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Asme B16.4 (1998) PDF
Asme B16.4 (1998) PDF
[RAY RI ON
THREADED FITTINGS
Elasses 125 and 250
ASME B16.4-1N98
(Revision of ASME B18.4-1912)
COPYRIGHT American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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Date of Issuance: August 6, 1999
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OFFICERS
W. N. McLean, Chair
H. R. Sonderegger, Vice Chair
P. A. Reddington, Secretary
COMMllTEE PERSONNEL
W. L. Ballis, Consultant, London, Ohio
R. W. Barnes, Anric Enterprises, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
R. R. Brodin, Fisher Controls International, Inc., Marshalltown, Iowa
M. A. Clark, Nibco, Inc., Elkhart, Indiana
A. Cohen, A. Cohen and Associates, Albuquerque, New Mexico
C. E. Floren, Mueller Co., Decatur, Illinois
D. R. Frikken, Solutia, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri
R. Henrich, Minnegasco, Inc., Golden Valley, Minnesota
J. C. Inch, Mueller Refrigeration Products Co., Hartsville, Tennessee
G. A. Jolly, Vogt Valve Co., Louisville, Kentucky
W. G. Knecht, BW/IP International, Inc., Williamsport, Pennsylvania
R. Kotnter, The William PowellCo., Cincinnati, Ohio
W, N. McLean, Newco Valves, Palos Park, Illinois
M. L. Nayyar, Bechtel Power Corp., Gaithersburg, Maryland
P. A. Reddington, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, New York, New York
R. A. Schmidt, Trinity-Ladish Co., Russellville, Arkansas
H. R. Sonderegger, Grinnell Corp., Cranston, Rhode Island
W. M. Stephan, Flexitallic. Inc., Mount Laurel, New Jersey
T. F. Stroud, Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association, Birmingham, Alabama
M. D. Wasicek, ABS Americas, Houston, Texas
R. E. White, Richard E. White and Associates, South Bend, Indiana
D. A. Williams, Southern Company Services, Birmingham, Alabama
L. A. Willis, The Dow Chemical Co., Freeport, Texas
W. R. Worley, Union Carbide Corp., South Charleston, West Virginia
1 Scope .................................................................................... 1
2 Pressure-Temperature
Ratings ......................................................... 1
3 Size ...................................................................................... 1
4 Marking ................................................................................. 1
5 Material ................................................................................. 1
6 Dimensions and Tolerances ............................................................. 1
7 Threading ............................................................................... 2
8 Ribs ...................................................................................... 2
9 Plugs.Bushings. and Locknuts .......................................................... 2
10 FaceBevel ............................................................................... 3
11 Coatings ................................................................................. 3
Figures
1 Identification of Reducing Fittings .......................................................... 2
2Gaging of ChamferedInternal Threads ..................................................... 3
Tables
1 Pressure-Temperature
Ratings .............................................................. 2
Inspection
2 Tolerances ...................................................................... 3
3 Dimensions of Class 125. 90 deg and 45 deg Elbows. Tees.and Crosses
(Straight Sizes) ......................................................................... 4
4 Dimensions of Class 125. 90 deg Elbows andCrosses(Reducing Sizes) ..................... 5
5 Dimensions of Class125Tees (Reducing Sizes) ............................................ 6
6 Dimensions of Class 125 Caps.ReducingCouplings.and Closed- and
Open-PatternReturnBends .............................................................. 9
7 Dimensions of Class 250. 90 deg and 45 deg Elbows.Tees.andCrosses
(Straight Sizes) ......................................................................... 10
Mandatory Annex
I References ................................................................................ II
Nonmandatory Annex
A Quality System
Program .................................................................. 13
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1 SCOPE 3 SIZE ’
(a) The sizes ofthefittingsscheduled in Tables 3
1.1 General
through 7 are identified by the corresponding nominal’
This Standard for gray iron threaded fittings, Classes pipe size (NPS).
125 and 250, covers: (6) For reducing tees and crosses, the size of the
(a) pressure-temperatureratings, largest run opening shall be givenfirst, followed by
(b) size and method ofdesignating openings of reduc- the size of the opening at the opposite end of the run.
ing fittings, Where thefitting is a tee, the size of the outlet is
(c) marking, given last. Where the fitting is a cross, the largest side-
(d) material, outlet opening is thethird dimension given, followed
(e) dimensions and tolerances, by the opposite opening. The straight-line sketches of
lJ’r threading, and Fig. 1 illustrate how the reducing fittings are read.
(g) coatings.
4 MARKING
1.2 References (a) Each Class 125 fitting shall be marked for identi-
Standards and specifications adopted by reference in ficationwiththe manufacturer’s name or trademark.
this Standard areshown in Mandatory Annex I. (b) Each Class 250 fitting shall be marked for identi-
ficationwith:
( I ) the manufacturer’s name or trademark, and
1.3 Quality Systems (2) the numerals “250.”
Requirements relating to the product manufacturers’
Quality System Programs are described in Nonmanda-
toryAnnex A.
