DEFINITION DES PRODUITS

RENAULT V.I. PRODUCTS DEFINITION

NOT FOR NEW DESIGN AS OF 2009-02-09

For classes of mechanical properties,
use the Volvo system (MATCH)
This standard is valid when there is a reference to it.
”Not for new design” is only an indication to our design departments.

NORME
STANDARD (E)

STEELS
CLASSES OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
FOR SIMPLE PARTS

02.10.4004 / F

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Ce document (couverture comprise) constitue un tout, ses éléments ne doivent pas être dissociés. Sa reproduction
et sa communication sont interdits sans l'accord de RENAULT V.I. [This document (cover included) is to be
considered as a whole, no part is to be separated. Copying and communication without the prior consent of
RENAULT V.I. are prohibited. In the event of litigation, the French language version is the original document].
MODIFICATIONS :
Date / version ind. Objet [Subject]
MAI 1983 1ère édition
JANVIER 1985 2ème édition
JUIN 1990 3ème édition
JUIN 1991 4ème édition
SEPTEMBRE 1997 E 5ème édition (refonte complète)
FEVRIER 2009 F 6ème édition – Changement de statut en Not for new design (NFND). Voir système
Volvo MATCH pour classes de caractéristiques mécaniques.

DIFFUSION [DISTRIBUTION] : référence (liste 02...)

DOCUMENTS CITES [RELEVANT DOCUMENTS] :

- Normes : RENAULT V.I. : 02.10.4007 ; 02.30.4001 ; 02.60.4001 ; 02.60.4002 ; 02.60.4003 ; 02.60.4004.
[Standards] AFNOR : NF A 04.102 ; NF A 35.053 ; NF A 35.551 ; NF A 35.557 ; NF A 35.561 ;
NF A 35.562 ; NF A 36.232 ; NF A 37.401 ; NF A 37.501 ; NF A 37.502 ; NF A 37.503 ;
NF A 37.504 ; NF A 49.310 ; NF A 49.312 ; NF A 49.541 ; NF A 49.643 ; NF EN 10025 ;
NF EN 10083-1 ; NF EN 10083-2 ; NF EN 10083-3 ; NF EN 10149-2
- Cahiers des charges : 39.02.201
[Technical specifications]
NOT FOR NEW DESIGN AS OF 2009-02-09
- Procédures d'essai : For classes of mechanical properties,
[Test procedures] use the Volvo system (MATCH)
This standard is valid when there is a reference to it.
”Not for new design” is only an indication to our design departments.
- Méthodes d'essai :
[Test methods]

- Autres (origine/ref.) :

MOTS CLES [KEYWORDS] : ACIERS - CLASSES

MODALITES D'APPLICATION ETUDES [ENGINEERING METHODS OF APPLICATION] :

Ne pas utiliser pour études nouvelles.

Nota :
M CROS
Methods & Standards

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Examen (normalisation / traduction) Visa Approbation (technique ou application) Visa
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OBJECT
The present standard defines the property classes of steels which allow the manufacturer to use
different grades for the production of the parts concerned, without the need for information on the
drawings of these parts to be modified.
These grades make reference to AFNOR standards, except for high strength hot or cold rolled steels
that are defined in RENAULT V.I. standard N° 02.10.4007.
This facilitates standardization of the parts and their procurement.

CONTENTS

1. FIELD OF APPLICATION
NOT FOR NEW DESIGN AS OF 2009-02-09
For classes of mechanical properties,
2. GENERALITIES use the Volvo system (MATCH)
This standard is valid when there is a reference to it.
”Not for new design” is only an indication to our design departments.
2.1 Choice of grade
2.2 Change of grade

3. TABLES OF THE DIFFERENT CLASSES

3.1 CLASS 340

3.2 CLASS 380
3.3 CLASS 580
3.4 CLASS 700
3.5 CLASS 780
3.5 CLASS 780 (cont.)
3.6 CLASS 980
3.7 CARBURIZED OR CARBONITRIDED STEEL

