BS 6942-2:1989
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Design and construction of small kits for oxy-fuel gas welding and allied processes Specification for kits using refillable gas containers for oxygen and fuel gas
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15-11-1999
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Foreword
Committees responsible
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Design
3.1 Carrying or transporting structure
3.2 Gas containers
3.3 Gas control
3.4 Hose and fittings
3.5 Blowpipes
4 Safety
4.1 Non-return valve
4.2 Flame arrestor
4.3 Other safety devices
5 Stability test
6 Eye protection
7 Instructions
8 Marking
Kits in which the gas containers have a water capacity up to 20 L. Excludes air aspirated equipment operating from a fuel gas supply only.
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WEE/18
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 87/76280 DC (09/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2012. (09/2012)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
8
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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BS 6942 specifies requirements for the design and construction of kits for oxy-fuel gas welding and allied processes.
This Part of BS 6942 covers all kits in which the oxygen and the fuel gas container are refillable and have a water capacity up to 20 L.
This Part of BS 6942 excludes air aspirated equipment, operating from a fuel gas supply only.
NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.
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| BS EN 1800:2006 | Transportable gas cylinders. Acetylene cylinders. Basic requirements, definitions and type testing |
| BS 6071:1981 | Specification for periodic inspection and maintenance of transportable gas containers for dissolved acetylene |
| BS EN 730:1995 | Gas welding equipment. Equipment used in gas welding, cutting and allied processes, safety devices for fuel gases and oxygen or compressed air. General specifications, requirements and tests |
| BS EN ISO 2503 : 2009 | GAS WELDING EQUIPMENT - PRESSURE REGULATORS AND PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH FLOW-METERING DEVICES FOR GAS CYLINDERS USED IN WELDING, CUTTING AND ALLIED PROCESSES UP TO 300 BAR (30 MPA) |
| BS 341-2:1963 | Transportable gas container valves Valves with taper stems for use with breathing apparatus |
| BS EN 1256:2006 | Gas welding equipment. Specification for hose assemblies for equipment for welding, cutting and allied processes |
| BS EN 560:2005 | Gas welding equipment. Hose connections for equipment for welding, cutting and allied processes |
| BS EN ISO 5172 : 2006 | GAS WELDING EQUIPMENT - BLOWPIPES FOR GAS WELDING, HEATING AND CUTTING - SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTS |
| BS 5045-2:1989 | Transportable gas containers Specification for steel containers of 0.5 L up to 450 L water capacity with welded seams |
| BS EN 559:2003 | Gas welding equipment. Rubber hoses for welding, cutting and allied processes |
| BS 499-1:1983 | Welding terms and symbols. Glossary for welding, brazing and thermal cutting |
| BS 6942-1:1988 | Design and construction of small kits for oxy-fuel gas welding and allied processes Specification for kits using one or more non-refillable gas containers for oxygen and fuel gas |
| BS 5045-3:1984 | Transportable gas containers Specification for seamless aluminium alloy gas containers above 0.5 litre water capacity and up to 300 bar charged pressure at 15°C |
| BS 1045(1942) : LATEST | MANGANESE STEEL GAS CYLINDERS FOR ATMOSPHERIC GASES |
| BS 341-1:1962 | Transportable gas container valves Valves with taper stems (excluding valves used for breathing and medical purposes) |
| BS EN 175:1997 | Personal protection. Equipment for eye and face protection during welding and allied processes |
| BS 341-4:2004 | Transportable gas container valves Pressure relief devices |
| BS 341-3:2002 | Transportable gas container valves Valve outlet connections |
| BS 5045-5:1986 | Transportable gas containers Specification for aluminium alloy containers above 0.5 litre up to 130 litres water capacity with welded seams |
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