Gray Iron Swing Check Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends: MSS SP-71-2018

MSS SP-71-2018
Gray Iron
Swing Check Valves,
Flanged and Threaded Ends
Standard Practice
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MSS STANDARD PRACTICE SP-71
This MSS Standard Practice was developed under the consensus of the MSS Technical Committee 106, Cast
Iron Valves, and the MSS Coordinating Committee. The content of this Standard Practice is the resulting efforts
of competent and experienced volunteers to provide an effective, clear, and non-exclusive standard that will
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Originally Published: March 1970
Current Edition Approved: February 2018
Current Edition Published: October 2018
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FOREWORD
The 1997 edition of MSS SP-71, in addition to various editorial changes, includes changes to: 1) provide a
more complete metric version for reference use; 2) delete the Class 800 Pressure-Temperature rating; and
3) expand Annex C to include ISO references.
The 2005 edition of MSS SP-71 added minimum wall requirements that were previously omitted. The
addition of the minimum wall thickness requirements were necessary to qualify the valves for Class 125
and Class 250 pressure-temperature designation/rating as defined in ASME B16.1 and Table 1 of this MSS
Standard Practice. This edition also deleted the PN designations, which were easily confused with
designations in international standards that are based on other material specifications and pressure-
temperature rating procedures. ISO references were deleted from Annex C.
The 2011 edition of MSS SP-71, in addition to various editorial and formatting updates, clarifies the leakage
rate in Section 7.4 and updates the organizations and references in Annex C.
This 2018 edition of MSS SP-71, in addition to various editorial and formatting updates, includes changes to:
(1) increase the flanged-end valve size in Section 2.4(a) to NPS 48 (DN 1200), which also impacted end
flange requirements in Section 5.4 regarding Class 125 full and clear waterway valves; (2) remove the
previous edition’s unintended section on glands (4.1.6) and bolting (4.1.5) as per the 2013 Errata Sheet,
which was incorporated into this latest edition; (3) revise Section 5 (Design) closure assembly requirements;
(4) update valve-type drawings in Annex; (5) revise Table B1 (now 1M) and update pressure-temperature
ratings; (6) include SI (metric) and DN equivalencies; and (7) update the organizations and references in
Annex C. The next review period will address inclusion of face-to-face requirements in Section 5.4(b)
involving Class 250 Clear Waterway valves among other proposals.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
1 SCOPE ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2 VALVE DESIGNATION, CLASSES, AND SIZES ................................................................. 1
3 PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE RATINGS ............................................................................... 2
4 MATERIALS ............................................................................................................................. 3
5 DESIGN ..................................................................................................................................... 3
6 WORKMANSHIP ...................................................................................................................... 4
7 TESTING ................................................................................................................................... 4
8 MARKING ................................................................................................................................. 6
9 PAINTING ................................................................................................................................. 6
TABLE
1 Pressure-Temperature Ratings, Non-Shock, psi ....................................................................... 2
1M Pressure-Temperature Ratings, Non-Shock, bar ....................................................................... 2
2 Shell Test Pressure, Minimum .................................................................................................. 5
3 Test Duration, Minimum .......................................................................................................... 5
FIGURE
A1 Type I – Full Waterway, Metal-to-Metal Seat .......................................................................... 8
A2 Type II – Full Waterway, Composition-to-Metal Seat ............................................................. 8
A3 Type III – Clear Waterway, Metal-to-Metal Seat ..................................................................... 9
A4 Type IV – Clear Waterway, Composition-to-Metal Seat ......................................................... 9
ANNEX
A Valve Types – Figures A1 through A4 ..................................................................................... 8
B Referenced Standards and Applicable Dates .......................................................................... 10
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GRAY IRON SWING CHECK VALVES, FLANGED AND THREADED ENDS
1. SCOPE
1.1 This Standard Practice covers gray iron swing check valves with flanged and threaded ends for
general purpose service. The use of swing check valves in steeply inclined or vertical lines requires special
consideration.
1.2 This Standard Practice also includes, directly or by reference, stipulations on chemical and
mechanical properties of materials and dimensions of end connections in common use.
2. VALVE DESIGNATION, CLASSES, AND SIZES
2.1 Valve Types Valve types covered herein are illustrated in Figures A1 through A4 in Annex A (a).
Swing check valves, of the full waterway type when fully opened, shall have a flow area of not less than
the area of a circle having a diameter equal to the nominal pipe size. The clearway type shall allow the
disc assembly to swing above the waterway when fully opened.
Type I ─ Full Waterway, Metal-to-Metal Seat (See Figure A1)

