BS 341 - Gas Cylinders-Cylinder Valves - Part-1

BS 341‑1:2022
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Gas cylinders — Cylinder valves
Part 1: Threads for connection of valves to gas cylinders —

Specification
BS 341‑1:2022 BRITISH STANDARD
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BRITISH STANDARD BS 341‑1:2022
Contents Page
Foreword iii
Introduction 1
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 1
3 Terms and definitions 2
Figure 1 — Hand wheel operated valve 3
Figure 2 — Key operated valve 3
4 General requirements 4
4.1 Spindle ends for key operated valves 4
4.2 Use of pressure relief devices 4
5 Valve inlet and cylinder neck connections 4
5.1 Tapered 4
5.2 Oversized tapered 4
5.3 Parallel 4
Figure 3 — Dimensions and manufacturing tolerances of valve body tapered stem/cylinder neck
threads – 16T Type 5
Table 1 — Dimensions and manufacturing tolerances of valve body tapered stem/cylinder neck
6 Inspection gauges 16
7 Marking 16
Annex A (informative) Comparison between valve tapered inlet connections in this British
Standard and the nominal sizes in BS 341‑1:1962 17
Table A.1 — Comparison between valve tapered inlet connections in this British Standard and the
nominal sizes in BS 341‑1:1962 17
Annex B (informative) Guidance on the calculation of thread data given in Figure 3 to Figure 8 17
Annex C (normative) Gauging for taper threads 19
Figure C.1 — Thread form for 16T plug and ring gauges 20
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Figure C.3 — Thread form for 18T, 19T and 26T plug and ring gauges 22
Table C.1 — Thread taper ratios and angles 23
Figure C.5 — Inspection plug gauges for 16T, 18T, 19T, 26T and 32T 24
Table C.2 — Inspection plug gauges for 16T, 18T, 19T, 26T and 32T 24
Figure C.6 — Inspection plug gauges for 17T 25
Table C.3 — Inspection plug gauges for 17T 25
Figure C.7 — Inspection ring gauges for 16T, 18T, 19T, 26T and 32T 26
Table C.4 — Inspection ring gauges for 16T, 18T, 19T, 26T and 32T 26
Figure C.8 — Inspection ring gauges for 17T 27
Table C.5 — Inspection ring gauges for 17T 27
Figure C.9 — Check gauges for inspection ring gauges for 16T, 18T, 19T, 26T and 32T 28
Table C.6 — Check gauges for inspection ring gauges for 16T, 18T, 19T, 26T and 32T 28
Figure C.10 — Check gauges for inspection ring gauges for 17T 29
Table C.7 — Check gauges for inspection ring gauges for 17T 29
Figure C.11 — Use of inspection plug gauges 31
Figure C.12 — Use of inspection ring gauges 32
Figure C.13 — Use of check gauges 34
Bibliography 35
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Foreword
Publishing information
This British Standard is published by BSI Standards Limited, under licence from The British
Standards Institution, and came into effect on 31 March 2022. It was prepared by Subcommittee
PVE/3/1, Valve fittings for gas containers under the authority of Technical Committee PVE/3, Gas
containers. A list of organizations represented on these committees can be obtained on request to the
committee manager.
Supersession
This British Standard supersedes BS 341‑1:1991, which is withdrawn.
Relationship with other publications

BS 341 comprises the following parts:
• Part 1, Gas cylinders – Cylinder valves – Part 1: Threads for connection of valves to gas cylinders –
Specification;
• Part 2, Transportable gas container valves – Part 2: Valves with taper stems for use with
breathing apparatus;
• Part 3, Transportable gas container valves – Part 3: Valve outlet connections; and
• Part 4, Transportable gas container valves – Part 4: Pressure relief devices.
Information about this document

