SABER Technical Regulation for Simple Pressure Vessels
Technical Regulation Scope
The Technical Regulation for Simple Pressure Vessels, set by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), ensures the safety and quality of simple pressure vessel products in the Saudi market.
This regulation covers various types of simple pressure vessel products, including:
Welded vessels
Vessel Fittings
Certification Requirements
The importer is required to obtain SABER Product Certification. SABER certification must be issued by a SASO-notified Certification Body, such as XDS Solutions.
Assessment requirements:
Test reports issued by an accredited laboratory
Factory audit
Labelling Requirements for Simple Pressure Vessels
General
- Label firmly attached and not easily removable
- No misleading wording, prohibited phrases, or offensive content
- All the information contained in the labels shall be correct and proven
Language
- Language must be in Arabic (or Arabic & English)
Identification
- Product description/name
- Model name/number
- Trademark/brand or manufacturer’s name
Country of Origin
- In the format of "Made in [Country]"
Warnings/Instructions
- Any warnings/instructions for use
Standard
- Any additional markings required as per the applicable product standard(s)
Related Standards
International and national standards referenced in this regulation:
- SASO GSO EN 10207 — Steels for simple pressure vessels — Technical delivery requirements for plates, strips and bars
- SASO GSO EN 286‑1 — Simple unfired pressure vessels designed to contain air or nitrogen — Part 1: Pressure vessels for general purposes
- SASO GSO EN 286‑2 — Simple unfired pressure vessels designed to contain air or nitrogen — Part 2: Pressure vessels for air braking and auxiliary systems for motor vehicles and their trailers
- SASO GSO EN 286‑3 — Simple unfired pressure vessels designed to contain air or nitrogen — Part 3: Steel pressure vessels designed for air braking equipment and auxiliary pneumatic equipment for railway rolling stock
- SASO GSO EN 286‑4 — Simple unfired pressure vessels designed to contain air or nitrogen — Part 4: Aluminium alloy pressure vessels designed for air braking equipment and auxiliary pneumatic equipment for railway rolling stock
- SASO ISO 3452‑1 — Non‑destructive testing — Penetrant testing — Part 1: General principles
- SASO ISO 16810 — Non‑destructive testing — Ultrasonic testing — General principles
- SASO ISO 17637 — Non‑destructive testing of welds — Visual testing of fusion‑welded joints
- SASO ISO 17640 — Non‑destructive testing of welds — Ultrasonic testing — Techniques, testing levels, and assessment
- SASO EN 485‑2 — Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Sheet, strip and plate — Part 2: Mechanical properties
- SASO EN 485‑4 — Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Sheet, strip and plate — Part 4: Tolerances on shape and dimensions for cold‑rolled products
- SASO EN 573‑3 — Aluminium and aluminium alloy — Chemical composition and form of wrought products — Part 3: Chemical composition and form of products
- SASO EN 754‑2 — Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Cold drawn rod/bar and tube — Part 2: Mechanical properties
- SASO EN 755‑2 — Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Wrought products — Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles — Part 2: Mechanical properties
- SASO ISO 5173 — Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials — Bend tests
- SASO ISO 17636‑1 — Non‑destructive testing of welds — Radiographic testing — Part 1: X‑ and gamma‑ray techniques with film
- SASO ISO 6892‑1 — Metallic materials — Tensile testing — Part 1: Method of test at room temperature
- SASO ISO 4948‑2 — Classification of steels — Part 2: Structure and designation of main microstructural groups
- SASO ISO 4948‑4 — Classification of steels — Part 4: Symbols for designated characteristics
- SASO ISO 4948‑5 — Classification of steels — Part 5: Designation of alloy steels
- SASO ISO 12135 — Steel and steel products — General technical delivery conditions — Inspection documents, ordering information and certification
- SASO ISO 14731 — Welding coordination — Tasks and responsibilities
- SASO ISO 17660‑1 — Welding — Arc welding of steel structures — Part 1: Welding of resulting plates
- SASO ISO 17660‑2 — Welding — Arc welding of steel structures — Part 2: Welding of general structures
The requirements listed here are intended as a simple guide, and are not exhaustive.
Requirements will vary depending on the exact details of the product.
Full requirements are mentioned in the published Technical Regulation. Please contact us for further details.
The full technical regulations can be read on the SABER website.
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