Type II ─ Full Waterway, Composition-to-Metal Seat (See Figure A2)
Type III ─ Clear Waterway, Metal-to-Metal Seat (See Figure A3)
Type IV ─ Clear Waterway, Composition-to-Metal Seat (See Figure A4)
2.2 Trims
a) Copper Alloy
b) Ferrous
c) Stainless Steel
d) Resilient or Non-Metallic
2.3 Classes
a) Class 125
b) Class 250
2.4 Sizes
a) 2< NPS <48 (50< DN <1200) flanged end
b) 2< NPS <6 (50< DN <150) threaded end
NOTE: (a) The figures in Annex A are for the purpose of illustration and nomenclature only. They are not
intended to exclude any design meeting this Standard Practice.
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3. PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE RATINGS
3.1 Pressure-temperature ratings for the various classes of valves are shown in Table 1. SI (metric) units
are shown in Table 1M. The ratings specified are for valves with metal-to-metal seating surfaces.
Pressure-temperature ratings for valves with non-metallic seat materials must be limited to reflect the
physical characteristics of these materials at each temperature and may be lower, but in no case higher,
than the values shown in Tables 1 and 1M, respectively.
3.2 The temperature shown for the corresponding rating shall be the metal temperature of the pressure
retaining parts. It shall be assumed that the metal temperature will be the temperature of the contained
fluid. Use of a pressure rating at a metal temperature other than that of the contained fluid shall be the
responsibility of the user.
TABLE 1
Pressure-Temperature Ratings, Non-Shock, psi
Class 125 Class 250
Temperature
(°F) NPS NPS NPS NPS NPS
2 – 12 14 – 24 30 – 48 2 – 12 14 – 24
-20 to 150 200 150 150 500 300
200 190 135 115 460 280
225 180 130 100 440 270
250 175 125 85 415 260
275 170 120 65 395 250
300 165 110 50 375 240
325 155 105 – 355 230
350 150 100 – 335 220
375 145 – – 315 210
400 140 – – 290 200
425 130 – – 270 –
450 125 – – 250 –
GENERAL NOTE: See Table 1M for SI (metric) units.
TABLE 1M
Pressure-Temperature Ratings, Non-Shock, bar
Class 125 Class 250
Temperature
(°C) DN DN DN DN DN
50 – 300 350 – 600 750 – 1200 50 – 300 350 – 600
-29 to 65 13.8 10.3 10.3 34.5 20.7
100 12.8 9.2 7.9 30.9 19.0
125 11.9 8.5 5.9 28.3 17.7
150 11.2 7.7 3.4 25.7 16.5
175 10.4 7.0 – 23.1 15.3
200 9.7 – – 20.5 14.0
225 8.8 – – 17.9 –
232 8.6 – – 17.2 –
GENERAL NOTE: See Table 1 for U.S. customary units.
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4. MATERIALS
4.1 General This Standard Practice covers minimum physical and chemical requirements. Materials
of superior properties may be substituted. Users are cautioned against applications with fluids which
may react chemically with any materials used in these valves. Consultation with the manufacturer is
advised to determine suitability in cases of doubt.
4.1.1 Body and Cover The body and cover shall be in accordance with ASTM A126, Class B.
4.1.2 Seating Material Metal-to-Metal seating surfaces shall be brass or bronze for bronze mounted
valves; gray iron or other ferrous material for all-iron valves. Non-metallic or resilient facing material
shall be rubber (synthetic or natural), leather, or suitable polymer. Other seating materials, either metal
or non-metallic, suitable for the intended service may be furnished when agreed between purchaser and
manufacturer.
4.1.3 Hinge Pins Hinge pins shall be wrought brass or stainless steel for bronze mounted valves;
wrought steel or stainless steel for all-iron valves.
4.1.4 Hinge Non-ferrous hinges shall not be used on all-iron valves.
4.1.5 Side Plugs Side plugs, if used, shall be made of gray iron, malleable iron, ductile iron, or steel.
However, if used to support the hinge pin in bronze mounted valves, they shall be of brass, bronze, or
brass or bronze bushed.
4.1.6 Bolting For temperature applications up to and including 400 °F (204 °C), bolts, studs, and
nuts connecting pressure containing parts shall have mechanical strength requirements not less than
those of ASTM A307. For temperature applications in excess of 400 °F (204 °C), bolts and studs shall
be furnished in accordance with ASTM A193/A193M, and nuts shall be furnished in accordance with
ASTM A194/A194M.
5. DESIGN
5.1 General When under the test pressure specified in Section 7, valves shall be designed to prevent
permanent distortion of the body, cover, disc, or seat.
5.2 Closure Assembly The closure assembly shall be designed to assume the closed position by gravity
under no flow conditions in a horizontal pipeline. Special arrangements may be necessary to assure proper
closure in lines which are inclined or vertical.
5.3 Wall Requirements

