Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings BS EN 10242:1995
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This blog breaks down the BS EN 10242 standard for malleable iron pipe fittings, covering key features like taper threads, pressure ratings, dimensions, and material requirements. It also explains the difference between white and black finishes, common markings, and how this standard replaced BS 143/1256.
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Cast malleable iron pipe fittings to BS EN 10242:1995, as they’re currently known, have been manufactured for over a century, but the first standard controlling the quality of these fittings was produced in 1922, in BS 143:1922. Like modern-day malleable iron pipe fittings stocked by ValvesTubesFittings.com, these were taper/taper threaded. Malleable iron pipe fittings have an overall standard to BS EN 10242:1995, which incorporates two standards, those being BS 143 and BS 1256, which was first introduced in 1945 and is a taper/parallel fitting.
Tip: BS EN 10242 has replaced BS 143 & BS 1256 – it’s the current standard for threaded malleable iron fittings in Europe.
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Black Malleable Iron Fittings
Black malleable iron fittings BS EN 10242:1995 are used in many pipeline installations, including for sprinkler systems, oil lines, diesel fuel lines, and natural gas pipelines, to name a few. These taper/taper threaded fittings are usually installed using red medium tube BS EN 10255:2004, which can also be found in stock here at ValvesTubesFittings.com; we also carry red heavy tube BS EN 10255:2004, which many businesses prefer for diesel and oil line installation.
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HDG Galvanised Malleable Iron Fittings
Galvanised malleable iron fittings BS EN 10242:1995 are found on compressed air installations, non-potable water systems, unleaded fuel installations and suitable systems when installed outdoors where corrosion is more likely. Installations using galvanised malleable iron pipe fittings are completed using galvanised tube BS EN 10255:2004 available in medium, heavy, threaded BSP taper and plain ended. These products are manufactured to the highest standards by ISO 9001:2008 registered companies, traceability and certification are available at the time of order and are provided in most cases free of charge.
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Disclaimer: Information correct at the time of publishing (April 2016) but is subject to change. E&OE.
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