NIBCO Flanged End Outside Screw and Yoke Cast and Ductile Iron Globe and Angle Valves - Manual (Page 3)

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FLANGES
A.N.S.I. - B16.5
A.N.S.I. - B16.1
150 Class flanges will match up with 125 Class iron flanges
300 Class flanges will match up with 250 Class iron flanges
C. IDENTIFICATION PLATES
An aluminum identification plate is attached beneath the handwheel nut.
This identification plate gives the figure number of the valve, some general
information about the trim and location of NIBCO’s corporate offices.
When more detailed information is required, the current edition of the NIBCO
Bronze & Iron Valve catalog should be referred to, using the valve figure number
as the guide.
When more detailed information is required, the NIBCO catalog should be
referred to using the valve figure number as the guide.
D. SERVICE
When installing valves for service in any media, the NIBCO Chem-Guide may be
consulted for specific data (or contact NIBCO Technical Services at 888-446-
4226). It is, however, the obligation of the user to make the ultimate
decision of fitness for use.
E. PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE RATINGS
Pressure and temperature ratings may be found in the Engineering section of
the latest printing of NIBCO Bronze & Iron Valve catalog. This information is
taken from applicable standards.
F. CODES & REGULATIONS
A valve used under the jurisdiction of the ASME boiler and pressure vessel code,
the ASME code for pressure piping, government, or other regulations, is subject
to any limitation of that code or regulation and to the applicable ANSI standard.
G. PRODUCTION TEST PROCEDURES
Valves are shell tested and seat tested at pressures in accordance with Federal
Specifications and MSS-SP-85 Manufacturers Standardization Society
requirements. This standard is used for testing the ductile iron valves as well.
H. PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
Principal dimensions of the valve are specified in the NIBCO Bronze & Iron
Valve catalog.