BS ISO 8406:2008

This standard BS ISO 8406:2008 Tools for moulding. Mould bases. Round locating elements and spacers is classified in these ICS categories:

• 25.120.30 Moulding equipment

This International Standard specifies the basic dimensions, in millimetres, of round locating elements and spacers, intended for use in moulds for the accurate location of two mould parts with respect to each other. See an example of mounting in Figure 1.

It also specifies the material, hardness and designation of locating elements and their spacers that are in accordance with its specifications.

Figure 1 Example of mounting of round locating elements

a) Overall view

b) Detail

Key

1	round locating elements
2	spacer

^a Parting level.