What is BS EN 1440 about?
BS EN 1440 is a document on LPG equipment and accessories. BS EN 1440 specifies the periodic testing of transportable refillable LPG cylinders. BS EN 1440 specifies procedures for the periodic inspection and testing, of transportable refillable LPG cylinders with a water capacity from 0,5 l up to and including 150 l.
BS EN 1440 is applicable to welded and brazed steel LPG cylinders with a specified minimum wall thickness. BS EN 1440 is intended to be applied to cylinders complying with RID/ADR (including pi marked cylinders) and to existing non-RID/ADR cylinder populations.
BS EN 1440 has been prepared to reflect the current methodology for periodic inspection of LPG cylinders and is based on extensive operating experience.
Note: BS EN 1440 does not apply to cylinders permanently installed in vehicles.
Who is BS EN 1440 for?
BS EN 1440 on LPG equipment and accessories is useful for:
- Chemical and petrochemical industries
- Suppliers and distributors of refillable LPG cylinders
Why should you use BS EN 1440?
Periodic inspection of refillable LPG cylinders is required for the safety of employees and customers. BS EN 1440 implementation on LPG equipment and accessories provides specified procedures for the inspection of transportable refillable traditional welded and brazed steel LPG cylinders which can be re-introduced into service for a further period right after the completion of the tests.
Some of the test procedures in BS EN 1440 are hydraulic proof pressure test, pneumatic proof test and pressure test. These tests help you to evaluate the internal section of the transportable refillable traditional welded and brazed steel LPG cylinder.
Periodic inspection of transportable refillable traditional welded and brazed steel LPG cylinder helps calibrate the LPG equipment and accessories for a better and safe performance of the system
