BS 4882:1990

This standard BS 4882:1990 Specification for bolting for flanges and pressure containing purposes is classified in these ICS categories:

• 23.040.60 Flanges, couplings and joints

This standard specifies the general requirements for bolting for flanges and pressure containing purposes, and gives details of dimensions for metric and inch series of bolting.

Materials have been selected for use at temperatures over the range -250 °C to 750 °C (see appendices A and B).

Information to be supplied by the purchaser is given in appendix C.

NOTE 1. This standard is necessarily largely concerned with studbolts and studs because of their application at higher temperatures etc., but, where appropriate, bolts may be used.

NOTE 2. The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

General requirements and details of dimensions for metric and inch series. Gives materials for use at temperatures between -250°C and 750°C.