Din

[chuck_zc]

Hey guys. Gonna ask a silly question here but what does DIN mean? I've seen it listed with a lot of stuff like valves and stuff but have no idea what it means. Thanx....

 

[ShakaZulu]

DIN is a non-governmental organization established to promote the development of standardization and related activities in Germany and related markets with the goal of facilitating the international exchange of goods and services, and to developing cooperation in the spheres of intellectual, scientific, technological and economic activity.

DIN EN 1092-1
Flanges and their joints - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories - Part 1: Steel flanges, PN designated; German version EN 1092-1:2001

A DIN to YOKE adaptor look like this.......

http://s1059kxm.leisurepro.com/weba...ctDisplay?prrfnbr=8836&prmenbr=946&cmpid=qink

 

[Quarrior]

DIN is a non-governmental organization established to promote the development of standardization and related activities in Germany and related markets with the goal of facilitating the international exchange of goods and services, and to developing cooperation in the spheres of intellectual, scientific, technological and economic activity.

With regard to scuba, it's the tank attachment.

DIN EN 1092-1
Flanges and their joints - Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories - Part 1: Steel flanges, PN designated; German version EN 1092-1:2001

Yea, what he said. Translation, DIN is generally a screw in connection for your reg. It is used a lot for high pressure and for doubles. Tech divers seem to like them from what I've seen.

 

[Donnie]

DIN = (Deutschees Institut fuer Normung)

Donnie

 

[nativenarcosis]

DIN is a captured o-ring meaning less chances of a blow out. Preferable to more tech dives for the safety factor.

 

[H2Andy]

DIN stands for Deutsches I... N... something or other [edit] oops, what Donnie said.

simply put, a DIN fitting is a screw fitting. Instead of the regulator clamping onto the outside of the the cylinder valve, it screws into it.

thus, it is prefered by many divers as being more "sturdy" and less prone to be knocked off or ripped off by collision or some such or get caught on line or some such. Also, the O-ring is trapped inside the fitting and it is very difficult for it to squeeze out.

 

[LUBOLD8431]

Wow, I know I got certified over ten years ago, but that was in my OPEN WATER book. Did they take that part out???

 

[eod]

DIN = (Deutschees Institut fuer Normung)

Donnie

Actually it's Deutsche Industrie Norm in this case.

Can also add to the discussion that here in Sweden the DIN is the standard connector to use for anyone.

 

[DEEPLOU]

Wow, I know I got certified over ten years ago, but that was in my OPEN WATER book. Did they take that part out???

Gee! I wish I could remember back that far!

 

[Furner]

Its still in there, I just bought my book this week.