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 BRITISH STANDARD BS 5163:1986
Incorporating
Amendment Nos. 1
and 2

Specification for

Predominantly
key-operated cast iron
gate valves for
waterworks purposes
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UDC 621.646.5-034.13:628.146
 BS 5163:1986

Committees responsible for this

British Standard

The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the Piping Systems
Components Standards Committee (PSE/-) to Technical Committee PSE/7,
upon which the following bodies were represented:

Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers

Associated Offices Technical Committee
Association of Bronze and Brass Founders
Association of Hydraulic Equipment Manufacturers
British Chemical Engineering Contractors’ Association
British Compressed Gases Association
British Foundry Association
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British Gas Corporation

British Maritime Technology
British Shipbuilders
British Valve Manufacturers’ Association Ltd.
Copper Development Association
Copper Tube Fittings Manufacturers’ Association
Electricity Supply Industry in England and Wales
Energy Industries Council
Engineering Equipment and Materials Users’ Association
GAMBICA (BEAMA Ltd.)
General Council of British Shipping
Health and Safety Executive
Institute of British Foundrymen
Institution of Chemical Engineers
Institution of Gas Engineers
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Institution of Water Engineers and Scientists
Society of British Gas Industries
Steel Casting Research and Trade Association
Water Authorities Association
Water Companies Association
This British Standard, having
been prepared under the
direction of the Piping Systems
Components Standards
Committee, was published
under the authority of the Board
of BSI and comes into effect on
31 October 1986

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First published October 1974
First revision October 1986 Amd. No. Date of issue Comments

5621 March 1987

The following BSI references
relate to the work on this
standard: 6057 July 1989 Indicated by a sideline in the margin
Committee reference PSE/7
Draft for comment 84/76714 DC

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Contents

Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
Foreword iii
Section 1. General
1 Scope 1
2 Definitions 1
3 Types of valves 1
4 Nominal sizes 2
5 Nominal pressures 2
6 Dimensions and tolerances 2
Section 2. Design
7 General 4
8 Design working pressure 4
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9 Stem sealing 4
10 Coatings 4
11 Requirements for valves for potable water 4
12 Number of dead turns for resilient seated valves 4
13 Stem 4
14 Stem nut 4
15 Stem caps 4
16 Operation 5
Section 3. Materials
17 General 7
Section 4. Testing
18 Type testing 9
19 Production pressure testing 9
20 Test certificate 10
Section 5. Marking
21 Marking 11
22 Material symbols 11
Section 6. Preparation for storage and transportation
23 General 12
24 Obturator position and body ends 12
Appendix A Information to be supplied by the purchaser 13
Appendix B Effect of non-metallic materials on water quality 13
Appendix C Designation 14
Figure 1 — T-key 1
Figure 2 — Ring key and bar 1
Figure 3 — Maximum overall heights 3
Figure 4 — Stem caps and keys 6
Table 1 — Face-to-face dimensions for grey (flake graphite)
and spheroidal graphite cast iron gate valves
PN 10, PN 16 and PN 25 2
Table 2 — Tolerances on face-to-face dimensions 2
Table 3 — Maximum overall heights 2
Table 4 — Minimum stem diameters above and below
the collar for type B valves 5
Table 5 — Dimensions of stem caps and keys 6
Table 6 — Materials for valves 7

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Table 7 — Type test durations 9
Table 8 — Test torque for T-key-operated type A valves 9
Table 9 — Test torque for ring key/bar-operated type B valves
with 12 mm stem thread lead 10
Table 10 — Production test durations 10
Table 11 — Material identification symbols 11
Publications referred to Inside back cover
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 BS 5163:1986

Foreword

This British Standard has been prepared under the direction of the Piping
Systems Components Standards Committee and is a revision of BS 5163:1974,
which is withdrawn.
This British Standard takes into account ISO 72591), to be published by the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It incorporates most of the
requirements of ISO 7259 for flanged valves though not necessarily in the same
format; the essential differences are as follows.
a) The scope has been extended to cover the nominal sizes DN 50 to DN 600.
b) The PN 20 flange given in ISO 7259 has not been included.
c) Height dimensions are included in this standard but are not in the
international standard.
d) Minimum stem diameters for type B valves are included in this standard but
are not in the international standard.
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e) Valve cap details are included in this standard but are not in the
international standard.
f) Operation has been given in greater detail.
g) Testing has been included in greater detail.
h) Test durations in this standard are considerably greater than those specified
in ISO 7259 and ISO 5208-1982.
i) Marking requirements have been included in greater detail.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i to iv,
pages 1 to 14, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on
the inside front cover.

