23.060.01 - Valves in general

This document applies to valves of DN 15 and larger, made of metallic materials for chemical and petrochemical plants. It contains additional requirements to those contained in the relevant European product standards (e.g. EN 593, EN 1349) and EN 16668.
The use of design codes or technical rules other than described by European product standards are subject to agreement with the purchaser.
Process control devices and safety accessories are not subject of this document.

This document specifies the requirements for a series of compact steel gate, globe and check valves for
petroleum and natural gas industry applications.
It is applicable to valves of:
— nominal sizes DN 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 65, 80 and 100,
— corresponding to nominal pipe sizes NPS ¼, ⅜, ½, ¾, 1, 1¼, 1½, 2, 2½, 3 and 4,
— pressure designations PN 16, 25, 40, 63, 100, 250 and 400, and
— pressure designations Class 150, 300, 600, 800, 1 500 and 2 500.
Class 800 is not a listed clas...view more

This European Standard specifies:
a)   the field of application;
b)   the requirements of hose union anti vacuum valves;
c)   dimensional and physio-chemical properties, and properties of general hydraulic, mechanical and acous-tic design of hose union anti-vacuum valves of nominal sizes DN 15 up to and including DN 25;
d)   marking and technical product information.
This standard specifies the characteristics of hose union anti-vacuum valves of nominal size DN 15 up to and including DN 25 that are...view more

This document specifies minimum requirements for the design, testing and production testing of valves, including appropriate fittings, which are connected to mobile or static LPG pressure vessels above 150 l water capacity. Pressure relief valves and their ancillary equipment, contents gauges and automotive LPG components are outside the scope of this document.
This document does not apply to refineries or other process plants.

This document specifies the endurance test necessary to confirm the ability of hand-operated plastics
valves to withstand prolonged use, with repeated opening and closure. It does not specify the ability of
valves to withstand adverse conditions, in particular those of chemically aggressive fluid media and/or
environments, or excessive fluid velocities and cavitation.
NOTE Concerning the chemical aggression of the materials, a classification table is reported in
ISO/TR 10358[1].
This docum...view more

This document specifies the endurance test necessary to confirm the ability of hand-operated plastics valves to withstand prolonged use, with repeated opening and closure. It does not specify the ability of valves to withstand adverse conditions, in particular those of chemically aggressive fluid media and/or environments, or excessive fluid velocities and cavitation. NOTE Concerning the chemical aggression of the materials, a classification table is reported in ISO/TR 10358[1]. This document in...view more

This document provides basic requirements for gearboxes to operate industrial valves for manual and automated on/off and modulating duties, this includes manual override gearboxes. It includes guidelines for classification, design and methods for conformity assessment. It does not cover gear systems which are integral part in the design of valves and subsea gearboxes. Other requirements or conditions of use different from those indicated in this document are agreed between the purchaser and the ...view more

This document provides basic requirements for gearboxes to operate industrial valves for manual and automated on/off and modulating duties, this includes manual override gearboxes. It includes guidelines for classification, design and methods for conformity assessment.
It does not cover gear systems which are integral part in the design of valves and subsea gearboxes.
Other requirements or conditions of use different from those indicated in this document are agreed between the purchaser and th...view more

This document provides basic requirements for gearboxes to operate industrial valves for manual and automated on/off and modulating duties, this includes manual override gearboxes. It includes guidelines for classification, design and methods for conformity assessment. It does not cover gear systems which are integral part in the design of valves and subsea gearboxes. Other requirements or conditions of use different from those indicated in this document are agreed between the purchaser and the ...view more

This document provides basic requirements for electric valve actuators, used for on-off and control valves. It includes guidelines for classification, design, enclosure and corrosion protection, and methods for conformity assessment. Combinations of electric actuators and gearboxes when supplied by the actuator manufacturer are within the scope of this document. This document does not cover solenoid actuators, electro-hydraulic actuators and electric actuators which are integral to the valves. O...view more

This European Standard specifies definitions, requirements and test methods for thermostatic radiator valves (referred to hereafter as thermostatic valves).
This standard applies to two port thermostatic valves with or without pre-setting facility for fitting to radiators in wet central heating installations up to a water temperature of 120 °C and a nominal pressure of PN 10.
This standard further specifies the dimensions, the materials and the connection details of four series of straight and...view more

This document specifies requirements and test methods for factory made thermally insulated bonded valve assemblies for hot water networks in accordance with prEN 13941-1, comprising a steel valve, rigid polyurethane foam insulation and a casing of polyethylene.
The valve assembly may also include the following additional elements: measuring wires, spacers and diffusion barriers.

This document specifies requirements and test methods for factory made thermally insulated bonded valve assemblies for hot water networks in accordance with EN 13941 1, comprising a steel valve, rigid polyurethane foam thermal insulation and a casing of polyethylene.
The valve assembly could also include the following additional elements: measuring wires, spacers and diffusion barriers.

This document specifies the requirements for the mandatory and optional markings of general purpose industrial valves. It defines the method of applying the markings, on the body, on a flange, on an identification plate or any other location. This document is considered in conjunction with the specified requirements of the valve product standards or valve performance standards. The marking requirements for plastic valves are not within the scope of this document.

This part of EN 12259 specifies requirements, test methods, evaluation of conformity and marking of deluge
alarm valves with a nominal size range DN40 to DN250 intended to be used in fire protection water spray
systems.
This European Standard does not cover elastomeric sleeve type valves and does not include rules for design,
installation and maintenance of fire protection water spray systems.
Auxiliary components and attachments to deluge alarm valves are not covered by this part of EN 12259 wi...view more

This European Standard specifies the tabulation method for determining the wall thickness of valve bodies, bonnets and covers with essentially circular cross-section made in forged, cast or fabricated steel.
For valve shells with oval, rectangular or non-circular shapes, see 8.6.
The range of PN or Class designations for which thicknesses are tabulated is:
PN 2,5, PN 6, PN 10, PN 16, PN 25, PN 40, PN 63, PN 100, PN 160, PN 250, PN 320, PN 400, Class 150, Class 300,Class 600, Class 900, Class ...view more

This European Standard specifies the calculation method for valve shells manufactured in metallic materials other than steel. The loadings to be accounted for are in accordance with EN 12516-2.
Design methods are in accordance with EN 12516-2, design by formulae according to the relevant clauses.

This European Standard specifies the calculation method for valve shells manufactured in metallic materials other than steel. The loadings to be accounted for are in accordance with EN 12516-2.
Design methods are in accordance with EN 12516-2, design by formulae according to the relevant clauses.

This European Standard specifies the tabulation method for determining the wall thickness of valve bodies, bonnets and covers with essentially circular cross-section made in forged, cast or fabricated steel.
For valve shells with oval, rectangular or non-circular shapes, see 8.6.
The range of PN or Class designations for which thicknesses are tabulated is:
PN 2,5, PN 6, PN 10, PN 16, PN 25, PN 40, PN 63, PN 100, PN 160, PN 250, PN 320, PN 400, Class 150, Class 300,Class 600, Class 900, Class ...view more

This European standard applies to metallic valves as pressure accessories for industrial applications with a maximum allowable pressure PS greater than 0,5 bar in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC and specifies minimum requirements applicable to design, manufacture, testing, materials and documentation.
All relevant essential safety requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC applicable to valves have been taken into consideration and are addres...view more