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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN
22553:1995
ISO 2553:1992
Welded, brazed and

soldered joints —
Symbolic
representation on
drawings
The European Standard EN 22553:1995 has the status of a

British Standard
UDC 621.791:744.44.003.62
BS EN 22553:1995
Committees responsible for this

British Standard
The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical

Committee WEE/1, Definitions and symbols for welding, upon which the
following bodies were represented:
Aluminium Federation
Associated Offices Technical Committee
British Institute of Non-destructive Testing
British Iron and Steel Producers’ Association
City and Guilds of London Institute (Advisory Committee)
Institute of Materials
Institution of Structural Engineers
National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education
Railway Industry Association
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd.
Welding Institute
Welding Manufacturers’ Association (BEAMA Ltd.)
This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of the Engineering
Sector Board was published
under the authority of the
Standards Board and comes
into effect on
15 May 1995 Amendments issued since publication
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The following BSI references

relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference WEE/1
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BS EN 22553:1995
Contents
Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
National foreword ii
Foreword 2
Text of EN 22553:1995 5
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BS EN 22553:1995
National foreword
This British Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee WEE/1 and is
the English language version of EN 22553:1994 Welded, brazed and soldered
joints — Symbolic representation on drawings, published by the European
Committee for Standardization (CEN).
EN 22553:1994 was produced as a result of international discussion in which the

UK took an active part.
BS EN 22553:1995 supersedes BS 499-2:1980 which is withdrawn.
Cross-references
Publication referred to Corresponding British Standard
EN 20544:1991 BS EN 20544:1991 Specification for sizes for filler metals
(ISO 544:1989) for manual welding
EN 24063:1991 BS EN 24063:1992 Welding, brazing, soldering and braze
(ISO 4063:1990) welding of metals. Nomenclature of processes and
reference numbers for symbolic representations on
drawings
EN 25817:1992 BS EN 25817:1992 Arc-welded joints in steel. Guidance
(ISO 5817:1992) on quality levels for imperfections
EN 28167:1992 BS EN 28167:1992 Specification for projections for
(ISO 8167:1989) resistance welding
EN 30042:1994 BS EN 30042:1994 Arc-welded joints in aluminium and
(ISO 10042:1992) its weldable alloys. Guidance on quality levels for
imperfections
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.
Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii,
the EN title page, pages 2 to 52, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on
the inside front cover.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 22553
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 1994
UDC 621.791:744.44.003.62
Descriptors: Drawings, technical drawings, welded joints, brazed and soldered joints, symbols, graphic symbols
English version
Welded, brazed and soldered joints — Symbolic

representation on drawings
(ISO 2553:1992)
Joints soudés et brasés — Représentations Schweiß — und Löthähte — Symbolische

symboliques sur les dessins Darstellung in Zeichnungen
(ISO 2553:1992) (ISO 2553:1992)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1994-05-12. CEN members

are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a
national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any
CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French,
German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the
Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
United Kingdom.
CEN
European Committee for Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation
Europäisches Komitee für Normung
Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels
© 1994 Copyright reserved to CEN members

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EN 22553:1994
Foreword Contents
The text of the International Standard Page
ISO 2553:1992 prepared by ISO/TC 44, Welding and 1 Scope 5
allied processes, was submitted to the Unique

2 Normative references 5
Acceptance Procedure (UAP) and was approved as
EN 22553 on 1994-05-12 without any modification. 3 General 5
This European Standard shall be given the status of 4 Symbols 5
a national standard, either by publication of an 4.1 Elementary symbols 5
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by 4.2 Combinations of elementary symbols 9
November 1994.
4.3 Supplementary symbols 10
This European Standard has been prepared under a
mandate given to CEN by the Commission of the 5 Position of the symbols on drawings 12
European Communities and the European Free 5.1 General 12
Trade Association, and supports essential 5.2 Relationship between the arrow
requirements of EC Directive(s). line and the joint 12
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal 5.3 Position of the arrow line 13
Regulations, the following countries are bound to 5.4 Position of the reference line 13
implement this European Standard: Austria,
Belguim, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, 5.5 Position of the symbol with regard
Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, to the reference line 14
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, 6 Dimensioning of welds 14
Switzerland and United Kingdom. 6.1 General rules 14
6.2 Main dimensions to be shown 15
Endorsement notice
7 Complementary indications 21
The text of the International Standard
ISO 2553:1992 was approved by CEN as a 7.1 Peripheral welds 21
European Standard with the modification of the 7.2 Field or site welds 21
design B.2 in annex B. 7.3 Indication of the welding process 21
NOTE Normative references to international publications are 7.4 Sequence of information in the tail
listed in annex ZA (normative).
of the reference mark 21
8 Examples for application of spot and
seam joints 22
Annex A (informative) Examples of use of
symbols 24
Annex B (informative) Guidance for
converting drawings made in accordance
with ISO 2553:1974 into the new system
in accordance with ISO 2553:1991 52
Annex ZA (normative) Normative
references to international
publications with their relevant
European publications Inside back cover
Figure 1 — Method of representation 12
Figure 2 — T joint with one fillet weld 12
Figure 3 — Cruciform joint with two
fillet welds 13
Figure 4 — Position of the arrow line 13
Figure 5 — Position of the symbol
according to the reference line 14
Figure 6 — Examples of the principle 15
Figure 7 — Methods of indicating
dimensions for fillet welds 15
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Figure 8 — Methods of indicating
dimensions for deep penetration of
fillet welds 16
Figure 9 — Indication of peripheral weld 21