4. CROSS-REFERENCES

5. INDICATIONS TO BE MADE IN THE DRAWINGS

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For classes of mechanical properties,
use the Volvo system (MATCH)
1. FIELD OF APPLICATION This standard is valid when there is a reference to it.
”Not for new design” is only an indication to our design departments.
This standard applies to parts of simple form whose use does not require an exclusive grade of steel. Parts
excluded are those which have been allocated “a certain criticality level” by the Design Office and parts
whose material has already been defined by a specific document. This standard should not be used for
nitrocarbided parts (standard N° 02.60.4004) or surface hardened parts (standard N° 02.60.4003). As the
boundaries for the field of application are difficult to define, the Design Office is advised to refer to the
RENAULT V.I. Materials Department to state their choices, especially for classes from 700 onwards. For
parts made from mild sheet steel for pressing or cold bending, refer to standard N° 02.30.4001.

Welding

Class 340 grades are weldable without need for special precautions using conventional facilities. The
other classes should not be used for welded parts. If a welded part demands mechanical properties
superior to those of class 340, one or several grades shall be specified after consultation with the
Materials Department without making reference to the present standard.

Brazing and bronze welding

Class 340 to 700 grades inclusive can be brazed or bronze welded.

2. GENERALITIES

2.1 Choice of grade

Classes define the mechanical properties to be obtained, extended where necessary by essential
requirements as regards chemical composition, heat treatment, weldability, etc...

After the class has been chosen by the Design Office and indicated in the drawing, the manufacturer of
the part concerned must, when requesting Production Approval, specify the grade retained and its
condition (case of drawn or work-hardened steel), taken exclusively from the tables in section 3.

In the absence of special details regarding quality, condition, hardenability..., all the possibilities
of the reference standard (NF...) are permitted.

Acceptable machining is obtained with a sulphur content ≥ 0.020%. The user (RENAULT V.I.
Machining Plant or sub-contractor) may, under his own responsibility, permit a sulphur content lower
than this 0.020% minimum.

The grades stipulated in the reference standards quoted may have mechanical properties staggered by
plus or by minus in relation to the properties of the class demanded. The supplier must then assure
observance on the part of the compulsory properties of the class designated in the drawing,
according to the size of the part, his facilities or those of his sub-contractor(s).

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NOT FOR NEW DESIGN AS OF 2009-02-09

For classes of mechanical properties,
use the Volvo system (MATCH)
2.2 Change of grade This standard is valid when there is a reference to it.
”Not for new design” is only an indication to our design departments.
During the service life of a part, it is highly probable that the steel grade used for its manufacture is
different from the steel grade employed at the time of Production Approval.

The supplier must :

- exclusively choose a grade from among those indicated in the tables in section 3 in the class under
consideration.

- specify in the inspection reports handed over the designation of the steel with the reference
standard (NF...) and inform the Technical Acceptance section receiving the parts.

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NOT FOR NEW DESIGN AS OF 2009-02-09

For classes of mechanical properties,
3. TABLES OF THE DIFFERENT CLASSES use the Volvo system (MATCH)
This standard is valid when there is a reference to it.
”Not for new design” is only an indication to our design departments.

3.1 CLASS 340

Field of application

Mild steel parts usually to be welded. This class is sometimes chosen for its aptitude to cold forming
(e.g. crimping, flaring...) or for the guarantee of mechanical properties superior to those of “mild sheet
steel” defined in standard N° 02.30.4001.

Examples : clamps, welded linkage parts, welded bosses or couplings, welded bearing brackets,
lubricating sleeves fastened by flaring...

For other applications, rather use class 380.

PROPERTIES STANDARDIZED GRADES STIPULATED

AFNOR REFERENCE STANDARDS

COMPULSORY : Hardness Rolled or cold shaped products

S235; S275 : NF EN 10025
(except in drawn or work- S235JR : NF A 37.401*
hardened condition) S315MC; S355MC : NF EN 10149.2
E 280C; E 315C; E 355C : NF A 36.232
HB : 95 - 179 XC10; XC12; XC18 : NF A 35.551 or NF A 37.401*
or C22 : NF EN 10083.2
HV : 100 - 188 C22E; C22R : NF EN 10083.1
FR8; FR10; FR15; FR18 : NF A 35.053

INDICATIVE : Strength Cold rolled strips

F12; F13; F14; conditions T1 & T2 : NF A 37.501*
(compulsory for drawn or work-
hardened condition) Welded tubes
TS 34-2; TS 37-2 : NF A 49.643
UTS (Rm) : 340 - 580 MPa TS E235-2; TS E275-2 : NF A 49.541

Seamless tubes
TU 37b conditions GBK & NBK : NF A 49.310

Forgings : See CROSS-REFERENCE N° 1.

