BS EN 6138:2017

What is BS EN 6138 - Non-metallic protective cap for fitting ends about? 

Non-metallic protective caps are attachments used to ensure secure connectivity of aircraft fluid ports. BS EN 6138 specifies the dimensions, tolerances and required characteristics of protective caps to seal fluid ports during transportation and storage in order to prevent: 

• Contamination by moisture, fluids, chemicals and particles 
• Spillage inside package or aircraft section 
• Port and pipe end damages 
• Port and pipe clogging due to plug ingestion 

BS EN 6138 specifies that because of the cleanliness requirements, parts shall only be used once. 

Who is BS EN 6138 - Non-metallic protective cap for fitting ends for? 

BS EN 6138 for non-metallic protective cap for fitting ends ≤ 3 000 PSI hydraulic systems is helpful for: 

• Manufacturers of aircraft  
• Manufacturers, and suppliers of aerospace components  
• Product design engineers  
• The military sector  
• Quality control teams  

Why should you use BS EN 6138 - Non-metallic protective cap for fitting ends systems? 

BS EN 6138 provides you with the guidelines for the required characteristics, design, technical specification, and quality assurance which allows you to have reliable, secure, spillage-free and uncontaminated pipes and connections for fluid transportation. 

BS EN 6138 guidelines enable you to design, and manufacture high quality non-metallic protective cap for fitting ends ≤ 3 000 PSI hydraulic systems that contribute to aviation safety, and quality.