Crane Fluid Systems offer a full range of malleable iron pipe fittings, available in sizes from 1/8" to 6" PN25 rated. Crane FS taper threads meet BS EN 10226-2 (ISO 7-1). Malleable iron pipe fittings are available in black and galvanised finishes, the majority of fittings have the BSI Kitemark approval. Malleable iron fittings conforming to BS EN 10242 and have UL approval. Crane Fluid Systems malleable iron is of the Blackheart type, ideally suited to pipe fitting and manufacture and conforms to BS EN 1562 Designation EN-GJMB-300-6, ASTM A197 and ISO 5922.
Pipe Threads
The machined threads of Crane Fluid Systems fittings are supplied to conform with the gauging requirements of BS EN 10226-2 and BS 21. Threads on all fittings are chamfered to assist assembly and avoid ‘cross threading’. Female fittings have a chamber behind the thread, permitting the male thread to be assembled without restriction or ‘bottoming’.
Conformance of Crane FS Fittings
Both malleable iron and steel fittings have been verified by the British Standards Institute (BSI) as conforming to BS EN 10242 and BS 143 & 1256, as appropriate, and as such are permitted to bear the British Standards Kitemark Logo - Kitemark Licence No. KM00382. (PDF)
Some small size fittings are manufactured in steel and will conform to BS EN 10241.
UL Certified Products
Many malleable fittings are covered by UL certification. UL is a global leader in testing, inspection, certification, auditing and validation. UL Listing means that UL has tested representative samples of the product and determined that it meets UL’s requirements. These requirements are based primarily on UL’s published and nationally recognised Standards for Safety. UL approved fittings have been approved for use in fire protection such as sprinkler systems. Malleable Fittings Covered:
140, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 155, 156, 161, 171, 177, 185, 192, 193, 197, 199.
Constructed of blackheart malleable iron according to Standard BS EN 1562:1997, Grade EN-GJMB-300-6 Fittings may also utilise an optional zinc coating (galvanised) as described in BS EN 10242:1995, Sec. 5.2.
For the details of the fittings range covered, see the UL Certifications Directory at: https://www.ul.com/database
