ASME B16.10-1992 | Cinemas Oca) Face-to-Face and End to End Dimensions of Valves AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Ox eee ) -AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves ASME B16.10-1992 {REVISION OF ASME/ANSI B16. 10-1986) i @ e CS) ‘The American Society of © Mechanical Engineers 345 East 47th Street, New York, N.Y. 10017Date of lasuance: January 15, 1993 ‘The 1992 ecition of this Standard is being issued with an automatic addenda subscription service. The use of an addenda allows revisions made in response to public review comments or committee actions to be published as necessary; revisions published in addenda will become effective 6 months after the Date of Issuance of the addenda. The next edition of this Standard is scheduled for publication in 1997. ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning Interpretations of technical aspects of this Standard. The interpretations will be included with the above addenda service. 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Cosponsors of the B16 Committee were the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the Heating and Piping Contractors National Association [(now the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA)], and the Manufacturers ‘Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry (MSS). Cosponsors were later designated as cosecretariat organizations. Pioneer work on standardization of end-to-end dimensions of valves began in 1917 under the directionof J. A. Stevens. It was put aside at theend of World War I and interest did not revive until 1926. ASA and ASME agreed to include the topic inthe scope of the B16 Com- mittee, and Subcommittee 5 (now Subcommittee E) was established for the purpose. Work began in 1928 and covered ferrous flanged-end gate, globe, angle, and check valves. Development of a national standard was hindered by the diversity of existing practices and by adverse economic conditions in the early 1930s. A proposed 1933 American Stan- ard for face-to-face dimensions of ferrous flanged valves did not gain acceptance, even ‘though it was largely based on a 1931 Standard Practice of MSS. Further work and industry evelopments led to a meeting in May 1937, which undertook to reconcile differences among the draft ASA standard, two American Petroleum Institute (API) standards (5-G-1 ‘onpipeline valves and 600A on flanged OS&Y steel wedge gate valves), and a newly updated, MSS SP-32. AA revised B16 proposal was voted favorably in June 1938, was approved by ASA, and was published in 1939. The standard was reaffirmed in 1947. Work began on a revision in 1953 to include buttwelding end valves, plug valves, and control valves in both cast iron and steel, That edition was published as ASA B16. 10-1957. Further revision was begun in 1964. After reorganization of ASA, first as the United States of America Standards Institute (USASD), then as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), with the Sectional ‘Committee being redesignated as an American National Standards Committee, a new edi- tion adding ball valves was approved and published as ANSI BI6.10-1973. In 1982 American National Standards Committee B16 was reorganized as an ASME ‘Committee operating under procedures accredited by ANSI. In the 1986 Edition, ductile iron and the alloys covered by ANSI B16.34 were added to the materials covered. Wafer type gate and check valves, Class 150 Y-pattern globe and check valves, and several patterns ‘of buiterfly valves were added to the types covered. Inch dimensions were converted from ‘common to two-place decimal fractions. In 1991 Subcommittee F — Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves, was ‘combined with Subcommittee N — Steel Valves. In this 1992 Edition, steel offset seat and grooved end butterfly valves were added. Globe and flangeless style control valves, which previously had been included, were removed from the Standard. Information regard- ing control valve dimensions may be obtained from Instrument Society of America, 67 ‘Alexandria Drive, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709.Requests for interpretations or suggestions for revisions should be sent to the Secretary, e B16 Committee, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, United Engineering ‘Center, 345 East 47th Street, New York, NY 10017. Following approval bythe BI6 Main Committee and the ASME Supervisory Board, this Standard was approved as an American National Standard by ANSI on December 2, 1992ASME B16 COMMITTEE Standardization of Valves, Flanges, Fittings, Gaskets, and Valve Actuators ‘Tho folowing isthe roster of tho Commitge atthe time of approval af this Standard OFFICERS WN. McLean, Chaizman BLA. Schmidt, Vice Choimon 4. Yarmush, Secretary ‘COMMITTEE PERSONNEL 5. Columba Gae Distrbution Co., Columbus, Ohio ts, Union Carbide Corp. South Charleston, West Viginia. Bel, Underwritr’s Laboratory, Ine, Norinbrook,Hlinls Blak, US Coast Guerd, Washington. 