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• ASME Valve Standards
*  ASME A105/105M
      Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Forgings for piping applications
    * ASME A181/181M
      Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Forgings for General purpose piping
    * ASME A182/182M
      Standard Specification for forged or rolled alloy-steel pipe flanges, forged fittings and valves and parts for
high-temperature service
    * ASME A727/727M
      Standard specification for carbon steel forgings for piping components with inherent notch toughness
    * ASME A961
      Standard Specification for Common Requirements for Steel Flanges, Forged Fittings, valves, and Parts for Piping
Applications
    * ASME B16.10
      Face to Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves
    * ASME B16.34
      Valves - Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End
    * ASME B462
      Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled UNS N08020, UNS N08024, UNS N08026, UNS N08367, and UNS R20033
Alloy Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for Corrosive High-Temperature Service
    * ASME B834
      Standard Specification for Pressure Consolidated Powder Metallurgy Iron-Nickel- Chromium-Molybdenum (UNS N08367)
and Nickel- Chromium Molybdenum Columbium (Nb) (UNS N06625) Alloy Pipe Flanges, Fittings, Valves, and Parts
    * ASME D5500
      Standard Test Method for Vehicle Evaluation of Unleaded Automotive Spark-ignition Engine Fuel for Intake Valve Deposit
Formation
    * ASME F885
      Standard Specification for Envelope Dimensions for Bronze Globe Valves NPS 1/4 to 2 El-1996 R(1996)
    * ASME F992
      Standard Specification for Valve Label Plates El-1997 R(1997)
    * ASME F993
      Standard Specification for Valve Locking Devices El-1997 R(1997)
    * ASME F1020
      Standard Specification for Line-Blind Valves for marine Applications El-1996 RI'1996)
    * ASME F1098
      Standard Specification for Envelope Dimensions for Butterfly Valves - NPS 2 to 24 EI-1993 R(1993)
    * ASME F1271
      Standard Specification for Spill Valves for Use in Marine Tank Liquid Overpressure Protections Applications EI-1995 R
(1995)
    * ASME F1370
      Standard Specification for Pressure Reducing valves for Water Systems, Shipboard
    * ASME F1508
      Standard Specification for Angle Style, Pressure Relief Valves for Steam, Gas, and Liquid Services
    * ASME F1565
      Standard Specification for Pressure-Reducing Valves for Steam Service
    * ASME F1792
      Standard Specification for Special Requirements for Valves Used in Gaseous Oxygen Service
    * ASME F1793
      Standard Specification for Automatic Shut-Off Valves (Also Known as Excess Flow Valves, EFV) for Air or Nitrogen Service
    * ASME F1794
      Standard Specification for Hand operated, Globe-Style Valves for Gas (Except Oxygen Gas), and Hydraulic Systems
    * ASME F1795
      Standard specification for Pressure-Reducing Valves for Air or Nitrogen Systems
    * ASME A230
      Standard specification for steel wire oil - tempered carbon valve spring quality
    * ASME A232
      Standard specification for chromium - vanadium alloy steel valve spring quality
    * ASME A350
      Standard specification for forged or rolled carbon and alloy steel flanges forged fittings and valves and parts for low -
                    
temperature service
    * ASME A338
      Standard specification for ultrasonic examination of heavy steel forgings
    * ASME A694
      Standard specification for forgings carbon and alloy steel for pipe flanges fittings valves and parts for high - pressure
                    
transmission service
    * ASME A404
      Standards specification for forged or rolled alloy - steel pipe flanges forged fittings and valves and parts specially heat
                    
treated for high temperature service
    * ASME A522
      Forged or rolled 8% and 9% nickel alloy steel flanges fittings valves and parts for low - temperature service

