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BS 2901-4:1990

Superseded
Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

Filler rods and wires for gas-shielded arc welding Specification for aluminium and aluminium alloys and magnesium alloys
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-03-2004

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-09-1990

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 Chemical composition
3 Diameters and tolerances
4 Condition of rods and wires
5 Spools of wire
6 Spooling conditions
7 Lengths of rods
8 Packing
9 Marking
10 Supplier's certificate
Appendix
A References to health and safety publications
Tables
1 Chemical compositions for aluminium and aluminium
    alloys (percentage by mass)
2 Chemical compositions for magnesium alloys
    (percentage by mass)
3 Diameters and tolerances
4 Helix of wire
5 Dimensions of spools
6 Maximum masses for aluminium and aluminium alloy
    wire on spools
7 Distance between outer layer of wire and flange
    periphery
Figure
1 Spool

Chemical composition, diameter and tolerances of rods and wires, condition of rods and wires, dimensions and weights of reels of wire, and packaging and marking.

Committee
WEE/39
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
12
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
ISO 864:1988 Similar to

ISO 544:2011 Welding consumables Technical delivery conditions for filler materials and fluxes Type of product, dimensions, tolerances and markings
ISO 864:1988 Arc welding Solid and tubular cored wires which deposit carbon and carbon manganese steel Dimensions of wires, spools, rims and coils
BS 2901-2:1990 Filler rods and wires for gas-shielded arc welding Specification for stainless steels
BS 3571-1:1985 MIG welding Specification for MIG welding of aluminium and aluminium alloys
BS 5378-1:1980 Safety signs and colours Specification for colour and design
BS 2901-5:1990 Filler rods and wires for gas-shielded arc welding Specification for nickel and nickel alloys
BS 3019-1:1984 TIG welding Specification for TIG welding of aluminium, magnesium and their alloys

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