MSS SP-88-1993

Reaffirmed 2001

Diaphragm Valves

Standard Practice
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This MSS Standard Practice was developed under the consensus of the MSS Technical Committee 406 and the
MSS Coordinating Committee. The content of this Standard Practice is the result of the efforts of competent and
concerned volunteers to provide an effective, clear, and non-exclusive specification that will benefit the industry
as a whole. This MSS Standard Practice is intended as a basis for common practice by the manufacturer, the user,
and the general public. The existence of an MSS Standard Practice does not in itself preclude the manufacture,
sale, or use of products not conforming to the Standard Practice. Mandatory conformance is established only by
reference in a code, specification, sales contract, or public law, as applicable.

Unless otherwise specifically noted in this MSS SP, any standard referred to herein is identified by the date of
issue that was applicable to the referenced standard(s) at the date of issue of this MSS SP.
(See Annex B).

In this Standard Practice all notes, annexes, tables, and figures are construed to be essential to the understanding
of the message of the standard, and are considered part of the text unless noted as “supplemental”. All appendices
appearing in this document are construed as “supplemental”. “Supplemental” information does not include
mandatory requirements.

,
U.S. customary units in this SP are the standard: the metric units are only for reference.

Substantive changes in this 1993 edition are flagged by parallel bars as

shown on the margins of this paragraph. The specific detail ofthe change
may be determined by comparing the material flagged with that in the
previous edition.

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under copyright convention unless written permission is granted by the Manufacturers Standardization Sociew
of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc.

Originally Approved January 1978

Copyright O,1983 by
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of the
Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.

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TABLEOF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE
O. PURPOSE.............................................................................................................................................. 1
1. SCOPE................................................................................................................................................... 1
2. PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE RATINGS.............................................................................................. 1
3. DIAPHRAGMS...................................................................................................................................... 2
4. BODY-BONNET JOINTS ...................................................................................................................... 2
5. BODY MATERIALS .............................................................................................................................. 3
6. BONNETS............................................................................................................................................. 3
7. BODY FACE-TO-FACE DIMENSIONS................................................................................................ 3
8. BODY END CONNECTIONS AND WALL THICKNESS..................................................................... 3
9. ACTUATOR AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS......................................................................... 3
1o . SHELL TESTS ...................................................................................................................................... 4
11. SEAT TESTS ......................................................................................................................................... 4
12. MARKING .......................................................................................................................................... 6

ANNEX A .TABLES .............................................................................................................................. 6

TABLE Al .MAXIMUM SERVICE PRESSURE-RATINGS AT 100°F (38OC) FOR

CATEGORY B VALVES (STANDARD VALVES SUBSECTION 2.2) .................................. 6
A2 .COMMONLY USED FACE-TO-FACE DIMENSIONS OF FLANGED
DIAPHRAGM VALVES....................................................................................................... 7
A3 .STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO BODY WALL THICKNESS AND THE
DIMENSIONS OF THREADED. FLANGED. AND BUTT WELD BODY END
CONNECTIONS FOR CATEGORY A AND CATEGORY B VALVES ONLY ...................... 8
A4 .BODY MATERIALS STANDARDS..................................................................................... 9
A5 .TEST DURATIONS AND TEST PRESSURES BASED ON DIAPHRAGM
MAXIMUM SERVICE PRESSURE RATINGS SHOWN IN TABLE 1................................. 9
I ANNEX B . REFERENCED STANDARDS AND APPLICABLE DATES ............................................. 10 I

