BS 2879:1980
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Specification for draining taps (screw-down pattern)
Hardcopy , PDF
English
01-31-1980
Foreword
Cooperating organizations
Specification
Section one. General
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definition
4 Materials
5 Marking
Section two. Design requirements
6 Nominal size
7 Pattern
8 General requirements
9 Seating
10 Washer plate
11 Lockshield
12 Keys
13 Inlet ends
14 Outlet ends
Section three. Materials and dimensions
15 Castings
16 Hot pressings
17 Dimensions
Section four. Test requirements
18 Hydraulic type tests
Tables
1 Dimensions of draining tap bodies
2 Dimensions of draining tap spindle, washer plate,
washer nut and key
3 Dimensions of draining tap gland and lockshield
Figures
1 Screw-down pattern draining tap: typical design
2 Dimensions of draining tap bodies
3 Dimensions of draining tap spindle, washer plate,
washer nut and key
4 Dimensions of draining tap gland and lockshield
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