a) Valve bodies and covers shall meet the minimum wall thickness requirements specified in
ASME B16.1 for the same NPS (DN) and Class of gray iron fitting.
b) Additional metal thickness needed, for example, for assembly loads, actuating (closing and
opening) loads, shapes other than circular, and stress concentrations, must be determined by
individual manufacturers since these factors vary widely. In particular, intersections and openings in
enlarged body cavities may require additional reinforcement to assure adequate strength and rigidity.
5.4 End Flanges
a) End flanges shall be integral with the valve body. Dimensions, tolerances, and drilling shall be
in accordance with ASME B16.1 for each respective pressure class. End flanges shall be machined
in accordance with ASME B16.1 and shall have a surface finish in accordance with MSS SP-6.
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b) Face-to-face dimensions of flanged end valves shall be as follows:

Class 125, Full Waterway (Figures A1 and A2):
2< NPS <12 (50< DN <300) per ASME B16.10
14< NPS <48 (350< DN <1200) per manufacturer’s specification
Class 125, Clear Waterway (Figures A3 and A4):

Class 250, Full Waterway (Figures A1 and A2):

2< NPS <12 (50< DN <300) per ASME B16.10
5.5 Threaded Ends Threaded end bodies may have hexagon, octagon, or round ends with ribs. Valve
ends shall be threaded with taper pipe threads in accordance with ASME B1.20.1.
5.6 Body-Cover Bolting

a) Dimensions of bolts and cap screws shall be in accordance with ASME B18.2.1; nut dimensions in
accordance with ASME B18.2.2.
b) Nuts shall be threaded in accordance with ASME B1.1, Coarse Thread Series, Class 2B.
c) Bolts, studs or cap screws shall be threaded in accordance with ASME B1.1, Coarse Thread
Series, Class 2A.
5.7 Seating Surfaces

a) Disc seating surfaces may be integral or may be separate rings securely fastened to the disc.
b) Body seats shall be separate rings, either shoulder or bottom seated, except that all-iron valve
seats may be integral with the body casting at the manufacturer’s option. Driving lugs may protrude
into and reduce port area.
5.8 Bypass and Drain Connections Unless otherwise specified, bypass and drain connections shall be
in accordance with MSS SP-45.
6. WORKMANSHIP
6.1 Valve Parts Valve parts shall be designed and manufacturing tolerances set so as to provide
interchangeability in the product of any one manufacturer between units of the same size, class, type,
and design.
6.2 Castings All castings shall be clean and sound, without defects that may impair their service.
Plugging, impregnation, welding or repairing of defects or imperfections is not permitted.
7. TESTING
7.1 General Pressure testing shall be conducted on all completed valves prior to shipment by the
manufacturer.
CAUTION: Safety precautions must be taken when gas is used.

7.2 Shell Test Valves shall be subjected to hydrostatic or gas test pressure specified in Table 2. No
visible leakage is permitted through the pressure boundary wall or body-cover joint. Tests shall be held
for durations specified in Table 3.
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7.3 Hydrostatic Seat Test Valves shall be subjected to a hydrostatic seat test at not less than the maximum
service pressure for which the valve is rated. The pressure shall be applied on the downstream side of the
valve and the opposite side shall be checked for leakage. The maximum permissible leakage rate shall be
1.3 oz/hr/NPS (1.6 ml/hr/DN). See General Notes below. Test pressures shall be held for the duration
specified in Table 3.
7.4 Gas Seat Test At the manufacturer’s option, and with proper safety precautions, a gas seat test of not
less than 80 psi (5.5 bar) may be used in lieu of a Hydrostatic Seat Test (see Section 7.3). The gas pressure
shall be applied as specified for a hydrostatic seat test. The maximum permissible leakage rate shall be
0.4 std ft3/hr/NPS (0.0005 m3/hour/DN). See General Notes below. Test pressures shall be held for the
duration specified in Table 3.
TABLE 2
Shell Test Pressure, Minimum
Max. Service Rating
@ 150 °F (65 °C) Test Pressure
psi bar psi bar