1) In preparation.

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Section 1. General

1 Scope 3 Types of valves

This British Standard specifies requirements for Valves shall be one of the following types.
two types, type A and type B (see clause 3), of cast a) Type A, which is for T-key operation only
iron gate valves with flanged ends, predominantly (see Figure 1).
key-operated, for underground use for waterworks
b) Type B, which is for key/bar operation, but
purposes and primarily for use with potable water.
which can be operated by a T-key (see Figure 2).
The range of valve sizes covered is DN 50 to DN 600
for nominal pressures of PN 10, PN 16 and PN 25. However, both types shall be capable of operation by
a handwheel or actuator.
This standard does not cover the design of either the
obturator or the stem diameter and stem thread NOTE Type B valves are designed for heavier duty than type A
valves and will withstand higher torque loads and bending
lead for type A valves, for which only performance moments (see 18.3 and Table 8 and Table 9).
criteria are given.
NOTE 1 The information to be supplied by the purchaser at the
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time of his or her enquiry or order is detailed in Appendix A.

NOTE 2 The titles of the publications referred to in this
standard are listed on the inside back cover.

2 Definitions
For the purposes of this British Standard the
following definitions apply.
2.1
nominal size (DN)
a numerical designation of size which is common to
all components in a piping system other than
components designated by outside diameters or by
thread size. It is a convenient round number for
reference purposes and is only loosely related to
manufacturing dimensions
NOTE 1 Nominal size is designated by the letters “DN” followed
by the appropriate reference number, e.g. DN 150.
NOTE 2 The definition is identical with that given in NOTE This sketch is diagrammatic only.
ISO 6708-1980.
Figure 1 — T-key
2.2
nominal pressure (PN)
a numerical designation which is a convenient
rounded number for reference purposes
all equipment of the same nominal size (DN)
designated by the same PN number shall have
compatible mating dimensions
NOTE 1 The maximum allowable working pressure depends on
materials, design and working temperatures, and should be
selected from the tables of pressure/temperature ratings given in
the appropriate standards.
NOTE 2 Nominal pressure is designated by the letters PN
followed by the appropriate reference number, e.g. PN 16.
NOTE 3 This definition is identical with that given in
ISO 7268-1983.
2.3
face-to-face dimension
the distance, expressed in millimetres, between two
planes perpendicular to the valve axis located at the
extremities of the body end ports

NOTE This sketch is diagrammatic only.

Figure 2 — Ring key and bar

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4 Nominal sizes Table 2 — Tolerances on face-to-face

dimensions
Valves shall be one of the following nominal
sizes (DN): Face-to-face dimensions Tolerances
of unlined valves
DN 50, DN 65, DN 80, DN 100, DN 125, DN 150,
mm mm
DN 200, DN 250, DN 300, DN 350, DN 400,
DN 450, DN 500, DN 600. > 0 < 250 ±2
5 Nominal pressures > 250 < 500 ±3
Valves shall be selected from the following nominal > 500 < 800 ±4
pressure designations (PN):
6.2 Body flange dimensions
PN 10, PN 16 and PN 25 in grey (flake graphite)
cast iron or spheroidal graphite cast iron. The body flange dimensions shall comply with
BS 4504-1 or BS 4772, as appropriate.
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6 Dimensions and tolerances 6.3 Maximum height dimensions