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DIAPHRAGM VALVES

O. PURPOSE The purchaser, when referencing the Standard, shall

also specifj the appropriate category as listed above.
The purpose of this Standard Practice is to outline
the limitations and requirements ofvalves in which a This Standard Practice covers the following:
nonmetallic, resilient diaphragm is used to separate
the working parts of the valve from the line fluid and Pressure-Temperature Ratings and Design
also functions in conjunction with other parts as valve requirements
closure-member. Commonly Used Diaphragm Pressure
Limitations
The use of a nonmetallic, resilient diaphragm causes Body, Bonnet, and Bolting Materials
the valves described in this Standard Practice to be Commonly Used Face-to-Face Dimensions
different from other commonly used valves for which for Flanged Valves
general and specific Standards and Standard Prac- Body End Connections and Wall Thick-
tices are in existence. These differences include pres- nesses
sure-temperature limitations, face-to-face dimension Actuator Application Requirements
requirements, and specific service characteristics. Tests
Marking
This Standard Practice reflects industry practice in
the design, manufacture, and application of this type 2. PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE RATINGS
of valve.
2.1 Category A Valves: (Class 125 or 150)
1 SCOPE
The maximum nonshock pressure-temperature
ratings of valve bodies for valves in this category
1.1 This Standard Practice applies to valves for gen-
shall be those specified in the applicable Standards
eral liquid and gas service that effect valve closure
referenced in Table A3, Annex A, and the valve bod-
by means of a resilient diaphragm sealing against a
ies must conform to the applicable requirements of
weir or a diaphragm acting in conjunction with a sepa-
the referenced Standards (see Subsections 2.4 and
rate or integral disk-member sealing against a seat,
2.5 for service ratings of the diaphragms).
having equal sealing capability in either flow direc-
tion, and having diaphragms being essentially made
2.2 Category B Valves: (Standard Valves)
of elastomeric or plastic material or combinations
The maximum nonshock pressure-temperature rat-
thereof.
ings of valves in this category shall be those listed in
Table Al, Annex A. Body wall thicknesses shall be
1.2 This Standard Practice defines the following
those established by the applicable requirements of
categories of valves:
the referenced Standards in Table A3, Annex A.
a) Class 125 or 150 Valves (See Subsection 2.1)
b) Standard Valves (See Subsection 2.2)
c) Valves for Special (Low Pressure)
Applications (See Subsection 2.3)

