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.

Any part of this standard may be quoted. Credit lines should read ExtractedfiomMSSSP-88-1993 (ReafJirmed
2001), withpermission of the publisher, the Manufacturers Standardization Sociev. Reproduction prohibited
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
Manufacturers Standardization Society
of the
Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.

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TABLEOF CONTENTS
PAGE

SECTION
O.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

PURPOSE..............................................................................................................................................
SCOPE...................................................................................................................................................
PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE RATINGS..............................................................................................
DIAPHRAGMS......................................................................................................................................
BODY-BONNET JOINTS ......................................................................................................................
BODY MATERIALS ..............................................................................................................................
BONNETS.............................................................................................................................................
BODY FACE-TO-FACE DIMENSIONS................................................................................................
BODY END CONNECTIONS AND WALL THICKNESS.....................................................................
ACTUATOR AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................
1o . SHELL TESTS ......................................................................................................................................
11. SEAT TESTS .........................................................................................................................................
12. MARKING ..........................................................................................................................................

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1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
6

ANNEX A .
TABLES .............................................................................................................................. 6
TABLE Al

.
MAXIMUM SERVICE PRESSURE-RATINGS AT 100F (38OC) FOR
CATEGORY B VALVES (STANDARD VALVES SUBSECTION 2.2) ..................................

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
nonmetallic, resilient diaphragm is used to separate
the working parts of the valve from the line fluid and
also functions in conjunction with other parts as valve
closure-member.

This Standard Practice covers the following:

Pressure-Temperature Ratings and Design
requirements
Commonly Used Diaphragm Pressure
Limitations
Body, Bonnet, and Bolting Materials
Commonly Used Face-to-Face Dimensions
for Flanged Valves
Body End Connections and Wall Thicknesses
Actuator Application Requirements
Tests
Marking

The use of a nonmetallic, resilient diaphragm causes

the valves described in this Standard Practice to be
different from other commonly used valves for which
general and specific Standards and Standard Practices are in existence. These differences include pressure-temperature limitations, face-to-face dimension
requirements, and specific service characteristics.
This Standard Practice reflects industry practice in
the design, manufacture, and application of this type
of valve.

2. PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE RATINGS
2.1 Category A Valves: (Class 125 or 150)
The maximum nonshock pressure-temperature
ratings of valve bodies for valves in this category
shall be those specified in the applicable Standards
referenced in Table A3, Annex A, and the valve bodies must conform to the applicable requirements of
the referenced Standards (see Subsections 2.4 and
2.5 for service ratings of the diaphragms).

1 SCOPE
1.1 This Standard Practice applies to valves for general liquid and gas service that effect valve closure
by means of a resilient diaphragm sealing against a
weir or a diaphragm acting in conjunction with a separate or integral disk-member sealing against a seat,
having equal sealing capability in either flow direction, and having diaphragms being essentially made
of elastomeric or plastic material or combinations
thereof.

2.2 Category B Valves: (Standard Valves)

The maximum nonshock pressure-temperature ratings of valves in this category shall be those listed in
Table Al, Annex A. Body wall thicknesses shall be
those established by the applicable requirements of
the referenced Standards in Table A3, Annex A.

1.2 This Standard Practice defines the following

categories of valves:
a)
b)
c)

Class 125 or 150 Valves (See Subsection 2.1)

Standard Valves (See Subsection 2.2)
Valves for Special (Low Pressure)
Applications (See Subsection 2.3)

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3.2 Diaphragms are dimensionally not interchangeable between the various diaphragm valve designs
made by different manufacturers. Replacement diaphragms must be purchased for a specific model of a
valve manufacturer to assure the proper dimensional
fit.

2.3 Category C Valves: (Special Valves,Low

Pressure)
The maximum nonshock pressure-temperature ratings of valves in this category shall be those established 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 Subsection 2.5.