0.C Brodin, Fisher Contos Inteational,Inc., Marshawn, lowa hen, Copper Davelopmant Association, New Vark, New York Farrel, Jr, Consultan, Bkmingher, Alabsme tran, Muster Co., Deca, linois Frikkon, Monsanto Co., St Lous, Miaeour Gaand, Frick Co., Waynesboro, Penneyivaria ‘Hagen, ABS Americas, New Orleans, Lousiana Inch, Muse Brasa Co., Hartavile, Tennessee John, J Square Engineering Co, Houston, Texas ‘Joly, Henry Vogt Machine Co. Lousvile, Kentucky Knecht, Ancho« Dating Valve Co., Wilimnspor. Pennsylvania ster, The Wiliam Powell Co. Cincinnat Ohio JH. MeCauley, J, James H. MeCoulay, Ine. Chicago, Itinois| TN. MeLean, Newco Valves, Palos Par, lino’ F. Rhodes, Ameo Technology Trust, Houston, Te (Rosch, J. Technicon Enterprises, In., Oley, Pennsylvania a ™. on 32 Schmidt. Lacisch Co. Russelvlle, Arkansas ‘Stephan, Floxtalie Ine, Pennsauken, Now Jersey ‘Shroud, Ductile ran Pine Research Association, Birmingham, Alabema ‘White, Repair, In, South Bon, Indiana 12, Southern Company Services, Birmingham, Alsbams paigampstagotrtgoog>nants Sp eae pms z PERSONNEL OF SUBCOMMITTEE N — STEEL VALVES, W.N. McLean. Choirman, Newco Valves, Palos Pat, Ilinois R.A. Koester, Vice Chairman, The Wiliam Powell Co., Cincinnati, Ohio M.A. Weinstock, Secrovory, ASME, Now York, Now York E.A. Bake, Edward Valve, Inc. Raleigh, North Caroling MLL. Bla, US Coast Gusid, Washington, 0.C A. Frikkan, Monsanto Co, St. Lous, Missouri R.A. Handechumacher, Handschumacher Associates, Seunderstown, Rhode Island G.R teenogle, Fisher Controls iterations, Ine, Marshattown, lowe 14.8, Join. J Squere Enginberng Co...Hovaton, Texes 1G.A. Jolly, Henry Vogt Machine Co,, Lovisvile, Kentucky J. Kigaol, US NRC, Washington, .€.a (nacht, AnchariDatling Valve Co, Wilameport, Pennsylvania O'Brian, Pace Valves, Long Beach, CaMforna J. Paptaun. Yarway Corp., Blue Bal, Pennsyivania (Rosch, ut, Technicon Entarprises, inc. Oey. Pennsylvania 16. Thompson, E | DuPont De Nemouts & Co. inc, Newark, Delaware (©. Tsao, Department of Novy, Washington, D.C. , Zyme, Consuitant, Birmingham, Alsbara zErtnomsCONTENTS Foreword . : iit Standards Committee ROStef...ss..csccessssscseese es e 1 Scopes... 1 2. Definitions . : 2 3 Facings of Flanged Valves : 4 4 Variations of Length Within a Class of Valves 4 3. Tolerances seas Figures 7 1 Flange Facings and Their Relationships 7 3 2 Welding Ends oat 4 Tables 1 Class 125 Cast Iron Flanged and Class 150 Steel Flanged and e@ Burtwelding End Valves, Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions see 2. Class 250 Cast Iron Flanged and Class 300 Steel Flanged and ‘Buttwelding End Valves, Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions ........ 10 3° Class 400 Steel Flanged and Buctwelding End Valves, Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions , 4 Class 800 Cast Iron Flanged and Class 600 Steel Flanged and Buttwelding End Valves, Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions ... 16 5 Class 900 Steel Flanged and Buttwelding End Valves, : Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions : 18 6 Class 1500 Stee! Flanged and Butrwelding End Valves, Face-to-Fase and End-to-End Dimensions 2 7 Class 2500 Steel Flanged and Buttwelding End Valves, Face t0-Face and End-to-End Dimensions a e@ 8 Classes 125 and 250 Cast Iron and Classes 150 to 2500 Steel Water ‘Type Valves, Faceo-Face Dimensions 2B 9 Classes 25 and 125 Cast Iron and Classes 150 to 600 Stel Butterily Valves, Face-to-Face Dimensions 4 10 Determination of Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Flanged Valves Having Various Flange Facings. 25 11 Classes 150 to 2500 Steet Valves Having End Flanges With Ring : Joint Facings, End-to-End Dimensions. one 26 : Annex A. References 2 e Interpretations aASME 616.10-1902 FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES 1 SCOPE 1.1 General This Standard covers face-to-face and end-to-end dimensions of straightway valves, and center-to-face and center-to-end dimensions of angle valves. Its pur- pose is to assure installation interchangeability for valves of a given material, type, size, rating class, and end connection. Face-to-face and center-to-face dimensions apply to flanged end valves with facings defined in paras. 2.3.1 and 2.3.2, and to other valves intended for assembly between flat face or raised face flanges. End-to-end dimensions apply to grooved end, buttwelding end, and flanged end valves with facings defined in para. 2.3.3. Center-to-end dimensions ap- 10 buttwelding end and to flanged end valves with facings defined in para. 2.3.3. In Tables 1 10 7, A or Din a column head denotes valves having flanged ends as illustrated; B or E denotes valves having buttwelding ends. 1.2. Standard Units ‘The inchis the standard for linear dimensions." (For conversion to metric units, 1 in. = 25.4 mm.) 1.3 Cast Iron Valves Onty flanged end valves (and others intended for as- sembly between flanges) are covered by this Standard. Mating dimensions and facings of flanged ends con: form to those in ASME/ANSI B16.1. Dimensional "near dimensions ia this Standard are expressed using Ywo-pace decimal fractions. These valuesare actualy common factions of Inc rounded co the nearest two place dssnal valu a follow 0.03 = ve ost 9.06 = Wa 050 O12 = We 036 = v6 O16 = ¥ O19 = 089 = ha 02 = 075 = % 03s = om = 031 = Ys 098 = he O38 = tables for various types and sizes of valves are as fol- lows. 1.3-1 Gate, Plug, and Check Valves Class? 