BS 4825-5 specifies the dimensions, tolerances, surface finish, materials, assembly and hygienic requirements for welded and expanded type male parts, liners, nuts and seals for recessed ring joint type fittings for the food industry and other hygienic applications.
NOTE 1: The male parts and liners specified are intended to be used with stainless steel tubes specified in BS 4825-1.
NOTE 2: The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on page 17 \14 52 22 0.
BS 4825-5 on Ring joint type couplings is useful for:
To maintain hygiene, steel tubes and fittings play a huge role in hospitals, health care, and food industries. Recessed ring joint type couplings are widely used to join pipes for food pipeline systems. The advantage of these couplings is that it is easily removable for cleaning.
BS 4825-5 consists of guidelines for steel manufacturers and engineers with the specifications for recessed ring joint type couplings.
BS 4825-5 guidelines help the users and the hospitality staff to maintain hygiene and remove the joints and clean the steel pipes whenever necessary.