3.3 Diaphragms determine the service rating of diaphragm valves in most cases, as outlined in Subsections 2.4 and 2.5. Therefore, if a replacement diaphragm is being used that does not show the valve
manufacturers name, initials, or easily identifiable
trademark, the valve service-ratings established by
the valve manufacturer are invalid.

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 service. Maximum allowable temperatures for elastomeric, plastic, or combined elastomeric and plastic
diaphragms vary with the manufacturers design and
the material composition, therefore, standard values
cannot readily be established.

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, Division 1, at 100F (38C) for the bolting material being
used.

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:

4.2 Carbon steel bolts or studs shall meet the minimum mechanical and the chemical property requirements of ASTM A 307, Grade A or B.

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.

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 chemical properties requirements of ASTM A 193, Grade
B7.

3. DIAPHRAGMS

4.5 Other corrosion resistant body-bonnet bolt or

stud materials or other body-bonnet fastening methods are not covered by this Standard Practice.

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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7. BODY FACE-TO-FACEDIMENSIONS

5 . BODY MATERIALS

Face-to-face dimensions of flanged diaphragm valves

and valve centerline-to-top dimensions are peculiar to
the particular manufacturers 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.

Body materials shall conform to the Standards referenced 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

8. BODY END CONNECTIONS AND WALL

THICKNESS

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 diaphragm failure.

8.1 Body end connections shall conform to the Standards referenced iA Table A3, Annex A.

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.

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 specifically designed and marked for pressure ratings lower
than those specified in Subsection 2.1 and 2.2 shall be
the manufacturers standard.

6.3 Except as provided in Subsection 6.4, bonnet

material shall be cast iron, malleable iron, ductile iron,
or cast steel at the manufacturers option, regardless
of body materials, unless one of these bonnet materials is specified by the customer or a different bonnet
material is agreed upon between customer and manufacturer.

9. ACTUATOR APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

9.1 Manually operated valves shall be actuated by
handwheels or quick-opening levers with counter-clockwise rotation to open the valve. Different means of
manual actuation can be specified after agreement between customer and manufacturer.

6.4 When the customer specifies apressure- retaining bonnet for Category A valves with body pressure-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.

9.2 Handwheels shall be of sufficient diameter to ensure tight, manual closure at the specified service pressure of the valve.

6.5 The seal of the sealed bonnets, when specified

by the customer, shall be designed to contain line pressure or vacuum in the event of diaphragm failure.

9.3 Handwheels shall be marked with the direction of

movement for opening the valve.

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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 hydrostatic or air shell test with a minimum test pressure 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.

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 pressure specified by the customer is lower than the maximum service pressure rating of the valve, the actuator may be sized to be capable to close against a minimum 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.

10.4 The duration ofthe shell test shall be as specified in Table AS, Annex A.

10. SHELL TESTS

10.5 No visible leakage through the pressure boundary of the valve is permitted during the shell test.

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 applicable 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.

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 specified in the applicable pressure rating specified in the
applicable Standard referenced in Table A3, Annex
A.

10.2 Each Category B diaphragm valve having a

service pressure established in accordance with Subsection 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.

1 1.2 Each Category B diaphragm valve having service 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.

Supplementary Information
('I
CAUTION: A diaphragm valve displaces fluid during the clos-

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 conjunction with a separate or integral disc, the seat test shall
be conducted by applying pressure under the closed
disc.

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 actuator 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 actuator.

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II 1.5 Valves operated by pneumatic, spring, or electric actuators shall be seat tested at the actual shutoff pressure specified by the customer per Subsection 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.

12.2 Category B and C, diaphragm valves, in which

the diaphragm or bodies may have a maximum service pressure-rating lower than the cold working-pressure rating of the applicable Standards shown in Table
A3, Annex A, shall be identified as to the cold working pressure rating. The method of identification shall
be at the option of the manufacturer.

