Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "British Standard",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Sight glasses offer quick check of oil levels from
Winco, which we summarised at the time by saying "Plastic oil level sight glasses are made of a transparent high-resistance polyamide with a BSPP thread".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release OSHAS standard is adopted in the UK from
BSI British Standards: "Internationally recognised consortium specification for occupational health and safety management systems is adopted as a British Standard".
In July 2007, we covered the news from Applied Automation (UK) MayTec Division
concerning its MayTec aluminium profile
- take a look at Ergonomic solutions improve workplace safety
which says: "The production engineers at Kautex have produced a set of company standards based on Textron Automotive's Humantec manual".
Take a look also at the news release from Dehn (UK), Website is first stage in UK expansion,
as well as BSI 1-day conference from BSI British Standards,
and Technical product specification standard revised from BSI British Standards.
See also:
Environmental vibration in focus
(January 2007)
A one day meeting on 13th March 2007 will discuss the latest revisions to BS6472:1992 and current measurement projects
Scaling improves barometric measurement
(January 2007)
The TSA barometric pressure transmitter has a signal conditioned output scaled from 0.8 to 1.2bar absolute for atmospheric pressure readings
Wire thread inserts meet updated standard
(November 2006)
Wire thread inserts manufactured by WTI Fasteners comply with the latest version of the British standard for wire thread inserts BS7751:1994
New standards for lightning protection.
(November 2006)
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published the latest guidance for lightning protection
Handheld terminals keep management informed
(November 2006)
Uniglaze 2 relies on DataScan and Datalogic to keep it at the cutting edge of the glass industry
High-tech sleeves end chain maintenance
(October 2006)
Maintenance-free roller chain is designed for production machines and plant that run continuously at full capacity to help reduce downtime and minimise subsequent losses/costs
BS7212:2006 Code of practice
(September 2006)
The British Standards Institution (BSI), has revised BS 7212:1989. NEW REVISION - BS 7212:2006 Code of practice for the safe use of hoists
Range of drive studs and dowel pins
(July 2006)
Ondrives of Chesterfield offer an impressive range of drive studs and dowel pins from within their fasteners range
Schneider Electric facilitates Safety of Machinery
(July 2006)
Schneider Electric has published a new document - 'How to use BS EN 60204-1: 2006 Safety of Machinery' - which provides an easy to understand guide to this important safety standard
Hose clips handle heavy-duty applications
(June 2006)
Manufactured in stainless steel for heavy-duty delivery and similar hoses, the rugged Jubilee High Torque hose clip has twice the tightening torque of standard worm drive hose clips
Complying with Work at Height Regulation 5
(May 2006)
BSI along with the HSE has published: BS 8454 'Code of practice for delivery of training and education for work at height and rescue'
BS 8437:2005 for personal fall protection systems
(May 2006)
Newly published by BSI is BS 8437:2005 'Code of practice for selection, use and maintenance of personal fall protection systems and equipment for use in the workplace'
New BS 7883:2005 for anchor devices
(May 2006)
Newly published by BSI is BS 7883:2005 'Code of practice for the design, selection installation, use and maintenance of anchor devices conforming to BS EN 795'
Elastomer diaphragms answer domestic demands
(May 2006)
Salamander Pumps has chosen James Walker Keaflex to manufacture elastomer diaphragms for its domestic water pressure booster pumps
Standard updates fuel-oil specifications
(March 2006)
BSI will soon publish an updated BS2869:2006 specification for fuel oils for agricultural, domestic and industrial engines and boilers
PAS 56 to become British Standard BS 25999 series
(March 2006)
PAS 56:2003 has set the benchmark for Business Continuity Management (BCM) worldwide and is soon to become a British Standard
Remember the risks of the fifth of November
(October 2005)
Many companies do not spend enough time thinking about and planning for the safety risks associated with November fireworks displays, say health and safety experts at Croner
Lightning and surge protection systems go on show
(September 2005)
At the M and E Exhibition, Dehn (UK) is featuring its range of lightning and surge protection systems and products, with particular emphasis on the challenges provided by new UK standards
Website wizard speeds O-ring specification
(August 2005)
High performance seals specialist Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE) has upgraded its website, making it even easier for engineers to select the most appropriate seal
DD 9999:2005, code of practice for fire safety
(July 2005)
DD 9999:2005, 'Code of practice for fire safety in the design, construction and use of buildings', is significant for anyone involved with building design, management, ownership, or fire safety
HSE publishes Canada Square crane collapse report
(June 2005)
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently completed its exhaustive investigation into the collapse of a Wolff 320 BF tower crane at Canada Square, London, in which three workers were killed
Sight glasses come with synthetic rubber gaskets
(June 2005)
JW Winco now offers plastic oil level sight glasses with synthetic rubber gaskets
Cement speeds pressure pipework installation
(April 2005)
Durapipe UK has launched a new, labour saving solvent cement for the Durapipe PVC-U pressure pipework system
Testing times for electroless nickel
(March 2005)
Anthony Poeton takes issue with the performance claims of nickel solution manufacturers and asks: 'Is the current British Standard to blame?'
Datacomms systems are guaranteed safely installed
(January 2005)
A new system guarantee scheme not only covers Merlin Gerin datacomms equipment, but also the installation and the installers themselves
Firework display checklist could save lives
(November 2004)
Remember, remember, the fifth of November? But it could be a date some companies will want to forget if they fail to follow new legal guidelines for their fireworks displays
Pipe purging system handles the heat
(October 2004)
Argweld heat resistant pipe purging systems allow welding of high-temperature applications, or in high temperature conditions, providing a cost-efficient time-saving tool for clean and reliable welds
Updated standard for H and S management
(October 2004)
BSI has revised its British Standard for occupational health and safety management - BS 8800:2004 - to assist small to medium-sized enterprises with managing their risks
British Standard roller chain lasts longer
(July 2004)
Excel British Standard roller chain has a number of features that help maintain precise pitch and even loading for longer chain and sprocket life
CAD drawings from paper schematics
(March 2004)
Leonardo Computer Systems has started a new service to transfer electrical schematics, drawn on paper, to CAD
New facility increases UK chain availability
(August 2003)
Diamond Chain UK has a new sales and warehouse facility where large stocks of roller chain are available
DC-powered valve is key to domestic fire safety
(May 2003)
Sprinkler systems designed and developed by Nimbus Fire Protection Systems employ 12V floating diaphragm valves from Asco Joucomatic to isolate domestic supplies during sprinkler operation
Building information modelling the UK way
(April 2003)
Autodesk has produced a localised UK version of Autodesk Building Systems 3, the most complete building information modelling application for mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers
New concept in spring technology
(November 2002)
A new and revolutionary spring with exceptional power and load characteristics offers a high-performance alternative to steel springs