Castings shall be produced to meet the requirements
ofASTM A 126, Specification for Gray Iron Castings
2 PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE RATINGS for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings, Class A, B or
C.The manufacturer shall be prepared to certify that
fa) Pressure-temPerature ratings for these fittings aretheproduct has been so producedandthat the chemical
shown in Table 1. physical
and properties thereof, as proved by test speci-
( 6 ) All ratings are independent of the contained mens, are equal to these requirements.
fluidand are themaximumnonshdck pressures at the
tabulated temperatures. Intermediate ratings may be
obtained by linearinterpolationbetweenthetempera- 6 DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES
tures shown. (a) Tables of center-to-end dimensions are given for
( c ) The temperatures shown for the corresponding standard straight and reducing fittings. The sketches of
pressure rating shall be the material temperature of the fittings shown in theStandard are representative and
pressure-retaining structure. Itmaybeassumedthatthe for the purpose of illustration.
material temperature is the same as thefluid temperature. ( b ) The dimensions in Tables 3 through 7 of reducing
Use of a pressure rating at a material temperature other
thanthatofthecontainedfluidisthe responsibility
oftheuserand subject tothe requirements of any
’ The use of theword “nominal” as a modifier of a dimension or
size is intended to indicate thatthestated dimension or size is
applicable code. used for purposes of designation.
TABLE 1 PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE 4
t2
RATINGS
Temperature, “F Class 125, psi Class 250, psi
+.
NOTES:
(1) Permissible for service temperature up
to 353°F reflecting
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the temperature of saturated steam at 125 psig.
(2) Permissible for service temperature up
to 406°F reflecting
the temperature of saturated steam at 250 psig.
2 2+1%
7 THREADING
8 RIBS
(a) All fittings shall be threaded according to ASME
B L.20.I , Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch), and the (a) The addition of ribs or lugs is permittedon
variations in threadingshall be limited to one turn threaded fittings. Where ribs are used, it is recommended
large or one turnsmallfromthe gaging notchonthe thattheir thickness shall be the same as specified for
plug whenusingworkinggages. metal thickness ofthefitting.
(6) The reference point for gaging internalfittings (b) Right-hand couplings shallhavenotmorethan
threads depends upon’ the chamfer diameter. When the tworibs.
internal chamfer diameter exceeds themajor diameter ( c ) Right-andleft-hand couplings shallhave four
of theinternal thread, thereferencepointis the last or moreribsunlesstheleft-hand opening is clearly
thread scratch onthe chamfer cone. When the internal marked “L,” in whichcasetheuseof ribs isoptional
chamfer diameter does not exceedthemajor diameter with the manufacturer.
of the internalthread,thereferencepoint istheend
of thefitting (see Fig. 2 ) .
9 PLUGS,BUSHINGS, AND LOCKNUTS
( c ) Forthepurpose of easier entrance in making a
joint and for protection of the thread, all threads shall For dimensions of plugs, bushings, andlocknuts to
be countersunk a distance of not less than one-half the beused in connection with Class 125 and Class 250
TABLE 2 INSPECTIONTOLERANCES
Nominal
Plus
Size
Pipe or Minus.
in.
Tolerance 4
0.04
0.05
0.06
0.07 Point of last thread
on chamfer cone
0.08
0.10 Plane of gaging notch
0.12 [Note (211
0.14
8 0.16
10 0.19
12 0.21
GENERAL NOTE:
Enlarged view showing chamfered internal thread of basic
gray iron threaded fittings, see ASME B 16.14, Ferrous size with chamfer exceedingthe majordiameter.
Pipe Plugs, Bushings, and Locknuts With Pipe Threads. NOTES:
(1) The chamferillustratedisat a 45 deg angleand is
approximately 3/8 pitch in depth. However, these details
are not requirements and are given only for information
10 FACEBEVEL on the illustration shown.
(2)Plane of gaging notch shouldintersect crest of thread on
A bevelnot exceeding 5 deg ispermitted on the gage.
faces of fitting openings. Center-to-end, end-to-end, and
width of band dimensions may include or exclude the FIG. 2 GAGINGOF
bevel. CHAMFERED INTERNAL THREADS
NOTE:
(1) Dimensions for reducing elbows and reducing crosses are givenin Table 4 and reducing tees in Table 5.
Elbow Cros
TABLE 4 DIMENSIONS OF CLASS 125,90 deg ELBOWS AND CROSSES (REDUCING SIZES)
Elbows Crosses
Center-to-End Center-to-End
Nominal Nominal
Pipe Sire X z Size Pipe X z
'/2 x "/a 1 .o4 1 .O3 74 xY4 x '4
x1 Y.