125 — Table 1 Class 250 — Table 2 Class 800 — Table 4 3.2 Globe and Angle Valves Class 125 — Table 1 Chass. 250 — Table 2 1.3.3 Wafer Swing Check Valves Class 125 — Table § Class 250 — Table 8 1.3.4 Butterfly Valves Class 25 — Table 9 Class 125 — Table 9 1.4 Ductile Iron Valves (Only flanged end valves (and others intended for as sembly between flanges) are covered. Mating dimen- sions and facings of flanged ends conform to those in ASME/ANSI B16.42. Valves are rated Class 150 and ‘Class 300. Dimensions can be found in the same tables 4 corresponding types of cast iron and steel valves, 1.5 Steel and Alloy Valves ‘This category includes carbon, alloy, and stainless steels, and the nonferrous materials listed in ASME/ ANSI B16.34, It includes flanged, buttwelding, and ‘grooved ends, as well as the types of valves intended for assembly between flanges. Mating dimensions and, facings of flanged ends conform to those in ASME/ ANSI BI6.5, ASME B16.47, Series A or MSS SP-44, [For flanged end butterfly valves, refer to Note (3) of ‘Table 9 for flange information. | For flangeless or wa- fer valves intended for assembly between flanges, re- fer to Tables 8 and 9 for flange information. Only For explanation of Clas, se pra. 22.ASME 816.10-1992 bbuttwelding end valves in rating classes 150 through 2500 are incluced in this Standard. Dimensional tables, for various types and sizes of valves are as follows. 1.5.1 Gate, Globe, Angle, Check, Plug, and Ball Valves Class 150 — Table Class 300 — Table 2 Class 400 — Table 3 Class 600 — Table + Class 900 — Table 5 Class 1500 — Table 6 ‘Class 2500 — Table 7 1.5.2 Y-Pattern Globe and Y-Pattern Swing Check Valves Class 150 — Table 1 1.5.3 Water Knife Gate Valves Class 150 — Table 8 1.5.4 Wafer Swing Check Valves ‘Classes 150 to 2500 — Table 8 1.5.5 Buttorfly Valves Class 150 — Table 9 Class 300 — Table 9 Class 600 — Table 9 1.6 Exclusions ‘This Standard excludes threaded and socket weld- ing end valves, and all types of copper alloy and alumi- num alloy valves. 2. DEFINITIONS 2.1. Nominal Valve Size 2.1.1 Nominal Pipe Size (NPS). The size of a valve is the corresponding nominal size of pipe in which itis used, The stated number is used for designation and is snot necessarily the same as the valve inside diameter or port diameter. 2.1.2 Reduced Port Sizes. Venturi gate valves conforming to API 597 and reduced port gate and ball valves conforming to API 6D are designated for size by two numbers, the first being the NPS of the valve ‘ends, the second being the NPS of the port (seats, moving parts, etc.);¢.g., NPS6 X 4 designates a valve of end size NPS 6 with a port to match NPS 4. These valves, conforming to the referenced API specifica- tions, shall have face-to-face or end-to-end dimen- sions corresponding to valves having the same size end FACE TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES connections; ¢.g., an NPS 6 x 4 valve shall have the face-to-face or end-to-end dimensions of an NPS 6 valve 2.2 Pressur romperature Rating Number Valves are designated as one of the following classes of pressure-temperature rating numbers: (a) Cast iron — Classes 25, 125, 250, 800 (®) Ductile iron — Classes 150, 300 {c) Steel’ — Classes 150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, 2500 2.3 Flanged Valve Dimensions 2.3.1 Face-to-Face. The face-to-face dimension for flanged valves is the distance between the extreme ends which are the gasket contact surfaces (see Fi. 1). Face-to-face applies to flanged valves having the fol towing flange facings: (@) Mat (®) 0.06 in. raised (0) 0.25 in. raised (@) large or small male* (© large or small tongue® 2.3.2 installed Face-to-Face. The installed face- to-face dimension of certain butterfly valves [see Table 9, Note (1] may include allowances for gasket or resliont-facing compression. Refer to MSS SP-67 for definitive illustrations 2.3.3 End-to-End. For those flanged valves where the gasket contact surfaces are not located at the ex- treme ends of the valve, the distance between the ex- treme ends is described as the end-to-end dimension and applies to flanged valves having the following flange facings: (@) ring joint (©) large or small female (© large or small groove 2.4 Buttwelding End Valve Dimensions (Also See Section 4) For buttwelding end valves, the end-to-end dimen- sion is the distance between the extreme ends (root faces) of the welding bevels (see Fig. 2). Byacludes all fsrous and nonferous materials in ASME/ANSH B63 *Faceto-ace dimensions in Tables | to 7 must be adjusted a nd cated in Table 1,FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES: Beste tunge ede to tange ede : Flat Face Feguler facing on Chae 125 att iron Basic flange ec