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AS 24731996
Australian Standard
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Valves for compressed gas

cylinders (threaded outlet)
This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee ME/2, Gas Cylinders. It was
approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 14 June 1996 and
published on 5 October 1996.
The following interests are represented on Committee ME/2:

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Chamber of Manufactures
Australian Gas Association
Australian Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Manufacturers Association
Department of Defence
Department of Industrial Affairs, S.A.
Department of Labour, New Zealand
Department of Minerals and Energy, Qld
Department of Training and Industrial Relations, Qld
Fire Protection Industry Association of Australia
Health and Safety Organisation, Vic.
Institute of Metals and Materials Australasia
Insurance Council of Australia
Tasmania Development and Resources
Telarc New Zealand
Welding Technology Institute of Australia
WorkCover Authority, A.C.T.
WorkCover Authority, N.S.W.
WorkCover Authority, N.T.
WorkSafe and Welfare, W.A.
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AS 24731996
Australian Standard
Valves for compressed gas

cylinders (threaded outlet)
PUBLISHED BY STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

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AS 2473 1996
PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand
Committee ME/2 on Gas Cylinders to supersede AS 24731990. It is the result of a
consensus among representatives on the Joint Committee to produce it as an Australian
Standard.
This Standard introduces a number of new connections which fully differentiate valve outlets
by gas and maximum filling pressure. It also makes minor changes to the figures in
Appendix B to correct previous errors in the metrication carried out in the 1981 edition.
Also in this Standard is the introduction of a program of conversion of certain types of gas
outlets. The conversion concerns compressed air and inert gases (including shielding gases)
and the details are given in Clause 12 of this Standard.
Formerly, Type 10 was specified for oxygen, air and the permanent inert gases for filling
pressures up to 20 000 kPa (200 bar) at 15C. Type 11 connection was specified for oxygen,
air and the inert permanent gases with a filling pressures above 20 000 kPa (200 bar) at 15C.
In this edition, connections from ISO 5154 are introduced for air and permanent inert gases
for filling pressures up to 20 000 kPa (200 bar) at 15C. Connections from CGA V-1 are used
with minor adjustments to the cut-off pressures. This change allows specific oxygen-only
connections. The existing Type 10 connection is retained for use at up to 17 500 kPa
(175 bar) at 15C. A new Type 10.5 connection is introduced for use at up to 20 000 kPa
(200 bar) at 15C. The existing Type 11 connection is retained for use at up to 25 000 kPa
(250 bar) at 15C and a new Type 16 connection (similar to Connection 701 from ANSI/GGA
V-1) is introduced for service at up to 31 500 kPa (315 bar) at 15C. For air, inert gases and
high-pressure flammable gases, connections are introduced for filling pressures up to
31 500 kPa (315 bar) and up to 42 500 kPa (425 bar), both pressures being at 15C.
Additionally, outlet details for gases not specifically listed have been revised, including new
connections from BS 341 for use with small cylinders.
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to which it applies. A normative appendix is an integral part of a Standard.
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SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REFERENCED DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THREADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VALVE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MANUFACTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PRESSURE RATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MARKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PROGRAM FOR AIR AND INERT GAS OUTLET CONVERSION . . . . . . . . .
APPENDICES
A WHERE A 38 -INCH BSP PARALLEL THREAD CYLINDER VALVE WITH
A SOFT-SOLDERED SEAL MAY BE USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B RECOMMENDED GAUGES FOR CYLINDER NECK AND VALVE
STEM THREADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C SUGGESTED SAMPLE SELECTION FOR TEST PURPOSES . . . . . . . . . . .
D IMPACT STRENGTH TEST FOR VALVES/VALVE PROTECTION . . . . . . .
Originated as AS B240 1966.

