The table below can be used to compare different British (BSi) and American (ASTM) piping standards.

ASTM International

BSi - British Standards institute 1387 (BS EN 10255:2004) 3601/320 3601/410 3602/360 3602/410 3603/503 3603/410 3603/590 3601/23 3601/27 3604/625 3604/629 3604/621 3604/620 3604/622 3605/304 S18 (EN58E) 3605/304 S59

Material

A120

Carbon Steel

A53 Gr. A A53 Gr. B A106 Gr. A A106 Gr. B A333 Gr. 3 A333 Gr. 6 A333 Gr. 8 API 5L Gr. A API 5L Gr. B A335 Gr. P5 A335 Br. P9 A335 Gr. P11 A335 Gr. P12 A335 Gr. P22

Carbon Steel Carbon Steel Carbon Steel Carbon Steel Killed Carbon Steel

3.5% nickel Carbon Steel Carbon Steel 5% Cr 1/2% Mo 9% Cr 1% Mo 1 1/4% Cr 1/2% Mo 1% Cr 1/2% Mo 2 1/4% Cr 1% No

A312 Gr. Tp 304

Austenitic chromium nickel

A312 Gr. Tp 304H

Austenitic chromium nickel

ASTM International

BSi - British Standards institute

Material

A312 Gr. Tp 304L

3605/304 S14

Austenitic chromium nickel (extra low carbon) Austenitic chromium nickel molybdenum bearing Austenitic chromium nickel molybdenum bearing (extra low carbon) Austenitic chromium nickel titanium stabilized Austenitic chromium nickel nobelium stabilized

A312 Gr. Tp 316

3605/316 S18 (EN58J)

A312 Gr.Tp 316L

3605/316 S14

A312 Gr. Tp 321

3605/321 S18 (EN58B) 3605/347 S18 (EN58G)

A312 Gr. Tp 347

A 333 - Seamless and Welded Pipe for Low-Temperature Service A 53 - Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe A 106 - Seamless C-Steel Pipe for High Temperature Service A 335 - Seamless Ferritic Alloy Steel Pipe for High Temperature Service A 312 - Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe API 5L - Specification for Line Pipe

BS 1387 - Steel Tubes and Tubulars Suitable for Screwing to Bs 21 Pipe Threads - Replaced by BS EN 10255:2004 Non-alloy steel tubes suitable for welding or threading. Technical delivery conditions BS 3601 - Steel Pipes and Tubes for Pressure Purposes Carbon Steel with Specified Room Temperature Properties - Replaced by BS EN 10216-1:2002 Seamless tubes for pressure purposes - Non-alloy steel tubes with specified room temperature properties, BS EN 10217-1:2002 Welded steel tubes for pressure purposes - Non-alloy steel tubes with specified room temperature properties BS 3602 PART1 - Steel Pipes and Tubes for Pressure Purposes : Carbon and Carbon Manganese Steel with Specified Elevated Temperature Properties - Replaced by BS EN 10216-2:2002 Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes. Technical delivery conditions. Non-alloy and alloy steel tubes with specified elevated temperature properties BS 3602 PART2 - Steel Pipes and Tubes for Pressure Purposes : Carbon and Carbon Manganese Steel with Specified Elevated Temperature Properties - Replaced by BS EN 10216-2:2002 Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes. Technical delivery conditions. Non-alloy and alloy steel tubes with specified elevated temperature properties BS 3603 - Steel Pipes and Tubes for Pressure Purposes Carbon and Alloy Steel with Specified Low Temperature Properties - Replaced by EN10216-4:2002 Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes. Technical delivery conditions BS 3604 - Steel pipes and tubes for pressure purposes: ferritic alloy steel with specified elevated temperature properties. Specification for longitudinally arc welded tubes

BS 3605 PART1 - Seamless and Welded Austentic Stainless Steel Pipe and Tubes for Pressure Purposes - Replaced by BS EN 10216-5:2004 Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes. Technical delivery conditions. Stainless steel tubes

Industrial pipe, tube and fittings standards and specifications from the BSi - British Standards Institute:

BS 21, Publication date:1985-09-30 Specification for pipe threads for tubes and fittings where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads (metric dimensions) BS 61, Publication date:1969-12-31 Specification for threads for light gauge copper tubes and fittings BS 65, Publication date:1991-10-31 Specification for vitrified clay pipes, fittings and ducts, also flexible mechanical joints for use solely with surface water pipes and fittings BS 78-2, Publication date:1965-02-02 Specification for cast iron spigot and socket pipes (vertically cast) and spigot and socket fittings Fittings BS 143 and 1256, Publication date:2000-03-15 Threaded pipe fittings in malleable cast iron and cast copper alloy BS 416-1, Publication date:1990-10-31 Discharge and ventilating pipes and fittings, sand-cast or spun in cast iron - Specification for spigot and socket systems BS 437, Publication date:1978-10-31 Specification for cast iron spigot and socket drain pipes and fittings BS 567, Publication date:1973-03-14 Specification for asbestos-cement flue pipes and fittings, light quality BS 806:1998 Specification for design and construction of ferrous piping installations for and in connection with land boilers BS 835, Publication date:1973-03-30 Specification for asbestos-cement flue pipes and fittings, heavy quality BS 864-3, Publication date:1975-05-30 Capillary and compression tube fittings of copper and copper alloy - Compression fittings for polyethylene pipes BS 949-3, Publication date:1993-03-15 Screwing taps - Specification for pipe thread taps BS 1113, Publication date:1999-11-15 Specification for design and manufacture of water-tube steam generating plant (including superheaters, reheaters and steel tube economizers) BS 1127-2, Publication date:1990-06-29 Screwing dies and dienuts - Specification for hand- and machine-operated circular screwing dies for taper pipe threads; R Series BS 1127-3, Publication date:1990-06-29 Screwing dies and dienuts - Specification for hand- and machine-operated circular screwing dies for parallel pipe threads; G series BS 1387, Publication date:1985-10-31 Specification for screwed and socketed steel tubes and tubulars and for plain end steel tubes suitable for welding or for screwing to BS 21 pipe threads. Replaced by BS EN 10255:2004 Nonalloy steel tubes suitable for welding or threading BS 1471:1995 Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminum alloys for general engineering purposes drawn tube BS 1600, Publication date:1992-01-31 Specification for dimensions of steel pipe for the petroleum industry BS 1640-1, Publication date:1962-12-12 Specification for steel butt-welding pipe fittings for the petroleum industry - Wrought carbon and ferritic alloy steel fittings BS 1640-2, Publication date:1962-12-12 Specification for steel butt-welding pipe fittings for the petroleum industry - Wrought and cast austenitic chromium-nickel steel fittings BS 1640-3, Publication date:1968-03-22 Specification for steel butt-welding pipe fittings for the petroleum industry - Wrought carbon and ferritic alloy steel fittings - Metric units

BS 1640-4, Publication date:1968-03-21 Specification for steel butt-welding pipe fittings for the petroleum industry - Wrought and cast austenitic chromium-nickel steel fittings - Metric units BS 1740 P1:1990 Wrought steel pipe fittings (screwed BSP threads) - Part1. Metric units BS 1965 P1:1983 Butt welding pipe fittings for pressure purposes - Part 1. Carbon Steel BS 2051-1, Publication date:1973-10-20 Tube and pipe fittings for engineering purposes - Copper and copper alloys capillary and compression tube fittings for engineering purposes BS 2051-2, Publication date:1984-02-29 Tube and pipe fittings for engineering purposes - Specification for olive type copper alloy compression tube fittings BS 2494:1997 Specification for elastomeric seals for joints in pipe work and pipelines BS 2598-4, Publication date:1980-04-30 Glass plant, pipeline and fittings - Specification for glass plant components BS 2779:1986 Pipe threads for tubes & fittings where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads (metric dimensions) BS 2782 P1 METH 121A-121C:1996 Methods of testing plastics - Part 1. Thermal properties -methods 121A to 121C. Determination of temperature of deflection under load of plastics and ebonite BS 3074, Publication date:1990-03-30 Specification for nickel and nickel alloys: seamless tube BS 3506, Publication date:1969-09-30 Specification for unplasticized PVC pipe for industrial uses BS 3799, Publication date:1974-08-30 Specification for steel pipe fittings, screwed and socket-welding for the petroleum industry BS 3867:1987 Method of specifying outside diameters and pressure ratings for pipe of thermoplastics materials (inch series) BS 3958-4, Publication date:1982-11-30 Thermal insulating materials - Bonded preformed man-made mineral fibre pipe sections BS 4300/10, Publication date:1969-12-31 Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for general engineering purposes (supplementary series) - 5454 Drawn tube BS 4346-3, Publication date:1982-08-31 Joints and fittings for use with unplasticized PVC pressure pipes - Specification for solvent cement BS 4514, Publication date:2001-07-15 Unplasticized PVC soil and ventilating pipes of 82.4 mm minimum mean outside diameter, and fittings and accessories of 82.4 mm and of other sizes - Specification BS 4622, Publication date:1970-07-29 Specification for grey iron pipes and fittings BS 4625, Publication date:1970-07-31 Specification for prestressed concrete pressure pipes (including fittings) BS 4660, Publication date:2000-01-15 Thermoplastics ancillary fittings of nominal sizes 110 and 160 for below ground gravity drainage and sewerage BS 4728:1971 Method for determination of the resistance to constant internal pressure of thermoplastic pipe BS 4825-1, Publication date:1992-01-31 Stainless steel tubes and fittings for the food industry and other hygienic applications Specification for tubes BS 4825-2, Publication date:1992-01-31 Stainless steel tubes and fittings for the food industry and other hygienic applications Specification for bends and tees BS 4825-3, Publication date:1992-01-31 Stainless steel tubes and fittings for the food industry and other hygienic applications Specification for clamp type couplings

