BS 5535:1978

Provides for three grades of plates made from steel, cast iron or granite in the size range 60 x 50 mm to 600 x 500 mm. Nomenclature, material finish, design, sizes, accuracy, matched pairs, protection and marking. Appendix recommends types of plain and alloy cast iron and method of heat treatment.Cross References:BS 240:Part 1BS 427:Part 1BS 1133:Section 6BS 2045BS 2485BS 3643:Part 2