BS 2589 is a British standard that discusses railway track spanners. BS 2589 outlines the material and dimensions of the types of railway track spanner known by the following names:
BS 2589 on railway track spanner specifications is useful for:
Railway track spanners are designed primarily for use on permanent way work and were formerly known as platelayers’ spanners.
BS 2589 assists you with the application of the spanners and guides you regarding the material, heat treatment, hardness and dimensions for manufacturing highly efficient, and durable railway track spanners.
BS 2589 also guides you in the testing and finishing of spanners to ensure that they are of high quality and standard.
In compliance with BS 2589, you can standardize railway track spanners.