BS 4825-4, Publication date:1992-01-31 Stainless steel tubes and fittings for the food industry and other hygienic applications Specification for threaded (IDF type) coupling BS 4825-5, Publication date:1992-01-31 Stainless steel tubes and fittings for the food industry and other hygienic applications Specification for recessed ring joint type couplings BS 4870 P3:1990 Arc welding of tube to tube-plate joints, metal BS 4871-3, Publication date:1985-03-29 Specification for approval testing of welders working to approved welding procedures - Arc welding of tube to tube-plate joints in metallic materials BS 4962, Publication date:1989-07-31 Specification for plastics pipes and fittings for use as subsoil field drains BS 4991, Publication date:1974-03-29 Specification for propylene copolymer pressure pipe BS 5114, Publication date:1975-05-30 Specification for performance requirements for joints and compression fittings for use with polyethylene pipes BS 5254:1983 Specification for polypropylene waste pipe and fittings (external diameter 34.6 mm, 41.0 mm and 64.1 mm) BS 5255, Publication date:1989-09-29 Specification for thermoplastics waste pipe and fittings BS 5391-1, Publication date:1976-10-29 Specification for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) pressure pipe - Pipe for industrial uses BS 5392-1, Publication date:1976-10-29 Specification for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) fittings for use with ABS pressure pipe Fittings for use with pipe for industrial uses BS 5422, Publication date:2001-12-05 Method for specifying thermal insulating materials for pipes, tanks, vessels, ductwork and equipment operating within the temperature range -40 degC to +700 degC BS 5480, Publication date:1990-06-29 Specification for glass reinforced plastics (GRP) pipes, joints and fittings for use for water supply or sewerage BS 5481:1983 Specification for unplasticized PVC pipe and fittings for gravity sewer BS 5556:1986 Specification for general requirements for dimensions and pressure ratings for pipe of thermoplastics materials (metric series ) BS 5608, Publication date:1993-11-15 Specification for preformed rigid polyurethane (PUR) and polyisocyanurate (PIR) foams for thermal insulation of pipework and equipment BS 5627, Publication date:1984-01-31 Specification for plastics connectors for use with horizontal outlet vitreous china WC pans BS 5911-1, Publication date:2002-11-18 Precast concrete pipes, fittings and ancillary products - Specification for unreinforced and reinforced concrete pipes (including jacking pipes) and fittings with flexible joints (complementary to BS EN 1916:2002) BS 5911-3, Publication date:2002-11-18 Precast concrete pipes, fittings and ancillary products - Specification for unreinforced and reinforced concrete manholes and soakaways (complementary to BS EN 1917:2002) BS 5911-4, Publication date:2002-11-18 Precast concrete pipes, fittings and ancillary products - Specification for unreinforced and reinforced concrete inspection chambers (complementary to BS EN 1917:2002) BS 5911-5, Publication date:2004-09-01 Precast concrete pipes, fittings and ancillary products - Specification for prestressed non-pressure pipes and fittings with flexible joints BS 5911-110, Publication date:1992-11-15 Precast concrete pipes, fittings and ancillary products - Specification for ogee pipes and fittings (including perforated)