Figure 10 — Indication of field or site weld 21
Figure 11 — Indication of welding process 21
Figure 12 — Reference information 21
Figure 13 — Single-V butt weld with
backing run 22
Figure 14 — Intermittent resistance
seam welds 22
Figure 15 — Spot welds 23
Figure B.1 — Weld on arrow side 52
Figure B.2 — Weld on other side 52
Table 1 — Elementary symbols 6
Table 2 — Combined symbols for
symmetrical welds (examples) 9
Table 3 — Supplementary symbols 10
Table 4 — Examples of application of
supplementary symbols 11
Table 5 — Main dimensions 17
Table A.1 — Examples of the use of
elementary symbols 24
Table A.2 — Examples of combinations
of elementary symbols 38
Table A.3 — Examples of combinations
of elementary and supplementary symbols 44
Table A.4 — Examples of exceptional cases 48
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1 Scope 3.2 The symbolic representation shall give clearly

all necessary indications regarding the specific joint
This International Standard prescribes the rules to
to be obtained without over-burdening the drawing
be applied for the symbolic representation of
with notes or showing an additional view.
welded, brazed and soldered joints on drawings.
3.3 This symbolic representation includes an

2 Normative references elementary symbol which may be completed by
The following standards contain provisions which, — a supplementary symbol;
through reference in this text, constitute provisions — a means of showing dimensions;
of this International Standard. At the time of — some complementary indications (particularly
publication, the editions indicated were valid. All for workshop drawings).
standards are subject to revision, and parties to
agreements based on this International Standard 3.4 In order to simplify the drawings as much as
possible it is recommended that references be made
are encouraged to investigate the possibility of
to specific instructions or particular specifications
applying the most recent editions of the standards
giving all details of the preparation of edges to be
indicated below. Members of IEC and ISO maintain
welded, brazed and soldered and/or welding,
registers of currently valid International Standards.
brazing and soldering procedures, rather than
ISO 128:1982, Technical drawings — General showing these indications on the drawings of the
principles of presentation. welded parts.
ISO 544:1989, Filler materials for manual If there are no such instructions, the dimensions
welding — Size requirements. relating to the preparation of the edges to be welded,
ISO 1302:1978, Technical drawings — Method of brazed and soldered and/or welding, brazing and
indicating surface texture on drawings. soldering procedures can be close to the symbol.
ISO 2560:1973, Covered electrodes for manual arc
welding of mild steel and low alloy steel — Code of 4 Symbols
symbols for identification. 4.1 Elementary symbols
ISO 3098-1:1974, Technical drawings — The various categories of joints are characterized by
Lettering — Part 1: Currently used characters. a symbol which, in general, is similar to the shape of
ISO 3581:1976, Covered electrodes for manual arc the weld to be made.
welding of stainless and other similar high alloy The symbol shall not be taken to prejudge the
steels — Code of symbols for identification. process to be employed.
ISO 4063:1990, Welding, brazing, soldering and The elementary symbols are shown in Table 1.
braze welding of metals — Nomenclature of
processes and reference numbers for symbolic If the joint should not be specified but only be
representation on drawings. represented that the joint will be welded, brazed or
soldered, the following symbol shall be used:
ISO 5817:1992, Arc-welded joints in steel —
Guidance on quality levels for imperfections.
ISO 6947:1990, Welds — Working positions —
Definitions of angles of slope and rotation.
ISO 8167:1989, Projections for resistance welding.
ISO 10042:—1), Arc-welded joints in aluminium and
its weldable alloys — Guidance on quality levels for
imperfections.
3 General
3.1 Joints may be indicated with the general
recommendations for technical drawings. However,
for the purpose of simplification, it is advisable to
adopt, for usual joints, the symbolic representation
described in this International Standard.
1)
To be published.
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Table 1 — Elementary symbols