6.1 Face-to-face dimensions and tolerances Maximum overall heights of valves shall comply
The face-to-face dimensions shall be as given in with the dimensions given in Table 3 and shown in
Table 1 ; they apply to unlined type A and type B Figure 3.
valves and include the raised faces of the flanges. 6.4 Flange-to-body dimensions
The tolerances for these face-to-face dimensions The dimension from the back of the connecting
shall be as given in Table 2 . flange to the valve body (dimension B in Figure 3)
Table 1 — Face-to-face dimensions for grey shall not be less than 1.3 times the thickness of the
(flake graphite) and spheroidal graphite cast nut, in accordance with BS 4190, at the position of
iron gate valves PN 10, PN 16 and PN 25
any bolt hole.
Nominal size Face-to-face dimension
(DN) Table 3 — Maximum overall heights
PN 10 and PN 16 PN 25 (see Figure 3)
mm mm Nominal size Centre of waterway to top of:
50 178 216 ( DN) Stem cap Handwheel
(max.), A retention
65 190 241 (max.), A1
80 203 283 mm mm
100 229 305 50 460 395
125 254 381 65 485 420
150 267 403 80 530 465
200 292 419 100 590 530
250 330 457 125 640 580
300 356 502 150 695 630
350 381 572 200 830 770
400 406 610 250 940 880
450 432 660 300 1 030 970
500 457 711 350 1 210 1 120
600 508 787 400 1 290 1 200
NOTE Dimensions for PN 10 and PN 16 valves are in 450 1 390 1 300
accordance with ISO 5752-1982 basic series 3, and dimensions
for PN 25 valves are in accordance with ISO 5752-1982 basic 500 1 470 1 390
series 19.
600 1 710 1 590

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Section 2. Design
7 General
Valves shall have the following features.
a) Inside screw stem (non-rising).
b) Wedge or double obturator.
NOTE On wedge seating valves, obturators should be so
guided that the obturator seat surface will not contact the
body seat until near the point of closure. When metal trimmed
wedge seating valves are closed, the disks or wedge should
ride high on the body seats to allow for wear.
c) Metallic or resilient obturator seatings.
d) Metallic or resilient body seatings.
e) Copper alloy and/or ferrous metal trims.
f) Operation by:
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1) T-key;
2) ring key/bar; or
3) handwheel or actuator.
8 Design working pressure
Valves shall be designed for maximum permissible
working pressures at ambient temperatures of one
of the following:
a) 10 bar2) for PN 10 valves;
b) 16 bar for PN 16 valves;
c) 25 bar for PN 25 valves.
9 Stem sealing
The design of the stem seal valves shall be one of the
following:
a) stuffing box and gland;
b) injector packing form;
c) toroidal sealing rings (O-rings).
Seals or packings shall be capable of being replaced,
with the valve under pressure and in the fully open
position.
NOTE The user is warned that there may be some leakage to
atmosphere during this operation.
When the seal is a toroidal sealing ring the following
additional requirements shall apply:
1) at least two such seals shall be used;
2) a dust seal shall be positioned above the seals
to prevent ingress of foreign matter.
10 Coatings
All pressure-containing cast iron components shall
be coated to provide protection against corrosion.
Surface preparation shall be compatible with the
coating used.
The coating shall comply with clause 11, if
applicable.
2)
1 bar = 105 N/m2 = 105 Pa.
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NOTE Coatings should be compatible with the fluid passing
through the valve, and if a particular type of coating is required,
then this should be subject to agreement between the
manufacturer and the purchaser at the time of enquiry and/or
order (see Appendix A).
11 Requirements for valves for potable
water
Materials used in valves which come, or are likely to
come, into contact with potable water shall comply
with the requirements given in Appendix B.
12 Number of dead turns for resilient
seated valves
Type A valves shall have a maximum of two stem
turns without raising the obturator from the closed
position, and type B valves shall have a maximum of
one stem turn without raising the obturator from
the closed position.
13 Stem
The valve stem shall be made in one piece and shall
be able to withstand without permanent distortion
all stresses, compressive, tensile and torsional, to
which it could be subjected in normal service.
The stem diameter and stem thread lead for type A
valves are outside the scope of this standard
(see clause 1) but for type B valves, the stem
diameters above and below the collar shall comply
with the values given in Table 4 for the appropriate
material. For type B valves, the stem lead shall
be 12 mm.
Stem threading for type A and type B valves shall be
sufficiently long to ensure that the wedge can be
raised high enough to give a clear full passage
through the valve. The stem and nut threads shall
be fully engaged at all times.
14 Stem nut
For valves of nominal size DN 80 and above, the
stem nut shall be a one-piece replaceable part, with
a screw thread to match the screw thread on the
stem.
15 Stem caps
Where valves are to be operated by a removable key,
their stems shall be provided with cast iron caps
complying with the dimensions given in Table 5 and
shown in Figure 4 and secured by a non-corrodible
fastener in such a manner that they can be removed
and replaced when required.
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16 Operation The design of the handwheel, or the method of

