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  • BS 1702:1950

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    Specification for mild steel drums (heavy duty - fixed ends)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-12-1950

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Construction, dimensions of welded drums, 5 to 90 imperial gallons, including 44-imperial gallon petroleum drum. Materials, closures, test methods.

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    This British Standard covers heavy duty welded mild steel drums with fixed ends, with capacities from 5–90 imperial gal. It does not apply to the special drums required for the storage and conveyance of the following liquids:–

    carbon disulphide1)

    any liquid not complying with the pressure test described in the Appendix.

    The standard also covers the 44 imperial gallon drum used by the petroleum industry.

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    Committee PKW/0/-/4
    Development Note Supersedes BS 670(1936) and BS 829(1939). (06/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2012. (11/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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