• ASTM Valve Standard
*  ASTM A126-04
      Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
    * ASTM A182/A182M-04
      Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy-Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature Service
    * ASTM A338
      Standard Specification for Malleable Iron Flanges, Pipe Fittings, and Valve Parts for Railroad, Marine, and Other Heavy Duty Service at Temperatures Up to 650???F (345???C)
    * ASTM A522/A522M-01
      Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled 8 and 9% Nickel Alloy Steel Flanges, Fittings, Valves, and Parts for Low-Temperature Service
    * ASTM A694/A694M-03
      Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pipe Flanges, Fittings, Valves, and Parts for High-Pressure Transmission Service
    * ASTM A961-04
      Standard Specification for Common Requirements for Steel Flanges, Forged Fittings, Valves, and Parts for Piping Applications
    * ASTM A988/A988M
      Standard Specification for Hot Isostatically-Pressed Stainless Steel Flanges, Fittings, Valves, and Parts for High Temperature Service
    * ASTM A989/A989M
      Standard Specification for Hot Isostatically-Pressed Alloy Steel Flanges, Fittings, Valves, and Parts for High Temperature Service
    * ASTM B61-2
      Standard Specification for Steam or Valve Bronze Castings
    * ASTM B763
      Standard Specification for Copper Alloy Sand Castings for Valve Application
    * ASTM B834
      Standard Specification for Pressure Consolidated Powder Metallurgy Iron-Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum (UNS N08367) and Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Columbium (Nb) (UNS N06625) Alloy Pipe Flanges, Fittings, Valves, and Parts
    * ASTM C1129
      Standard Practice for Estimation of Heat Savings by Adding Thermal Insulation to Bare Valves and Flanges
    * ASTM F885
      Standard Specification for Envelope Dimensions for Bronze Globe Valves NPS 1/4 to 2
    * ASTM F992
      Standard Specification for Valve Label Plates
    * ASTM F993
      Standard Specification for Valve Locking Devices
    * ASTM F1020
      Standard Specification for Line-Blind Valves for Marine Applications
    * ASTM F1030
      Standard Practice for Selection of Valve Operators
    * ASTM F1098
      Standard Specification for Envelope Dimensions for Butterfly Valves-NPS 2 to 24
    * ASTM F1271
      Standard Specification for Spill Valves for Use in Marine Tank Liquid Overpressure Protections Applications
    * ASTM F1370
      Standard Specification for Pressure-Reducing Valves for Water Systems, Shipboard
    * ASTM F1394
      Standard Test Method for Determination of Particle Contribution from Gas Distribution System Valves
    * ASTM F1565
      Standard Specification for Pressure-Reducing Valves for Steam Service
    * ASTM F1792
      Standard Specification for Special Requirements for Valves Used in Gaseous Oxygen Service
    * ASTM F1793
      Standard Specification for Automatic Shut-Off Valves (Also Known as Excess Flow Valves, EFV) for Air Or Nitrogen Service
    * ASTM F1794
      Standard Specification for Hand-Operated, Globe-Style Valves for Gas (Except Oxygen Gas), and Hydraulic Systems
    * ASTM F1795
      Standard Specification for Pressure-Reducing Valves for Air or Nitrogen Systems
    * ASTM F1802
      Standard Test Method for Performance Testing of Excess Flow Valves
    * ASTM F1970
      Standard Specification for Special Engineered Fittings, Appurtenances or Valves for use in Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) or Chlorinated
Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Systems
    * ASTM F1985
      Standard Specification for Pneumatic-Operated, Globe-Style, Control Valves
    * ASTM F2138
      Standard Specification for Excess Flow Valves for Natural Gas Service
    * ASTM F2215
      Standard Specification for Balls, Bearings, Ferrous and Nonferrous for Use in Bearings, Valves, and Bearing Applications
    * ASTM F2324
      Standard Test Method for Prerinse Spray Valves

• ISO Valve Standards
    *  ISO 683-15:1992
      Heat-treatable steels, alloy steels and free-cutting steels; part 15: valve steels for internal combustion engines
    * ISO 4126-1:2004
      Safety devices for protection against excessive pressure - Part 1: Safety valves
    * ISO 4401:1994
      Hydraulic fluid power - Four-port directional control valves - Mounting surfaces
    * ISO 4411:1986
      Hydraulic fluid power; Valves; Determination of pressure differential/flow characteristics
    * ISO 4422-4:1997
      Pipes and fittings made of unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) for water supply - Specifications - Part 4: Valves   and ancillary equipment
    * ISO 5208:1993
      Industrial valves; pressure testing of valves
    * ISO 5209:1977
      General purpose industrial valves; Marking
    * ISO 5210:1991
      Industrial valves; multi-turn valve actuator attachments
    * ISO 5211:2001
      Industrial valves - Part-turn actuator attachment
    * SO 5599-1:2001
      Pneumatic fluid power - Five-port directional control valves - Part 1: Mounting interface surfaces without electrical connector
    * ISO 5599-2:2001
      Pneumatic fluid power - Five-port directional control valves - Part 2: Mounting interface surfaces with optional electrical
      connector
    * ISO 5599-3:1990
      Pneumatic fluid power; five-port directional control valves; part 3: code system for communication of valve functions
    * ISO 5752:1982
      Metal valves for use in flanged pipe systems; Face-to-face and center-to-face dimensions
    * ISO 5781:2000
      Hydraulic fluid power - Pressure-reducing valves, sequence valves, unloading valves, throttle valves and check valves - Mounting surfaces
    * ISO 5996:1984
      Cast iron gate valves
    * ISO 6002:1992
      Bolted bonnet steel gate valves
    * ISO 6182-1:2004
      Fire protection - Automatic sprinkler systems - Part 1: Requirements and test methods for sprinklers
    * ISO 6182-2:1993
      Fire protection; automatic sprinkler systems; part 2: requirements and test methods for wet alarm valves, retard chambers and water motor alarms
    * ISO 6182-3:1993
      Fire protection; automatic sprinkler systems; part 3: requirements and test methods for dry pipe valves
    * ISO 6182-4:1993
      Fire protection; automatic sprinkler systems; part 4: requirements and test methods for quick-opening devices
    * ISO 6182-5:1995
      Fire protection - Automatic sprinkler systems - Part 5: Requirements and test methods for deluge valves
    * ISO 6263:1997
      Hydraulic fluid power - Compensated flow-control valves - Mounting surfaces
    * ISO 6264:1998
      Hydraulic fluid power - Pressure-relief valves - Mounting surfaces
    * ISO 6403:1988
      Hydraulic fluid power; valves controlling flow and pressure; test methods
    * ISO 6552:1980
      Automatic steam traps; Definition of technical terms
    * ISO 6553:1980
      Automatic steam traps; Marking
    * ISO 6554:1980
      Flanged automatic steam traps; Face-to-face dimensions
    * ISO 6704:1982
      Automatic steam traps; Classification
    * ISO 6948:1981
      Automatic steam traps; Production and performance characteristic tests
    * ISO 7121:1986
      Flanged steel ball valves
    * ISO 7244:1984
      Air distribution and air diffusion; Aerodynamic testing of dampers and valves
    * ISO 7259:1988
      Predominantly key-operated cast iron gate valves for underground use
    * ISO 7368:1989
      Hydraulic fluid power; two-port slip-in cartridge valves; cavities
    * ISO 7508:1985
      Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) valves for pipes under pressure; Basic dimensions; Metric series
    * ISO 7714:2000
      Agricultural irrigation equipment - Volumetric valves