16.1 Operation capability
Valves shall be capable of being operated by one of
the appropriate devices, as specified in 16.2, when a
differential pressure equal to the maximum
pressure to which the valve can be subjected within
its nominal rating exists across the wedge or disk.
16.2 Operating device
Valves shall be operated by:
a) a T-key (type A) or ring key/bar (type B)
through a tapered stem cap (see Figure 1 and
Figure 2);
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handwheel-to-stem attachment, on valves DN 50
and above, shall permit the fitting of a 1.5 mm thick
service nameplate.
16.4 Direction of closure
Manually-operated valves shall be closed by turning
the key or handwheel in a clockwise or anticlockwise
direction when facing the top of the valve.
NOTE Clockwise closing will be supplied unless the purchaser
specifically requests an anticlockwise closing and it is therefore
essential that the purchaser specifies such operation in
accordance with Appendix A.
16.5 Actuator operation
For actuator-operated valves, the dimensions of

b) a handwheel on the top (either directly or via a

gearbox); or valve mating details for part turn and multi-turn
actuator operation shall comply with BS 5840-1.
c) an actuator (see Appendix A).
NOTE It will be necessary for the manufacturer to be aware of
NOTE The differential pressure determines whether a gearbox details of the power supply and service conditions
is required. (see Appendix A).
16.3 Handwheels
If provided, handwheels shall be securely fitted yet
allow for removal and replacement when necessary
(see Appendix A).
Table 4 — Minimum stem diameters above and below the collar for type B valves
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Material Copper alloy in accordance with BS 2872 or BS 2874 Stainless steel in accordance
with BS 970-1
Tensile 520 N/mm2 700 N/mm2 850 N/mm2
strength min.
Minimum stem abovea collar belowb collar abovea collar belowb collar abovea collar belowb collar
diameter
Nominal size
( DN) mm mm mm mm mm mm
50 31.0 24.25 27.0 20.25 26.0 20.0
65 31.0 24.25 27.0 20.25 26.0 20.0
80 31.0 24.25 27.0 20.25 26.0 20.0
100 31.0 24.25 29.0 22.0 26.0 20.0
125 33.0 26.0 31.0 24.25 28.0 22.0
150 33.0 26.0 31.0 24.25 28.0 22.0
200 38.0 30.0 36.0 28.0 32.0 26.0
250 43.0 36.25 39.0 32.25 36.0 30.0
300 47.0 40.25 39.0 32.25 36.0 30.0
350 49.0 41.0 43.0 35.0 38.0 32.0
400 49.0 41.0 43.0 35.0 38.0 32.0
450 54.0 46.0 47.0 39.0 40.0 34.0
500 54.0 46.0 47.0 39.0 40.0 34.0
600 59.0 51.0 49.0 41.0 42.0 36.0
a The stem diameter above the collar only refers to the plain portion of the stem.
b Thread root diameter or any other minimum diameter less than the thread root diameter.

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Table 5 — Dimensions of stem caps and keys (see Figure 4)

1 2 3

Nominal size Length of cap square, A Square of cap, B

(DN)
mm mm

50 63 35
65 63 35
80 63 35
100 63 35
125 63 35
150 63 35
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200 63 35
250 63 35
300 63 35
350 75 48
400 75 48
450 75 48
500 75 48
600 75 48

Figure 4 — Stem caps and keys (see Table 5)

