BRITISH STANDARD Specification for Dimensions of hydraulic connectors and adaptors 1s 23,100.30 BS 5200:1997 Incorporating Amendment No, 1BS 5200:1997 ‘This British Standard, having boon prepared under ti direction of the Engin Sector Committes, was published under the of the Standards into effect on 15 Mareh 1907 1 BSL 06-1999 ‘The following BSI references relate tthe work om this standard Committee reference MCE/18 Draft fr comment 967700859 DC ISBN 0.580 267369 Committees responsible for this British Standard ‘The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to ‘Technical Committee MCE/18, Fluid power systems and components, upon which the following bodies were represented: Association of British Mining Equipment Companies British Compressed Air Society British Fluid Power Association British Hydrodynamics Research Association Department of Trade and Industry (National Engineering Laboratory) Ministry of Defence University of Bath ‘The following bodies were also represented in the drafting of the standard, through a subcommittee panel: British Iron and Steel Producers’ Association Engineering Equipment and Materials Users’ Association Amendments issued since publication ‘Amd. No. | Date Comments 10153 February 1999| Indicated by a sideline in the marginBS 5200:1997 ——— ee Contents Page Committees responsible Inside front cover Foreword ii 1 Scope 1 2 References %. 3 Dimensions 1 4 Screw threads * 5 Thread undercuts 1 6 Sealing surfaces 1 7 Maximum working pressure 1 8 Marking 2 9 __ Threaded ports 2 Figure I — Details of female end with “O™ring sealing nipple Gype O) 2 Figure 2 — Details of end for hose connectors and for female adaptors, with ‘either conical or spherical sealing nipples (types C and 8) Figure 3 — Details of end for male adaptors Figure 4 — Straight hose fitting (style A) Figure 5 — 90° tubular elbow hose fitting (style B) Figure 6 — 135° tubular elbow hose fitting (style D) Figure 7 — 90° block elbow hose fitting (style E) Figure 8 — 135° block elbow hose fitting (style G) Figure 9— Straight male-male adaptor (style H) Figure 10 — 90° male-male adaptor (style 1) Figure 11 — 135° male-male adaptor (style J) Figure 12 — Male-male tee adaptor (style K) Figure 13 — Straight male-female adaptor (style L) Figure 14 — 90° male-female adaptor (style N) Figure 15 — 135° male-female adaptor (style P) Figure 16 — Straight male-male adaptor with “O"-ring sealing (style) 11 Figure 17— Straight male-female adaptor with “O”-ring sealing (style R) 11 SOK MINODRADRHER Figure 18 — 90° male-male “O"-ring adjustable adaptor (style T) 12 Figure 19 — 135° male-male “O’-ring adjustable adaptor (style U) 12 Figure 20 — 90° male-female “O”-ring adjustable adaptor (style V) 18 Figure 21— 15° male-female “O"-ring adjustable adaptor (style W) 14 Figure 22 — Male-male bulkhead adaptor (style X) 16 ‘Figure 2 — Preferred thread undercut details for bonded washer type seals ‘Table 1 — Summary of tables of dimensions and related figures ‘Table 2 — Dimensions of hose fitting and adaptor ends ‘Table 3 — Dimensions of hose fittings 7 ‘Table 4 — Dimensions of male-male adaptors 8 ‘Table 5 — Dimensions of male-female adaptors 10 ‘Table 6 — Dimensions of adaptors with “O”-ring sealing 10 ‘Table 7 — Dimensions of male-male “O"-ring adjustable adaptors 13 ‘Table 8— Dimensions of male-female “O"-ring adjustable adaptors “4 ‘Table 9 — Dimensions of male-male bulkhead adaptors 16 ‘Table 10 — Maximum working pressures 16 ‘Table 11 — Preferred thread undercuts for male adaptors when used as stud fittings with bonded washer type seals Ww List of references Inside back cover ©Rst 06-1909BS 5200:1997 ————————— Foreword