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standards and this standard now concentrates on specific UK valve to cylinder connection threads.
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Requirements in this standard are drafted in accordance with the Rules for the structure and
drafting of UK standards:2017, subclause G.1.1, which states, “Requirements should be expressed
using wording such as: ‘When tested as described in Annex A, the product shall ...’”. This means that
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this standard.
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Introduction
This British Standard provides requirements for and information on the range of British thread
forms that are available for the valve inlet connection to the cylinder, as well as their associated
inspection gauges.
Since BS 341‑1 was originally written, there are now many international standards that set the
requirements for the design, test and manufacture of cylinder valves, including cleaning, marking,
assembly, protective finishes, etc. These international standards include:
a) BS EN ISO 10297;
b) BS EN ISO 14246; and
c) BS EN ISO 11363 (all parts).
Valve outlet connections that were referenced in previous editions of this British Standard are now
referenced in BS 341‑3.
1 Scope
This British Standard specifies the dimensions of:
a) valve inlet connection threads;
b) neck threads of gas cylinders and other pressure receptacles;
c) thread gauges; and
d) other historic features that continue to be used for cylinder valves;
which are not specified in other European or International standards.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their
content constitutes provisions of this document1). For dated references, only the edition cited
applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
BS 341‑4, Transportable gas container valves – Part 4: Pressure relief devices
BS 3643‑1, ISO metric screw threads – Part 1: Principles and basic data
BS 3643‑2, ISO metric screw threads – Part 2: Specification for selected limits of size
BS EN ISO 10286, Gas cylinders – Terminology
BS EN ISO 10297, Gas cylinders – Cylinder valves – Specification and type testing2)
BS EN ISO 15245 (all parts), Gas cylinders
PD ISO/TR 11364, Gas cylinders – Compilation of national and international valve stem/gas cylinder
neck threads and their identification and marking system
1)
Documents that are referred to solely in an informative manner are listed in the Bibliography.
2)
This document also gives an informative reference to BS EN ISO 10297:2014+A1:2017.
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3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this British Standard, the terms and definitions given in BS EN ISO 10286 and the
following apply.
3.1 check gauge

gauge for checking dimensional conformity of inspection gauges
NOTE Check gauges are not to be used for gauging cylinder neck and valve stem threads.
3.2 cylinder neck connection

part of the cylinder that has the threaded connection for the valve stem
3.3 inspection gauge

gauge used for the routine gauging of cylinder neck and valve stem threads
NOTE Inspection gauges are not to be used for checking other gauges.
3.4 single-part gauge

inspection gauge designed to contact the full length of taper threads
NOTE Single-part gauges can be plug, ring, smooth or threaded types.
3.5 two-part gauge

two inspection gauges to be used in combination, where one is designed to contact the large end of
the taper cone and the other the small end
NOTE Two-part gauges can be plug, ring, smooth or threaded types.
3.6 valve inlet (stem) connection

connection on the valve which connects the valve to the cylinder
[SOURCE: BS EN ISO 10297:2014+A1:2017, 3.16]
NOTE See Figure 1 and Figure 2.
3.7 valve outlet connection

connection on the valve used to discharge the cylinder
[SOURCE: BS EN ISO 10297:2014+A1:2017, 3.17]
NOTE 1 For most valves, this connection is also used for filling the cylinder.
NOTE 2 See Figure 1 and Figure 2.
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Figure 1 — Hand wheel operated valve
Key
1 Valve outlet connection
2 Valve inlet connection
Figure 2 — Key operated valve
Key
1 Valve outlet connection
2 Valve inlet connection
3 Spindle end

4 General requirements
4.1 Spindle ends for key operated valves
Spindle ends for key operated valves for industrial gases shall be made square and be either 7 mm
(9/32 in) or 9.5 mm (3/8 in) across flats.
NOTE 1 Other sizes exist, for example for medical gases (see BS EN ISO 407) and special gases.
NOTE 2 Figure 2 shows a key operated valve.
4.2 Use of pressure relief devices

The use and sizing of pressure relief devices shall be in accordance with BS 341‑4.
NOTE 1 It is common practice in the UK to fit pressure relief devices only in cylinders for liquified gases. For low
pressure liquifiable gases, pressure relief valves are used. For high pressure liquifiable gases, e.g. carbon dioxide,
nitrous oxide and sulfur hexafluoride, burst discs are used.
NOTE 2 The use of pressure relief devices is not recommended or allowed when, due to the very low risk
of over pressurization compared to the greater danger associated with a product release, this latter risk is
considered prevailing.
5 Valve inlet and cylinder neck connections

5.1 Tapered
Dimensions and manufacturing tolerances of the valve body tapered inlet connection and the
corresponding cylinder neck connection threads shall be as given in Figure 3 to Figure 8.
NOTE 1 The 25T thread designation is no longer used for new cylinder valves and gas cylinders. The direct
replacement is the 25E thread. For guidance on this, see BS EN ISO 11363‑1:2018.
NOTE 2 Annex A compares the inlet connections given in this British Standard and those given in BS 341‑1:1962.
NOTE 3 In Figure 3 to Figure 8, A is the diameter at the intersection of the cone and the end plane of the stem
before a chamfer is cut.
5.2 Oversized tapered