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2.3 Category C Valves: (Special Valves,Low
Pressure)
The maximum nonshock pressure-temperature rat-
ings of valves in this category shall be those estab-
lished by the manufacturer for the particular design.
2.4 The actual service pressure-temperature rating
of the assembled diaphragm valves shall be limited
to the pressure-temperature rating of the body or the
diaphragm, whichever is lower, as outlined in Sub-
section 2.5.
2.5 The service ratings of the diaphragms shall be
those established by the valve manufacturer for the
design and material selection for the intended ser-
vice. Maximum allowable temperatures for elasto-
meric, plastic, or combined elastomeric and plastic
diaphragms vary with the manufacturer’s design and
the material composition, therefore, standard values
cannot readily be established.
In order to enable the manufacturer to make proper
recommendations regarding diaphragm and valve type
and material selection, the following conditions shall
be provided by the user:
valve size
pressure
temperature
medium handled, including concentrations
of acids or bases
mode andor frequency of operation
flow rate
line shock conditions
vacuum
use of line cleaning fluids
submersion of valve.
3. DIAPHRAGMS
3.1 Diaphragm materials shall be as recommended
by the valve manufacturer for the intended service,
considering the limitations, as outlined in Subsection
2.5.
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3.2 Diaphragms are dimensionally not interchange-
able between the various diaphragm valve designs
made by different manufacturers. Replacement dia-
phragms must be purchased for a specific model of a
valve manufacturer to assure the proper dimensional
fit.
3.3 Diaphragms determine the service rating of dia-
phragm valves in most cases, as outlined in Subsec-
tions 2.4 and 2.5. Therefore, if a replacement dia-
phragm is being used that does not show the valve
manufacturer’s name, initials, or easily identifiable
trademark, the valve service-ratings established by
the valve manufacturer are invalid.
4. BODY-BONNET JOINTS
4.1 Body-bonnet joint bolting shall be designed to
meet the allowable bolting stress specified in ASME
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Divi-
sion 1, at 100°F (38°C) for the bolting material being
used.
4.2 Carbon steel bolts or studs shall meet the mini-
mum mechanical and the chemical property require-
ments of ASTM A 307, Grade A or B.
4.3 Stainless steel bolts or studs, when specified by
the customer, shall meet the minimum mechanical and
the chemical property requirements ofASTM A 193,
Grade B8.
4.4 Alloy steel bolts or studs, when specified by
the customer or when required in Category A valves,
shall meet the minimum mechanical and the chemi-
cal properties requirements of ASTM A 193, Grade
B7.
4.5 Other corrosion resistant body-bonnet bolt or
stud materials or other body-bonnet fastening meth-
ods are not covered by this Standard Practice.
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5 . BODY MATERIALS
Body materials shall conform to the Standards refer-
enced in Table A4, Annex A. Non listed materials
such as special alloys and plastics are not covered by
this Standard and are subject to agreement between
customer and manufacturer.
6. BONNETS
6.1 The bonnets of manually operated valves shall
be capable of withstanding the hand wheel dosure
forces and full-pressure loading in the event of a dia-
phragm failure.
6.2 The bonnets of valves with actuators must be,
in addition to the requirements of Subsection 6.1,
capable of withstanding mechanical stresses induced
by the weight of actuators or any other auxiliary
equipment in all possible valve installation positions.
6.3 Except as provided in Subsection 6.4, bonnet
material shall be cast iron, malleable iron, ductile iron,
or cast steel at the manufacturer’s option, regardless
of body materials, unless one of these bonnet materi-
als is specified by the customer or a different bonnet
material is agreed upon between customer and manu-
facturer.
6.4 When the customer specifies apressure- retain-
ing bonnet for Category A valves with body pres-
sure-temperature ratings for Class 125 or 150, the
bonnet shall conform to the wall section and material
requirements of the Standards listed in Table A3,
Annex A.
6.5 The seal of the sealed bonnets, when specified
by the customer, shall be designed to contain line pres-
sure or vacuum in the event of diaphragm failure.
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7. BODY FACE-TO-FACEDIMENSIONS
Face-to-face dimensions of flanged diaphragm valves
and valve centerline-to-top dimensions are peculiar to
the particular manufacturer’s design. Consult each
manufacturer for specific dimensions. Commonly used
face-to-face dimensions of flanged diaphragm valves
are given in Table A2, Annex A, for the guidance of
diaphragm valve users.
8. BODY END CONNECTIONS AND WALL
THICKNESS
8.1 Body end connections shall conform to the Stan-
dards referenced iA Table A3, Annex A.
8.2 Body wallthicknesses of Category A and B valves,
shall conform to the Standards referenced in Table A3,
Annex A, for Classes 125 and 150.
8.3 Body wall thicknesses of Category C valves spe-
cifically designed and marked for pressure ratings lower
than those specified in Subsection 2.1 and 2.2 shall be
the manufacturer’s standard.
9. ACTUATOR APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
9.1 Manually operated valves shall be actuated by
handwheels or quick-opening levers with counter-clock-
wise rotation to open the valve. Different means of
manual actuation can be specified after agreement be-
tween customer and manufacturer.
9.2 Handwheels shall be of sufficient diameter to en-