No. Designation Illustration Symbol
Butt weld between plates with raised edgesa;

1 edge flanged weld /USA/ (the raised edges
being melted down completely)
2 Square butt weld
3 Single-V butt weld
4 Single-bevel butt weld
5 Single-V butt weld with broad root face
6 Single-bevel butt weld with broad root face
7 Single-U butt weld (parallel or sloping sides)
8 Single-J butt weld
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9 Backing run; back or backing weld /USA/
10 Fillet weld
11 Plug weld; plug or slot weld /USA/
12 Spot weld
13 Seam weld
14 Steep-flanked single-V butt weld
15 Steep-flanked single-bevel butt weld
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16 Edge weld
17 Surfacing
18 Surface joint
19 Inclined joint
20 Fold joint
a Butt welds between plates with raised edges (symbol 1) not completely penetrated are symbolized as square butt welds (symbol 2)
with the weld thickness s shown (see Table 5).
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4.2 Combinations of elementary symbols NOTE 1 Table 2 gives a collection of combinations of

elementary symbols for symmetrical welds. For the symbolic
When required, combinations of elementary representation the elementary symbols are arranged
symbols can be used. symmetrically at the reference line (see Table A.2). For the use of
symbols out of symbolic representation the symbols may be
The elementary symbols are to be combined for
represented without the reference line.

welding from both sides in such a manner arranging
the applicable elementary symbols symmetrical to
the reference line. Typical examples are given in
Table 2 and applications for symbolic
representation in Table A.2.
Table 2 — Combined symbols for symmetrical welds (examples)

Designation Illustration Symbol
Double-V butt weld (X weld)
Double-bevel butt weld
Double-V butt weld with broad root face
Double-bevel butt weld with broad root face
Double-U butt weld
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4.3 Supplementary symbols Table 3 — Supplementary symbols

Elementary symbols may be completed by a symbol Shape of weld surface or weld Symbol
characterizing the shape of the external surface or
the shape of the weld. a) Flat (usually finished flush)
The recommended supplementary symbols are

given in Table 3.
The absence of a supplementary symbol means that b) Convex
the shape of the weld surface does not need to be
indicated precisely.
Examples of combinations of elementary and
supplementary symbols are given in Table 4 and c) Concave
Table A.3.
NOTE 2 Although it is not forbidden to associate several
symbols, it is better to represent the weld on a separate sketch
when symbolization becomes too difficult. d) Toes shall be blended smoothly
e) Permanent backing strip used
f) Removable backing strip used
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Table 4 gives examples of application of the supplementary symbols.

Table 4 — Examples of application of supplementary symbols
Designation Illustration Symbol
Flat (flush) single-V butt weld
Convex double-V weld
Concave fillet weld
Flat (flush) single-V butt weld with flat (flush)

backing run
Single-V butt weld with broad root face and backing

run
Flush finished single-V butt weld
Fillet weld with smooth blended face
1) Symbol in accordance with ISO 1302; instead of this symbol the main symbol can be used.
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5 Position of the symbols on drawings The purpose of the following rules is to define the
location of welds by specifying
5.1 General
— the position of the arrow line;
The symbols covered by these rules form only part of
— the position of the reference line;
the complete method of representation (Figure 1),