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Section 3. Materials
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The valve components shall be manufactured from the materials given, as appropriate, in Table 6.
Table 6 — Materials for valves
Component Category “RES”a (resilient seated) Category “CF”a (copper alloy faced) Category “SS”a (stainless steel trim)
Grade or Grade or
Material BS ref. Grade or designation Material BS ref. Material BS ref.
designation designation
Body, Grey (flake 1452 220, 260, 300, 350, 400 Grey (flake graphite) 1452 220, 260 Grey (flake graphite)/cast 1452 220, 260 300,
bonnet, graphite) cast iron cast iron 300, 350, 400 iron 350, 400
stuffing box, SG cast iron 2789 350/22, 400/18, 420/12, SG cast iron 2789 350/22, 400/18 SG cast iron 2789 350/22, 400/18,
stem seal 500/7, 600/3 420/12, 500/7, 420/12, 500/7,
thrust hsg, 600/3 600/3
bridgeb
Handwheel, Grey (flake 1452 220, 260 Grey (flake graphite) 1452 220, 260 Grey (flake graphite) cast 1452 220, 260 300,
stem capd graphite) cast iron 300, 350, 400 cast iron 300, 350, 400 iron 350, 400
SG cast iron 2789 350/22, 400/18, 420/12, SG cast iron 2789 350/22, 400/18 SG cast iron 2789 350/22, 400/18,
500/7, 600/3 420/12, 500/7, 420/12, 500/7,
600/3 600/3
Malleable cast iron 6681 B30-06 Malleable cast iron 6681 B30-06 Malleable cast iron 6681 B30-06
6681
Obturator Grey (flake 1452 220, 260, 300, 350, 400 Copper alloy 1400 LG2 Stainless steel 3100 347C17F
with graphite) cast iron LG4 1504 304C15
integral SG cast iron 2789 350/22, 400/18, 420/12, AB1 970-1 431S29
facesc 500/7, 600/3
Obturator Grey (flake 1452 220, 260, 300, 350, 400 Grey (flake graphite) 1452 220, 260, 300, Grey (flake graphite) cast 1452 220, 260, 300,
with graphite) cast iron cast iron 350, 400 iron 350, 400
separate SG cast iron 2789 350/22, 400/18, 420/12, SG cast iron 2789 350/22, 400/18, SG cast iron 2789 350/22, 400/18,
facingsc 500/7, 600/3 420/12, 500/7, 420/12, 500/7,
600/3 600/3
Obturator Resilient material 2494 Grades shall comply Copper alloy 1400 LG2 Stainless steel 970-1 347S31
facing or with 4.3 LG4 1504 347C17
liningc Specific requirements for AB1 970-1 302S31
type 1 (water) 970-1 303S42
3100 347C17F
970-1 431S29
a
See clause 22 and Table 11 for material identification symbols.
b
See Appendix A, item m).
c
See Appendix A, item n).
d
See Appendix A, item g) and j).

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Component Category “RES”a (resilient seated) Category “CF”a (copper alloy faced) Category “SS”a (stainless steel trim)
Grade or Grade or Grade or
Material BS ref. Material BS ref. Material BS ref.
designation designation designation
Body seat or Integral with — — LG2 Stainless steel 3100 347C17F
facingb body Copper alloy 1400 LG4 1504 304C15
AB1 970-1 431S29
Resilient 2494 Grades shall — — — — — —
material comply with 4.3
Specific
requirements
for type 1
(water)
Stemb Copper alloy 2874 CZ116 Copper alloy 2874 CZ116 Stainless steel 970-1 431S29
2874 CA104 2874 CA104
2872 CZ116 2872 CZ116
2872 CA104 2872 CA104
2874 CA107 2874 CA107
Stainless steel 970-1 431S29 Stainless steel 970-1 431S29
Copper alloy 1400 LG2, LG4, AB1 Copper alloy 1400 LG2, LG4, AB1
Stem nutb Stainless steel 970-1 431S29 Stainless steel 970-1 431S29 Stainless steel 970-1 431S29
3100 347C17F 3100 347C17F 3100 347C17F
970-1 302S31 970-1 302S31 970-1 302S31
970-1 303S42 970-1 303S42 970-1 303S42
1504 304C17 1504 304C17 1504 304C17
970-1 316S33 970-1 316S33 970-1 316S33
Flake graphite 3468 F3 Flake graphite 3468 F3 Flake graphite 3468 F3
austenitic CI austenitic CI austenitic CI
SG austenitic CI 3468 S2 SG austenitic CI S2 S2
S3 3468 S3 SG austenitic CI 3468 S3
a See clause 22 and Table 11 for material identification symbols.
b See Appendix A, item m).
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Section 4. Testing

