British Standard A single copy of this British Standard is licensed 29 October 2003 This is an uncontrolled copy. Ensure use of the most current version of this document by searching British Standards Online at bsonline.techindex.co.ukBRITISH STANDARD Specification for Pipe threads for tubes and fittings where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads (metric dimensions) NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW BS 21:1985 Reprinted, incorporating Amendment No. 1BS 21:1985 This British Standard, having been prepared under the direction of the Piping Systems Standards Committee, ‘was published under the lauthority of the Executive Board anid comes ing effet on 30 September 1985 © BSI 02-1999 First published April 1905 First revision November 1909 Second revision November 1998 ‘Third revision December Fourth revision March 1973 Fifth revision September 1985 ‘The fllowing BSI references relate ta the work on this standard: Committee roference PSE Draft for comment 837 ISBN 0 580 14556 5 Committees responsible for this British Standard ‘The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the Piping Systems Standards Committee (PSE/-) to Technical Committee PSE/9, upon which the following bodies were represented: Association of Hydraulic Equipment Manufaeturers British Compressed Air Society British Gas Corporation British Hydromechanies Research Association British Internal Combustion Engine Manufacturers’ Association British Malleable Tube Fittings Association British Stool Industry British Valve Manufacturers’ Association Ltd. Department of Trade and Industry (National Engineering Laboratory) Energy Industries Council Engineering Equipment. and Materials Users’ Association Gauge and Tool Makers’ Association Institution of Civil En Institution of Gas Engineers Institution of Publie Health Engineers Institution of Water Engineers and Scientists Water Authorities Association Water Companies Asso Wrought Fitting Makers’ Association \oors ation Amendments issued since publication Amd. No. | Date of issue | Comments | December 1990 6633 Indicated by a sideline in the margin