Foce-totace dimension eee eee 0.08 in. Rais Face Feguia acing 00 ‘last 200 cast iron nd Clase 160 ane “Pose Sco te nw Basic tange eae to age cone 0.25 in Raid Face 0.28 0 ‘lass 400 and higher ‘too! and Catt 800 cant iron [Note (11 ftage ee [Lg _ Basco in End: to-end dimension see Teble 12) Depth of ing Joint Facing for net ‘ies aniy {Note 11) (a) Raguae Standard Faciogs GENERAL NOTE Regular flange facings for valves are shown shove. Valves nor sally cated in stack ara eo Faced note ASME 816.10-1992 Basic tlange ede t lange se Fee oft amertn 0250 be Large or Sra rai) Class 800 as iron [Note [1 Basi ange ee to fa End-to-end dimension Large or Salt Female Feet For ste! ond tharge I tena} Ces 800 ae ron (Note (11) 0.28 in For ste! valves only T Nove (1), volt je tange edge 0 flange edge Ena-toend aimension Large or Smal Groove (0) Other Stendard Facing GENERAL NOTE. ‘Valves are supa with the facings shown above when spect find. See Table 10 to cetermne face to lace cimensions of Valves with these facings {1} ‘Stes includes nanfortous materia in ASMIE/ANS! B16.34. FIG.1 FLANGE FACINGS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIPS:‘ASME B16.10-1992 Root fees (2) Plan Bevel GENERAL NOTE: FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES <— Root feor {} Compound Bow Typiea! tole ae shown for iletration only, FIG. 2 WELDING ENDS. 2.5 Grooved End Valve Dimensions ‘The end-to-end dimension for grooved end valves is the distance between extreme ends. 2.6 Angle Valves For flanged angle type valves (those in which the ends are at an angle of 90 deg to each other), the center-to-face dimension isthe distance from the cen terline of the port to the extreme end which is the gas- ket contact surface. For flanged angle type valves in which the gasket seating surface is not located at the ‘extreme end and for angle type valves having butt- welding ends, the phrase center-to-end denotes the distance from the centerline of the port to the extreme end. 3 FACINGS OF FLANGED VALVES Figure 1 shows facings for flanged ends. 3.1 Facings Normally Furnished 3.1.1 Flat Faco, Flanges for Classes 25 and 125 cast iron valves are flat faced. 38.1.2 0.06 in, Raised Face. Flanges for Class 250 ‘cast iron and for Classes 150 and 300 steel valves have 0.06iin. raised faces, which are included in the face-to face (or center-to-face) dimensions. When Classes 150 and 300 valves are required with flat faces, either the full thickness of flange or the thickness with the 0.06 in, raised face removed may be furnished, unless oth- cerwise specified by the customer. Users are reminded that removing the 0.06 in. raised face will make the face-to-face dimension nonstandard. 3.1.3 0.26 in. Raised Face. Flanges for Class 800 cast iron and for Class 400 and higher steel valves have 0.25 in. raised faces, which are included in the face-to Face (or center-to-face) dimensions. 3.2 Other Standard Fa Table 10 summarizes data om all lange facings and ccan be used with Tables 1 to 7 in calculating face-to- face and end-to-end dimensions of flanged valves having standard facings other than those described in para. 3.1 3.3 Ring Je The X dimension given in Table 11, when added to the face-to-face dimension of a valve having raised face flanges in Tables | to 7, establishes the end-o-end dimension for the valve having flanges with ring joint facings. Facings 4 VARIATIONS OF LENGTH WITHIN A CLASS OF VALVES. 4.1. Buttwelding End Valves (Also see para, 2.4) Tables 1 to 7 include end-to-end dimensions for valves having buttwelding ends. In many cases, the dimensions are different from those of face-to-face dimensions of flanged vaives, as evidenced by the dif- ferences between dimensions A and B of the tables.FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES 4.1.1 Short Pattern For pressure seal or flangeless bonnet valves having, buttwelding ends in Class 600 and higher, the regular end-to-end dimensions shall be equal to the short pat- tern dimensions shown in Tables 4 to 7. At the manu- facturer’s option, the end-to-end dimensions of these valves may be the same as the face-to-face dimensions Of raised face flanged valves. 4.1.2 Long Pattern For flanged bonnet valves having buttwelding ends in Class 600 and higher, the regular end-to-end dimen- sions shall be equal to the face-to-face dimensions of raised face flanged valves shown in Tables 4 (0 7. At ‘the manufacturer's option, the end-to-end dimensions may be the same as the short pattern end-to-end dimensions. 4.2 Narrow, Wide, and Extr Wide Designations Certain butterfly valves are designated narrow, wide, or extra wide for the purpose of consolidating « ASME B16.10-1992, diversity of manufacturer's lengths into two or three sets of dimensions for a given size. At the manufac- turer’s option, any of the two or three dimensions listed for a size may be used. 5 TOLERANCES 5.1 Straightway Valves A tolerance of 0.06 in. shall be allowed on face- to-face and end-to-end dimensions of valves of NPS 10 and smaller, and a tolerance of +0.12 in. shall be allowed for NPS 12 and larger. For exceptions as re- lated to wafer type and butterfly valves, see General Note (b) in Table 8 and Notes (4) and (5) in Table 9. 