18 Type testing 18.4 Functional testing

18.1 Test requirements
The manufacturer shall conduct a type test on each
type and size of valve.
Type testing shall consist of the following tests in
the sequence specified:
a) pressure testing (see 18.2);
b) strength testing, followed by pressure testing
(see 18.3);
c) functional testing (see 18.4).
Test results shall be recorded and retained by the
manufacturer and shall include the results of a
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The valve shall be fully opened, and then closed
using the same number of turns determined before
the strength test, with a torque which shall not at
any point in its travel exceed the maximum
functional test torque specified in Table 8 or
Table 9, as applicable.
The valve shall then be fully opened. The torque
shall not exceed the maximum functional test
torque at any point in the valve travel.
Table 8 — Test torque for T-key-operated
type A valves (see Figure 1)
Nominal size Minimum Maximum

visual examination of the valve components after (DN) strength test functional test
torque torque
type testing.
Before commencing the tests, the number of turns of N·m N·m
the stem to accomplish full obturator travel of the 50 180 60
particular valve under test shall be determined.
65 225 75
Following the strength test, the valve shall be
required to operate through the same number of 80 225 75
turns to verify that no damage to component parts 100 300 100
has occurred.
125 375 125
18.2 Pressure testing
150 450 150
Pressure testing shall be in accordance with
clause 19 except that for type testing the duration 200 600 200
times shall be as given in Table 7. 250 750 250
Table 7 — Type test durations 300 900 300
Nominal size
(DN)
Minimum test duration 350 975 325
Body Seat 400 1 050 350
minutes minutes 450 1 275 425
50 up to and including 200 30 10 500 1 575 525
250 up to and including 600 60 15 600 2 400 800

18.3 Strength testing 19 Production pressure testing

The valve shall be so arranged that one end is
pressurized to produce a differential pressure on the
obturator equivalent to the maximum permissible
working pressure of the valve. The minimum
strength test torque as specified in Table 8 for
type A valves and Table 9 for type B valves shall
then be gradually applied to the top end of the valve
stem or stem cap in the fully closed position in order
to test the strength of the valve components.
The strength test shall be repeated with the valve in
the fully open position and the whole shell under the
maximum permissible working pressure.
During strength testing the test pressure shall be
maintained.
Following the strength test a pressure test shall be
carried out on the shell and seat in accordance with
clause 19.
19.1 General
Before despatch, all valves shall be given a
production hydrostatic shell pressure test by the
manufacturer at a shell test pressure of 1.5 times
the maximum permissible working pressure.
Valve seats shall be tested in one of two conditions:
a) closed end; or
b) open end.
When tested in the closed end position, the test
pressure shall be 1.1 times the maximum
permissible working pressure for seat testing. When
tested in the open end condition the test pressure for
seat testing shall be equal to the maximum
permissible working pressure (see Appendix A).

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Table 9 — Test torque for ring d) The pneumatic test shall not apply.
key/bar-operated type B valves with 12 mm e) The valves shall be coated in accordance with
stem thread lead clause 10 prior to testing.
Nominal size Minimum Maximum f) The back seat test shall not apply.
(DN) strengtha test functional test
torque torque 19.2 Basis of acceptance
N·m N·m There shall be no visible leakage during the seat
50 500 175 test specified in 19.1.
65 600 200 20 Test certificate
80 750 250
If a test certificate is issued, it shall contain a
100 800 300 statement by the manufacturer confirming that the
125 1 000 350 valves have been tested in accordance with this
standard and stating the actual pressures and
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150 1 200 400 medium used in the test.

200 1 600 500 NOTE A test certificate is not normally provided. If a test
certificate is required this should be specified by the purchaser in
250 1 800 600 accordance with Appendix A.
300 1 800 600 Table 10 — Production test durations
350 2 400 600 Nominal size Minimum test
(DN) duration
400 2 400 600
Shell Seat
450 2 500 600 s s
500 2 500 600 50 15 15
600 3 200 800 65 up to and including 200 60 30
a This test includes a simultaneous bending moment
of 1 500 N·m.
250 up to and including 450 100 60
500 and greater 100 120
The production pressure tests to be performed on all
valves shall be in accordance with BS 6755-1 with
the following exceptions.
a) The test liquid shall be water.
b) The coating of the valve seat with a thin film of
oil to prevent galling shall not apply.
c) The test duration times shall be as given in
Table 10.

