New technical documents published

April 1, 2005
Two new technical documents have been published and are now available from NFPA:

Two new technical documents have been published and are now available from NFPA:

ISO 20401:2005: Pneumatic fluid power systems Directional control valves — Specification of pin assignment for electrical round connectors of diameters 8 mm and 12 mm. This International Standard specifies the pin assignment for pneumatic directional control valves when used together with electrical connectors according to IEC 60947-5-2.

Price per copy for NFPA members is $30 and $38 for non-members. In addition, NFPA/T3.6.36 R3-2005: Information report Bibliography — Fluid power cylinder standards (fourth edition) includes documents related to cylinders believed by the committee to be current or have been used during the last ten years (approximately) as well as a historical section.

Price per copy for NFPA members is $28 and $40 for non-members. To order these or any other technical standards, contact NFPA's publications department at (414) 778-3353, by fax at (414) 778-3361, by e-mail at [email protected], or order online at www.nfpa.com and select "Online Store."

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