COMMENTARY ON 5.2
Historically, some cylinders have been manufactured or renovated resulting in an oversized neck thread.
To enable these cylinders to remain in service it might be necessary to source cylinder valves with
oversized inlet connections. However, this practice is uncommon and non-preferred.
Where oversized dimensions for valve inlet connections and cylinder neck threads are specified, the
datum diameters A, B, E and F given in Figure 3 to Figure 8 shall be increased by 1.66 mm.
5.3 Parallel
Detailed dimensions and manufacturing tolerances of parallel valve inlet connections and
corresponding cylinder neck threads shall be as given in BS EN ISO 15245 (all parts).

Figure 3 — Dimensions and manufacturing tolerances of valve body tapered stem/cylinder neck threads – 16T Type
Dimensions are in millimetres
Key
1 Valve stem 5 Axis of stem
2 Cylinder neck 6 8° inc. taper
3 Standard Whitworth form normal to face of cone 7 Basic taper thread form
4 Pitch measured along cone face 8 Pitch
NOTE To be read in conjunction with Annex B and Table 1.

Table 1 — Dimensions and manufacturing tolerances of valve body tapered stem/cylinder neck threads – 16T Type
Valve stem dimensions

A B C D
Major Effective Minimum Major Effective Minimum Datum Minimum
Type Size in length full thread
+0.15 +0.15 +0.15 +0.15 +0.15 +0.15
−0 −0 −0 −0 −0 −0
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
16T 0.635 15.975 15.071 14.167 17.975 17.071 16.167 14.30 14.30
Cylinder neck dimensions
E F G H
+0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0
−0.15 −0.15 −0.15 −0.15 −0.15 −0.15
16T 0.635 17.445 16.542 15.638 15.446 14.542 13.638 14.30 14.30
NOTE To be read in conjunction with Figure 3.

Key
3 Isometric thread form to BS 3643‑1 and 7 Basic taper thread form
BS 3643‑2 normal to cone face


A B C D
+0.14 +0.14 +0.14 +0.14 +0.14 +0.14
−0 −0 −0 −0 −0 −0
17T 0.694 17.529 16.447 15.41 19.887 18.805 17.768 22.5 22.5
E F G H
+0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0
−0.14 −0.14 −0.14 −0.14 −0.14 −0.14
17T 0.694 19.708 18.268 17.536 17.35 15.91 15.178 22.5 22.5

Key
2 Cylinder neck 6 1:8 inc. taper


A B C D
+0.13 +0.13 +0.13 +0.13 +0.13 +0.13
−0 −0 −0 −0 −0 −0
18T 0.715 18.027 16.865 15.704 20.777 19.615 18.453 22.00 22.00
E F G H
+0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0
−0.13 −0.13 −0.13 −0.13 −0.13 −0.13
18T 0.715 20.273 19.111 17.949 17.523 16.631 15.199 22.00 22.00

Key


A B C D
+0.13 +0.13 +0.13 +0.13 +0.13 +0.13
−0 −0 −0 −0 −0 −0
19T 0.735 18.535 17.373 16.212 21.285 20.123 18.961 22.00 22.00
E F G H
+0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0
−0.13 −0.13 −0.13 −0.13 −0.13 −0.13
19T 0.735 20.781 19.619 18.457 18.031 16.869 15.707 22.00 22.00

Key


A B C D
+0.19 +0.19 +0.19 +0.19 +0.19 +0.19
−0 −0 −0 −0 −0 −0
26T 1.025 25.842 24.680 23.518 30.286 29.125 27.962 25.40 25.40
E F G H
+0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0
−0.19 −0.19 −0.19 −0.19 −0.19 −0.19
26T 1.025 28.943 27.781 26.619 24.499 23.337 22.175 25.40 25.40

Key


A B C D
+0.18 +0.18 +0.18 +0.18 +0.18 +0.18
−0 −0 −0 −0 −0 −0
32T 1.250 31.569 30.090 28.612 35.538 34.059 32.580 31.75 31.75
E F G H
+0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0
−0.18 −0.18 −0.18 −0.18 −0.18 −0.18
32T 1.250 35.102 33.623 32.145 31.133 29.654 28.175 31.75 31.75
6 Inspection gauges
An inspection gauge may be used to check that a thread is within its specified tolerance range; where
an inspection gauge is used, it shall be in accordance with Annex C.
NOTE Annex C specifies types of dimensions and principles of use of inspection gauges to be used in conjunction
with taper threads specified in this British Standard.
7 Marking
Valves shall carry a unique alphanumeric code such as that given in PD ISO/TR 11364 to designate
the inlet connection thread. A compatible code from PD ISO/TR 11364 shall be present on the gas
cylinder to which the valve is fitted.
The marking of outlet connections shall be in accordance with BS EN ISO 10297.