BS 5911-114, Publication date:1992-11-15 Precast concrete pipes, fittings and ancillary products - Specification for porous pipes BS 5911-230, Publication date:1994-01-15 Precast concrete pipes, fittings and ancillary products - Specification for road gullies and gully cover slabs BS 5955-6, Publication date:1980-11-28 Plastics pipework (thermoplastics materials) - Code of practice for the installation of unplasticized PVC pipework for gravity drains and sewers BS 5955-8, Publication date:2001-10-22 Plastics pipework (thermoplastics materials) - Specification for the installation of thermoplastic pipes and associated fittings for use in domestic hot and cold services and heating systems in buildings BS 5970, Publication date:2001-12-21 Code of practice for thermal insulation of pipework and equipment in the temperature range of 100 degC to +870 degC BS 6076, Publication date:1996-11-15 Specification for polymeric film for use as a protective sleeving for buried iron pipes and fittings (for site and factory application) BS 6209, Publication date:1982-05-31 Specification for solvent cement for non-pressure thermoplastics pipe systems BS 6281-3, Publication date:1982-11-30 Devices without moving parts for the prevention of contamination of water by backflow Specification for pipe interrupters of nominal size up to and including DN 42 BS 6362, Publication date:1990-06-29 Specification for stainless steel tubes suitable for screwing in accordance with BS 21 'Pipe threads for tubes and fittings where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads' BS 6464, Publication date:1984-09-28 Specification for reinforced plastics pipes, fittings and joints for process plants BS 7159, Publication date:1989-10-31 Code of practice for design and construction of glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) piping systems for individual plants or sites BS 7291-1, Publication date:2001-10-30 Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings - General requirements BS 7291-2, Publication date:2001-10-30 Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings - Specification for polybutylene (PB) pipes and associated fittings BS 7291-3, Publication date:2001-10-30 Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings - Specification for cross-linked polyethylene (PE-X) pipes and associated fittings BS 7291-4, Publication date:1990-05-31 Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings - Specification for chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (PVC-C) pipes and associated fittings and solvent cement BS 7336:1990 Specification for polyethylene fusion fittings with integral heating element(s) for use with polyethylene pipes for the conveyance of gaseous fuels BS 7431, Publication date:1991-03-29 Method for assessing solar water heaters - Elastomeric materials for absorbers, connecting pipes and fittings BS 7435-1, Publication date:1991-07-31 Fibre cement flue pipes, fittings and terminals - Specification for light quality fibre cement flue pipes, fittings and terminals BS 7435-2, Publication date:1991-07-31 Fibre cement flue pipes, fittings and terminals - Specification for heavy quality fibre cement flue pipes, fittings and terminals BS 7605-2:1992 Agricultural irrigation equipment - Part 2: specification for emitting systems BS 7677, Publication date:1993-07-15 Recommendations for classification of imperfections in pipe joint rings

BS 7838, Publication date:1996-08-15 Specification for corrugated stainless steel semi-rigid pipe and associated fittings for low-pressure gas pipework of up to 28 mm BS 7892, Publication date:2000-10-15 Specification for seal coats on cement mortar lined ductile iron pipes and fittings BS 8010-2.1, Publication date:1987-02-27 Code of practice for pipelines - Pipelines on land: design, construction and installation - Ductile iron BS 8010-2.5, Publication date:1989-08-31 Code of practice for pipelines - Pipelines on land: design, construction and installation - Glass reinforced thermosetting plastics BS EN 253:2003 District heating pipes - preinsulated bonded pipe systems for directly buried hot water networks pipe assembly of steel service pipe, polyurethane thermal insulation and outer casing of polyethylene BS EN 295-1, Publication date:1991-10-31 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and pipe joints for drains and sewers - Requirements BS EN 295-2, Publication date:1991-10-31 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and pipe joints for drains and sewers - Quality control and sampling BS EN 295-3, Publication date:1991-10-31 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and pipe joints for drains and sewers - Test methods BS EN 295-4, Publication date:1995-09-15 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and pipe joints for drains and sewers - Requirements for special fittings, adaptors and compatible accessories BS EN 295-5, Publication date:1994-08-15 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and pipe joints for drains and sewers - Requirements for perforated vitrified clay pipes and fittings BS EN 295-6, Publication date:1996-04-15 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and pipe joints for drains and sewers - Requirements for vitrified clay manholes BS EN 295-7, Publication date:1996-04-15 Vitrified clay pipes and fittings and pipe joints for drains and sewers - Requirements for vitrified clay pipes and joints for pipe jacking BS EN 448:2003 District heating pipes - preinsulated bonded pipe systems for directly buried hot water networks fittings assemblies of steel service pipes, polyurethane thermal insulation and outer casing of polyethylene BS EN 476, Publication date:1998-01-15 General requirements for components used in discharge pipes, drains and sewers for gravity systems BS EN 489, Publication date:2003-02-27 District heating pipes - Preinsulated bonded pipe systems for directly buried hot water networks Joint assembly for steel service pipes, polyurethane thermal insulation and outer casing of polyethylene BS EN 545, Publication date:2002-07-23 Ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for water pipelines - Requirements and test methods BS EN 588-1, Publication date:1997-04-15 Fibre-cement pipes for sewers and drains - Pipes, joints and fittings for gravity systems BS EN 598, Publication date:1995-01-15 Ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for sewerage applications - Requirements and test methods BS EN 639, Publication date:1995-05-15 Common requirements for concrete pressure pipes including joints and fittings BS EN 640, Publication date:1995-05-15 Reinforced concrete pressure pipes and distributed reinforcement concrete pressure pipes (noncylinder type), including joints and fittings BS EN 641, Publication date:1995-05-15 Reinforced concrete pressure pipes, cylinder type, including joints and fittings

