The British Gear Association (BGA), in collaboration with The British Standards Institute (BSI), is hosting a Open Session on Gear & Rolling Bearing Standards on 26 November 2026 at 2pm. The session is designed for anyone who works with mechanical power transmissions in any practical, technical or commercial capacity, from design and production through to inspection, procurement, quality and compliance. But where exactly do standards come from? Join this session and find out.
📅 Date: 26th November 2026
🕑 Time: 2pm – 3:30pm
👩🏫 Presenters: Katherine Bosiacki (BSI), Robert Frazer (Design Unit) & Tom Harvey (SMT)
The session will explore:
What standards are, what they are not.
The relationship between British and ISO standards.
Different types of standards documents.
How BSI and ISO committees and working groups operate.
How standards are created, reviewed and updated.
What to do when you identify a problem with a standard.
How BGA members can influence future standards.
Who Should Attend?
The session will be relevant to anyone who works with gears and wants a clearer view of the standards that affect their work. It will also be valuable for members who want to understand how standards are created and how they can help shape them.
By attending, delegates can gain practical insight from standards experts, learn more about gear-related standards, and see why working groups play such an important role in keeping standards relevant to industry needs.
If you would like to register for any of our essential gear training offline please contact Kirsty and Lynne in the BGA office admin@bga.org.uk
If you are not a BGA Member please click here for information of joining the association.
