DIN EN 485-2:2026-01 - Draft

Reliably specify the mechanical properties of aluminium sheets, strips and plates

DIN EN 485-2 specifies the mechanical properties of sheets, strips and plates made of aluminium and aluminium alloys. It helps designers, materials engineers and manufacturers select suitable aluminium materials and specify their properties clearly. The standard provides an important basis for design, procurement, quality assurance and material documentation.

What is DIN EN 485-2 about?

The standard defines the mechanical properties of wrought aluminium alloys in the form of sheets, strips and plates. It focuses on requirements for tensile strength, proof strength, elongation at break and other mechanical properties for different alloys and temper conditions. It also describes the assignment of materials to standardized temper designations and serves as a basis for the technical conditions of delivery within the EN 485 series of standards.

Topics covered

• Mechanical properties of aluminium sheets, strips and plates
• Wrought aluminium alloys and temper conditions
• Tensile strength, proof strength and elongation at break

• Heat-treatable and non-heat-treatable alloys
• Material properties of different alloy groups
• Requirements for material testing and verification methods
• Assignment to standardized temper conditions and delivery conditions
• Technical requirements for semi-finished aluminium products

Practical relevance

Aluminium sheets and strips are used in the automotive industry, mechanical engineering, construction, and aerospace, among other sectors. DIN EN 485-2 provides a uniform basis for assessing mechanical properties and supports companies in selecting materials in accordance with standards.

The requirements concerning strength properties and temper conditions are particularly relevant because they directly affect the design, processing and performance of aluminium components. The standard also facilitates the comparison of different aluminium materials throughout the entire supply and processing chain.

Changes compared with DIN EN 485-2:2018-10

The current draft has been extensively revised. The most important changes include:

• Updated mechanical property values for various aluminium alloys
• Inclusion of new alloys and temper conditions
• Revision of existing material tables and material properties

• Amendment of normative references within the EN 485 series of standards
• Editorial and technical revision of the document

Target audience

• Designers and development engineers
• Materials engineers
• Aluminium processors
• Quality managers and testing laboratories
• Manufacturers of semi-finished aluminium products
• Companies in mechanical engineering, the automotive industry and construction
• Technical purchasers and materials specialists

Conclusion

DIN EN 485-2 provides the key mechanical property values for sheets, strips and plates made of aluminium and aluminium alloys. Through its requirements for strength properties, temper conditions and material documentation, it supports reliable material selection and the standards-compliant use of semi-finished aluminium products across a wide range of technical fields.