What is BS 1813 - Dimensions for conduit dies and stocks about?
BS 1813 provides for three sizes of dies, i.e., small, medium and large, primarily intended for use with steel conduit tubing as specified in BS 4568.
Principal dimensions are also specified for the corresponding stocks and guides for each type of die.
Who is BS 1813 - Dimensions for conduit dies and stocks for?
BS 1813 on specifications for dimensions of conduit dies and diestocks and guides is useful for:
- Die manufacturers
- Metal fabrication companies
- Steel foundries
- Metal workshops
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS 1813 - Dimensions for conduit dies and stocks?
Conduit dies are used to create or repair threads on the outer surfaces of pipe, conduit, or fittings so they can be mated with parts that have matching internal threads. These threading need to be accurate and well designed as any major flaws and defects could cause trouble in the interlocking of the pipes.
The dimensions provided by BS 1813 help you to produce dies that can die sizes with accurate threads for steel tubes. BS 1813 can also be used for quality control to verify that the dimensions are in accordance to ensure their sizes.
Overall, BS 1813 helps you to produce conduit dies and diestocks that can create steel conduit tubes with quality interlocking threads.