This revision of BS 5200 has been prepared by Technical Committee MCE/18 and supersedes BS 5200:1986, which is withdrawn. An improved design of “O”-ring seal nipple which is in genoral use in the fluid power industry is now incorporated. Male thread undercut details have also been added to suit bonded washer type seals. Maximum working pressure specifications have been revised 80 as to be consistent with current hose standards, Table 2, Figure 1 and Figure 3 have been corrected by Amendment No. 1. A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. ‘Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii, Pages 1 to 18, an inside back cover and a back cover. . ‘This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had @ amendments incorporated. ‘This will be indicated in the amendment table on the inside front cover. © BSL 06-19091Scope ‘This British Standard specifies the basic dimensions necessary to ensure interchangeability of hydraulic connectors and adaptors for connecting rigid and flexible tubing to hydraulic fluid power system components. Fourteen styles of adaptor and five styles of hose fitting are specified. Adaptors and hose fittingshave been allocated style designation letters and female end fittings type designation letters, according to ‘their shape and dimension: For female ends, a conventional plain nipple is specified for face sealing and a nipple with a groove for “O”-ting sealing. The appropriate “O”-rings for use with the fittings and adaptors are also specified. A spherical seating is specified as an alternative to the female conical seating, provided that all other limiting dimensions are maintained. ‘This standard specifies maximum working pressures but does not specify materials, production processes or dimensions that are not related to interchangeability. NOTE 1 Hose fitting syles B,D, B and G may be made from ‘wept elbow bends as specified in BS 6327. NOTE? Itis the responsibility ofthe designer to ensure that ‘materials and production processes are compatible with the fluids to be encountered in service. 2 References 2.1 Normative references ‘This British Standard incorporates, by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are made at the appropriate places in the text and the cited publications are listed on the inside back cover. For dated references, only the edition cited applies; any subsequent amendments to or revisions of the cited publication apply to this British Standard only when incorporated in the reference by amendment or revision. For undated references, the latest edition of the cited publication applies, together with any amendments, 2,2 Informative references ‘This British Standard refers to other publications that provide information or guidance. Editions of these publications current at the time of issue of this standard are listed on the inside back cover, but reference should be made to the latest editions. 2) Marking BS 6200:1006 on or relation to a product represents a manufacturer's declaration of conformity i 3 Dimensions ‘The dimensions and details of the end interfaces and the maximum envelope dimensions for hose fittings and adaptors shall be in accordance with the tables and figures given in Table 1. NOTE The dimensions quoted in these tables apply after any surface treatment 4 Screw threads [All screw threads shall be in accordance with BS 279 and all external threads shall be in accordance with class A tolerances of that standard. 