Annex A (informative)
Comparison between valve tapered inlet connections
in this British Standard and the nominal sizes in
BS 341‑1:1962
Table A.1 relates the BS 341‑1:1962 tapered inlet connection nominal sizes to the type references
adopted in this British Standard.
Table A.1 — Comparison between valve tapered inlet connections in this British Standard and the nominal sizes in
BS 341‑1:1962
Valve inlet type Nominal size in BS 341‑1:1962

in
16T A)
0.635
17T 0.694
18T 0.715
19T B)
—
25TC) 1.00
26T A)
1.025
32T 1.25
NOTE See Figure 3 to Figure 8 for detailed dimensions.
A)
Stems 16T and 26T are non-preferred.
B)
This valve has a nominal size of 0.735 in.
C)
See 25E in BS EN ISO 11363‑1:2018.
Annex B (informative)
Guidance on the calculation of thread data given in
Figure 3 to Figure 8
B.1 General
The cone of taper threads covered by this British Standard is controlled by specifying diameters at
both large and small ends of the thread. The taper angle is given for information only.
This differs from BS 341‑1:1962, in which it was controlled by specifying one diameter only, with a
nominal taper being given.
The method used in this standard, together with the gauges specified in Annex C, gives greater control
over thread dimensions.

B.2 16T, 18T, 26T and 32T threads

B.2.1 General
Thread data for the 16T, 18T, 26T and 32T threads were derived from BS 341‑1:1962 but tolerances
on major and minor diameters were tightened, therefore differences exist between the two versions.
Conversion from the 1962 edition to the 1991 and current edition was made on the following basis.
B.2.2 Diameters
The nominal (mid-point between upper and lower limits) effective diameters of threads conforming
to this British Standard exactly match threads conforming to BS 341‑1:1962.
The nominal major diameter has been calculated from the effective diameter.
Major diameter = effective diameter + h
where:
h is the basic depth of Whitworth form thread defined in BS 84 of h = 0.640327/p where p = pitch.
The nominal minor diameter has been calculated from the effective diameter.
Minor diameter = effective diameter – h
B.2.3 Tolerance
The tolerance band (difference between upper and lower limits) on effective diameters is identical for
threads conforming to this British Standard and for threads conforming to BS 341‑1:1962.
This tolerance band has also been applied on both major and minor diameters in line with European
and ISO practice.
B.2.4 Taper angle

The nominal taper angle is the same for threads conforming to this British Standard and for threads
conforming to BS 341‑1:1962.
B.3 19T thread

The 19T thread has no equivalent in BS 341‑1:1962. It has been derived by adding 0.508 mm to the
diameters of the 18T thread. The 18T tolerance bands have also been adopted for the 19T thread.

Annex C (normative)
Gauging for taper threads
C.1 General
COMMENTARY ON C.1
This annex specifies types and dimensions of gauges for use in conjunction with the taper threads
defined in this British Standard.
Taper threads are more difficult to gauge than parallel threads. It is not practical to provide a gauging
system which will gauge all aspects of a taper thread.
Manufacturers and users of these taper threads should be aware that the gauges specified do not check:
a) the minor diameter on the stem;
b) the major diameter on the neck;
c) ovality of threads;
d) die withdrawal lines; or
e) surface finish.
Error in any of the above could cause difficulties in achieving a gas tight seal in service.
The two-part gauging system given in this annex is considered the minimum practical gauging to
verify dimensions of a taper thread; the purchaser might wish additional gauging to be carried out, in
which case this shall be by special agreement between purchaser and supplier.
C.2 Gauge materials

All gauges shall be manufactured from material that meets the requirements for strength, stability
and hardness for the application.
C.3 Gauge thread form

The thread form of threaded inspection and check gauges shall be as shown in Figure C.1 to Figure C.4
and taper ratios and angles as given in Table C.1.
NOTE This thread form provides clearance on major and minor diameters. It is designed to inspect thread
effective diameter only.