Grades in cold drawn or work-hardened conditions are defined in standards marked with an *.

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NOT FOR NEW DESIGN AS OF 2009-02-09

For classes of mechanical properties,
use the Volvo system (MATCH)
3.2 CLASS 380 This standard is valid when there is a reference to it.
”Not for new design” is only an indication to our design departments.
Field of application

Mild and medium steel parts.

See § 1 “FIELD OF APPLICATION - Welding”.

Examples : free machined couplings, spacers, small linkage parts, tie-rods, switch brackets, screw-in
plugs...

PROPERTIES STANDARDIZED GRADES STIPULATED

AFNOR REFERENCE STANDARDS

COMPULSORY : Hardness Rolled or cold shaped products

S235; S275; E295; S355 : NF EN 10025
(except in drawn or work- S235JR : NF A 37.401*
hardened condition) S315MC; S355MC; S420MC : NF EN 10149.2
E 280C; E 315C; E 355C : NF A 36.232
HB : 111 - 212 XC10; XC12; XC18 : NF A 35.551 or NF A 37.401*
or S250; S250 Pb; S250 Si; S300; S300 Pb; S300 Si; AD 37 Pb;
HV : 117 - 222 AD 40 Pb; AD 42 Pb : NF A 37.401* or NF A 35-561
13 MF 4; 18 MF 5; 3 C22 : NF A 37.401*
C22; C25; C30; C35 : NF EN 10083.2
INDICATIVE : Strength C22E; C25E; C30E; C35E; C22R; C25R; C30R; C35R :
NF EN 10083.1
(compulsory for drawn or work- FR8; FR10; FR 15; FR 18 : NF A 35.053
hardened condition)
Cold rolled strips
UTS (Rm) : 380 - 700 MPa F12; F13; F14; conditions T1 & T2;
F13; F14; conditions T3 & T4 : NF A 37.501*

Welded tubes
TS 34-2; TS 37-2; TS 42-2 : NF A 49.643
TS E235-2; TS E275-2 : NF A 49.541

Seamless tubes
TU 37b all conditions; TU 52b except condition BK;
TU 20MV6 conditions GBK & NBK : NF A 49.310

CLASS 580 GRADES ARE PERMITTED.

Forgings : See CROSS-REFERENCE N° 1.

Improved machinability series : See CROSS-REFERENCE N° 3.

Grades in cold drawn or work-hardened conditions are defined in standards marked with an *.

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NOT FOR NEW DESIGN AS OF 2009-02-09

For classes of mechanical properties,
3.3 CLASS 580 use the Volvo system (MATCH)
This standard is valid when there is a reference to it.
”Not for new design” is only an indication to our design departments.
Field of application

Medium steel parts subject to light fatigue stress.

See § 1 “FIELD OF APPLICATION - Welding”.

Examples : ram hinge pins, spring U-bolt guides, gearshift control levers, helper spring stops,
brake and clutch yokes and pivot pins, adjusting shims...

PROPERTIES STANDARDIZED GRADES STIPULATED

AFNOR REFERENCE STANDARDS

COMPULSORY : Hardness Rolled or cold shaped products

E335 : NF EN 10025
(except in drawn or work- 3C35; 3C40; 3C45; 3C50; 3C55 : NF A 37.401*
hardened condition) C35E; C40E; C45E; C50E; C55E;
C35R; C40R; C45R; C50R; C55R : NF EN 10083.1
HB : 175 - 235 C35; C40; C45; C50; C55 : NF EN 10083.2
or AD55Pb; AD60Pb : NF A 35.561 or NF A 37.401*
HV : 183 - 247 35MF6; 38MF5 : NF A 37.401*
38B3 : NF A 35.557
S460MC; S500MC; S550MC : NF EN 10149.2
INDICATIVE : Strength
Cold rolled strips
(compulsory for drawn or work- F12; F13; F14; condition T4 : NF A 37.501*
hardened condition) C35; C45; C50; C54; C60; C68; C75;
XC32; XC38; XC45; XC50; XC54; XC60; XC68; XC75;
UTS (Rm) : 580 - 700 MPa XC90; XC100 : conditions T2 & T3 : NF A 37.502*