5 Thread undercuts All thread undercuts for male adaptors shall be in accordance with Form B of BS 1936-1:1952 except those for “O”-rings which shall be in accordance with BS 5380. NOTE. Where the male adaptor is used ‘bonded washer type seals the undereat a ‘with Figure 25 and Table 1. stud fitting with id he in sooordance 6 Sealing surfaces ‘All sealing surfaces shall be smooth and shall have the surface texture specified in Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3 and Figure 23, when measured in accordance with BS 1134-1. 7 Maximum working pressure Every fitting and adaptor shall be capable of withstanding, without deformation, the pressure specified in Table 10. 8 Marking 8.1 Each fitting or adaptor shall be permanently marked with either: a) the manufacturer's name or trademark and the designations listed 1) to 4): 1) the number of this British Standard, ie. BS 5200; 2) the relevant style letter of the hose fitting or adaptor (see Table 1); 3) the relevant type letter of female ends: i) type ©, with conical sealing nipple (see Figure 2 and Table 2); or ii) type O, with “O"-ring sealing nipple (see Figure 1 and Table 2); or iii) type S, with spherical sealing nipple (see Figure 2 and Table 2); claim by or on pohutr rah snemufacturer that the product meets the requirements of the standard, The accuracy of the claim is solely the ‘sirable a ot spanaibility Such a declaration isnot tobe confused with third party eertifeation of conformity, which may also be © BSI 06-1999)BS 5200:1997 4) the thread designation or hose internal diameter (i.d.) (see Table 2 to Table 10); or ») the manufacturer's name or trademark and a code identifier which shall be correlated with the designations of 1) to 4) in the manufacturer's literature. 8.2 The following are examples of designations: a) BS 5200-A0-G % to identify a G ¥ threaded straight hose fitting with an “O”-ring sealing nipple, for 12.5 mm hose; ») BS 5200-LC-G ¥ to identify a 90° male-female G & threaded adaptor with a conical sealing nipple; ©) BS 5200-R-G 2 to identify a 195° male-male G2 threaded “O”-ring adjustable adaptor. 9 Threaded ports ‘Threaded port dimensions to accommodate male adaptors, when used as stud fittings, shall be in accordance with BS 4368-1 and BS 4368-3. Spot facing, if necessary, shall be compatible with the appropriate bonded washer seal. NOTE, Is advnabl trae tothe bondod sea manuacturr ‘The port dimensions of “O"-ring sealing shall be in aceardance with BS 5380. = ek r Ag) 2 e we oc Enlarged view A a6 of O ring groove All othor details are ‘as shown in Fig 2 Figure 1 — Details of female end with “O"- ring sealing nipple (Type 0) © BST 06-1909)BS 5200:1997 Table 1— Summary of tables of jensions and related figures Description of hose fitting or adaptor Bnd details End not End no? Complete hose | Style ing or adaptor | (and fitting or adaptor eh fose fittings straight 90° tubular elbow 135° tubular elbow ‘90° block elbow 135° block elbow Figure 1 and Figure 2, fable 2 [Figure 1 and Figure 2, |Table 2 [Figure 1 and Figure 2, Hable 2 [Figure 1 and Figure 2, Hable 2 IFigure 1 and Figure 2, [Table 2 [Figure 4, Table 3 |A* [Figure 5, Table 3 [Be lFigure 6, Table 3. [D* IFigure 7, Table 3 |" IFigure 8, Table 3 |Ge fale-male adaptors male-female IBS 5380:1984 [Figures 1 and 2 of [BS 5380:1984 straight IFigure 3, Table 2 |Figure 3, Table 2 [Figure 9, Table 4 |H 90° [Figure 8, Table 2 [Figure 8, Table 2 [Figure 10, Table 4{I 135° IFigure 3, Table 2 |Figure 3, Table 2 [Figure 11, Table 4| tee [Figure 3, Table 2 Figure 3, Table 2 [Figure 12, Table 4/K fale-female adaptors straight |Figure 8, Table 2 [Figure 1 and Figure 2, Table 2)Figure 13, Table 5|L" 90° |Figure 3, Table 2 IFigure 1 and Figure 2, Table 2|Figure 14, Table 5|N* 135° [Figure 3, Table 2 |Figuro 1 and Figure 2, Table 2|Figure 15, Table 5|p" [Straight “O"=3ring jadaptors male-male [Figures 1 and 2 of Figure 8, Table 2 [Figure 16, Table 6|Q [Figure 1 and Figure 2, Table 2} lFigure 17, Table 6|R* FO"ring adjustable ladaptors 90° male-male 135° male-male 90° male-female 135° male-female [Figure 3, Table 2 WWigure 3, Table 2 IFigure 8 of [BS 5380:1984 [Figure 3 of [BS 5880:1984 Figure 8 of BS 5380:1984 Figure 3 of BS 5380:1984 [Figure 1 and Figure 2, Table |Figure 1 and Figure 2, Table 2 lFigure 18, Table 7{T [Figure 19, Table 7/U [Figure 20, Table 8|v" [Figure 21, Table 8|W= julkhhead adaptor lmale-male [Figure 3, Table 2 [Figure 3, Table 2 and Table 9 [Figure 22, Table 9 [Type letter as sted in 8.1 ®, OBST 06-1999Uso any suitable method of nut attachment. Nuts have to be free to rotate. Hexagon F across flats Saha © Dtor hose connector B © E; for adaptor 8.) ‘Thread designation 1s acceptable forthe conical seating surface to be replaced ty a epherical seating, provided all other initing dimensions are maintained. Figure 2 — Details of end for hose connectors and for female adaptors, with either conical or spherical sealing nipples (types C and S) _> For details see t figure 1 or 2 Figure 4 — Straight hose fitting (style A) Thread designation a gacecutmn = see clause 4 Figure 3— Dets Is of end for male adaptors © BSI 06-1990aes es ee pe CC fax fief wa fae aa fas ico |soae-f anni fia fore fase fom law —fiss fie 00 fe [00 wr arise firs ar fram fina [rar [raw Joao [ose forae foarte [tea fe free ae faim fms foes foe fae Joao fase [ore fae [roo [isa fe frat ae— ren fas arama faTaT [raw Joao fous [ormae fax — fas — fio fans fo — fin-foo atone foes [oat fase” fooa [rae Joao foe foanie CC CEE Cc faa —[oaa [a2 fins fo — [soar face as[ora fia [ar asa ano [soar |ra6 Joao [oe [osr16 fea —Javo faster fs femur eas [so [ano [aco [eo [amar [anan [sear [za1-foxofoae [oss eeceresr Reha tact on scam pnt adr 7 hei ei el Om ren fH aeBS 5200:1997 _———— eee J - 1___.+ Fordetails see J 2 ae A | fae ore see hore gure 8 — 125° block elbow hose fitting o' Figure 5 — 90° tubular elbow hose fitting erie 8) (style B) 3 We | For details of = interfaces at each end see figure 3 ( Z |e Hexagon FAF 6 NOTH This ine my shod wed ag cd fn ‘hnaiation with bonded washer pe enle (ects Figure 6— 135° tubular elbow hose fitting | | =uelimitaions) ‘Gtyle D) Figure 9 — Straight male-male adaptor (style H) ne ae For details pHsz 2 Iheg = “| see figure / 102 2 2 | i Gt 32 4 f < GEsspen | Figure 7— 90° block elbow hose fitting (style E) 6 OBST 06-1999)BS 5200:1997 Table 3 — Dimensions of hose fittings Howid | Thea | J | m | 4 | & | % | & | a |] & | Am mominal [Gerigoation | soar. | max, | max, | max. | max, | max. | max | max. | max 50 io oe ee 69 (38 30 [20 | 8 6s cu Co 78 [34 mf 10.0 ow oe ee a (38 39 [ea 76 125 ee 73 [59 | 88 [a2 (loz [as 38 |27_| 86 16.0 me 7% [66 | 89 [s4 [107 [50 72 |s1__| 190 cx so | 88 [103 [43 [130 [68 a1 [82 [tor 25.0 G1 10s | 93 [ize [48 [160 [61 96 [36 [it 315 Gin [uv [ioe [ras [oz [i70 [es |toe [a7 azz 38.0 Gin {iz0 {iat _|ieo [87 [200 [72 [iso fav[iat BLO G2 m0 [ize (21s [eo [2s2jea—-(fise[va_[av7 Described in BS 2779 as a non-preferred size For details of _— interfaces at each end see figure 3 Figure 10 — 90° male-male adaptor (style I) _/ For dotals of interfaces _/ at each end see figure 3 | | Body XAF-/ Figure 11 — 135° male-male adaptor Gtyle J) © BSI 06-1990BS 5200:1997 ——— ee For details of interfaces at each end se¢ figure 3 For details, of interface — see figure 3“) Hexagon FAF ~~ NOTE This Stting may also be used asa stud iting in ‘association with bonded washer type seals subject to pressure limitation). Figure 13 — Straight male-female adaptor