cold-formed welded square hollow section (SHS) and rectangular hollow section (RHS).

Direct answer

What EN 10219 covers

EN 10219 covers cold-formed welded structural hollow sections. Part 1 addresses technical delivery conditions, while Part 2 addresses tolerances, dimensions and sectional properties. The project specification should identify the required edition, grade and acceptance basis.

RFQ checklist

Information needed for an EN 10219 quotation

State the complete designation and dimensional requirement. Do not compare a generic hollow-section quote with an EN 10219 quote unless the technical basis is aligned.

EN 10219 edition and required steel gradeSHS or RHS outside dimensionsSpecified wall thickness and lengthRequired tolerances and sectional-property basisInspection document, marking and packing requirementsQuantity, destination port and delivery timing

Supplier confirmation

The selected supplier should confirm the applicable edition, steel grade, dimensions, tolerances, weld condition, inspection document, marking and delivery schedule.

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Match the standard to the correct section

Square Hollow Section (SHS)

Prepare the side dimension, wall thickness, grade, length and quantity by size.

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Rectangular Hollow Section (RHS)

Prepare width, height, wall thickness, grade, length and quantity by size.

Open RHS guidance

Important boundary

Confirm the contractual edition

This page is a buyer-oriented summary and does not reproduce or replace EN 10219. Standards can be revised, so use the edition stated in the project or purchase contract and obtain the official document for technical acceptance.

BSI EN 10219-1 scope reference

Questions

What is the difference between EN 10219-1 and EN 10219-2?

Part 1 addresses technical delivery conditions. Part 2 addresses tolerances, dimensions and sectional properties. A complete RFQ should identify the applicable project and contractual requirements.

Does EN 10219 cover square and rectangular hollow sections?

Yes. The scope includes cold-formed welded structural hollow sections in circular, square, rectangular and elliptical forms.

Can EN 10219 and EN 10210 quotations be compared as the same product?

They should not be treated as automatically equivalent. The standards cover different product routes and their dimensional or sectional-property bases may differ. The buyer's engineer should confirm the required standard.