sure tight, manual closure at the specified service pres-
sure of the valve.
9.3 Handwheels shall be marked with the direction of
movement for opening the valve.
 9.4 Pneumatic, hydraulic, pneumatic spring return,
hydraulic spring return, or electric actuators shall be
sized to be capable of closing the valve against a
minimum of 1.1 times the maximum service pressure
rating of the valve. In case the actual shutoff pres-
sure specified by the customer is lower than the maxi-
mum service pressure rating of the valve, the actua-
tor may be sized to be capable to close against a mini-
mum of 1.1 times the actual shutoff pressure with
the customer's approval.(')
9.5 Available air or hydraulic pressure or electric
current data must be specified by the customer.
10. SHELL TESTS
10.1 Each Category A Class 125 or 150 diaphragm
valve body shall be hydrostatically tested at 1.5 times
maximum working pressure specified in the appli-
cable Standard referenced in Table A3, Annex A.
Each Category A Class 125 or 150 diaphragm valve
bonnet shall be hydrostatically tested with the same
pressure as the valve body, when soecified by the
customer, and may be tested simultaneously with the
body by using a gasket in place of a diaphragm.
10.2 Each Category B diaphragm valve having a
service pressure established in accordance with Sub-
section 2.2 shall receive a hydrostatic or air shell test
in accordancewith Table A5, Annex A, with the valve
in the full open position. Each bonnet for Category
B valves shall be hydrostatically tested with the same
pressure as the valve body, when sealed bonnet and
testing is soecified by the customer. Bonnet test
method shall be at the option of the manufacturer.
Supplementary Information
CAUTION: A diaphragm valve displaces fluid during the clos-
('I
ing movement of the diaphragm, therefore, the valve cannot be
closed against liquid in a pipe with two closed valves in close
proximity, one upstream and one downstream. Excessive ac-
tuator force can damage the diaphragms by increasing fluid
pressure beyond the capabilities of the diaphragm if the valve
is forced to close against such conditions by an oversized ac-
tuator.
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10.3 Each Category C diaphragm valve having a
design pressure-temperature rating established in
accordance with Subsection 2.3 shall receive a hy-
drostatic or air shell test with a minimum test pres-
sure of 1.2 times the design pressure-temperature
rating, with the valve in the full open position. Each
bonnet for Category C valves shall be hydrostatically
tested with the same pressure as the valve body,
when sealed bonnet and testing is specified by the
customer. Bonnet test method shall be at the option
of the manufacturer.
10.4 The duration ofthe shell test shall be as speci-
fied in Table AS, Annex A.
10.5 No visible leakage through the pressure bound-
ary of the valve is permitted during the shell test.
11. SEAT TESTS
11.1 Each Category A Class 125 or 150 valve shall
be seat tested for leakage with a seat test pressure of
1.O times the maximum working pressure rating speci-
fied in the applicable pressure rating specified in the
applicable Standard referenced in Table A3, Annex
A.
1 1.2 Each Category B diaphragm valve having ser-
vice pressure rating established in accordance with
Subsection 2.2 shall be seat tested at pressures shown
in Table A5, Annex A.
11.3 Each Category C diaphragm valve having a
service pressure rating established per Subsections
2.3,2.4, and 2.5, shall be seat tested for leakage with
a seat test pressure of 1.O times the service pressure
rating of the valve.
1 1.4 Testing of the valve from one side is sufficient
for valve designs as described in Subsection 1.1. For
valves in which the diaphragm is acting in conjunc-
tion with a separate or integral disc, the seat test shall
be conducted by applying pressure under the closed
disc.
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II 1.5 Valves operated by pneumatic, spring, or elec-
tric actuators shall be seat tested at the actual shut-
off pressure specified by the customer per Subsec-
tion 9.4 (if lower than the service pressure rating of
the valve) and irrespective of the pressures given in
Table A5, Annex A, and the seat-test requirements
of any referenced Standard.
11.6 The duration of the seat test shall be as speci-
fied in Table A5, Annex A.
11.7 No visible leakage is permitted during the seat
test.
12. MARKING
12.1 Marking shall conform to MSS SP-25, except
that marking of pressure class is required only for
Category A, Class 125 and 150 valves.
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12.2 Category B and C, diaphragm valves, in which
the diaphragm or bodies may have a maximum ser-
vice pressure-rating lower than the cold working-pres-
sure rating of the applicable Standards shown in Table
A3, Annex A, shall be identified as to the cold work-
ing pressure rating. The method of identification shall
be at the option of the manufacturer.
12.3 Diaphragm: All diaphragms shall be marked
with the name, initials, or easily identifiable trade-
mark of the manufacturer, with the manufacturer’s
material identification code and with the nominal
valve size to allow the user to determinethe diaphragm
pressure-temperature rating from the manufacturer’s
literature. A code identifjing the year or the year
and quarter year of diaphragm manufacture is op-
tional.
12.4 ValveAssembly: The assembled valve shall be
identified as to model or figure number, diaphragm
material identification code in accordance with Sub-
section 12.3 and with manufacturer’s name or trade-
mark.
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TABLE A l - MAXIMUM SERVICE PRESSURE-RATINGSAT 100'F (38OC) FOR CATEGORY B