Figure C.1 — Thread form for 16T plug and ring gauges
Key
1 Ring gauge 7 Major diameter
2 Gauge plane 8 Minor diameter max.
3 Major diameter max. 9 Minor diameter min.
4 Major diameter min. 10 Plug gauge
5 Minor diameter 11 Axis of thread
6 Effective diameter P Pitch
NOTE Pitch P = 25.4/18 mm ≈1.411 mm; Taper 8° included angle.

Key
6 Effective diameter at gauge plane P Pitch
NOTE Pitch P = 1.814 mm; Taper 6° included angle.

Figure C.3 — Thread form for 18T, 19T and 26T plug and ring gauges
Key
6 Effective diameter A Taper ratio/angle (see Table C.1)
P Pitch
NOTE Pitch P = 25.4/14 mm ≈1.814 mm.

Key
6 Effective diameter A Taper ratio (see Table C.1)
P Pitch
NOTE Pitch P = 25.4/11 mm ≈ 2.309 mm.
Table C.1 — Thread taper ratios and angles
Thread Taper ratio Taper angle

16T – 8°
17T – 6°
18T 1 in 8 Approx. 7° 9’
19T 1 in 8 Approx. 7° 9’
26T – 10°
32T 1 in 8 Approx. 7° 9’

C.4 Dimensions
Dimensions for inspection plug gauges, inspection ring gauges and check gauges shall be as shown in
Figure C.5 to Figure C.10 and Table C.2 to Table C.7.
Figure C.5 — Inspection plug gauges for 16T, 18T, 19T, 26T and 32T
a) Plain gauges
b) Threaded gauges
Table C.2 — Inspection plug gauges for 16T, 18T, 19T, 26T and 32T
Dimensions in millimetres
Type Plain plug gauges Thread plug gauges – Length Step
effective diameters
øA øB øC øD L X
16T 15.638 13.638 16.542 14.542 14.30 1.07
18T 17.949 15.199 19.111 16.361 22.00 1.04
19T 18.457 15.707 19.619 16.869 22.00 1.04
26T 26.619 22.175 27.781 23.337 25.40 1.09
32T 32.145 28.175 33.623 29.654 31.75 1.44

Figure C.6 — Inspection plug gauges for 17T
a) Plain gauges
b) Threaded gauges
Table C.3 — Inspection plug gauges for 17T
Type Plain plug Threaded plug – dimensions Length Step
øA øB Major Effective Minor Major Effective Minor L X
øC øD øE øF øG øH
17T 17.536 15.178 19.446 18.268 17.22 17.088 15.91 14.862 22.5 1.34

Figure C.7 — Inspection ring gauges for 16T, 18T, 19T, 26T and 32T
Table C.4 — Inspection ring gauges for 16T, 18T, 19T, 26T and 32T
Type Plain rings Threaded rings – effective Length Step
diameters
øA øB øC øD L X
16T 17.975 16.125 17.071 15.221 14.30 1.07
18T 20.777 18.157 19.615 16.995 22.00 1.04
19T 21.285 18.665 20.123 17.503 22.00 1.04
26T 30.286 26.032 29.124 14.871 25.40 1.09
32T 35.538 31.749 34.059 30.270 31.75 1.44

Figure C.8 — Inspection ring gauges for 17T
Table C.5 — Inspection ring gauges for 17T
Type Plain rings Threaded rings Length Step
17T 19.73 17.371 20.113 18.805 18.021 17.755 16.447 15.663 22.5 1.34

Figure C.9 — Check gauges for inspection ring gauges for 16T, 18T, 19T, 26T and 32T
Table C.6 — Check gauges for inspection ring gauges for 16T, 18T, 19T, 26T and 32T
Type Plain plugs Threaded plugs – effective Length Step
diameters
øA øB øC øD L X
16T 17.975 16.125 17.071 15.221 13.23 0.21
18T 20.777 18.157 19.615 16.995 20.96 0.24
19T 21.285 18.665 20.123 17.503 20.96 0.22
26T 30.286 26.032 29.124 14.871 24.31 0.17
32T 35.538 31.749 34.059 30.270 30.31 0.24

Figure C.10 — Check gauges for inspection ring gauges for 17T
Table C.7 — Check gauges for inspection ring gauges for 17T
Type Plain plugs Threaded plugs Length Step
17T 19.73 17.512 19.589 18.805 17.497 17.371 16.587 15.279 21.16 0.17
C.5 Tolerances
Tolerances on gauges shall be as follows:
a) ±0.01 mm on all lengths;
b) ±0.01 mm on diameters of inspection gauges; and
c) – 0.01, – 0.02 mm on diameters of check gauges.
NOTE For threaded gauges effective diameters only are stated. For minor and major diameters, see Figure C.1
to Figure C.4.
Unspecified dimensions shall be chosen by the manufacturer of the gauges.