which comprises in addition to the symbol (3) itself: — the position of the symbol.
— an arrow line (1) per joint (see Figure 2 and The arrow line and the reference line form the
Figure 3); complete reference mark. If details are given, e.g. for
— a dual reference line, consisting of two parallel processes, acceptance levels, position, filler and
lines, one continuous and one dashed (2) auxiliary materials (see clause 7), a tail shall be
(exception, see note 3); added at the end of the reference line.
— a certain number of dimensions and 5.2 Relationship between the arrow line and
conventional signs. the joint
NOTE 3 The dashed line can be drawn either above or beneath The examples given in Figure 2 and Figure 3 explain
the continuous line (see also 5.5 the meaning of the terms
and annex B).
For symmetrical welds, the dashed line is unnecessary and — “Arrow side” of the joint;
should be omitted. — “Other side” of the joint.
NOTE 4 The thickness of lines for arrow line, reference line,
symbol and lettering shall be in accordance with the thickness of NOTE 5 The position of the arrow in these figures is chosen for
line for dimensioning in accordance with ISO 128 and purposes of clarity. Normally, it would be placed immediately
ISO 3098-1, respectively. adjacent to the joint.
NOTE 6 See Figure 2.
Figure 1 — Method of representation
Figure 2 — T joint with one fillet weld
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Figure 3 — Cruciform joint with two fillet welds

5.3 Position of the arrow line The arrow line
The position of the arrow line with respect to the — joins one end of the continuous reference line
weld is generally of no special significance such that it forms an angle with it;
[see Figures 4 a) and 4 b)]. However, in the case of — shall be completed by an arrow head.
welds of types 4, 6 and 8 (see Table 1), the arrow line
5.4 Position of the reference line
shall point towards the plate which is prepared
[see Figures 4 c) and 4 d)]. The reference line shall preferably be drawn
parallel to the bottom edge of the drawing, or if
impossible perpendicular.
Figure 4 — Position of the arrow line
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5.5 Position of the symbol with regard to the 6 Dimensioning of welds

reference line
6.1 General rules
The symbol is to be placed either above or beneath
Each weld symbol may be accompanied by a certain
the reference line, in accordance with the following
number of dimensions.
regulation:
These dimensions are written as follows, in
— The symbol is placed on the continuous line
accordance with Figure 6:
side of the reference line if the weld (weld face) is
on the arrow side of the joint [see Figure 5 a)]. a) the main dimensions relative to the
— The symbol is placed on the dashed line side if cross-section are written on the left-hand side of
(i.e. before) the symbol;
the weld (weld face) is on the other side of the
joint [see Figure 5 b)]. b) longitudinal dimensions are written on the
NOTE 7 In the case of spot welds made by projection welding, right-hand side of (i.e. after) the symbol.
the projection surface is to be considered as the external surface The method of indicating the main dimensions is
of the weld.
defined in Table 5. The rules for setting down these
dimensions are also given in this table.
Other dimensions of less importance may be
indicated if necessary.
Figure 5 — Position of the symbol according to the reference line
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6.2.2 In the absence of any indication to the

contrary, butt welds are to have complete
penetration.
6.2.3 For the fillet welds there are two methods to
indicate dimensions (see Figure 7). Therefore, the

letters a or z shall always be placed in front of the
value of the corresponding dimension as follows:
Figure 6 — Examples of the principle

6.2 Main dimensions to be shown
The dimension that locates the weld in relation to
the edge of the sheet shall not appear in the
symbolization but on the drawing.
To indicate deep penetration of fillet welds the
6.2.1 The absence of any indication following the throat thickness is s, see Figure 8.
symbol signifies that the weld is to be continuous
6.2.4 In the case of plug or slot welds with bevelled
over the whole length of the workpiece.
edges, it is the dimension at the bottom of the hole
which shall be taken into consideration.
Figure 7 — Methods of indicating dimensions for fillet welds
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Figure 8 — Methods of indicating dimensions for deep penetration of fillet welds
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Table 5 — Main dimensions

No. Designation of welds Illustration
1 Butt weld
Butt weld between plates

2
with raised edges
3 Continuous fillet weld
4 Intermittent fillet weld
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Definition Inscription
(see 6.2.1 and 6.2.2)
s: minimum distance from the surface of the part to the

bottom of the penetration, which cannot be greater
than the thickness of the thinner part.
(see 6.2.1)
(see 6.2.1)
s: minimum distance from the external surface of the

weld to the bottom of the penetration.
[see 6.2.1 and footnote 1) to Table 1]
a: height of the largest isosceles triangle that can be

inscribed in the section.
z: side of the largest isosceles triangle that can be

inscribed in the section.
(see 6.2.1 and 6.2.3)

l: length of weld (without end craters).
(e) : distance between adjacent weld elements.
n: number of weld elements.
a:
 (see No. 3)

z: 
(see 6.2.3)
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Table 5 — Main dimensions

No. Designation of welds Illustration
5 Staggered intermittent fillet weld
6 Plug or slot weld
7 Seam weld
8 Plug weld
9 Spot weld
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Definition Inscription
l: 


(e) : 

(see No. 4)

n: 

a: 

 (see No. 3)
z: 

 (see 6.2.3)
l: 

(e) : 
 (see No. 4)

 (see 6.2.4)
n: 
c: width of slot
l: 

(e) : 
 (see No. 4)


n: 
c: width of weld
n: (see No. 4)
(e) : spacing
d: diameter of hole
n: (see No. 4)
(e) : spacing
d: diameter of spot
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7 Complementary indications Figure 11 gives an example of its use.

