{"id":67039,"date":"2026-04-20T13:34:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evgroupchina.com\/encyclopedia-of-metal\/din-536\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T13:42:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:42:43","slug":"din-536","status":"publish","type":"wiki","link":"https:\/\/evgroupchina.com\/en\/encyclopedia-of-metal\/din-536\/","title":{"rendered":"DIN 536"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scope of the DIN 536-1 Standard<\/h2>\n

This regulatory document specifies technical requirements for the production of hot-rolled crane rails with a flat base (Type A). Tables 1 and 2 provide dimensional parameters for the products, and Table 3 outlines the physical and mechanical properties of the steel alloys used in their manufacturing by EV Group China specialists.<\/p>\n

Geometric Parameters and Nomenclature<\/h2>\n

Profile Designation<\/h3>\n

\"Crane<\/p>\n

Dimensions and Manufacturing Tolerances<\/h3>\n

Crane profiles are manufactured according to strict geometric tolerances and limit deviations, as reflected in Table 1. Values for which no specific tolerances are specified are nominal for engineering calculations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Table 1. Dimensions, limit deviations, and geometric tolerances<\/caption>\n
Rail Type<\/th>\nk<\/th>\n\u00b1<\/th>\nb1<\/th>\n\u00b1<\/th>\nb2<\/th>\nb3<\/th>\nf1<\/th>\nf2<\/th>\nf3<\/th>\nh1<\/th>\n\u00b1<\/th>\nh2<\/th>\nh3<\/th>\nr1<\/th>\nr2<\/th>\nr3<\/th>\nr4<\/th>\nr5<\/th>\nr6<\/th>\nt1<\/th>\nt2<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
A45<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n0.6<\/td>\n125<\/td>\n1.5-3<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n14.5<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n55<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n24<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n400<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A55<\/td>\n55<\/td>\n0.6<\/td>\n150<\/td>\n1.5-3<\/td>\n66<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n17.5<\/td>\n12.5<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n65<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n28.5<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n400<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A65<\/td>\n65<\/td>\n0.8<\/td>\n175<\/td>\n1.5-4<\/td>\n78<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n75<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n400<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A75<\/td>\n75<\/td>\n0.8<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n2-5<\/td>\n90<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n15.4<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n85<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n39.5<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n500<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n0.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A100<\/td>\n100<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n2-5<\/td>\n100<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n16.5<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n95<\/td>\n1.5<\/td>\n45.5<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n500<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n0.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A120<\/td>\n120<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n220<\/td>\n2-5<\/td>\n120<\/td>\n72<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n105<\/td>\n1.5<\/td>\n55.5<\/td>\n47.5<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n600<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A150<\/td>\n150<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n220<\/td>\n2-5<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n80<\/td>\n31.5<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n150<\/td>\n1.5<\/td>\n64.5<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n800<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The head symmetry index (t1) is determined for parallel planes at a specified distance. According to the standard, the rail surface must not have any bulges.<\/p>\n

\"Plate<\/p>\n

Mass and Performance Characteristics<\/h2>\n

Section parameters and inertial characteristics comply with the requirements of DIN 1080. Data on mass and geometry are summarized in Table 2.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Table 2. Mass and main parameters<\/caption>\n
Type<\/th>\nWeight (kg\/m)<\/th>\ne1 (cm)<\/th>\ne2 (cm)<\/th>\nAy (cm2)<\/th>\nAx (cm2)<\/th>\nAz (cm2)<\/th>\nIx (cm4)<\/th>\nIy (cm4)<\/th>\nIz (cm4)<\/th>\nSy (cm3)<\/th>\nSz (cm3)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
A45<\/td>\n22.1<\/td>\n3.33<\/td>\n4.24<\/td>\n28.2<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n9.6<\/td>\n39<\/td>\n90<\/td>\n170<\/td>\n22.88<\/td>\n26.12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A55<\/td>\n31.8<\/td>\n3.9<\/td>\n4.91<\/td>\n40.5<\/td>\n24.8<\/td>\n14.6<\/td>\n88<\/td>\n178<\/td>\n337<\/td>\n38.45<\/td>\n48.64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A65<\/td>\n43.1<\/td>\n4.47<\/td>\n5.61<\/td>\n54.9<\/td>\n33.7<\/td>\n20.2<\/td>\n173<\/td>\n319<\/td>\n606<\/td>\n60.18<\/td>\n69.22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A75<\/td>\n56.2<\/td>\n5.04<\/td>\n6.29<\/td>\n71.6<\/td>\n44.1<\/td>\n26.9<\/td>\n311<\/td>\n531<\/td>\n1011<\/td>\n88.41<\/td>\n102.09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A100<\/td>\n74.3<\/td>\n5.29<\/td>\n6.27<\/td>\n94.7<\/td>\n65.8<\/td>\n41.6<\/td>\n666<\/td>\n856<\/td>\n1345<\/td>\n128.8<\/td>\n141.58<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A120<\/td>\n100<\/td>\n5.79<\/td>\n6.53<\/td>\n127.4<\/td>\n97.1<\/td>\n58.5<\/td>\n1302<\/td>\n1361<\/td>\n2350<\/td>\n187.2<\/td>\n222.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A150<\/td>\n150.3<\/td>\n7.73<\/td>\n8.48<\/td>\n191.4<\/td>\n153.6<\/td>\n107.1<\/td>\n2928<\/td>\n4373<\/td>\n3605<\/td>\n412<\/td>\n342.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Materials Science and Chemical Composition<\/h2>\n

For the production of crane rails, EV Group China uses steel that complies with the regulations in Table 3. Strength characteristics are determined on longitudinal samples.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Table 3. Tensile strength and chemical composition of the steel<\/caption>\n
Rail Type<\/th>\nC (%)<\/th>\nSi (%)<\/th>\nMn (%)<\/th>\nP (%)<\/th>\nS (%)<\/th>\nTensile Strength (N\/mm2)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
A45-A150<\/td>\n0.40-0.60<\/td>\n<0.35<\/td>\n0.80-1.20<\/td>\n<0.045<\/td>\n<0.045<\/td>\n690<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A75, A100<\/td>\n0.60-0.80<\/td>\n<0.5<\/td>\n0.80-1.30<\/td>\n<0.045<\/td>\n<0.045<\/td>\n880<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A120, A150<\/td>\n0.55-0.75<\/td>\n<0.5<\/td>\n1.30-1.70<\/td>\n<0.045<\/td>\n<0.045<\/td>\n880<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Terms of Supply<\/h2>\n

EV Group China supplies crane rails of specified lengths according to customer requirements. The allowable length deviation is 100 mm; other tolerances are specified in the contract.<\/p>\n

DIN 536-2 Standard<\/h2>\n

This section of the standard establishes technical requirements for crane rails with a flat base, Type F.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":[],"wiki_category":[116,122],"class_list":["post-67039","wiki","type-wiki","status-publish","hentry","wiki_category-din","wiki_category-standarty"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/evgroupchina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki\/67039","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/evgroupchina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/evgroupchina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/wiki"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/evgroupchina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki\/67039\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/evgroupchina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67039"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"wiki_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evgroupchina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki_category?post=67039"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}