150 10.3 265 18.3
200 13.8 350 24.1
300 20.7 525 36.2
500 34.5 875 60.3
TABLE 3
Test Duration, Minimum
Size Shell Test Seat Test
NPS DN (Seconds) (Seconds)
2–8 50 – 200 30 30
10 – 18 250 – 450 60 60
20 – Larger 500 – Larger 180 120
GENERAL NOTES:
(A) 1 ml = 1 cubic centimeter (cc)
(B) 1 ft3 = 0.02831685 m3
(C) 0.0132 ft3/min. per DN = 0.000374 m3/min. per DN
(D) 1 m3/min. = 1,000,000 cc/min.
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8. MARKING
8.1 Marking shall conform to MSS SP-25.
9. PAINTING
9.1 The painting of finished valves shall be optional with the manufacturer, unless otherwise specified
by the purchaser.
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ANNEX A
Valve Types ─ Figures A1 through A4
FIGURE A1
Type I – Full Waterway, Metal-to-Metal Seat
FIGURE A2
Type II – Full Waterway, Composition-to-Metal Seat
NOTE: The figures herein are for the purpose of illustration and nomenclature only.
They are not intended to exclude any design meeting this Standard Practice.
(continued on next page)
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ANNEX A
Valve Types ─ Figures A1 through A4
(continued)
FIGURE A3
Type III – Clear Waterway, Metal-to-Metal Seat
FIGURE A4
Type IV – Clear Waterway, Composition-to-Metal Seat
NOTE: The figures herein are for the purpose of illustration and nomenclature only.
They are not intended to exclude any design meeting this Standard Practice.
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ANNEX B
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 Description
ASME; ANSI/ASME
B1.1-2003 (R2008) Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form)
B1.20.1-2013 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
B16.1-2015 Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 25, 125, and 250
B16.10-2017 Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves
B18.2.1-2012 Square, Hex, Heavy Hex, and Askew Head Bolts and Hex, Heavy Hex, Hex Flange,
Lobed Head, and Lag Screws (Inch Series); including Errata (2013)
B18.2.2-2015 Nuts for General Applications: Machine Screw Nuts, Hex, Square, Hex Flange, and
Coupling Nuts (Inch Series)
ASTM Standard Specification for:

A126-04(2014) Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
A193/A193M-17 Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting for High Temperature or High Pressure Service
and Other Special Purpose Applications
A194/A194M-17a Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, and Stainless Steel Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure or High
Temperature Service, or Both
A307-14e1 Carbon Steel Bolts, Studs, and threaded Rod 60 000 psi Tensile Strength
MSS; ANSI/MSS
SP-6-2017 Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-End Flanges of
Valves and Fittings
SP-25-2018 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Unions
SP-45-2003 (R 2008) Bypass and Drain Connections
The following organizations appear in the above list:

ANSI American National Standards Institute
25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10036-7406
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME International)

Two Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016-5990
ASTM ASTM International

100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc.
127 Park Street, NE
Vienna, VA 22180-4602
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MSS Standard Practices (SPs) related to or referenced in this publication:
MSS SP-6 Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-End Flanges of Valves and Fittings
ANSI/MSS SP-25 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Unions
MSS SP-45 Bypass and Drain Connections
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American National Standards Published by MSS, an ANSI-accredited Standards Developer:

ANSI/MSS SP-25 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Unions
ANSI/MSS SP-44 Steel Pipeline Flanges
ANSI/MSS SP-55 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges, Fittings, and Other Piping Components
– Visual Method for Evaluation of Surface Irregularities
ANSI/MSS SP-58 Pipe Hangers and Supports – Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application, and
Installation
ANSI/MSS SP-96 Terminology for Valves, Fittings, and Their Related Components
ANSI/MSS SP-114 Corrosion Resistant Pipe Fittings Threaded and Socket Welding Class 150 and 1000
ANSI/MSS SP-122 Plastic Industrial Ball Valves
ANSI/MSS SP-134 Valves for Cryogenic Service, including Requirements for Body/Bonnet Extensions
ANSI/MSS SP-135 High Pressure Knife Gate Valves
ANSI/MSS SP-138 Quality Standard Practice for Oxygen Cleaning of Valves and Fittings
ANSI/MSS SP-144 Pressure Seal Bonnet Valves
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