Abstract / scope
Cancels and replaces the first edition (1977). Specifies the characteristics of manual blowpipes for gas welding, cutting and heating of metals and gives specifications and corresponding test. Covers manual blowpipes for welding and heating up to 1 800 l/h to 2 500 l/h fuel gas and cutting blowpipes for cutting structural steel up to a thickness of 300 mm. Does not apply to air aspirated blowpipes.