5.2 Angle Valves ‘The tolerances on center-to-face and center-to-end. dimensions of angle type valves shall be one-half those listed in para. 5.1.ASME 816, 10-1902 FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES. TABLE 1 (CONT’D) GENERAL NOT (a), Dimensi {@) Soe Table 10 for adgustments to tabulated dimensions which may be required for certain flange fecings, NoTEs: 1) _These dimensions are not intended to cover the typ of check valve having the set angle at spproximetely 45 degte therun ofthe valve, orthe "Undermter Pattern,” ar othor patterns where large clearances are equi (2) Solid wedge oni. (3) Regulorpatorn Gly. The face-to-face dimension of NPS 4 may be 12.00 atthe manufacturers option. (@) Venue pattern only. (8) Globe ane horizontal ft check only {8} Double cee and conduit only. 17) Glove and honortal Ht check only, The ace-to-aco and end-to-end dimension for Class 150 steel flanged and butwelding end frvng check valves in NPS 6 8 13.00 and in NPS 6 is 18.00, |e) Globe and Rovizonta ft check ony, The face-to-face and end-to-end dimension fr Class 150 steo flanged and buttwelding end ‘hv check valves in NPS 16 \e 34.00 (9) Swing chock onyFACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES. ASME 816.10-1902 ‘Table 2 begins on next page.ASME B15.10-1992 FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES TABLE 2 CLASS 250 CAST IRON FLANGED AND CLASS 300 STEEL FLANGED AND BUTTWELDING END VALVES, FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS. FT| | ‘less 250 Cast ron | ‘Class 200 Stes! Flanged Er (0.06 nine Face) Flanged and Woldng End Plug T Bon Ga, —- Sore Weise oats fiom. | “ond ont Vane osubie regi | vont tie | tone Lona ‘See | Bae arom | Petre ceneck | Param pattem Nea * ° ,; % | 30 x 8.00 1 cae 6.50 1% | 7.00 ve | 780 780 760 2 | aso | 725 | aso 1os0 | 525 | 80 | aso | 850 an | 880 | soo | a0 i150 | 875 | 960 | 60 | 980 Base | sas | atte wzso | 62s | via | ania | ane 4 | 1200 | 1080 | i200 1200 | 300 | 1200 | t200 | 1200 3 | ts00 1825 ie76 | 788 6 | ree | 100 | 1675 | sse0 | 1780 | 276 | rsa2 | 1588 | 1800 8 | 1880 i768 | isso | 200 | 1080 | ia7s | tes0 | 2080 10 1800 | 2238 23.50 18.00 24.50 12.25 22.38 18.00 22.00 12 | 1975 | 2580 | 2800 | 1928 | 2200 | 1400 | 3580 | is7s | 2500 | ago | 3000 | fo00 | 2260 | 2000 18 | 2400 33.00 2300 | 2800 | 9200 18} 2600 38.00 aso | 2600 | 3600 x | 2800 39.00 3000 | 2300 | 3900 2 too 3.00 $3.00 2 | silco 2 | 800 4500 | 200 | 4800 26 19.00 49.00 2. 33.00 53.00 2 3500 35.00 2 50.00 80.00 “| e400 88.00 x | S800 88.00, 10FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES ASME B16.10-1992 Clas 250 Cast tron td Clas 200 Steet TABLE 2 CLASS 250 CAST IRON FLANGED AND CLASS 300 STEEL FLANGED AND BUTTWELDING @ END VALVES, FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS. 10 " 2 13 14 16 16 W Class 300 Stoo! ‘ Flanged End (0.06 in, Reteed Face) and Welding End Gate, Pug Sota T Wedge, Double | Short Short Round | Globe | Angle Nom. Disc, and and Port, ‘and and Valve and Venturi | Venturi | Regular Full ute ut Swing Size, | Condut | pattem | Pater | Pattem | Bore neck | check | check e Nes | Aanda A 2 4 Aonds | Amda | Dende | Aandi Ue 58011) 6.00 3.00 % 6.00411 7.00 3.50 1 esoiy | 8.2502) | 780 | 800 4.00, 8.50 Ve 7.0010) poet | ase 425 8.00 Ve 750 7:50 (2) | S80 2.00 450 8.50 2 8.80 sso | 10.8002) 11412 10.80 525 | 1050 2h 9.50 sso | 12.0012) 13.00 | 11.50 575 | 11.50 3 1.12 1132 | 13.000 1828 | 12.60 628 | 12.560 . 4 12.00 12.00 | 14,002) 18.00 | 14.00 7.00 | 14.00 5 15.00 | 18.78 ves | 15.75 6 15.88 15.88 | 18.00 1598 | 2200 | 150 | 875 | 1750 8 16.50 18.50 | 20.50 19.75 | 27.00 | 2200 | 11.00 | 21.00 e 10 18.00 18.00 | 22.00 2238 | 3250 | 2450 | 1228 | 2450 2 19.75 18.75 | 25.00 28.00 | 3800 | 28.00 | 1400 | 28.00 4 30.00 30,0013) | 30,0018 | 30.00, 7 7 33.00 16 33.00 33.0013) | 93.0019) | 33.00 34.00 8 36.00 36,00(3) | 36.001 | 36.00 38.50 20 39.00 39.0013) | 38.0013) | 38.00 40.00 22 43.00 | 43.0013) | 43.0018) | 43.00 44.00 24 45.00 | 45.0018) | 45.0019) | 48.00 63.00 26 49.00 | 43.0019) | 49.0019) | 48:00 53.00 28 53.00 53.0013) | 63.0018) | 53.00 | | 59.00 30 55.00 86.00°) | 55,0018) | 55.00, i : 6275 2 60.00 80,0013) | 60.0013) | 60.00 34 84.00 82.00(3) | 68.00) | 64.00 | e@ 36 68.00 88,0018) | 68.0013) | 68.00 eae 82.00 (See Notes an p12}ASME B16.10-1992 FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES. TABLE 2 (CONT'D) e GENERAL NOTES: {a} Dimensions are in inches. 