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AS 24731996
STANDARDS AUSTRALIA
Australian Standard
Valves for compressed gas cylinders (threaded outlet)
1 SCOPE This Standard specifies inlet and outlet connection threads, material, testing,
valve spindle dimensions and operations, and marking requirements for compressed gas
cylinder valves with threaded outlet connections for a nominated range of gases. It also
specifies dimensional details of the outlet connecting parts.
Appendix A specifies a special valve for use on small seamless gas cylinders filled with
carbon dioxide and its future use is undecided (see Note 2).
NOTES:
1 Requirements for compressed gas cylinder valves, with a pin-indexed system of outlet
connections (for medical application) or with a diameter-indexed system of outlet connections,
are specified in AS 2472 and AS 2474.
2 Comment is sought as to whether this special valve is relevant in todays industry.
This Standard does not apply to valves for portable gas cylinders of less than 11 kg capacity
for self-contained breathing apparatus, or to valves for fire extinguishers.
NOTE: Comment is sought, especially from the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
industries, as to the relevance of this 11 kg capacity in todays industry.
2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
Standard:
The following documents are referred to in this
AS
1596
LP gas Storage and handling
1677
Refrigerating systems
1722
1722.1
1722.2
Pipe threads of Whitworth form

Part 1: Sealing pipe threads
Part 2: Fastening pipe threads
2030
2030.1
2030.2
The approval, filling, inspection, testing and maintenance of cylinders for the
storage and transport of compressed gases (known as the SAA Gas Cylinders Code)
Part 1: Cylinders for compressed gases other than acetylene
Part 2: Cylinders for dissolved acetylene
2472
Valves for medical gas cylinders
2474
Valves for compressed gas cylinders (diameter-indexed outlets)
2613
Safety devices for gas cylinders
BS
341
341.1
Transportable gas container valves