BS EN 642, Publication date:1995-06-15 Prestressed concrete pressure pipes, cylinder and non-cylinder, including joints, fittings and specific requirement for prestressing steel for pipes BS EN 681-1, Publication date:1996-11-15 Elastomeric seals - Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications - Vulcanized rubber BS EN 723, Publication date:1996-12-15 Copper and copper alloys - Combustion method for determination of carbon on the inner surface of copper tubes or fittings BS EN 911, Publication date:1996-03-15 Plastics piping systems - Elastomeric sealing ring type joints and mechanical joints for thermoplastics pressure piping - Test method for leaktightness under external hydrostatic pressure BS EN 922, Publication date:1995-07-15 Plastics piping and ducting systems - Pipes and fittings of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVCU) - Specimen preparation for determination of the viscosity number and calculation of the k-value BS EN 969, Publication date:1996-01-15 Specification for ductile iron pipes, fittings, accessories and their joints for gas pipelines Requirements and test methods BS EN 1056, Publication date:1996-09-15 Plastics piping and ducting systems - Plastics pipes and fittings - Method for exposure to direct (natural) weathering BS EN 1119, Publication date:1996-09-15 Plastics piping systems - Joints for glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) pipes and fittings - Test methods for leaktightness and resistance to damage of flexible and reduced-articulation joints BS EN 1120, Publication date:1996-09-15 Plastics piping systems - Glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) pipes and fittings Determination of the resistance to chemical attack from the inside of a section in a deflected condition BS EN 1229, Publication date:1997-01-15 Plastics piping systems - Glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) pipes and fittings - Test methods to prove the leaktightness of the wall under short-term internal pressure BS EN 1277, Publication date:2004-04-21 Plastics piping systems - Thermoplastics piping systems for buried non-pressure applications Test methods for leaktightness of elastomeric sealing ring type joints BS EN 10232, Publication date:1994-05-15 Metallic materials - Tube (in full section) - Bend test BS EN 10233, Publication date:1994-05-15 Metallic materials - Tube - Flattening test BS EN 10234, Publication date:1994-05-15 Metallic materials - Tube - Drift expanding test BS EN 10242, Publication date:1995-09-15 Threaded pipe fittings in malleable cast iron BS EN ISO 8434-1, Publication date:1995-09-15 Metallic tube connections for fluid power and general use - 24 compression fittings BS EN ISO 8434-4, Publication date:1997-01-15 Metallic tube connections for fluid power and general use - 24 cone connectors with O-ring weldon nipples BS EN ISO 8497, Publication date:1997-01-15 Thermal insulation - Determination of steady-state thermal transmission properties of thermal insulation for circular pipes BS EN ISO 9455-12, Publication date:1994-12-15 Soft soldering fluxes - Test methods - Steel tube corrosion test BS EN ISO 11961, Publication date:1997-02-15 Petroleum and natural gas industries - Steel pipes for use as drill pipe - Specification BS EN ISO 12185, Publication date:1996-09-15 Methods of test for petroleum and its products - Crude petroleum and petroleum products Determination of density - Oscillating U-tube method BS ISO 8434-2, Publication date:1995-09-15 Metallic tube connections for fluid power and general use - 37 flared fittings