Complementary indications may be necessary in The list giving the correspondance between the
order to specify some other characteristics of welds. numbers and the process is given in ISO 4063.
For example:
7.1 Peripheral welds

When the weld is to be made all around a part, the
symbol is a circle, as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 11 — Indication of welding process
7.4 Sequence of information in the tail of the

reference mark
The information for joints and the dimensions can
be supplemented by further information in the tail,
in the following order:
— process (e.g. in accordance with ISO 4063);
— acceptance level (e.g. in accordance with
ISO 5817 and ISO 10042);
— working position (e.g. in accordance with
Figure 9 — Indication of peripheral weld ISO 6947);
— filler materials (e.g. in accordance with
7.2 Field or site welds
ISO 544, ISO 2560, ISO 3581).
A flag is to be used to indicate the field or site weld,
The individual items are to be separated by
as shown in Figure 10.
(solidus).
In addition, a closed tail is possible which indicates
specific instruction (e.g. procedure sheet) by a
reference sign, see Figure 12.
Figure 10 — Indication of field or site weld

Figure 12 — Reference information
7.3 Indication of the welding process
If required, the welding process is to be symbolized
by a number written between the two branches of a
fork, at the end of the reference line remote from the
reference line.
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EXAMPLE 8 Examples for application of spot and

Single-V butt weld with backing run (see Figure 13), seam joints
produced by manual metal-arc welding (reference
In the case of seam and spot joints (welded, brazed
number 111 in accordance with ISO 4063), required or soldered), joints are made at the interface
acceptance level in accordance with ISO 5817, flat between the two lapped parts or by melt-through of
position PA in accordance with ISO 6947, covered
one of the two parts (see Figure 14 and Figure 15).
electrode ISO 2560-E 51 2 RR 22.
Figure 13 — Single-V butt weld with backing run
Figure 14 — Intermittent resistance seam welds
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Figure 15 — Spot welds
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Annex A (informative)
Examples of use of symbols
Table A.1 to Table A.4 give some examples of the use of symbols. The representations shown are given
simply for explanation.
Table A.1 — Examples of the use of elementary symbols

Representation
Designation
Symbol
No. Illustration
(Numbers refer to
Table 1)
Butt weld between

plates with raised
edges
Square butt weld
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or
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Representation
Designation
Symbol
No. Illustration
(Numbers refer to
Table 1)
Single-V butt
weld
Single-bevel butt
weld
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Representation
Designation
Symbol
No. Illustration
(Numbers refer to
Table 1)
Single-bevel butt
weld
10
Single-V butt weld

with broad root face
11
12
Single-bevel butt
weld with broad
root face
13
Single-U butt
weld
14
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Representation
Designation
Symbol
No. Illustration
(Numbers refer
to Table 1)
15
Single-J butt
weld
16
17
Fillet weld
18
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Representation
Designation
Symbol
No. Illustration
(Numbers refer
to Table 1)
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Fillet weld
20
21
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Representation
Designation
Symbol
No. Illustration
(Numbers refer to
Table 1)
22
Plug weld
23
24
Spot weld
25
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Representation
Designation
Symbol
No. Illustration
(Numbers refer to
Table 1)
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Seam weld
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Table A.2 — Examples of combinations of elementary symbols

Representation
Designation
Symbol
No. Illustration
(Numbers refer to
Table 1)
Butt weld between

plates with raised
edges
1
and backing run
Square butt weld
2 welded from both

sides
3 Single-V butt weld
and backing run
Double-V butt weld
5
(X weld)
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or
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Representation
Description
Symbol
No. Illustration
(Numbers refer to
Table 1)
Double bevel butt

weld
(K weld)
Double V butt weld

with broad root face
Double bevel butt

weld with broad root
face
Double U butt weld
10
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or
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Representation
Designation
Symbol
No. Illustration
(Numbers refer to
Table 1)
Double J butt weld
11
Single V butt weld
12 and single U butt

weld
13 Fillet weld
and fillet weld
14
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or
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Table A.3 — Examples of combinations of elementary and supplementary symbols

