What is BS 2589 - Railway track spanner specifications about?
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:
- Spanners for fish bolt nuts
- Spanners for running fish bolt nuts
- Spanners for stretcher bar bolts
- Spanners for chair bolts
- Spanners for crossing bolts
- Box spanners for tee-head bolts
- Box spanners for tee-head bolts
- Box spanners for chair screws (self-cleaning type)
Who is BS 2589 - Railway track spanner specifications for?
BS 2589 on railway track spanner specifications is useful for:
- Railway track spanner manufacturers
- Quality control personnel
- Design engineers
Why should you use BS 2589 - Railway track spanner specifications?
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.