222 1.20
"4 x7
1.22 2 1.20 1 X1 x Y 4 x Y 41.45 1.37
1 x1.45
3/4 1.37 1'4 x I'/~ x 1 x1.671 1.58
1 1.36
x v2 1.26 174 X 1'/4 X 7 4 1.62
X "/4 1.45
x 1
1'/41.67 1.58 1 V2 x 15; x 1 V4 x 1 Y4 1.82 1 .a8
11/4 x 3/4 1.45 1.62 172 x 11/2 x 1 x1.801 1.65
IV4 x '/2 1.34 1.53 1 'h x 1 '/2 x 7 4 1.75
x "4 1.52
15; x 1k4 1.82 1.88 2 x 2 x 1'/2 x 172 2.16 2.02
1'/2 x 1 1.65 1.80 2 ~ ~ x 1 2.10 7 ~ ~ 1 7 ~ 1.90
17 2 x "4 1.52 1.75 2 X 2 X l X 1 2.02 1.73
17
12.6x6 5; 1.41 2x 2 x 3/4 x Y41.97 1.60
2 x2.16
1'4 2.02 2'4 x 2'/2 x 2 x2.602 2.39
2 x2.10
1% 1.90 2'4 x 21/2 x 1 1 42.x511 '/2 2.16
2 x2.02
1 1.73 2'/2 x 2V2 x 1 Y42.45x 1 Y4 2.04
2 x1.97
3/4 1.60 2% x 2'/2 x 1 x2.371 1.87
2 x1.88
'/2 1.49 3 X 3 X 2 X 2 2.89 2.57
2722.60
x2 2.39 3 x 3 x 1'/2 x 15;
2.80 2.29
x 1 '/2
2Y22.51 2.16 3 x 3 x 1Y4 x I2.74
'/~ 2.17
x 124
25i2.45 2.04 3 X 3 X l X 1 2.66 2.00
2'4 2.37
x 1 1.87 372 X 3'/2 X 2'/23.24
X 272 2.93
3 x2.99
2'/2 2.83 3'/2 X 3'/2 X 2 X 3.14
2 2.62
3 x2.89
2 2.52 3'12 X 3'/2 X 1 '/2 3.05
X 1 '/2 2.39
3 x2.80
1'/2 2.29 4 X 4 X 3 X 3 3.60 3.30
3 x2.74
1'/4 2.17 4 x 4 x 2'/2 x 2'4 3.51 3.05
3'/23.33
X 3 3.18 4 X 4 X 2 X 2 3.41 2.74
4 X 3'/2 3.69
3.54 4 x 4 x 1% x 1'/23.32 2.51
4 x3.60
3 3.30 5 X 5 X 4 X 4 4.41 4.00
4 x3.51
2'/2 3.05 5 X 5 X 3 X 3 4.22 3.51
4 x3.41
2 2.74 5 X 5 X 2 X 2 4.03 2.95
5 x4.41
4 4.00 6 x 6 ~ 4 ~ 4
4.94 4.13
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Dimensions are in inches.
(b) For dimensions not given, see Table 3.
4
" x 5; x 4" 1.31 1.22 1.31 1'/2 x Y4 x 1 /'4 1.82 1.62 1.88
3/4 x 72 x 5; 1.20 1.12 1.22 1Y2 x 5; x 1 /'2 1.94 1.66 1.94
'/2 x Y2 x 4" 1.22 1.22 1.20 1/'4 x 12 4 x 1'/2 1.88 1.88 1.82
1xlxY4 1.37 1.37 1.45 1V4 x 1 x 1Y2 1.88 1.80 1.82
1x1 x'/2 1.26 1.26 1.36 '1 x1x 172 1.80 1.80 1.65
(continued)
Y4
2V2 x 1 x 2’/2 2.70 2.45 2.70 3.18 3.08 3.33
2’/2 X X 2 2.39 2.10 2.60 2.93 2.83 3.24
2’/2 x 1 x 214 2.70 2.37 2.70 2.62 2.52 3.14
2’4 x 1 x 2 2.39 2.02 2.60 2.39 2.29 3.05
2l/2 x ’/a x 2Y2 2.70 2.32 2.70 3.42 3.24 3.42
(continued)
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Dimensions are in inches.
(b) For dimensions not given, see Table 3.
G
Rib
Rib
0.75 2 ...
3.28 0.22 0.84
2.44 2.37 2.32 ... 3.25 4.50
94 1.14 0.92 2'/2 5.50
2.63 3.75 1.81
1.20 0.98 3 6.50
2.88 4.50 1.91
20 0.28 4.10 4.00 31/2
1.06 1.25 1.O3 3.13 2.03 ... ...
0.31 4.60 14.50 1.12
4 1.30 .O8 3.38
7.50 6.00 2.22
IO-A+A~
90 deg Elbow
45 Cross Tee deg Elbow
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Dimensions are in inches.
(b) The Class 250 standard for threaded fittings covers only the straight sizesof 90 deg and 45 deg elbows, tees, and crosses.
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MANDATORY ANNEX I
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