1) Soe Table 10 for adjustments to tabulated dimensions which may be required for certain flange facings. Notes: (1) Sold wedge ony (2) Plug ~ short pattrn only ony : (3) Verna pateFACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES: ASME 216.10-1992 ‘Table 3 begins on next page. BASME B16,10-1992 FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES, uttneiding TABLE 3 CLASS 400 STEEL FLANGED AND BUTTWELDING END VALVES, FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS j 1 2 a a . eae | Gis 400 | ned E128 aed Foe nd Wold | oe a ua - I seasviean, | esa | oo or | oc sonia | ocd | Sestts | anpeant | tone | vowsie, | “Conan ransom | ruatoe | Sungnece | uncheck | pater wee” | Sas | ese | “s : ‘tees | ‘oot | auch im | See i Se | 3 | a | ceo | sie 38 we aS iwis | to | Saou 3 a | S80 mem | S| 38a] aio E-4 a | bso 2m | ise | sso | 990 i sx | 180 Beh | ie [SB] 1888 38 be | ae Sey aoe femal eas fame ooo | jae 3 samo [mania emote tame | aan too | tae $ Er fase ooo ‘ oe a |e ors | 1980 7 pe lize | Se | 38 | BS tas | deg 2 poo lum || ance cane | cso ‘a0 | doa a 23 |e a Bry ‘6 ego | sts0 See} ae 8 38 (See aos 35 2 Rape | anon Soo ‘0 z ee eet 0318 38 s siso1 | 20%) | ss008 sso 3 Soom | sae | S28 58 3 fon | soo | som | | fae 2 soon | seo Be % feo) | Soave! : 0 % moog [scot | 28610 et (See Notes an p15) 1“FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO:END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES, ASME B16.10-1992 @ = taste siconr’oy GENERAL NOTES: (9) Dinensions are in inches. {b) Soe Tablo 10 for adlustments to tabulated dimensions which may be required for certain flange focings Notes: (1 Thefece-to- 600 waives. (2 Solid wedge only (31. Doubie ase and conduit only. (| Reguler patter ony. (| Vertue patters only (| Swing check only 1-0 dimensions and cannecting er flanges for Claes 400 valves, NPS andmaller, are identical with those fr Cla 15‘ass 800 Cast tron snd Clase 600 Steet Buteneiding DIMENSIONS. Clas 600 Steet TABLE 4 CLASS 800 CAST IRON FLANGED AND CLASS 600 STEEL FLANGED AND BUTTWELDING END VALVES, FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END " Fanged End (0.25 in. Raised Face) and Welding End Regular and Venturi Pattern Aedes Globe, ‘check, and swing Check, long Patter | Ana 2.5016) 9.0016 850 11.50 13.00 14.00 17.00 660 750 850 9.00 9.50 11.50 13.00 14.00 17.00 20.00 525 5.78 7.00 850 10.00 12.00 15.00 zeei-ov'eaansy S3ATWA 40 SNOISNWWIG ON3-01-0N3 NY 39V4-01-30V4u TABLE 4 CLASS 800 CAST IRON FLANGED AND CLASS 600 STEEL FLANGED AND BUTTWELDING END VALVES, FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS (CONT'D) ca i 1 2 3 4 8 6 7 8 2 | " 2 2 ‘Ciaas 600 Gast Irom Class 600 Stoel Flanged End (0.25 in. Relsed Face) and Welding End Flanged End — (0.26 in. Raised Face) Bat Gate Ph ~ So = iobe, Gove, | ute uit | check, | Angie Gate, | heck, | and and Sold [end | Swing ute Wedge Reguar | Round Swing | Check. heck, Nom. | _ and Short | and | Bore, heck, | short ‘Short Valve | Double | swing | Long arto | ventut | Ful! | Fut! | Long | Parte Pacer Sie, | Disc | Pkg | Check | Pattern (| pattem | Por | Por | pattem | ta a wes | a a A | amde | amde | @ | Aono | A a | Amde | 8 E 6 | 2200 | 22.00 | 2200 | 2200 | 2200 | 18.00 | 2200 | 26.00 | 2000 | 2200 | 1800 | 11.00 | 1000 2 | 26.00 | 2600 | 26.00 | 2600 | 2600 | 23.00 | 2600 | 31.26 | 32.25 | 2600 | 2300 | 1300 10 | 31.00 | 31.00 | 31.00 | 31.00 | s100 | 28.00 | 3100 | 37.00 | 40.00 | 3100 | 28.00 | 15:50 42 | 33.00 | 23.00 | 33.00 | 3300 | 3300 | 32.00 | 3300 | 42.00 | «200 | 3200 | 32.00 | 1650 14 | { | 35.00 | 35.00 | 35.00 | 35.00 35.00 (6) : 16 29.00 | 98.00 | 8.00 | 38.00 39.0061 18 | 43,00 | 43.00 | 4300 | 43.0015) 43.00 (6), 20 | 4700 | 47.00 | 47.00 | 47.0015) 47.00 (6) 22 51.00 | 51.00 51.005), 51.00 (6) 24 88.00 | 6800 | 55.00 | 55.00(5) 55.00 (6) 28 s7.00 | 57.00 57.00 (5) 57.006) 28 1.00 | 61.00 7 63.00 16) 20 65.00 | 65.00 65.00 (5) 85.0016) 2 70.00 | 70.0043) 70.00 5) 34 76.00 | 76.0013) 76.006) 38 82.00 | azcois) 82.00 (5) 82.00 18) : -NERAL NOTES: Dimensions stein Inches. () See Table 10 for adustments to tebulated cimensions which mey be requted for certain flange fittings. Notes: 0 @ 3 @ 6 ® These dimensions epply to pressure seal or fangetees bonnot valves, They may be applied at the manufacture ‘Solid wedge ony Double ise and condi ony. Aeguiar pattern only. Venta pattem only ‘Swing chook only. option to valves with Nlanged bonnet. ‘SIAWA 40 SNOISNBWNIO GN3-01-ONB ONY BOVs-0L-30W4 zo6t-ov-e12 awsy‘ASME 818.10-1992 FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES. TABLES CLASS 900 STEEL FLANGED AND BUTTWELDING END VALVES, FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS 1 2 alee 5 6 7 8 2 ‘tase 900 Stool Valves Flanged End (0.25 in. Raised Face) and Welding End caw Plug Ball — — tobe, ‘solid Globe. tt | weds ite | check. Angle Double heck, ‘and | Angle | and Dise, | ‘ana | Swing | and ute and Regular | Round | Swing | Check | Litt | Check Nom. | Conduit. | shor | and | Por. | Check, | Short | check, | short Vave | tong | Patten | Ventun | Fat | tong’ | Patter | Long) | Pattem | Long Sie, stern | (1) | Patten | Bore | Pattom | tn) | Param | (1) | Part Nes | amas | # | Aande | a | AandB 3 | Dende | oF | AandB 412) 3.00 450 z 112) | x01 | 550 | 1000 10.00 5.00 10100 aviay | ri00(a1 | 650 | 11004 11.00 550 11.00 ania | 12000 | 7.00 | 12004 | 14.00 | 12.00 6.00 12.00 2-1) | 1480 aso | 14.5014 | 1500 | 14.50 728 14:50 avia | 16.60 | 10.00 | 16.501 | 17.00 | 16.50 1000 | 825 16.50 3 3600 | 12.00 | 18.0018) | 18.50 | 15.00 12.00 | 7.60 | 600 | 15.00 4 18.00 | 14.00 | 18.0018) | 22.00 | 18.00 1490 | 300 | 700 | 18.00 6 22.00 | 17.00 22.00 1700 | 1100 | 850 6 24.00 | 20.00 | 24.00 | 23.00 | 24.00 20.00 | 1200 | 10.00 | 2400 a T2000 | 26.00 | 2900 | 32.00 | 29.00 2600 | 1450 | 1300 | 29.00 10 33.00 | 31.00 | 33.00 | 3800 | 33.00 31.00 | 1650 | 1580 | 33.00 2 36.00 | 36.00 | 3800 | 24.00 | 38.00 38.00 | 1300 | 1800 | 38.00 4 4050 | 39.00 40.50 39.0 | 20.25 | 1980 | 40.80 | 16 asso | 43.00 | 44.6015) 40.50(6) | 43.00 | 26.00 | 4s50 1 49.00 48.00 (6) 29.00 43.00 | 20 52.00 52.0016) 52.00(61 32.50 52.00 2 7 | 24 61,00 61.00 (0) 38.60 61.00 | (See Notes np. 19)FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES: ASME B16.10-1892 TABLE 5 (CONT'D) GENERAL NOTES: {al Dimensions are in inches. (©) Seo Table 10 for acjuetonts to tabulated dimansione which may bo roared for certain lange facings. NoTEs: (1) Those cimenstons apply to pressure sea or fangeless bonnet velves, They may be eppled st the manufacturer's option to valves with flanged bonnets, (2) The connecting and flanges for Class 800 valves, NPS 2s and smaller, are dential to those of Class 1500 valves. The face: ‘ace dimensions forall Class 800 vaives, NPS 21 and smaller. xcept ound por: fullbore pg valves (column), areidentical with ‘hose of Clase 1500 valve 12) Solid wodge only (8) Regular patter ony (8) Venturi pattern only. {8} Swing chook ory.‘ASME B16.10-1982 FACE-TO-FACE AND ENO-TO:END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES | | | | PS EZ TABLE 6 CLASS 1500 STEEL FLANGED AND BUTTWELDING END VALVES, FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS Sina [| ee awn! Page Ed 6a Rie en od Wa Ed oo Pe va — — one jm cae | sic we | che | ieee nts, | SU | ange a eee | oe co ent | omy | Goce | ie oe |e met | oot] Se | ok te | ciet | oe ma | | tee | Sar | ame terra | me] eas. | Mam | ace, we atv | [ioe |eseas. | slope “al B08 eas © | swam | tie | sessen soos tae fe lume | co | nce | RB os 19 12.00 (2) 7.00 12.0013) | 12,00 6.00 in | ioe | 88 | BS | PE | RS | ee | oe | ee | ise | 20 | ies | oa |S] ee | Se | ee i | Be | iam | dao | der | tee | jee | ze | ase fo} Be | 8m few | S300 | 1338 © | am | aa | ana | argo | anos | zee | ioge | zrze © | Bn | Bm | Be | wm | 2 | BS | Re | Be | too | 80 | Seo | tem | tom | Soo | Ies0 | Saco 2 | 28 | BS] 28 | 28] fe | se | ee | se % ) 88 | 28 se | 28 | 28 | 38 we | ses | az00 | sean sisow | arco 30 ) 88 | ge See 8 [88 | 82 Se 2 | ; “(See Notes on p. 21)FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES. ASME 816.10-1992 TABLE 6 (CONT'D) GENERAL NOTES: {@) Dimensions are in inches (@) See Table 10 for adzustments to tabulated dimensions which may be required for catsin flange facings Notes: (1) These éimansions app to pressure sea or fangeless honnet valves, They may be applied atthe manufacturer's option tovalves with flanged bonnets (2) Sob wedge ony. (3) Regular pattarn oy (Vertue pattern only (5). Glove and ie chock only, (8). Swing check ony[ASME 816.10-1992 FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES Bureweiing on Pt IS i: TABLE 7 CLASS 2500 STEEL FLANGED AND BUTTWELDING END VALVES, FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS 1 2 eet aces 5 ° 7 ‘Gis 2500 Steet | Flanged nd (025, Riad Face] and Wlog Ena | ue | Toe. vat | aioe ute | Shek ond |" seta wedge Check ond | Swing Check. | _ Angle ana Nomina | ‘andDoubie | shor | mug, | Swing ck, | oho | Ltt heck, | Dtce tong | Patten | Roguor | toma Peete tone Long | Prater “) Patter mn An Parton Petter | aide a Amis | Amis | 8 Dande | Aandi %» | vose@ 038 sie x | tose tors S28 1 tara | xa | saiz | tate 808 m™ | iam | on 1376 oes ve | ista@ | ate | wiz | teaz 338 2 1998 seo | nae | te 80 ees | 1798 zn | 2000 1200 | 2000 | 2000 13.00 1000 | 2000 3 238 iaso | 227s | 2276 tio Hae | 2238 a 26.50 teoo | 260 | 2660 | 1800 32s | 2600 3 sas noo | fs | ata | 200 eae 6 36.00 3400 | 2000 | 3800 8.00 teeo | 28.00 8 | aoas zo00 | ‘ozs | 4028 30.00 zor2 | 4028 0 50.00 2600 | sooo | 50.00 36.00 2800 | s0.00 2 86.00 arco | $600 | 56.00, thee Zeon | 58.00 14 e200 ie #900 ts se.00 GENERAL NOTES: (@) Dimensions are in inches. (©) See Table 10 for edusiments to tabuisted dimensions which may be required for certain lenge facings. Notes: (1) Those dimensions apply to pressure sear flangeless bonnet valves. They may be applied at the manufeeturer's option o valves wien flanges bonnets (2) Sota wedge ony.® ® e : e ® TABLES CLASSES 125 AND 250 CAST IRON AND CLASSES 150 TO 2500 STEEL WAFER TYPE VALVES, FACE-TO-FACE DIMENSIONS 1 zis tetstoeTrf[elsfTolu[elsu[ulw le g - 3 Steet) | Cost rom 2d Stost z ‘Swing Check, i. Sing and z Dual Plate. ‘Swing Check, 3 | sometese | tateton Single and Dual Pate, z mete Betwoon Aratatiaton Between Standard ANS Flanges (3) 5 ime | Stange — - $ | nom. | cage 160 |_ANSL Flange ass e Claes 3 Valve Flange Coss 180 | 300 | 400 | 00 | 900 | 1500 | 2500 | 150 | 200 | 400 | 00 | e00 | 1500| © See, | Mating i | | : nes | oimensions [126 | 260 Lona Paton (4 Short Paro) z 2 1.88 2a2] 212] 298] 298] 228] 298 [ 278] 275] 275 | 0.76 | o7s | o7s | o7s | 078 | 078 2 ay zon | 208] 202) 262| 202/ 262| 28] 325 | 32s | 075 | 075 | 05 | 078 | 07s | ov | & 3 200 | 262| 262] 2a8| 280/ 288 | 288) 325| 325| 238] 078 | o7s | ors | ors | ors | one |S 4 200 | 2e2| 262) 2a| 288) 312| 312 | 400| 400) 412] 076 | 078 | oas | oas | ove | tae | = . 