BS 4371:1991

This standard BS 4371:1991 Specification for fibrous gland packings is classified in these ICS categories:

• 21.140 Seals, glands

This British Standard specifies the description, materials, lubricants, size, mass, packaging and marking of nine types of fibrous gland packings. Tests are specified for the determination of lubricant content, size, mass and ignition loss (see Appendix A).

NOTE 1 This standard does not specify electrical cable gland packings.

NOTE 2 Table 1 gives guidance on the normal usage of the nine types of fibrous gland packings specified in this standard. The purchaser should state in his enquiry or order the type of packing (see Appendix B).

NOTE 3 The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

NOTE 4 The information to be supplied by the purchaser at the time of enquiry and/or order is given in Appendix B.

Description, materials, lubricants, size, mass, packaging and marking of nine types of fibrous gland packings.