Gtyle L) Body X AF Rs | Figure 12 — Male-male tee adaptor (style K) ‘Table 4 — Dimensions of male-male adaptors Thread F ® R Re Rs w x designation | nom. nom. Tolerances “39 +40 +9 “0 “93 cu 4 B54 20, 22.2 445 5 17 cu 19 25.4 20.3 222 445 7 i cx 22 28.5 22.8 254 50.8 5 2 Ga 27 325 255 B05 61.0 10 aa Ge Eg 365 28.9 BLT 2 27 ox 32 a8 B12 BET 762 2 32 Gi a 445 33.7 aaa 889 18 aT Gin 30 BOS 355 50.8 TOL 19 30 Ge a 59.0 Bz B70 1140 23 35 G2 70 775 B64 63.0 126.0 29 70 Described in BS 270 as a non proforred see © BST06-1999BS 5200:1997 SSE For details of interface ‘see figure 3 _- For details of interface see figure 1 or 2 Figure 14 — 90° male-female adaptor (style N) For details of interface ‘896 figure S For details of interface Figure 15 — 135° male-female adaptor (style P) ‘© BST 06-1999 9BS 5200:1997 Table 5 — Dimensions of male-female adaptors Thread F @ R a Ri w x designation | mom. nom. Tolerances fo ap 48 =P on Gh u 32 [254 27 20.3 5 17 ou w Eg Ba 9 205 7 17 om 22 38 BS 33 28 3 2 ony 2 a 325 37 255 10 2 aa 30 50 305 1 289 2 a cx 32 Eg as 6 3L2 2 32 a (4 ax mS 50 337 5 a Gik 50 66 50.8 5 355 i 30 Cie 35 7 59.0 58 52 B 35 G2 7 aa 175 7B B64 29 70 " Deseribed in BS 2779 us a non-proforred size. Table 6— Dimensions of adaptors with “O”-ring sealing Thread F TL w P w “Oring ret designation —— ae. des ibs no. Tolerances +08 Gk 4 10.5 1.0 4 5 (0081-16 Gu 19 110 13 18 7 (0101-16 Gx [22 12.5 2.0 22 8 (0136-24 Ge 27 15.0, 25 26 10 (0176-24 Ge 30 16.3, 25 30 12 (0195-30 Gx 32 16.3, 25 32 [2 (0225-30 Gt 41 19.1 25 39 15 0295-30 G14 50 a4 Eg 49 19 0365-30 Gis 55 22.5 25 55 23 0425-30 G2 70 26.7 30 68 29 0545-30 NOTH These adaptors are suitable for assembly with porta in accordance with BS 6380, "“Devcribed in BS 2779 as a non preferred size Im accordance with BS 4518, 10 © BSI 06-1999BS 5200:1997 For details of stud end and undercut for O ring. ‘800 figures 1 and 2 of BS 5380: 1984 /- For details of interface see figure 3 oP t Hexagon FAF Figure 16 — Straight male-male adaptor with “O”-ring sealing (style Q) For details of stud end —. and undercut for O ring see figures 1 and 2 of BS 5380 : 1984 rm _~ For details of interface a see figure 1 or 2 8 ! Hexagon FAF ~ Figure 17 — Straight male-female adaptor with “O”-ring sealing (style R) u © BSI 06-1009For details of interface see figure 3 uw! Sy Unt co | | For details of adjustable end see figure 3 of BS 5380 : 1984 Figure 18 — 90° male-male “O”-ring adjustable adaptor (style T) For details of interface ‘see figure 3 \ \ For details of adjustable end see figure 3 of BS 5380 : 1984 Figure 19 — 135° male-male “O”-ring adjustable adaptor (style U) ‘© BS! 06-1990BS 5200:1997 SS ‘Table 7 — Dimensions of male-male “O”-ring adjustable adaptors * Deseribed in BS 2779 as a non: preferred size tn accordance with BS 4518, Thread BR ® z R Zz | Oring rel. designation nom. ‘ne Toleranc “ap “ap “ap 39 Gu 35 21.0 22.0 20.8 Bx] 17 [0081-16 Gu a7 25.8 27.6 20.3 B54 7 O10L-2e Gx 79 28.5 329 228 29.2 22 0136-24 Ge Tht B25 42.0 255 Ea 24 0176-24 ame 43 36.5 155 259 38.4 27 (0195-30 ex 16.7 a3 B18 312 44.0 32 (0225-80 ei 222 445 Bae 37 aT a [0295-30 ein 286 508 29 355 35.0 50 (0365-30 G14 338 380 66.1 452 82 5 (0425-30 Gz 46.0 715 B25 B64 765 70 (0545-30 [NOTE ‘Those adaptors are suitable for assembly with ports in accordance with BS 6380, Body X AF OE, Lae For details of interface 00 figure 1 or 2 _/ For details of adjustable end |_/- see figure 3 of BS 5380 : 1984 Figure 20 — 90° male-female “O-ring adjustable adaptor (style V) © BSI 06-1909 18BS 5200:1997 _- For details of adjustable end see figure 3 of BS 5380 : 1984 |. For details of interface see figure 1 or 2 Figure 21 — 