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BS 2051-1:1973

Withdrawn

Withdrawn

A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

Tube and pipe fittings for engineering purposes Copper and copper alloys capillary and compression tube fittings for engineering purposes

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

20-10-1973

Withdrawn date

02-08-2013

£166.00
Excluding VAT
Summarise this standard

Cooperating organizations
Foreword
Specification
1. General requirements
1.1 Scope
1.2 Design
1.3 Workmanship
1.4 Designation of sizes of fittings
1.5 Screw threads
1.6 Maximum permissible working pressure
1.7 Materials
1.8 Dimensions
1.9 Across flat sizes
1.10 Hydraulic 'type' test for assembled joint
1.11 Test for porosity
1.12 Marking
1.13 Certificate of compliance
2. Capillary fittings
2.1 Type of fittings
2.2 Design and construction
3. Type A compression fittings
3.1 Type of fittings
3.2 Design and construction
3.3 Repeatability of jointing
4. Type B compression fittings
4.1 Type of fittings
4.2 Design and construction
4.3 Repeatability of jointing
Appendices
A. Methods of designating unequal fittings
B. Sizes of copper and copper alloy tubes
Tables
1. Standard threaded ends (parallel threads)
2. Standard threaded ends (taper threads)
3. Maximum permissible working pressure
4. Dimensions of compression fittings
5. Across flat sizes
6. Dimensions of capillary fittings

Applies to capillary and compression fittings, Types A and B, in sizes ranging from 4 mm to 42 mm inclusive. These fittings are intended primarily for use with tubes of the outside diameters given in BS 2871:Part 2.

Committee
NFE/34
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 2051(1953) (07/2004) Supersedes 71/31676 DC. (06/2005) Inactive for the new design. (09/2008)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
20
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Withdrawn
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
UNE-EN ISO 3887:2005 Identical

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This standard has been withdrawn and is no longer current. No replacement edition is available.

£166.00
Excluding VAT