VALVES (STANDARDVALVES SUBSECTION2.2)

1-1/4 2- 112 5 10
thru and 8 and
SIZE
4 6 12

psi psi psi psi

(bar) (bar) (bar) (bar)

150 125 1O0 65

(1 0.3) (8.6) (6.9) (4.5)

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@ ANNEXA

TABLE A2 - COMMONLY USED FACE-TO-FACE DIMENSIONS OF FLANGED

DIAPHRAGM VALWS

All Metal Valves Plastic Lined Metal Valves

Nominal
Valve
Size
inch inch

1I2 3. 5,4 (89, 102) 3.75, 4.25 (95, 108)

3I4 3. 75, 5.5 (95, 140) 4.00, 5.75 (102, 146)
n 4.88, 5.5 (124, 140) 5.13, 5.75 (130, 146)

1-114 5.25, 6 (133, 152) 5.5, 6.25 (140, 159)

1-112 6, 6.5 (152, 165) 6.25, 6.88 (159, 175)
2 7, 7.5 (178, 191) 7.25, 7.88 (184, 200)

2- 112 8.5 8.75, 8.88 (222, 226)

3 10 10.25 (260)
4 12.38, 12.5 12.63, 12.88 (321, 327)

5 I 14, 16 (356, 406) 16.38 (416)

6 16 (406) 16.38 (4 16)
8 20.5, 22.5 (521, 572) 20.88, 22.88 (530, 581)

10 25, 26.88 (635, 683)

12 29.5, 31.13 (749, 79 1)
14 36.25, 36.5 (921, 927)
16 36.25, 36.5 (92 1, 927)
Notes:
a) Tolerances for all-metal valves shall be f 0.06 in. (1.6 mm) for sizes 10 and smaller, and i O. 12 in. (3 mm) for sizes 12 and larger.

b) For glass lined valve face-to-face dimensions, add 0.06 in. (1.6 mm) to the dimensions listed for All-Metal Valve Bodies.
Total tolerances shall be' 0.9 in. (2.4 mm) for sizes 10 and smaller, and i.0.16 in. (4 mm) for sizes 12 and larger.

c) For rubber lined valve face-to-face dimensions, add 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) in sizes 1/2 to 4 and 0.38 in. (9.5 mm) in sizes 5 to 16 to
the dimensions listed for All-Metal Valve Bodies. tolerances shall be i 0.12 in. (3 mm) for sizes 10 and smaller and 2 O. 19 ii
(4.8 mm) for sizes 12 and larger.
d) For plastic lined metal valves, total tolerances shall be f 0.12 in. (3 mm)
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ANNEX A

TABLE A3 - STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO BODY WALL THICKNESS AND THE DIMENSIONS

OF THREADED, FLANGED, AND BUTT WELD BODY END CONNECTIONS FOR CATEGORY A
AND CATEGORY B VALVES ONLY, AS APPLICABLEFOR EACH MATERIAL

I Valve Type and Body Material I Applicable Standard I

Threaded Ends (O
Bronze ASMEB 16.15
Cast Iron ASME B 16.4
Malleable Iron ASME B 16.3
Carbon Steel ASMEB 16.34(a)
Stainless Steel ASME B 46.34(a)
Ductile Iron ASMEB 16.42(a)
Aluminum ('1
Flanged Ends
ASMEB 16.24
Branze
ASMEB 16.1
Cast Iron
Carbon Steel ASME B 16.34(d)
Ductile Iron ASMEB 16.42 (dl
Aluminum (') (d) -----------------
Stainless Steel
Butt Weld Ends ASME B 16.34
Socket Weld Ends ASME B 16.11 (b)
Grooved MIL-C-10387J
Sanitary IAFP 54-02
Copper-Water Tube ANSI B16.18
NOTES:
a) This Standard is applicable for body wall thickness dimensions only when used as reference for threaded
end valves.