Welded tubes
TS 47-2 : NF A 49.643
TS E235-2; TS E275-2 : NF A 49.541

Seamless tubes
TU 52b conditions BKW & BK + S;
TU 20MV6 conditions NBK : NF A 49.310
S470M; S450MG2 : NF A 49.312

Forgings : See CROSS-REFERENCE N° 1.

Improved machinability series : See CROSS-REFERENCE N° 3.

Grades in cold drawn or work-hardened conditions are defined in standards marked with an *.

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NOT FOR NEW DESIGN AS OF 2009-02-09

For classes of mechanical properties,
3.4 CLASS 700 use the Volvo system (MATCH)
This standard is valid when there is a reference to it.
”Not for new design” is only an indication to our design departments.
Field of application

Parts subject to friction, bruising, etc... and only light fatigue stress or impacts.

The mechanical properties are obtained without hardening and tempering treatment.

See § 1 “FIELD OF APPLICATION - Welding”.

Examples : locating dowels, spacers, sleeves, bearing brackets...

PROPERTIES STANDARDIZED GRADES STIPULATED

AFNOR REFERENCE STANDARDS

COMPULSORY : Hardness Rolled or cold shaped products

E360 : NF EN 10025
(except in drawn or work- C55E; C60E; C55R; C60R : NF EN 10083.1
hardened condition) C55; C60 : NF EN 10083.2
35MF6; 45MF6-1; 45MF6-3 : NF A 35.562
HB : 207 - 331 35MF6; 38MF5; 45MF6-3; 3C40; 3C45; AD55Pb; AD60Pb :
or NF A 37.401*
HV : 218 - 350 EHR1; EHR2; EHR3 : Standard N° 02.10.4007*

Cold rolled strips

INDICATIVE : Strength F12; F13; F14; condition T4 : NF A 37.501*
C35; C45; C50; C54; C60; C68; C75;
(compulsory for drawn or work- XC32; XC38; XC45; XC50; XC54; XC60; XC68; XC75;
hardened condition) XC90; XC100 : conditions T3 & T4 : NF A 37.502*

UTS (Rm) : 700 - 1150 MPa Seamless tubes

TU 52b condition BK;
TU 20MV6 conditions BK; BK + S; BKW : NF A 49.310

Forgings : See CROSS-REFERENCE N° 2.

Improved machinability series : See CROSS-REFERENCE N° 3.

Grades in cold drawn or work-hardened conditions are defined in standards marked with an *.

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NOT FOR NEW DESIGN AS OF 2009-02-09

For classes of mechanical properties,
use the Volvo system (MATCH)
3.5 CLASS 780 This standard is valid when there is a reference to it.
”Not for new design” is only an indication to our design departments.
Field of application

Parts subject to fatigue stress requiring mechanical properties obtained :

- either by hardening and tempering heat treatment,

- or by hot or cold drawing.

See § 1 “FIELD OF APPLICATION - Welding”.

Examples : shock absorber pins, cab hinge pins, castellated or flanged nuts (non-standard)...