225 | 326] 26 n z 8 225 | 375) 375 | see) see] sas | 536] os | as! sas | 078 | ose | too | ii2| ide | ins | i“ a | 275 8.00 | 5.00] 5.00] 5.00] 650) 650 | 812] 8.12) 8.12 2] 1.12 | 1.25 | 150 | 1.78 | 226 0 275 | sso) sso] s75| 575| 835| ase | 950} 925 | 1000 | 112 | 180 | 200 | 228 258 2 soo | 732] riz} 742] 712] 800| 8.00 | 1180 | 1200 | 1200 | 180 | 200 | 220 | a8 ta 300 | 726 | ars) 725| 875 | 1078 | 10.78 | 1400 | ra.00 178 | 200 | 250 | 262 ie 360 | 780/ 842| 750 | ata | 1200 | 1200 | ts2 | iste 2.00 | 200 | 260 | 288 18 3.60 8.00 | 10.38 | 8.00 | 10.38 | 14.25 | 14.28 | 17.76 | 18.44 2.38 | 3.00 | 325 | 3.25 20 40 | 638 | 1180] 3.62 | 1120 | 1460 | 14:80 | 17.28 | 21.00 280 | 225 | a0 | sz ae 450 | 878 | i260 | 875 | 1250 | 1880 | 17.25 | 1980 | 2200 2 12.00 | 180 | 12.00 | 1450 | iat2 | toes | 3 14.50 | 19.00 | 1450 | 1900 | 2500 | 25.00 / | 2 17.00 | 22.98 | 17.00 | 22.8 | 2762 | 27.02 8 | 2082 | 2478. 20.09 | 2478 Cenenat noes: (2) Dimond ae in inches. (0) The traces of pera.) apply to feceo-fce dimension fost NPS 24 and amar. Foszes NPS 30 and lege, the tl ca shave 20.28%, 3 ores. 7 (1) These dota fr kite gate valves me enracied rom TAPPI TIS 405-8 ond MSS SP-01 g 12) These dete for coin swing chuck valvs ave ontact Wom AP 28 2 (9) Vatee of saae NPS 30 anlage nclanses 180,300,490, sn 600 sha have body ote camotaeand.goskat autee dimen 3 tions conpatle with ange stanrds pect inthe pichase ora eg, AP BOS or MSG Pac 3 {4} These data for long pattem steel awing check valves in sizes NPS 24 and small are extracted fom API 6D and API B94, Data for 8 impose re exact hum AP 0 (8) Thos data for shor peter sta ng check vavs are extracted fom AP 6D.FACE-TO-FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES. ‘ASME 816.10-1992 ANNEX A REFERENCES (This Annax i an integral par of ASME 816.10-1982 ands pleced after the main text for conveniance.) The following is alist of standards and specifications referenced in this Standard, show. ing the applicable edition or year of approval. ‘API Publications API 6D, Twentieth Edition Pipeline Valves (Stee! Gate, Plug, Ball, and Check Valves) API 594, Fourth Edition Wafer and Wafer-Lug Check Valves, API 609, Fourth Edition Lug-and-Wafer-Type Butterfly Valves ASME Publications ASME/ANSI B16.1-1989 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Class 25, 125, 250 and 800 ASME/ANSI B16.5-1988 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings ‘ASME B16.24-1991 Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Class 150, 200, 400, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500 ASME/ANS! B16.34-1988 Valves — Flanged and Buttwelding End — Steet, Nickel Alloy, and Other Special Alloys ASME/ANS! B16,42-1987 Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Class 150 and 300 ASME B16.47-1990 Large Diameter Steel Flanges NPS 26 through NPS 60 AWWA Publications, AWWA 207-86 Steel Pipe Flanges ISA Publications ISA S75.03-1985 Face-to-Face Dimensions for Flanged Globe Style Control Valve Bodies ANSI/ISA $75.04-1985 Face-to-Face Dimensions for Flangeless Control Valves MSS Publications MSS SP-44-1991 Steel Pipe Line Flanges MSS SP-67-1990 Butterfly Valves MSS SP-81-1981 (R 1991) _Stainless Steel Bonnetless, Flanged Knife Gate Valves »‘ASME B16.10-1982 FACE-TO:FACE AND END-TO-END DIMENSIONS OF VALVES TARPIPubeatins e ‘TAPPI TIS 405-8-1981 Recommendations for Stainless Steel, Bonnetless, Flanged, Wafer, and Knife Gate Valves Publications of the following organizations appear on the above list: i Cac eet ee pees enoninene Pa nes Fane tae fing Depa neon e Washington, D.C. 20005 ASME ‘The American Society of Mechanical Engineers 345 Bast 47th Street New York, NY 10017 ASME Order Department 22 Law Drive Box 2300 Fairfield, NJ 07007-2300 AWWA American Water Works Association 666 W. Quincy Avenue Denver, CO 80235 e@ ISA, Instrument Society of Ame: 67 Alexander Drive P.O. Box 12277 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Mss Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry 127 Park Street, NE. Vienna, VA 22180 TAPPI Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry Technology Park/Atlanta Forbert Kina, Gs e Publications appearing above which have been approved as American National Stan- dards may also be obtained from: ANSI ‘American National Standards Institute 11 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036INTERPRETATIONS TO ASME B16.10 ‘Those interpretations ara not part of ASME B16, 10-1992 and ore ineluded fr information oly.) INTRODUCTION Asa service to persons who use tie B16 Standards, the B16 Committee renders interpretations of the requirements upon request. 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