b) This Standard is applicable for the internal socket dimensions only (socket bore diameter and depth of
socket) when used as a reference for socket weld diaphragm valves. Body wall thickness and external
socket wall thickness shall'conform to the dimensions specified in ASME BI 6.34.

c) Aluminum diaphragm valves shall conform in wall sections and end flanges to the dimensions specified in
ASME B16.34 for steel. Threaded ends are to ASME B16.4.

d) Flanged ends will be flat smooth face or serrated or concentric face in accordance with MSS SP-6.

e) Butt welding end dimensions shall conform to ASME B16.25 - Schedule 40, unless otherwise
specified by the customer.

f) Threads of threaded end valves shall conform to ASME BI .20.1.

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O TABLE A4 - BODY MATERIALS STANDARDS

Materials Applicable Standard

Cast Iron ASTM: A 126, Class B

Malleable Iron ASTM: A 47, Grade 325 1O

Ductile Iron ASTM: A 395

Bronze ASTM: B 62

Carbon Steel ASTM: A 216, Grade WCB

Stainless Steel ASTM: A 35 1

Grades, CF 3, CF 8, CF 3M,
CF 8M, CF 8C, CN 7M

Aluminum IASTM: B 26, Grade 356T6 I

0 TABLE A5 - TEST DURATIONS AND TEST PRESSURES BASED ON DIAPHRAGM MAXIMUM

SERVICE PRESSURE RATINGS SHOWN IN TABLE 1

Maximum Shell Mh Seat Min.

Nominal
Pressure Test Duration Test Duration
Vaive
Rating Pressure of Shell Test Pressure of Seal Test
Size
Psi (bar) Psi (bar) Mmutes (a) Psi (bar> Mmutes (a)

112 - 1 200 (13.8) 240 (16.5) 114 200 (13.8) 1I4

1 - 112-2 175 (12.1) 210 (14.5) 1I4 175 (12.1) 1I4

2 - 112-4 150 (10.3) 180 (12.4) 1 150 (10.3) 112

5-6 125 (8.6) 150 (10.3) 1 125 (8.6) 112

8 100 (6.9) 120 (8.3) 1 100 (6.9) 1I2

10 - 12 65 (4.5) 80 (5.5) 3 65 (4.5) 112

14 - 16 50 (3.4) 60 (4.1) 3 50 (3.4) 1I2

Note:
a) The minimum duration is the period of inspection after valve is fully prepared and under full test pressure.

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IANNEX B I <o
REFERENCED STANDARDS AND APPLICABLE DATES

This Annex is an integral part of this Standard Practice and is placed after the main text for convenience.
Standard Name or Description.

ASME, ASME/ANSI, ANSUASME, ANSI Standards

B16.11 1996 Forged Steel Fittings, Socket Welding & Threaded
B16.18 1984 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
B 16.24 1991 Bronze Pipe Flanges & Flanged Fittings, Class 150 & 300
B1.20.1 1992 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (inch)
B16.1 1998 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges & Flanged Fittings Class 25,125,250 & 800
B16.3 i 999 Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings Classes 150 &.300
B 16.4 1999 Cast Iron Threaded Fittings Classes 125 & 250
B16.15 1985 Cast Bronze Threaded Fittings Classes 125 & 250
B 16.25 1997 Buttwelding Ends
B16.34 1996 Valves - Flanged, Threaded & Welding End
B 16.42 1998 Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
ASTM SDecifications for:
A 47 1999 Ferritic Malleable Iron Castings
A 126 1995a Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges and Pipe Fittings
A 193 1999a Alloy Steel & Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for High-Temperature Service
A 216 1993 Steel Castings, Carbon Suitable for Fusion Welding for High-Temperature Service
A 307 1997 Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs 60,000 PSI Tensile
A 351 1994a Steel Castings, Austenitic, for High-TemperatureService
A 395 1998 Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated Temperatures
B 26 1999 Aluminum-Ally Sand Castings
B 62 1993 Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal Castings
3A Sanitary Standards
IAFP 54-02 1997 Diaphragm-Type Valves for Milk and Milk Products
Military Specifications
MIL-C-10387J 1992 Couplings, Clamp, Pipe, With Bolts and Synthetic-RubberGaskets for Grooved
End Pipe
MSS
SP-6 2001 Standard Finish for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-End Flanges
of Valves and Fittings
SP-25 1998 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Unions