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Section 5. Marking

21 Marking 21.3 Direction of closing markings

21.1 Body markings
Body marking shall include:
a) the nominal size (see clause 4);
b) the nominal pressure designation
(see clause 5);
c) the body material identification, in accordance
with Table 11;
d) the manufacturer’s name or trade mark.
NOTE Additional markings may be used at the option of the
manufacturer provided that they do not conflict with any of the
markings specified in 21.1.
Body markings, with the exception of the nominal
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The valve shall be marked by an arrow, cast on, to
indicate the direction of closing of the valve.
21.4 Handwheel markings
Handwheels shall be marked CLOSE or SHUT with
an arrow to indicate the direction of closure. In
addition, it is permissible for handwheels to be
marked OPEN with an arrow to indicate the
direction of opening. Alternatively, it is permissible
for these markings to be shown on a nameplate
secured below the handwheel nut.
22 Material symbols

pressure designation on valves with flanged ends of Symbols used to identify body and trim materials for
nominal size DN 50, shall be either integral with the the purpose of marking shall be as given in Table 11.
body or on a plate securely fixed to the body; if on a NOTE Recommendations for the designation of valves are
given in Appendix C.
plate, this shall be separate and distinct from the
identification plate referred to in 21.2. Valves with Table 11 — Material identification symbols
flanged ends of nominal size DN 50 shall be deemed Component Material Symbol
to comply with this standard if the nominal pressure
Trim Resilient seated RES
designation is clearly marked on the rim of the
flange. Copper alloy faced CF
21.2 Body or identification plate markings Stainless steel SS
Body or identification plate markings shall include Body Grey (flake graphite) CI
an identification number comprising: cast iron
a) the number of this British Standard, Spheroidal graphite SG
i.e. BS 51633); cast iron
b) designation of the valve type (see clause 3).
When required to identify seat materials, symbols
shall be in accordance with Table 11.

3) Marking BS 5163 on or in relation to a product is a claim by the manufacturer that the product has been manufactured to the
requirements of the standard. The accuracy of such a claim is therefore solely the manufacturer’s responsibility. Enquiries as to
the avaibility of third party certification should be addressed to the appropriate certification body.

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Section 6. Preparation for storage and

transportation
23 General
After testing, each valve shall be drained of test
fluid, cleared of any extraneous matter and suitably
protected in preparation for storage and
transportation.
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24 Obturator position and body ends
Valve obturators, except resilient seated designs,
shall be in the closed position when despatched.
Resilient seated valves shall be in the fully open
position, or slightly open, in which case the body end
parts shall be covered with a rigid material to
exclude ultraviolet light.