135° male-female “O”-ring adjustable adaptor (style W) Table 8 — Dimensions of male-female “O”-ring adjustable adaptors HR | @ a @ a ney, | Ona rel Tolerances 3 +p 3 +9 Gh 35, 28 22.0 23 17 (0081-16 Gk 47 EJ 27.6 25 17 0101-24 Gk 79 35 32.9 29 22 (0136-24 Gh 11 39 42.0 32 24 [0176-24 ro 14.3 a7 43.5 39 27 (0195-30 Ey 16.7 50 B18 40 32 [0225-80 Gr 22.2 5B 54.2 45 a 0295-30 Gia 286 61 62.9 6 50 (0365-30 [G14 33.3 72 66.1 58 55 (0425-30 Gz 46.0 94 82.5 73 76.5 70 (0545-30 [NOTE Those adaptors aro sullablo for assombly with ports in accordance with BS 5880. » Described in BS 2779 as a non-proforred size, tn accordance with BS 4518, 14 © BSI 06-1999Hexagone PAF He el / | Locknut For details of interface — see figure 3 Detail of interface as figure 3 except for dimension A 12 mm max. bulkhead thickness Figure 22 — Male-male bulkhead adaptors (style X) Table 9 — Dimensions of male-male bulkhead adaptors ‘Thread designation a 7 Ww cA Tolerances 105, 405 ‘0 ° Gu 28 4 5 5 cory E 19 7 6 Cu 32 2B 5 7 Cr a Ea 10 8 Ge 35 30 2 8 cw 38 32 2 9 Gi a a 15 10 ais Eg 50 19 1B G1% es BB BB 1 G2 8 70 29 15 * Deseribod in BS 2779 as a non-proferred size. © BST 06-1999 15BS 5200:1997 ‘Table 10 — Maximum working pressures ‘Thread designation | Hose td. nom. | Working pressure ‘Comments nm bart or 50 360 Pressure corresponds with rating for type 2 hose in accordance with BS 3832 eu 63 775 Pressures correspond with ratings for type 4 hoses oh Too a0 in accordance with BS 4586 ce 125 B15 ox 160 480 ex 19.0 480 G1 250 BS Pressure corresponds with rating for type 5 hosein accordance with BS 4586 35 Pressures correspond with ratings for type 7 hoses oS in accordance with BS 4586 35 Major dia. Figure 23 — Preferred thread undercut details for bonded washer type seals 16 OBST 06-1999‘Table 11 — Preferred thread undercuts for male adaptors when used as stud fittings with bonded washer type seals ‘Thread ‘Major dia. D 7 Ww designation mn mm mim max ny 9728 8.25 0.50 254 9.514 8,00 Gu T3167 Lis 0.76 Bar 12.907 10.92 CH 16.662 14.80 O76 381 16.412 14.20 ce 20.955 18.29 10 482 20.674 17.98 Ge 22911 20.19 10 482 22.627 19.89 ex 26441 23.75 Lo 482 26.187 28.42 Gi 33.249 29.97 10 5.84 32.889 29.59 Gia 41910 3861 10 Bet 41.550 38.23 G14 47.803 4445 10 Bat 47.443 44.07 G2 59.614 56.26 10 3.84 59.254 55.88 "Described in BS 2779 asa non. prefered size BSI 06-1999 Wwr BS 5200:1997 ee List of references (sce clause 2) Normative references BSI publications BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION, London, BS 1134, Assessment of surface texture. BS 1134-1:1988, Methods and instrumentation. BS 1936, Undereuts and runouts for screw threads. BS 1936-1:1952, Inch screw threads. BS 2779:1986, Specification for pipe threads for tubes and fittings where pressure-tight joints are not made on the threads (metric dimensions). BS 8882:1991, Specification for wire reinforced rubber hoses and hose assemblies for hydraulic installations. BS 4368, Compression couplings for tubes. BS 4368-1:1972, Specification for heavy series couplings (metric). BS 4368-3:1974, Specification for light series couplings (metric) BS 4518:1982, Specification for metric dimensions of loroidal sealing rings (“O’-rings) and their housings. BS 4586:1992, Specification for spiral wire reinforced rubber covered hydraulic hoses and hose assemblies. BS 5327:1976, Specification — Swept elbow bends for fluid power applications . BS 5880-1984, Specification for hydraulic port and stud coupling using “O”-ring sealing and “G" series fastening threads. Informative references Other publications ANSI/SAE J 517 Hydraulic hose. 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