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Standards and Specifications of the following organizations appear on the previous page.

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Thee Park Avenue
New York, NY 1O016-5990

ANSI American National Standards Institute, Inc.

25 West 43rd Street,'Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10036-8002

ASTM The American Society for Testing and Materials

100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshocken, PA 19428-2959

IAFP International Association For Food Protection

6200 Aurora Avenue, Suite 200-W
Des Moines, IA 50322-2863

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(Price List Available Upon Request)
Number
SP-6-2001 Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-End Flanges of Valves and Fittings
SP-92001 Spot Facing for Bronze, Iron and Steel Flanges
SP-25-1998 Standard Marking System For Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Unions
SP-42-1999 Class 150 Corrosion Resistant Gate, Globe, Angle and Check Valves with Flanged and Butt Weld Ends
SP-43-1991 (R 01) Wrought Stainless Steel Butt-welding Fittings
SP-44-1996 Steel Pipeline Flanges
SP-45-1998 Bypass and Drain Connections
SP-51-2000 Class 150LW Corrosion Resistant Cast Flanges and Flanged Fittings
SP-53-1999 -
Quality Standard for Steel Castings and Forgings for Valves. Flanges and Fittings and Other Piping Componets Magnetic Particle
Examination Method
SP-54-1999 -
Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Fittings and Other Piping Components Radiographic Examination Method
SP-55-2001 -
Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges, Fittings, and Other Piping Components Visual Method for Evaluation of
Surface Irregularities
SP-58-1993 -
Pipe Hangers and Supports Materials, Design and Manufacture
SP-60-1999 Connecting Flange Joint Between Tapping Sleeves and Tapping Valves
SP-61-1999 Pressure Testing of Steel Valves
SP-65-1999 High Pressure Chemical Industry Flanges and Threaded Stubs for Use with Lens Gaskets
SP-67-1995 Buttemy Valves
SP-68-1997 High Pressure Buttemy Valves with Offset Design
SP-69-1996 -
Pipe Hangers and Supports Selection and Application
SP-70-1998 Cast Iron Gate Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
SP-71-1997 Gray Iron Swing Check Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
SP-72-1999 Ball Valves with Flanged or Butt Welding Ends for General Service
SP-73-1991 (R 96) Brazing Joints for Wrought and Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
SP-75-1998 Specification for High Test Wrought Butt Welding Fittings
SP-77- 1995 (R 00) Guidelines for Pipe Support Contractual Relationships
SP-78-1998 Cast Iron Plug Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
SP-79-1999a Socket-Welding Reducer Inserts
SP-80-1997 Bronze Gate, Globe, Angle and Check Valves
SP-81-2000 Stainless Steel, Bonnetless. Flanged, Knife Gate Valves
SP-82-1992 Valve Pressure Testing Methods
SP-83-1995 Class 3000 Steel Pipe Unions, Socket-Welding and Threaded
SP-85-1994 Cast Iron Globe & Angle Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
SP-86-1997 Guidelines for Metric Data in Standards for Valves, Flanges, Fittings and Actuators
SP-87-1991 (R 96) Factory-Made Butt-welding Fittings for Class 1 Nuclear Piping Applications
SP-88-1993 (R 01) Diaphragm Valves
SP-89-1998 -
Pipe Hangars and Supports Fabrication and Installation Practices
SP-90-2000 Guidelines on Terminology for Pipe Hangers and Supports
SP-91-1992 (R 96) Guidelines for Manual Operations of Valves
SP-92-1999 MSS Valve User Guide