11.6 The duration of the seat test shall be as specified in Table A5, Annex A.

12.3 Diaphragm: All diaphragms shall be marked

with the name, initials, or easily identifiable trademark of the manufacturer, with the manufacturers
material identification code and with the nominal
valve size to allow the user to determinethe diaphragm
pressure-temperature rating from the manufacturers
literature. A code identifjing the year or the year
and quarter year of diaphragm manufacture is optional.

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.

12.4 ValveAssembly: The assembled valve shall be

identified as to model or figure number, diaphragm
material identification code in accordance with Subsection 12.3 and with manufacturers name or trademark.

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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

thru

SIZE

5
and
6

10

and
12

psi
(bar)

psi
(bar)

psi
(bar)

psi
(bar)

150
(1 0.3)

125

1O0
(6.9)

65
(4.5)

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ANNEXA
TABLE A2 - COMMONLY USED FACE-TO-FACE DIMENSIONS OF FLANGED
DIAPHRAGM VALWS

All Metal Valves

Nominal
Valve
Size

Plastic Lined Metal Valves

inch

inch

3. 5,4
3. 75, 5.5
4.88, 5.5

(89, 102)
(95, 140)
(124, 140)

3.75, 4.25
4.00, 5.75
5.13, 5.75

(95, 108)
(102, 146)
(130, 146)

1-114
1-112
2

5.25, 6
6, 6.5
7, 7.5

(133, 152)
(152, 165)
(178, 191)

5.5, 6.25
6.25, 6.88
7.25, 7.88

(140, 159)
(159, 175)
(184, 200)

2- 112
3
4

8.5
10
12.38, 12.5

8.75, 8.88
10.25
12.63, 12.88

(222, 226)
(260)
(321, 327)

16.38
16.38
20.88, 22.88

(416)
(4 16)
(530, 581)

1I2
3I4

5
6
8

10
12
14
16

14, 16
16
20.5, 22.5

(356, 406)
(406)
(521, 572)

25, 26.88
29.5, 31.13
36.25, 36.5
36.25, 36.5

(635,
(749,
(921,
(92 1,

683)
79 1)
927)
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
tolerances shall be i 0.12 in. (3 mm) for sizes 10 and smaller and 2 O. 19 ii
the dimensions listed for All-Metal Valve Bodies.
(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

Valve Type and Body Material

Threaded Ends (O
Bronze
Cast Iron
Malleable Iron
Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
Ductile Iron
Aluminum ('1
Flanged Ends
Branze
Cast Iron
Carbon Steel
Ductile Iron
Aluminum (') (d)
Stainless Steel
Butt Weld Ends

Applicable Standard
ASMEB 16.15
ASME B 16.4
ASME B 16.3
ASMEB 16.34(a)
ASME B 46.34(a)
ASMEB 16.42(a)
ASMEB
ASMEB
ASME B
ASMEB

16.24
16.1
16.34(d)
16.42 (dl

-----------------

ASME B 16.34

Socket Weld Ends

ASME B 16.11 (b)

MIL-C-10387J
IAFP 54-02
ANSI B16.18

Grooved
Sanitary
Copper-Water Tube
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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TABLE A4 - BODY MATERIALS STANDARDS

Applicable Standard

Materials
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
IASTM: B 26, Grade 356T6

Aluminum

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

SERVICE PRESSURE RATINGS SHOWN IN TABLE 1
Maximum
Pressure
Rating
Psi (bar)

Shell
Test
Pressure
Psi (bar)

Mh
Duration
of Shell Test
Mmutes (a)

Seat
Test
Pressure
Psi (bar>

Min.
Duration
of Seal Test
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)

150 (10.3)

112

5-6

125 (8.6)

150 (10.3)

125 (8.6)

112

100 (6.9)

120 (8.3)

100 (6.9)

1I2

10 - 12

65 (4.5)

80 (5.5)

65 (4.5)

112

14 - 16

50 (3.4)

60 (4.1)

50 (3.4)

