BS ISO 1891:2009

BS ISO 1891:2009 Fasteners. Terminology

BS ISO 1891 provides translation guidance for terms commonly used to describe fasteners it lays down the terminology of fasteners in English, French and Russian, recommended for use unless otherwise specified in the appropriate product standard.

At present, not all of the fasteners listed are covered by ISO documents. For the main part, the items have been selected from existing national standards. Also included are obsolescent types (those being used up from stock) in order that their terminology may be standardized at the same time.

BS ISO 1891 contains drawings that are essentially diagrammatic, in particular those showing bolts and screws having special characteristics.

Contents of BS ISO 1891:

• Foreword
• Scope
• Screw threads
• Features of externally threaded fasteners
• Externally threaded fasteners
• Nuts
• Washers
• Pins
• Blind rivets