BS 5577:1984

Superseded

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Specification for table cutlery

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-12-1999

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-02-1984

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Materials and their applications
4. Construction
5. Silver plated cutlery
6. Performance requirements
7. Marking and labelling
Appendices
A. Methods of test
B. Selection and care of cutlery
C. Types of material
Tables
1. Steels for table cutlery
2. Thickness of silver coatings
Figures
1. Strength test for a spoon
2. Apparatus for corrosion test
3. Strength test apparatus for knivs and carving
forks
4. Determination of angle of permanent deformation

Materials, construction, and performance of stainless steel and silver plated setting and serving cutlery. Marking system for designating thickness of silver. Appendices on test methods and guidance to users and purchasers on selection and care.

Committee	CW/17
DevelopmentNote	SUPERSEDED BY BS 5577(1999), PARTIALLY SUPERSEDED BY BS EN ISO 8442-2.
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	18
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS EN ISO 8442-2:1998 BS 5577:1999
Supersedes	BS 4535(1970) : LATEST

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