What is BS 1842 - Double-ended open-jawed spanners about?
This British standard aims to help its users to meet the production requirements for double-ended open-jawed spanners.
BS 1842 relates to spanners having open-ended jaws suitable for hexagons in the B.A. (British Association) range as given in BS 57, “B.A. bolts, screws, nuts and washers.”
Details of material and hardness are included together with dimensions and tolerances on the jaw openings.
Who is BS 1842 - Double-ended open-jawed spanners for?
BS 1842 on the specification for double-ended open-jawed spanners for B.A. hexagon sizes is useful for:
- Manufacturers of hardware tools
- Suppliers/retailers of hardware tools
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS 1842 - Double-ended open-jawed spanners?
Hexagon sized double-ended open-jawed spanners are some of the most commonly used spanners used for tightening nuts and bolts. The functionality of these spanners depends solely on their design and dimensions as any major deviations and deformations could render these spanners defective.
The guidelines of BS 1842 help you to meet the production requirements for open-jawed spanners by providing you guidance on their design and material and hardness requirements. The dimensions and tolerances given in BS 1842 ensure the functionality of open-jawed spanners.
Overall, the guidelines of BS 1842 enable you to produce double-ended open-jawed spanners with enhanced build quality.