PROPERTIES OBTAINED BY STANDARDIZED GRADES STIPULATED

HARDENING AND AFNOR REFERENCE STANDARDS
TEMPERING

COMPULSORY : Hardness Rolled products

C35E; C35R; C40E; C40R; C45E; C45R; C50E; C50R;
HB : 235 - 302 C55E; C55R; C60E; C60R; 38Cr2; 38CrS2; 46Cr2; 46CrS2;
or 34Cr4; 34CrS4 : NF EN 10083.1
HV : 247 - 319 C35; C40; C45; C50; C60 : NF EN 10083.2
20MnB5 : NF EN 10083.3
Martensitic hardening + 21B3; 38B3 : NF A 35.557
tempering ≥ 480 °C
Cold rolled strips
C35; C45; C54; C60; C68; C75;
INDICATIVE : Strength XC32; XC38; XC45; XC50; XC54; XC60; XC68; XC75;
XC90; XC100 : NF A 37.502
UTS (Rm) : 780 - 1010 MPa 45S7; 55S7; 25M4; 46C2; 38C4; 45C4; 100C6; 25CD4;
34CD4; 42CD4; 50CD4; 50CV4; 20NC6; 30NC11; 38B3;
38MB5 : NF A 37.504

Seamless tubes
TU 20 MV6 : NF A 49.310
S 650 MG2 : NF A 49.312

CLASS 980 GRADES ARE PERMITTED.

Improved machinability series : See CROSS-REFERENCE N° 3.

Choice of process : See CROSS-REFERENCE N° 4.

N.B.

- If decarburization is not allowed in certain areas of the part, this should be shown in the drawing.

- Place of measurement to be specified in the drawing.

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NOT FOR NEW DESIGN AS OF 2009-02-09

For classes of mechanical properties,
3.5 CLASS 780 (cont.) use the Volvo system (MATCH)
This standard is valid when there is a reference to it.
”Not for new design” is only an indication to our design departments.

PROPERTIES OBTAINED BY STANDARDIZED GRADES STIPULATED

HOT OR COLD DRAWING RENAULT V.I. REFERENCE STANDARD

COMPULSORY : Strength EHR1 & EHR3 : Standard N° 02.10.4007

UTS (Rm) : 800 - 1150 MPa

Choice of process : See CROSS-REFERENCE N° 4.

N.B.

- If decarburization is not allowed in certain areas of the part, this should be shown in the drawing.

- Place of measurement to be specified in the drawing.

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NOT FOR NEW DESIGN AS OF 2009-02-09

For classes of mechanical properties,
3.6 CLASS 980 use the Volvo system (MATCH)
This standard is valid when there is a reference to it.
”Not for new design” is only an indication to our design departments.
Field of application

Parts subject to high fatigue stress.

See § 1 “FIELD OF APPLICATION - Welding”.

Examples : spacers, yokes, clevis pins...

STANDARDIZED GRADES STIPULATED

PROPERTIES
AFNOR REFERENCE STANDARDS

COMPULSORY : Hardness Rolled products

37Cr4; 37CrS4; 41Cr4; 41CrS4; 25CrMo4; 25CrMoS4;
HB : 293 - 352 34CrMo4; 34CrMoS4; 42CrMo4; 42CrMoS4; 36CrNiMo4;
or 34CrNiMo6; 50CrMo4 : NF EN 10083.1
HV : 310 - 372 30MnB5; 38MnB5; 27MnCrB5-2; 33MnCrB5-2; 39MnCrB6-2 :
NF EN 10083.3
Martensitic hardening +
tempering ≥ 480 °C Cold rolled strips
C50; C54; C60; C68; C75; C90; C100; XC50; XC54; XC60;
XC68; XC75; XC90; XC100 : NF A 37.502
INDICATIVE : Strength 45S7; 55S7; 25M4; 46C2; 38C4; 45C4; 100C6; 25CD4; 34CD4;
42CD4; 50CD4; 50CV4; 20NC6; 30NC11; 38B3; 38MB5 :
UTS (Rm) : 980 - 1180 MPa NF A 37.504

Improved machinability series : See CROSS-REFERENCE N° 3.

N.B.

- If decarburization is not allowed in certain areas of the part, this should be shown in the drawing.

- Place of measurement to be specified in the drawing.

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3.7 CARBURIZED OR CARBONITRIDED STEEL

Field of application NOT FOR NEW DESIGN AS OF 2009-02-09

For classes of mechanical properties,
Parts subject to high-pressure friction. use the Volvo system (MATCH)
This standard is valid when there is a reference to it.
”Not for new design” is only an indication to our design departments.
Do not use for parts with thin walls.

