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

BSi - British
ASTM
Standards Material
International
institute

1387 (BS EN
A120 Carbon Steel
10255:2004)

A53 Gr. A 3601/320 Carbon Steel

A53 Gr. B 3601/410 Carbon Steel

A106 Gr. A 3602/360 Carbon Steel

A106 Gr. B 3602/410 Carbon Steel

A333 Gr. 3 3603/503 Killed Carbon Steel

A333 Gr. 6 3603/410

A333 Gr. 8 3603/590 3.5% nickel

API 5L Gr. A 3601/23 Carbon Steel

API 5L Gr. B 3601/27 Carbon Steel

A335 Gr. P5 3604/625 5% Cr 1/2% Mo

A335 Br. P9 3604/629 9% Cr 1% Mo

A335 Gr. P11 3604/621 1 1/4% Cr 1/2% Mo

A335 Gr. P12 3604/620 1% Cr 1/2% Mo

A335 Gr. P22 3604/622 2 1/4% Cr 1% No

3605/304 S18
A312 Gr. Tp 304 Austenitic chromium nickel
(EN58E)

A312 Gr. Tp 304H 3605/304 S59 Austenitic chromium nickel

 BSi - British
ASTM
Standards Material
International
institute

Austenitic chromium nickel (extra low

A312 Gr. Tp 304L 3605/304 S14
carbon)

3605/316 S18 Austenitic chromium nickel

A312 Gr. Tp 316
(EN58J) molybdenum bearing

Austenitic chromium nickel

A312 Gr.Tp 316L 3605/316 S14
molybdenum bearing (extra low carbon)

3605/321 S18 Austenitic chromium nickel titanium

A312 Gr. Tp 321
(EN58B) stabilized

3605/347 S18 Austenitic chromium nickel nobelium

A312 Gr. Tp 347
(EN58G) stabilized

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