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Appendix A Information to be
supplied by the purchaser
The following information should be included by the
purchaser with the enquiry and/or order and this
British Standard number should be quoted. It is the
responsibility of the purchaser to ensure compliance
with any appropriate application standard or code of
practice (e.g. CP 310).
a) Whether a type A or type B valve is required
(see clause 3).
b) Nominal size (see clause 4).
c) Nominal pressure (see clause 5).
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d) Whether a resilient or metal seated valve is
required (see clause 7).
e) Form of stem sealing required (see clause 9).
f) Fluid to pass through the valve (see clause 10).
g) Whether a valve cap is required and the type of
fastener required (see clause 15).
h) Maximum differential pressure in operation
(see 16.1).
i) Whether an operating device is required
(see 16.2).
j) Whether a handwheel is required (see 16.3).
k) Direction of closure (see 16.4).
l) If actuator operation is required, details of the
power supply and service conditions (see 16.5).
m) Body, bonnet and stuffing box materials
required (see clause 17 and Table 6).
n) Trim materials required (see clause 17 and
Table 6).
o) Whether a test certificate is required
(see clause 20).
p) Requirements for any special marking
(see clause 21).
q) Special requirements for despatch
(see clauses 23 and 24).
r) Whether valves are for use in or transport
through the tropics (see clause 10).
s) Whether the valve will be used in the closed
end or open end application (see clause 19).
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BS 5163:1986
Appendix B Effect of non-metallic
materials on water quality
When used under the conditions for which they are
designed, non-metallic materials in contact with or
likely to come into contact with potable water shall
not constitute a toxic hazard, shall not support
microbial growth and shall not give rise to
unpleasant taste or odour, cloudiness or
discoloration of the water.
Concentrations of substances, chemicals and
biological agents leached from materials in contact
with potable water, and measurements of the
relevant organoleptic/physical parameters shall not
exceed the maximum values recommended by the
World Health Organization in its publication
“Guidelines for drinking water quality” Vol. 1
“Recommendations” (WHO, Geneva 1984) or as
required by the EEC Council Directive
of 15 July 1980 relating to the quality of water
intended for human consumption (Official Journal
of the European Communities L229 pp 11-29),
whichever in each case is the more stringent.
NOTE 1 Requirements for the testing of non-metallic materials
in these respects are set out in the UK Water Fittings Byelaws
Scheme Information and Guidance Note No. 5-01-02,
ISSN 0267-0313 obtainable from the Water Research Centre,
Water Byelaws Advisory Service, 660 Ajax Avenue, Slough,
Berkshire SL1 4BG.
NOTE 2 Pending the determination of suitable means of
characterizing the toxicity of leachates from materials in contact
with potable water, materials approved by the Department of the
Environment Committee on Chemicals and Materials of
Construction for use in Public Water Supply and Swimming
Pools are considered free from toxic hazard for the purposes of
compliance with this clause. A list of approved chemicals and
materials is available from the Technical Secretary of that
Committee at the Department of the Environment, Water
Division, Romney House, 43 Marsham Street, London
SW1P 3PY.
NOTE 3 Products manufactured for installation and use in the
United Kingdom which are verified and listed under the UK
Water Fittings Byelaws Scheme administered by the Water
Research Centre (address as in note 1) are deemed to satisfy the
requirements detailed in this appendix.
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Appendix C Designation
The gate valve manufactured in accordance with this British Standard may be designated as follows.
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Example
For a gate valve, T-key operated (symbol A), manufactured in accordance with BS 5163, face-to-face
dimension series 3, DN 200, PN 10, resilient seated, (symbol RES), body material spheroidal graphite cast
iron 420/12 (symbol SG as given in Table 11), the designation is as follows.
Gate valve A BS 5163 3 DN 200 PN 10 RES.SG

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Publications referred to

BS 970, Specification for wrought steels for mechanical and allied engineering purposes.
BS 970-1, General inspection and testing procedures and specific requirements for carbon, carbon
manganese, alloy and stainless steels.
BS 1400, Specification for copper alloy ingots and copper alloy and high conductivity copper alloy castings.
BS 1452, Specification for grey iron castings.
BS 1504, Specification for steel castings for pressure purposes.
BS 2494, Specification for elastomeric joint rings for pipework and pipelines.
BS 2789, Specification for spheroidal graphite or nodular cast iron.
BS 2872, Copper and copper alloys. Forging stock and forgings.
BS 2874, Copper and copper alloys. Rods and sections (other than forging stock).
BS 3100, Specification for steel castings for general engineering purposes.
BS 3468, Specification for austenitic cast iron.
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BS 4190, ISO metric black hexagon bolts, screws and nuts.

BS 4504, Flanges and bolting for pipes, valves and fittings. Metric series.
BS 4504-1, Ferrous.
BS 4772, Specification for ductile iron pipes and fittings.

BS 5840, Valve mating details for actuator operation.

BS 5840-1, Specification for flange dimensions and characteristics.
BS 6755, Testing of valves.
BS 6755-1, Specification for production pressure testing requirements.
BS 6681, Specification for malleable cast iron.
CP 310, Water supply.
ISO 5208, Industrial valves — Pressure testing for valves.
ISO 5752, Metal valves for use in flanged pipe systems — Face-to-face and centre-to-centre dimensions.
ISO 6708, Pipe components — Definition of nominal size.
ISO 7259, Predominantly key-operated cast iron gate valves for underground use4).
ISO 7268, Pipe components — Definition of nominal pressure.
“Guidelines for drinking water quality”, Volume 1 “Recommendations”5).
Official Journal of the European Communities L 2296).
UK Water Fittings Byelaws Scheme Information and Guidance Note No. 5-01-027).

4)
In preparation.
5) Published by the World Health Organization.
6) Published by the EEC.
7) Published by the Water Research Centre Water Byelaws Advisory Service.

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