• DIN Valve Standards
# DIN 475-1
Widths across flats for bolts, screws, valves and fittings
# DIN 475-2
Wrench and socket openings
# DIN 477-1
Gas cylinder valves rated for test pressures up to 300 bar; types, sizes and outlets
# DIN 477-4
Compressed gas cylinder valves; swing check valves for camping-cylinders
# DIN 477-5
Gas cylinder valves - Part 5: For test pressure up to 450 bar max.; Outlet connections
# DIN 477-6
Gas cylinder valves; test pressures 300 bar and 450 bar, with cylindrical thread for valve stem and gas cylinder neck for
breathing apparatus; sizes, threads
# DIN 477-9 (Draft standard)
Gas cylinder valves, for highest grade gases; sizes, connections, threads
# DIN 1690-10
Technical delivery conditions for castings of metallic materials; supplementary requirements for steel castings used for heavy-duty valves
# DIN 3202-4
Face-to-face and center-to-face dimensions of valves; Valves with female thread connection
# DIN 3202-5
Face-to-face and center-to-face dimensions of valves; valves for connection with compression couplings
# DIN 3230-3
Technical delivery conditions for valves; Compilation of test methods
# DIN 3230-4
Technical Conditions of Delivery for Valves; Valves for Potable Water Service, Requirements and Testing
# DIN 3230-5
Technical delivery conditions; valves for gas installations and gas pipelines; requirements and testing
# DIN 3230-6
Technical delivery conditions for valves; requirements and methods of test for valves for use with flammable liquids
# DIN 3266-1
Valves for drinking water installations on private premises; PN 10 pipe interrupters, pipe disconnectors, anti-vacuum valves
# DIN 3266-2
Valves for drinking water installations on private premises; PN 10 pipe interrupters, pipe disconnectors, anti-vacuum valves; testing
# DIN 3320-1
Safety valves; safety shut-off valves; definitions, sizing, marking
# DIN 3320-3 (Draft standard)
Safety valves; safety shut-off valves; center for face dimensions of flanged safety valves to PN 40 and to DN 250 inlet
# DIN 3339
Valves; body component materials
# DIN 3352-1
Gate Valves; General Information
# DIN 3352-2
Cast iron gate valves, with metallic seat and inside screw stem
# DIN 3352-3
Cast iron gate valves, with metallic seat and outside screw stem
# DIN 3352-4
Cast iron gate valves with elastomeric obturator seatings and inside screw stem
# DIN 3352-5
Steel gate valves, isomorphs series
# DIN 3352-13
Double-socket cast iron gate valves, with elastomeric obturator seat and inside screw stem
# DIN 3356-1
Globe valves; General data
# DIN 3356-2
Globe valves; Cast iron stop valves
# DIN 3356-3
Globe valves; Unalloyed steel stop valves
# DIN 3356-4
Globe valves; High temperature steel stop valves
# DIN 3356-5
Globe valves; Stainless steel stop valves
# DIN 3357-1
Metal ball valves; general requirements and methods of test
# DIN 3357-2
Full bore steel ball valves
# DIN 3357-3
Reduced bore steel ball valves
# DIN 3357-4
Full bore nonferrous metal ball valves
# DIN 3357-5
Reduced bore nonferrous metal ball valves
# DIN 3381
Safety devices for gas supply installations operating at working pressures up to 100 bar; pressure relief governors and safety shut-off devices
# DIN 3399
Gas low-pressure cut-off valves; safety requirements, testing
# DIN 3441-1
Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) valves; requirements and testing

Non-Hazardous Locations
Type 1 : General Purpose - Indoor Enclosures constructed for indoor use to provide a degree of protection to personnel against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment and to provide a degree of protection against falling dirt.