BS ISO 8434-3, Publication date:1995-09-15 Metallic tube connections for fluid power and general use - O-ring face seal fittings BS ISO 10931-1, Publication date:1997-05-15 Plastics piping systems for industrial applications - Poly (vinylidene fluoride) - General BS ISO 10931-2, Publication date:1997-05-15 Plastics piping systems for industrial applications - Poly (vinylidene fluoride) - Pipes BS ISO 10931-3, Publication date:1997-05-15 Plastics piping systems for industrial applications - Poly (vinylidene fluoride) - Fittings BS 4L 54:1996 Specification for tube of 99% aluminum (cold draw: seamless: tested hydraulically) not exceeding 12 mm wall thickness) BS 3L 63:1996 Specification for tube of aluminum-copper-magnesium-silicon-manganese alloy (solution treated and precipitation treated) BS L 105:1996 Specification for tube of aluminum-copper-magnesium-silicon-manganese alloy (Solution treated and aged at room temperature) (not exceeding 10 mm wall thickness) BS L 114, Publication date:1971-09-30 Specification for tube of aluminium-magnesium-silicon-manganese alloy (solution treated and precipitation treated) (not exceeding 10 mm wall thickness) (suitable for welding) (Mg 0.8, Si 1, Mn 0.7) BS 2L 116:1985 Specification for tube of 99% aluminium (cold drawn, seamless, not tested hydraulically) (not exceeding 12 mm wall thickness) BS L 117, Publication date:1975-05-30 Specification for tube of aluminium-magnesium-silicon-copper-chromium alloy (solution treated and artificially aged: not tested hydraulically) (not exceeding 10 mm thickness) (Mg 1.0, Si 0.6, Cu 0.28, Cr 0.2) BS L 118, Publication date:1975-05-30 Specification for tube of aluminium-magnesium-silicon-copper-chromium alloy (solution treated and artificially aged: tested hydraulically) (not exceeding 10 mm thickness) (Mg 1.0, Si 0.6, Cu 0.28, Cr 0.2) BS 2L 503, Publication date:1973-03-15 Specification for tube of magnesium-6% aluminium-zinc alloy (Al 6.0, Zn 1.0) BS 2L 509, Publication date:1973-03-15 Specification for tube of magnesium-1<1/4>% zinc-zirconium alloy (suitable for welding by inertgas shielded arc techniques) (Zn 1.25, Zr 0.6) BS 5T 2, Publication date:1972-10-27 Specification for 4/1 nickel-chromium steel tube (1300 N/mmUP2) BS 4T 45, Publication date:1972-03-31 Specification for carbon-manganese steel tube (700 N/mmUP2) (tube 12.5 mm outside diameter and greater) (weldable) BS 3T 53, Publication date:1980-02-29 Specification for chromium-molybdenum steel tube (700 MPa) (outside diameter not less than 12.5 mm) (weldable) BS 2T 57, Publication date:1972-10-27 Specification for 4/1 nickel-chromium steel tube (1150 N/mmUP2) BS 3T 60, Publication date:1980-02-29 Specification for chromium-molybdenum steel tube (1150 MPa) (maximum thickness 8 mm) BS T 64, Publication date:1972-03-31 Specification for carbon-manganese steel tube (550 N/mmUP2) (tube less than 12.5 mm outside diameter) (weldable) BS 2T 66, Publication date:1980-02-29 Specification for 18/10 chromium-nickel corrosion-resisting steel tube (niobium stabilized: 550 MPa) (weldable) BS T 67, Publication date:1972-10-27 Specification for 18/10 chromium-nickel corrosion-resisting steel tube (titanium stabilized: 550 N/mmUP2) (weldable) BS 2T 68, Publication date:1980-02-29 Specification for cold drawn 18/10 chromium-nickel corrosion-resisting steel tube (niobium stabilized: 800 MPa) (weldable)