SP-93-1999 Quality Standard for Steel Castings and Forgings for Valves, Flanges, and Fittings and Other Piping Components-Liquid Penetrant
Examination Method
SP-94-1999 Quality Std for Ferritic and Martensitlc Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Fittings and Other Piping Components-Ultrasonic
Examination Method
SP-95-2000 Swage(d) Nipples and Bull Plugs
SP-96-1996 Guidelines on Terminology for Valves and Fittings
SP-97-1995 Integrally Reinforced Forged Branch Outlet Fittings-Socket Welding, Threaded and Buttwelding Ends
SP-98-2001 Protective Coatings for the Interior of Valves, Hydrants, and Fittings
SP-99-1994 Instrument Valves
SP-100-1997 Qualification Requirements for Elastomer Diaphragms for Nuclear Diaphragm Type Valves
SP-101-1989 Part-Turn Valve Actuator Attachment-Flange and Driving Component Dimensions and Performance Characteristics
SP-102-1989 MultiTurn Valve Actuator Attachment - Flange and Driving Component Dimensions and Performance Characteristics
SP-103-1995 (R 00) Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Insert Fittings for Polybutylene Systems
SP-104-1995 Wrought Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
SP-105-1996 Instrument Valves for Code Applications
SP-106-1990 (R 96) Cast Copper Alloy Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Class 125. 150 and 300
SP-107-1991 (R 00) Transition Union Fittings for Joining Metal and Plastic Products
SP-106-1996 Resilient-Seated Cast Iron-Eccentric Plug Valves
SP-109-1997 Welded Fabricated Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
SP-1lb1996 Ball Valves Threaded, Socket-Welding, Solder Joint, Grooved and Flared Ends
SP-111-2001 Gray-Iron and Ductile-Iron Tapping Sleeves
SP-112-1999 -
Quality Standard for Evaluation of Cast Surface Finishes Visual and Tactile Method. This SP must be sold with a 10-surface, three
dimensional Cast Surface comparator, which is a necessary part of the Standard.
Additional Comparators may be sold separately at $25.00 each. Same quantity discounts apply on total order.
SP-l13-2001 Connecting Joint between Tapping Machines and Tapping Valves
SP-l14-2001 Corrosion Resistant Pipe Fittings Threaded and Socket Welding, Class 150 and 1000
SP-1151999 Excess Flow Valves for Natural Gas Service
SP-116-1996 Service Line Valves and Fittings for Drinking Water Systems
SP-117-1996 Bellows Seals for Globe and Gate Valves
SP-118-1996 -
Compact Steel Globe & Check Valves Flanged, Flangeless. Threaded 8 Welding Ends (Chemical & Petroleum Refinery Service)
SP-119-1996 Belled End Socket Welding Fittings, Stainless Steel and Copper Nickel
SP-120-1997 Flexible Graphite Packing System for Rising Stem Steel Valves (Design Requirements)
SP-121-1997 Qualification Testing Methods for Stem Packing for Rising Stem Steel Valves
SP-122-1997 Plastic Industrial Ball Valves
SP-123-1996 Non-Ferrous Threaded and Solder-Joint Unions for Use With Copper Water Tube
SP-124-2001 Fabricated Tapping Sleeves
SP-125-2000 Gray Iron and Ductile Iron In-Line, Spring-Loaded, Center-Guided Check Valves
SP-126-2000 Steel In-Line Spring-Assisted Center Guided Check Valves
SP-127-2001 Bracing for Piping Systems SeismioWind-Dynamic Design, Selection, Application
(R YEAR) Indicates year standard reaffirmed without substantive changes

A large number of former MSS Practices have been approved by the ANSI or ANSI Standards, published by others. In order to maintain a single source
of authoritative information. the MSS withdraws its Standard Practice in such cases.

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