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  • PD 6481:1977

    Withdrawn A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

    Recommendations for the use of preferred numbers and preferred sizes

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  15-04-1998

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-06-1977

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Recommendations
    1. Introduction
    2. Preferred numbers
    3. Examples of the use of preferred numbers
    4. Preferred sizes
    5. Recommendations for the application of preferred
         numbers and preferred sizes
    Appendix
    A. Some examples of British Standards which list
         established sizes or ranges
    Figures
    1. Preferred numbers
    2. Preferred sizes

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    Sets out in new format the internationally accepted Renard series of preferred numbers and a series of rounded-off preferred sizes (1 to 1000 mm) together with recommendations for the application of either series. Separate issue of figures showing both series.

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    Committee TPR/1
    Development Note Supersedes BS 4318(1968) and BS DD29(1973). (08/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn
    Supersedes

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    BS 6339:1983 Specification for dimensions of circular flanges for general purpose industrial fans

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    BS 2871-1:1971 Specification for copper and copper alloys. Tubes Copper tubes for water, gas and sanitation
    BS 2871-2:1972 Specification for copper and copper alloys. Tubes Tubes for general purposes
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