IS 8737 Pt.2-1978
Specification for valve fittings for use with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders having a water capacity exceeding 5 liters Part II Valve fittings for newly manufactured LPG cylinders

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IS 8737 Pt.2-1978

Release Date

1978

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IS 8737 Pt.2-1978

Scope

1.1 This standard ( Part II ) covers the basic requirements of material and dimensions of valve fittings for gas cylinders of more than 5 litre water capacity, for liquefied petroleum gas ( LPG ), and the dimensions of valving capsules. It covers valves with taper stems only. 1.1.1 This standard ( Part II ) applies to valve fittings for use with newly manufactured LPG cylinders. Valve fittings which may be used with old LPG cylinders for replacement purposes are covered separately under Part I of this standard. 1.1.2 Valve fittings for LPG cylinders of water capacity up to 5 litres are covered in a separate standard IS : 8776-1978*. 1.1.3 Valve fittings for compressed gas cylinders for gases other than LPG are covered in IS : 3224-197I〓 and IS : 7302-1974〓.

IS 8737 Pt.2-1978 history

• 1978 IS 8737 Pt.2-1978 Specification for valve fittings for use with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders having a water capacity exceeding 5 liters Part II Valve fittings for newly manufactured LPG cylinders