Type 2 : Drip-Proof - Indoor Enclosures constructed for indoor use to provide a degree of protection to personnel against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment, to provide a degree of protection against falling dirt, and to provide a degree of protection against dripping and light splashing of liquids.

Type 3 : Dusttight, Raintight, Sleettight - Outdoor Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of protection to personnel against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment; to provide a degree of protection against falling dirt, rain, sleet, snow, and windblown dust; and that will be undamaged by the external formation of ice on the enclosure.

Type 3R : Raintight, Sleet Resistant - Outdoor Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of protection to personnel against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment; to provide a degree of protection against falling dirt, rain, sleet, and snow; and that will be undamaged by the external formation of ice on the enclosure.

Type 3S : Dusttight, Raintight, Sleettight - Outdoor Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of protection to personnel against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment; to provide a degree of protection against falling dirt, rain, sleet, snow, and windblown dust; and in which the external mechanism(s) remain operable when ice laden.

Type 4 : Watertight, Dusttight, Sleet Resistant - Indoor & Outdoor Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of protection to personnel against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment; to provide a degree of protection against falling dirt, rain, sleet, snow, windblown dust, splashing water, and hose-directed water; and that will be undamaged by the external formation of ice on the enclosure.

Type 4X : Watertight, Dusttight, Corrosion-Resistant - Indoor & Outdoor Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of protection to personnel against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment; to provide a degree of protection against falling dirt, rain, sleet, snow, windblown dust, splashing water, hose-directed water, and corrosion; and that will be undamaged by the external formation of ice on the enclosure.

Type 5 : Dusttight, Drip-Proof - Indoor Enclosures constructed for indoor use to provide a degree of protection to personnel against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment; to provide a degree of protection against falling dirt; against settling airborne dust, lint, fibers, and flyings; and to provide a degree of protection against dripping and light splashing of liquids.

Type 6 : Occasionally Submersible, Watertight, Sleet Resistant - Indoor & Outdoor Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of protection to personnel against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment; to provide a degree of protection against falling dirt; against hose-directed water and the entry of water during occasional temporary submersion at a limited depth; and that will be undamaged by the external formation of ice on the enclosure.

Type 6P : Watertight, Sleet Resistant Prolonged Submersion - Indoor & Outdoor Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of protection to personnel against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment; to provide a degree of protection against falling dirt; against hose-directed water and the entry of water during prolonged submersion at a limited depth; and that will be undamaged by the external formation of ice on the enclosure.
                    
Type 12 : Dusttight and Driptight - Indoor Enclosures constructed (without knockouts) for indoor use to provide a degree of protection to personnel against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment; to provide a degree of protection against falling dirt; against circulating dust, lint, fibers, and flyings; and against dripping and light splashing of liquids.

Type 12K : Dusttight and Driptight, with Knockouts - Indoor Enclosures constructed (with knockouts) for indoor use to provide a degree of protection to personnel against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment; to provide a degree of protection against falling dirt; against circulating dust, lint, fibers, and flyings; and against dripping and light splashing of liquids.

Type 13 : Oiltight and Dusttight - Indoor Enclosures constructed for indoor use to provide a degree of protection to personnel against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment; to provide a degree of protection against falling dirt; against circulating dust, lint, fibers, and flyings; and against the spraying, splashing, and seepage of water, oil, and noncorrosive coolants. For enclosures used in Hazardous Locations

Type 7 : Class I, Group A, B, C or D Hazardous Locations - Indoor Enclosures constructed for indoor use in hazardous locations classified as Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, or D as defined in NFPA 70.

Type 8 : Class I, Group A, B, C or D Hazardous Location - Indoor & Outdoor Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use in hazardous locations classified as Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, and D as defined in NFPA 70.

Type 9 : Class II, Group E, F or G Hazardous Locations - Indoor Enclosures constructed for indoor use in hazardous locations classified as Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, in NFPA 70.

Type 10 : Requirements of Mine Safety and Health Administration Enclosures constructed to meet the requirements of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, 30 CFR, Part 18. For more detailed and complete information, NEMA Standards Publication 250-2003, Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum) should be consulted.