BS T 69, Publication date:1972-10-27 Specification for cold drawn 18/10 chromium-nickel corrosion-resisting steel tube (titanium stabilized: 800 N/mmUP2) (weldable) BS T 72-T 73, Publication date:1977-05-31 Specifications for 18/10 chromium-nickel corrosion-resisting steel tube for hydraulic purposes (niobium/titanium stabilized: 550 MPa) BS T 74, Publication date:1972-10-27 Specification for low carbon 18/10 chromium-nickel corrosion-resisting steel tube (500 N/mmUP2) BS T 75, Publication date:1972-10-27 Specification for low carbon 17/12 chromium-nickel-molybdenum corrosion-resisting steel tube (500 N/mmUP2) BS T 76, Publication date:1978-11-30 Specification for chromium-molybdenum steel tube (770 MPa) (weldable) BS T 77, Publication date:1980-02-29 Specification for chromium-molybdenum steel tube (900 MPa) (weldable)

1. BRITISH STANDARDS : In many instances, it is possible to find a British Standard which may be substitutes for American Standards. For example, BS 2080 (British Standard for Face to Face or End to End dimensions of valves) is identical to ANSI/ASME B16.10. Similarly BS 3799 and ANSI/ASME B 16.11 also compare. There are certain British Standards referred by Indian Manufacturers for Piping and Valves. The most commonly referred British Standards in the Piping Industry are : o BS 10 : Flanges o BS 806 : Pipes and Fittings for Boilers o BS 916 : Black Bolts, Nuts and Screws o BS 970 : Steel for Forging, Bars, Rods, valve steel, etc. o BS 1212 : Specification for Float Operated Valves o BS 1306 : Copper and Copper alloy pressure piping system o BS 1414 : Gate Valves for Petroleum Industry o BS 1560 : Steel Pipe Flanges o BS 1600 : Dimensions of Steel Pipes o BS 1640 : Butt Welding Fittings o BS 1740 : Wrought Steel screwed pipe fittings o BS 1868 : Steel Check Valves for Petroleum Industry o BS 1873 : Steel Globe and Check Valves for Petroleum Industry o BS 1965 : Butt welding pipe fittings o BS 2080 : Face to Face / End to End dimensions of Valves o BS 2598 : Glass Pipelines and Fittings o BS 3059 : Boiler and Super-heater Tubes o BS 3063 : Dimensions of Gaskets for Pipe Flanges o BS 3381 : Metallic Spiral Wound Gaskets o BS 3600 : Dimensions of Welded and Seamless Pipes and Tubes o BS 3601 : C.S. Pipes and Tubes for pressure purposes at room temperature o BS 3602 : C.S. Pipes and Tubes for pressure purposes at high temperature o BS 3603 : C.S. and Alloy Steel Pipes and Tubes for pressure purposes at low temperature o BS 3604 : Alloy Steel Pipes and Tubes for high temperature o BS 3605 : SS Pipes and Tubes for pressure purposes o BS 3799 : Socket Weld / Screwed Fittings o BS 3974 : Pipe hangers, Slides and Roller type supports o BS 4346 : PVC pressure pipe - joints and fittings o BS 4504 : Steel, Cast Iron and Copper alloy fittings o BS 5150 : Cast Iron Wedge and Double Disc Gate Valves for general purposes

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BS 5151 : Cast Iron Gate (parallel slide) Valves for general purposes BS 5152 : Cast Iron Globe and Check Valves for general purposes BS 5153 : Cast Iron Check Valves for general purposes BS 5154 : Copper alloy Globe, Gate and Check Valves BS 5155 : Cast Iron and Cast Steel Butterfly Valves for general purposes BS 5156 : Diaphragm Valves for general purposes BS 5157 : Steel Gate (parallel slide) Valves for general purposes BS 5158 : Cast Iron and Cast Steel Plug Valves for general purposes BS 5159 : Cast Iron and Cast Steel Ball Valves for general purposes BS 5160 : Flanged Steel Globe and Check Valves for general purposes BS 5163 : Flanged Cast Iron Wedge Gate Valves for general purposes BS 5351 : Steel Ball Valves for Petroleum Industry BS 5352 : Steel Gate, Globe and Check Valves, smaller than 2" NB BS 5353 : Specifications for Plug Valves BS 5391 : Specifications for ABS pressure pipes BS 5392 : Specifications for ABS fittings BS 5433 : Specifications for underground stop valves for water services BS 5480 : Specifications for GRP pipes and fittings BS 6364 : Specifications for Valves for Cryogenic services BS 6755 : Testing of Valves BS 6759 : Safety Valves