BS 5740:1989

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Materials, design and construction
4 Handles
5 Closures
Appendix
A Recommendations to ensure fitness for use
Tables
1 Dimensions for cans with handles
2 Dimensions for cans without handles
3 Closure and strap handle positions for cans with
   handles
Figures
1 Dimensions for cans with handles
2 Dimensions for cans without handles
3 Closure and strap handle positions for cans with
   handles
4 Closure position for cans without handles

Capacities, dimensions and construction for a range of cans between 125 ml and 5 litres.

This British Standard specifies capacities, dimensions and constructional requirements for a range of oblong flat-top cans manufactured from tinplate with nominal filling volumes between 125 ml and 5 litres, intended to contain liquid products. Closure and, where relevant, handle positions are specified but not the type of closure or handle.

NOTE 1. Appendix A gives recommendations on details to be agreed between purchaser and supplier.

NOTE 2. The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.