Part 1: Specification for industrial valves for working pressures up to and including
300 bar
2874
Specification for copper and copper alloy rods and sections (other than forging
stock)
2915
Specification for bursting discs and bursting disc devices
ANSI/CSA/
CGA V-1
Compressed gas cylinder valve outlet and inlet connections
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B1.20.1
ISO
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Pipe threads, general purpose (inch)
Cylinder valve outlets for gases and gas mixtures Selection and dimensioning
3 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions given in AS 2030.1
apply.
4 THREADS
4.1 Valve stem (inlet) thread The valve stem (inlet) thread shall be one of the following:
(a) A taper thread, (see Figure 1).
(b) A parallel thread, (see Figure 2).
(c) Thread compatible with one of the cylinder neck threads specified in AS 2030.1.
The recommended limit gauges for checking the specified taper threads are detailed in
Appendix B (see Figures B3 to B7).
4.2 Valve outlet connection thread The valve outlet connection thread shall be that
shown in Tables 2 and 3, as appropriate or, where not listed in Tables 2 and 3, shall be that
shown in Table 4 or shall be those in Table 5.
NOTE: Thread designations in Tables 2 to 5 are from various origins, and care is necessary in their
interpretation. In the designation 0.82514 NGOLHEXT, the value 0.825 refers to the major
diameter and 14 refers to threads per inch. In the designation G 5 8 RH INT, G58 comes from
AS 1722.2 and RH (or LH), and INT (or EXT) have been added in this Standard to
indicate whether right or left hand threads are specified and whether the thread in the valve
is internal or external.
For filling pressures up to 20 000 kPa (200 bar) at 15C where the gas is not listed in
Table 3, or is a gas mixture, the valve outlet connection thread, and type of outlet connection
shall comply with Table 5 for the appropriate classification of gas or gas mixture.
For pressure regulating cylinder valves, the pressure regulated outlet connection shall comply
with the requirements of Tables 2, 3, 4 or 5 according to the maximum outlet pressure
specified for the connection. The outlet of the low pressure side of this type shall be
protected by a safety device rated no higher than the maximum pressure specified in Tables 2,
3, 4 or 5 for the outlet connection fitted.
4.3 Gas pressure and material compatibility Only regulators, manifolds and ancillary
equipment, rated for the appropriate pressure and compatibility with the relevant gas shall
be connected to or installed downstream of the valve outlet connection.
5 DIMENSIONS
5.1 Spindle Valves operated by a spindle shall have a handwheel not separable from the
spindle without the use of tools or shall have a squared end to the spindle (see Figure 3). The
dimension of the squared end shall be that nominated in Tables 2, 3 or 4, as appropriate, and
as shown in Figure 3.
5.2 Outlet connection The outlet connection shall conform to the dimensions given in
Figures 4 to 28, inclusive, as specified in Clause 4.2.
5.3 Safety devices All safety devices fitted to a cylinder valve shall be in accordance with
AS 2613.
For pressure regulating valves, the outlet side shall be protected by a safety device rated no
higher than the maximum pressure specified for their outlet connection (see Clause 4.2).
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6 VALVE OPERATION Spindles for valve operation shall close the valve when rotated
clockwise (when viewed from the spindle end). The spindle gland and spindle-retaining nut
shall not be loosened by operation of the spindle.
The spindle shall not be separable from the valve body without the prior removal of the
spindle-retaining device by the use of tools.
NOTE: Locking compound is not considered to be an adequate means to ensure the retaining nut
is not loosened by operation of the spindle.
7 MATERIALS Materials used for valve components in contact with the contained gas
shall be compatible with the contained gas.
NOTE: Some compatible materials are listed in Table 2 and Table 3.
The copper content of the material of valves for use with acetylene gas shall not exceed
70 percent.
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MANUFACTURE Valve bodies shall not be manufactured from castings.
9 PRESSURE RATING The rated pressure of a cylinder valve shall be not less than the
test pressure of the cylinder to which it is intended to be fitted.
This rated pressure shall be nominated by the valve manufacturer and shall be verified by
testing in accordance with the requirements of Clause 10.2.
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TESTING
10.1 Tests The mechanical strength of the valve or of the valve protection as appropriate
shall be verified by the impact strength test in accordance with the requirements of
Clause 10.2.
Pressure tests shall be in accordance with the requirements of Clause 10.3.
10.2 Mechanical test When a valve is tested in accordance with Appendix D, using the
impact values given in Table 1, there shall be no discernible leakage of gas from the valve
or, when a valve/cylinder combination is tested, there shall be no discernible leakage of gas
from the cylinder. The discernible leakage gas shall be taken as not exceeding 5 mL/h.
After impact testing, the valve shall be capable of both closing without leakage as well as
opening to enable a controlled release of gas. If fracture of the handwheel occurs during
impact testing, it shall be disregarded for acceptance purposes. However, tools may be used
to demonstrate operability. Any leakage resulting from deformation of the valve protection
shall be cause for failure of the test.
As the tests specified in this Clause are destructive, a claim of compliance with this Clause
relies on a suitable sampling plan. Appendix C sets out such a plan.
10.3
Pressure Tests
10.3.1 Hydrostatic An internal hydrostatic pressure of no less than the test pressure
defined in Clause 9, for which the valve is rated, shall be applied to an assembled valve. No
discernible leakage shall occur. During this test, all pressure-relief devices shall be blanked
off. The discernible leakage shall be taken as not exceeding 5 mL/h. Frequency of tests
defined in Appendix C.
10.3.2 Pneumatic An internal pneumatic pressure of no less than the following shall be
applied to every assembled valve:
(a)
For valves not fitted with a pressure-relief deviceno less than the maximum
developed pressure for the valve.
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For valves fitted with a pressure relief deviceno less than 85 percent of the minimum
relief pressure.
No discernible leakage shall occur through the valve when the valve is closed, or through the
spindle gland when the valve is both fully opened and fully closed.
The discernible leakage shall be taken as not exceeding 5 mL/h.
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IMPACT VALUE
Size of cylinder,water
capacity
Minimum impact value

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Description
kg
Applied to valve
Applied to valve
protections
Medical and industrial range, not

shrouded
20
>20
200
400
Medical and industrial range,

shrouded
All
200
400
Medical and industrial
<5
100
100
Small LP gas, external valve
11
100
100
Small LP gas, internal valve
11
No impact
No impact
11 MARKING Valves shall be permanently and legibly marked on the valve body with
the following:
(a)
The name, or identifying mark, of the manufacturer.
(b)
The rated pressure, which may be in an abbreviated form or in a code provided that the
manufacturer makes known to users and other interested persons the pressure denoted
by these markings.
Left-hand threads shall be identified by notches at the junctions of the flats of the nut.
12 PROGRAM OF AIR AND INERT GAS OUTLET CONVERSION A program of
conversion for certain types of gas outlets is being undertaken. This undertaking will cover
the conversion of Type 10 outlets to Type 60 for air and Type 50 for inert gas (including
shielding gases). This program will take place over a period of time. Information concerning
the progress of this program will be available from the gas manufacturers.
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Nominal thread size, inch
Dimension
0.6
Taper on diameter
Threads per inch (along cone)
1 in 5.615
14
Pitch (along cone), mm

