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INTERPRETATIONS TO ASME B16.47

(These interpretationsare not part of ASME B16.47-1996and are included for information only. These interpretations
apply to the 1988 and earlier editions and the requirements cited may be different in this Edition. Therefore, some
replies may not be valid in regard to this Edition.)

INTRODUCTION
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response to inquiries concerning interpretation of this Standard.
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Secretary, B14 Main Committee
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 816.47 Interpretations No. 1 1-1

INTERPRETATIONS NO. 1

Replies to TechnicalInquiriesIssued from July 24, 1990ThroughDecember 31, 1995

Interpretation: 1-1

Subject: Hub Tapers

Date Issued: October 3, 1995

File: B 16-95-07

Question (1): Does B16.47-1990 require dual taper hubs as shown in Figs. 1 and 2?

Reply (1): No. See para. 6.4 and Note (3) to Figs. 1 and 2.

Question (2): Does B16.47-1990 specify where dimension “A” is measured on a single tapered hub
as allowed in Note (3)?

Reply (2): No. B16.47 does not address where to measure dimension “A”

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