Representation
No. Symbol Illustration
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or
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Table A.3 — Examples of combinations of elementary and supplementary symbols

Representation
No. Symbol Illustration
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either
Symbolization
or
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Table A.4 — Examples of exceptional cases

Representation
No. Illustration
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—
—
either
not recommended
or
Symbolization
incorrect
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Table A.4 — Examples of exceptional cases

Representation
No. Illustration
NOTE 1 When the arrow cannot point to a joint, symbolization cannot be used.
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either
not recommended
not recommended
or
Symbolization
incorrect
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Annex B (informative)
Guidance for converting drawings
made in accordance with
ISO 2553:1974 into the new system in
accordance with ISO 2553:1991

As an interim solution for converting old drawings
made in accordance with ISO 2553:1974, Welds —
Symbolic representation on drawings, the following
examples show acceptable methods. This shall,
however, be considered as a provisional solution
only during the change-over period.
For new drawings, the dual-reference
line shall always be used.
Figure B.1 — Weld on arrow side
Figure B.2 — Weld on other side
NOTE 8 When converting drawings made to one of the methods

E or A in ISO 2553:1974 into this new system, it is especially
important for fillet welds to add the letter a or z in front of that
dimension as the use of dimensioning leg length (z) or throat
thickness (a) has been connected with the position of weld symbol
on the reference line.
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Annex ZA (normative)
Normative references to international publications with their relevant
European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply
to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references
the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments).
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

ISO 544 1989 Filler materials of manual welding — Size EN 20544 1991
requirements
ISO 4063 1990 Welding, brazing, soldering, and braze welding of EN 24063 1991
metals — Nomenclature of processes and reference
numbers for symbolic representation on drawings
ISO 5817 1992 Arc-welded joints in steel — Guidance on quality EN 25817 1992
levels for imperfections
ISO 8167 1989 Projections for resistance welding EN 28167 1992
ISO 10042 1992 Arc-welded joints in aluminium and its weldable EN 30042 1994
alloys — Guidance on quality levels for imperfections
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ISBN 0 580 24141 6

EN 22553:1994 was produced as a result of international discussion in which the

Welded, brazed and soldered joints — Symbolic

Joints soudés et brasés — Représentations Schweiß — und Löthähte — Symbolische

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1994-05-12. CEN members

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allied processes, was submitted to the Unique

Figure 9 — Indication of peripheral weld 21

1 Scope 3.2 The symbolic representation shall give clearly

3.3 This symbolic representation includes an

Table 1 — Elementary symbols

Butt weld between plates with raised edgesa;

2 Square butt weld

3 Single-V butt weld

4 Single-bevel butt weld

5 Single-V butt weld with broad root face

6 Single-bevel butt weld with broad root face

7 Single-U butt weld (parallel or sloping sides)

8 Single-J butt weld

Table 1 — Elementary symbols

9 Backing run; back or backing weld /USA/

11 Plug weld; plug or slot weld /USA/

14 Steep-flanked single-V butt weld

15 Steep-flanked single-bevel butt weld

Table 1 — Elementary symbols

4.2 Combinations of elementary symbols NOTE 1 Table 2 gives a collection of combinations of

represented without the reference line.

Table 2 — Combined symbols for symmetrical welds (examples)

Double-V butt weld (X weld)

Double-bevel butt weld

Double-V butt weld with broad root face

Double-bevel butt weld with broad root face

Double-U butt weld

4.3 Supplementary symbols Table 3 — Supplementary symbols

The recommended supplementary symbols are

e) Permanent backing strip used

f) Removable backing strip used

Table 4 gives examples of application of the supplementary symbols.

Flat (flush) single-V butt weld

Convex double-V weld

Concave fillet weld

Flat (flush) single-V butt weld with flat (flush)

Single-V butt weld with broad root face and backing

Flush finished single-V butt weld

Fillet weld with smooth blended face

the complete method of representation (Figure 1),

Figure 1 — Method of representation

Figure 2 — T joint with one fillet weld

Figure 3 — Cruciform joint with two fillet welds

Figure 4 — Position of the arrow line

5.5 Position of the symbol with regard to the 6 Dimensioning of welds

Figure 5 — Position of the symbol according to the reference line