For threaded parts :

- The external screw-thread must be protected from the thermochemical treatment used.
- The characteristics of the screw-thread shall correspond roughly to those of quality class 4-8 set out
in technical specification N° 39.02.201.

Examples : bushes, ball-joint seats, wear pads...

COMPULSORY PROPERTIES STANDARDIZED GRADES STIPULATED

AFNOR REFERENCE STANDARDS

Carburized or carbonitrided mild steel as Rolled or cold shaped products

per standard N° 02.60.4001 XC10; XC12; XC18 : NF A 35.551 or NF A 37.401
(carbonitriding) or standard N° 02.60.4002
(carburizing). S250; S300 : NF A 35.561 or NF A 37.401
Depth E550 : 0.3 to 0.6 mm
Surface hardness : (*) 13MF4; 18MF5 : NF A 35.562
HV20 : ≥ 680
Under-layer hardness : HV50 ≤ 372 Cold rolled strips
measured 2 mm away from the surface. XC10; XC15; XC18 : NF A 37.503

Seamless tubes
TU 37b; TU 52b; TU 20MV6 : NF A 49.310

Improved machinability series : See CROSS-REFERENCE N° 3.

(*) : On cylindrical parts, it is possible to use Rockwell A hardness : HRA ≥ 81.

N.B.

- Place of measurement to be specified in the drawing.

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NOT FOR NEW DESIGN AS OF 2009-02-09

For classes of mechanical properties,
use the Volvo system (MATCH)
4. CROSS-REFERENCES This standard is valid when there is a reference to it.
”Not for new design” is only an indication to our design departments.

CROSS-REFERENCE N° 1 : Forgings (class 340 - 380 - 580)

Annealing is not laid down. The structure is ferritic-perlitic with a ferritic grain size G ≥ 3 according to
standard NF A 04.102.

CROSS-REFERENCE N° 2 : Forgings (class 700)

Annealing is laid down.

CROSS-REFERENCE N° 3 : Improved machinability series

Certain standards define “improved machinability series” by addition of sulphur, lead, etc...

These series are allowed for classes :

380

580

700

780

Carburized or carbonitrided steel.

For class 980, they are allowed if they are indicated in the drawing. (See example in § 5).

CROSS-REFERENCE N° 4 : Choice of process for class 780

If no particular details are mentioned in the drawing, both technical solutions (hardening and tempering;
hot or cold drawing) are allowed.

If the Design Office demands the hardening and tempering solution only, it should be indicated in the
drawing.

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5. INDICATIONS TO BE MADE IN THE DRAWINGS

Indicate : Steel + symbol of class retained + reference number of the present standard + special
specification (class 780 & 980).

The special specifications of this standard are :

- Hardening and tempering (for class 780, cross-reference N° 4).

- Absence of zonal decarburization indicated by ------ (for classes 780 & 980).
- Improved machinability series allowed (for class 980, cross-reference N° 3).

Examples : . Steel class 580 - standard N° 02.10.4004.

. Carburized or carbonitrided steel - standard N° 02.10.4004
. Steel class 780 (hardened and tempered) - standard N° 02.10.4004
. Steel class 780 - standard N° 02.10.4004
Absence of decarburization in area (.....).

. For class 980 steel parts without specification of decarburization and machinability

Steel class 980 - standard N° 02.10.4004

. For class 980 steel parts with specification of decarburization and machinability

Steel class 980 - standard N° 02.10.4004 ; Absence of decarburization in area (.....) ;

Improved machinability series allowed.

REMINDER : DO NOT FORGET TO SPECIFY THE PLACE OF MEASUREMENT OF THE

HARDNESS FOR CLASSES 780 ; 980 ; CARBURIZED OR CARBONITRIDED.

NOT FOR NEW DESIGN AS OF 2009-02-09

For classes of mechanical properties,
use the Volvo system (MATCH)
This standard is valid when there is a reference to it.
”Not for new design” is only an indication to our design departments.

NORMALISATION 05/83 01/85 06/90 06/91 09/97 02/09

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