NF EN ISO 16810

Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing - General principles

This document specifies the general principles for the ultrasonic testing of industrial products that permit the transmission of ultrasound.

The specific conditions of application and use of ultrasonic testing, which depend on the type of product to be tested, are described in documents which can include:

—     product standards;

—     specifications;

—     codes;

—     contractual documents;

—     written procedures.

This document specifies the minimum applicable requirements, unless otherwise specified in the referencing documents.

This document does not specify:

—     extent of testing and scan plans;

—     acceptance criteria.

This document describes only conventional probes, however, the general principles for ultrasonic testing also apply to ultrasonic testing using array techniques. If array techniques are used, then additional steps or verifications can be needed.

The Redline + service - standards comparator allows you to easily and simply identify major changes between the current standard and its last canceled version.

At a glance, you will be able to identify the additions, deletions or modifications to a text, table, figure and formula.


The Redlines + service is offered to you on the collection of French standards in force, in French language and in HTML and PDF format.

For an overview of the service, click on View a standard in redline format

COBAZ is the simple and effective solution to meet the normative needs related to your activity, in France and abroad.

Available by subscription, CObaz is THE modular solution to compose according to your needs today and tomorrow. Quickly discover CObaz!

Request your free, no-obligation live demo

I discover COBAZ