Australian Pipeline Valve - Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
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API6D THROUGH CONDUIT EXPANDING GATE VALVE - AP400-405 SERIES
A P P E N D I X 3
APV VALVE IDENTIFICATION LABEL
A P P E N D I X 4
DESIGN FEATURES
API6D
ANSI B16.34
RATING:
BODY:
P/N:
SEAT:
GATE:
STEM:
S/N:
1
2 4
3
5 7
8
6
No. Figure Number Code
Description
1
Standard
Indentifies manufacturing design & standard
2
Pressure Class
Indentifies pressure clasifications per API requirements
3
Body Material
Indentifies body metal material composition (A105, WCB, F51, CF8M, etc.)
4
Figure Number
Indentifies the detailed valve configuration (valve type, bore size, pressure class, materials, etc.)
5
Seat Material
Indentifies material composition (PEEK, Teflon, Nylon, etc.)
6
Gate Material
Indentifies gate material composition (A105 + Stellite, 316SS, A105+ENP, etc.)
7
Stem Material
Indentifies stem material (A105, 410SS, 17-4pH, etc.)
8
Serial Number
Indentifies certified serial number
*
Size
Indentifies bore size
**
NACE MR0175
Indentifies corrosion resistance
* The body size is stamped on the body.
** NACE is indicated by a separate NACE tag.
Specification
Standards
General design standard
API6D
Pressure-temperature rating
ASME B16.34
Face to face dimensions
ASME B16.10
Flange type and dimensions
ASTM B16.5
Butt-weld ends
ASTM B16.25
Inspection and test
API6D/API598/ISO14313
Manufacturing Specifications
