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BS EN 10242 is the British Standard adoption of the European standard EN 10242. It applies strictly to used for the transmission of fluids and gases.
For systems handling water, air, or damp environments, fittings receive a hot-dip zinc coating. The standard sets strict rules for this process:
For procurement managers, quality inspectors, and engineering students, finding the official is often the first step toward ensuring compliance. However, navigating the terminology of threaded fittings, understanding the technical requirements, and legally obtaining the PDF can be challenging.
25 bar (PN25) at temperatures between -20°C and 120°C.
High-quality fittings made from premium malleable cast iron, suitable for the most demanding pressure applications. Design Symbol B, C, and D:
Primarily uses high-strength malleable cast iron, such as grade EN-GJMB-350-10 (blackheart) or EN-GJMW-400-5 (whiteheart). Threading: Specifies requirements for jointing threads (typically
A newly revised version, , has been published to supersede the original 1995 version and integrate technical updates.
National standards bodies (like DIN, AFNOR, or UNE) offer equivalent EN 10242 documents.