C.6 Gauge marking

C.6.1 Inspection gauges
Inspection gauges shall be marked with the following information:
a) the number BS 341-1:2022;3)
b) the nominal diameter; and
c) the letter “I”.
C.6.2 Check gauges

Check gauges shall be marked with the following information:
a) the number BS 341-1:2022;3)
b) the nominal diameter; and
c) the letter “C”.
C.7 Use of inspection gauges

C.7.1 Smooth gauges
Smooth gauges shall be lightly pressed into or over the thread being gauged. Undue force shall
not be used.
C.7.2 Threaded gauges

Threaded gauges shall be screwed into or over the thread being gauged. Undue force shall
not be used.
C.7.3 Accept/reject criteria for plug gauges

NOTE Thread acceptability to gauge is determined by the position of the plane at the mouth of the cylinder neck
relative to the test surfaces of the gauge.
The thread shall be deemed to be acceptable to the gauge if this plane is flush with or falls between
the test surfaces of the gauge when the gauge is fitted to the thread (see Figure C.11).
3)
Marking BS 341-1:2022 on or in relation to a product represents a manufacturer's declaration of conformity, i.e. a claim by or on behalf of
the manufacturer that the product meets the requirements of the standard. The accuracy of the claim is solely the claimant's responsibility.
Such a declaration is not to be confused with third-party certification of conformity.

Figure C.11 — Use of inspection plug gauges
a) Use of the single-part plug gauges
b) Two-part plug gauge
c) Use of the two-part plug gauges

Figure C.11 — Use of inspection plug gauges (continued)
Key
1 Smooth plug gauge
2 Threaded plug gauge
3 Test surface
C.7.4 Accept/reject criteria for ring gauges

NOTE Thread acceptability to gauge is determined by the position of the plane at the flat small end of the stem
cone base relative to the test surfaces of the gauge.
The thread shall be deemed to be acceptable to the gauge if this plane is flush with or falls between
the test surfaces of the gauge when the gauge is fitted to the thread (see Figure C.12).
Figure C.12 — Use of inspection ring gauges
a) Use of the single-part ring gauges
b) Two-part ring gauges

Figure C.12 — Use of inspection ring gauges (continued)
c) Use of the two-part ring gauges

Key
1 Smooth plug gauge
2 Threaded plug gauge
3 Test surface
C.8 Maintenance of inspection gauges

C.8.1 General
During use, inspection gauges can be subjected to wear and damage; the user shall check the gauges
regularly to verify that they stay within the specified dimensions. Frequency of checks required
depend upon usage and shall be the responsibility of the user.
C.8.2 Plug gauges

Measurement of inspection plug gauges shall be carried out directly using optical or other suitable
measuring equipment.
C.8.3 Ring gauges

Measurement of inspection ring gauges cannot be carried out directly; two-check plug gauges to the
dimensions shown in Figure C.9 shall be used.
C.8.4 Use of check gauges

The smooth check plug gauge shall be placed into the smooth inspection ring gauges and the
threaded check plug gauge shall be screwed into the threaded inspection ring gauges. The inner
stepped surface of the inspection ring gauge test surface shall be flush with or within the two test
surfaces of the check gauge. Undue force shall not be used (see Figure C.13).

Figure C.13 — Use of check gauges
Key
1 Test surface
C.8.5 Quality plan and calibration of check gauges

Inspection gauges shall be checked by using check gauges on the basis of a quality plan. Check gauges
shall be stored appropriately and calibrated against a national standard on the basis of a quality plan.

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3 Terms and definitions

3.1 check gauge

3.2 cylinder neck connection

3.3 inspection gauge

3.4 single-part gauge

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3.6 valve inlet (stem) connection

3.7 valve outlet connection

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Valve inlet type Nominal size in BS 341‑1:1962