1I2

Nominal
Vaive
Size

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
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
B16.18
B 16.24
B1.20.1
B16.1
B16.3
B 16.4
B16.15
B 16.25
B16.34
B 16.42

1996
1984
1991
1992
1998
i 999
1999
1985
1997
1996
1998

Forged Steel Fittings, Socket Welding & Threaded

Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
Bronze Pipe Flanges & Flanged Fittings, Class 150 & 300
Pipe Threads, General Purpose (inch)
Cast Iron Pipe Flanges & Flanged Fittings Class 25,125,250 & 800
Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings Classes 150 &.300
Cast Iron Threaded Fittings Classes 125 & 250
Cast Bronze Threaded Fittings Classes 125 & 250
Buttwelding Ends
Valves - Flanged, Threaded & Welding End
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
SP-25

2001

Standard Finish for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-End Flanges
of Valves and Fittings
1998 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Unions
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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

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West Conshocken, PA 19428-2959

IAFP

International Association For Food Protection

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

MSS

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Number
SP-6-2001
SP-92001
SP-25-1998
SP-42-1999
SP-43-1991
SP-44-1996
SP-45-1998
SP-51-2000
SP-53-1999

Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-End Flanges of Valves and Fittings
Spot Facing for Bronze, Iron and Steel Flanges
Standard Marking System For Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Unions
Class 150 Corrosion Resistant Gate, Globe, Angle and Check Valves with Flanged and Butt Weld Ends
(R 01) Wrought Stainless Steel Butt-welding Fittings
Steel Pipeline Flanges
Bypass and Drain Connections
Class 150LW Corrosion Resistant Cast Flanges and Flanged Fittings
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
Ball Valves with Flanged or Butt Welding Ends for General Service
SP-72-1999
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
(R 00) Guidelines for Pipe Support Contractual Relationships
SP-77- 1995
SP-78-1998
Cast Iron Plug Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
Socket-Welding Reducer Inserts
SP-79-1999a
SP-80-1997
Bronze Gate, Globe, Angle and Check Valves
Stainless Steel, Bonnetless. Flanged, Knife Gate Valves
SP-81-2000
Valve Pressure Testing Methods
SP-82-1992
SP-83-1995
Class 3000 Steel Pipe Unions, Socket-Welding and Threaded
SP-85-1994
Cast Iron Globe & Angle Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
Guidelines for Metric Data in Standards for Valves, Flanges, Fittings and Actuators
SP-86-1997
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
Instrument Valves
SP-99-1994
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
MultiTurn Valve Actuator Attachment - Flange and Driving Component Dimensions and Performance Characteristics
SP-102-1989
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
(R 96) Cast Copper Alloy Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Class 125. 150 and 300
SP-106-1990
(R 00) Transition Union Fittings for Joining Metal and Plastic Products
SP-107-1991
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
Gray-Iron and Ductile-Iron Tapping Sleeves
SP-111-2001
Quality Standard for Evaluation of Cast Surface Finishes Visual and Tactile Method. This SP must be sold with a 10-surface, three
SP-112-1999
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
Excess Flow Valves for Natural Gas Service
SP-1151999
SP-116-1996
Service Line Valves and Fittings for Drinking Water Systems
SP-117-1996
Bellows Seals for Globe and Gate Valves
Compact Steel Globe & Check Valves Flanged, Flangeless. Threaded 8 Welding Ends (Chemical & Petroleum Refinery Service)
SP-118-1996
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)
Qualification Testing Methods for Stem Packing for Rising Stem Steel Valves
SP-121-1997
SP-122-1997
Plastic Industrial Ball Valves
Non-Ferrous Threaded and Solder-Joint Unions for Use With Copper Water Tube
SP-123-1996
SP-124-2001
Fabricated Tapping Sleeves
Gray Iron and Ductile Iron In-Line, Spring-Loaded, Center-Guided Check Valves
SP-125-2000
Steel In-Line Spring-Assisted Center Guided Check Valves
SP-126-2000
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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