Major diameter (A), mm
0.715
1 in 8
14
1
1 in 8
14
max.
min.
1.814
15.240
15.037
1.814
18.161
17.958
1.814
25.400
25.197
Effective diameter (A), mm
max.
min.
14.079
13.952
16.998
16.863
24.237
24.102
Minor diameter (A), mm
max.
min.
12.918
12.664
15.834
15.563
23.073
22.802
Major diameter (C), mm
max.
min.
19.472
19.192
20.414
20.142
28.059
27.788
Effective diameter (C), mm
max.
min.
18.158
18.031
19.114
18.979
26.759
26.624
Minor diameter (C), mm
max.
min.
17.074
16.871
18.019
17.816
25.664
25.461
Length of valve thread (B), mm
29 +3, 0
22 +3, 0
25 +3, 0
Length of cylinder neck thread full form

D1 min.
D2 min.
Length of thread engagement*, min., mm
22
16
16
22
16
16
25
19
19
* Valve stem screwed tight into cylinder neck.
FIGURE 1
SPECIAL TAPER STEM THREAD PRINCIPAL

THREAD DIMENSIONS AND LIMITS
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Dimension *
Nominal thread size 3/4 NGS
Threads per inch

Pitch p , mm
Major diameter (A) (Class 2A), mm
max.
min.
14
1.814
26.264
26.010
Pitch diameter (A) (Class 2A), mm
max.
min.
25.077
24.943
Minor diameter (C) (Class 2B), mm
max.
min.
24.638
24.333
Pitch diameter (C) (Class 2B), mm
max.
min.
25.293
25.118
Length of valve stem, B, approx., mm

Depth of cylinder full form
thread D, approx., mm
Length of thread engagement , min., mm
24
30
14
* Dimensions taken from ANS I/AS ME B1.20.1 and AN SI/CSA /CGA V-1 and softmetricated.
Valve stem screwed tight into cylinder neck. Manufacturer to ensure a gas-tight seal.
NO TE: Gas tightness of this connection is ensured by an O-ring seal. Details of the sealing
arrangement are not specified in this Standard.
FIGURE 2
SPECIAL PARALLEL STEM THREAD PRINCIPAL

THREAD DIMENSIONS AND LIMITS
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TABLE
VALVE DETAILS FOR SPECIFIC GASES AT NON-STANDARD

VALVE OUTLET PRESSURES
(UP TO 17 500 kPa (175 bar) AT 15C)
1
Gas
Name
Oxygen
4
Outlet
Refrigerant
(AS 1677)
Type No.
Thread (nominal)
(Note 1)
10
G5 8 RH INT
NO TES:
1 For specification of the nominated thread, see AS 1722.2.
2 B For example bronze.
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Some compatible
valve materials
(Note 2)
Spindle
size (A/F)
mm
7.2
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VALVE DETAILS FOR SPECIFIC GASES AT STANDARD VALVE OUTLET

PRESSURES (UP TO 20 000 kPa (200 bar) AT 15C)
1
Gas
Name
6
Spindle
size
(A/F)
Thread (nominal)
(Note 12)
Some
compatible
valve
materials
(Note 1)
Outl et
Refrigerant No.
(AS 1677)
Type No.
mm
Acetylene
Air
20
60
33
G 8 LH INT
27 X 2 W RH EXT
G 14 RH EXT
B
B
B
7.2
7.2
7.2
Ammonia (anhydrous)
Argon (shielding gases)
717
32
50
G 12 RH EXT
24 2 W RH EXT
S
B
B
7.2
7.2
7.2
Boron tr if luoride
43
0.825 14 NGO LH EXT

(Note 3)
Note 4
9.5
Bromotri fl uoromethane
Butadiene
13B1
34
20
21
G 34 RH EXT
G 58 LH INT
0.885 14 NGO LH INT
(Note 2)
B
B
B
7.2
7.2
7.2
Butane (n-Butane)
(commercial)
(See also LPG Note 11)
600
20
21
41
(Note 8)
G 58 LH INT
0.885 14 NGO LH INT
G 38 LH EXT
B
B
B
7.2
7.2
7.2
Butane (n-Butane) (pure)
600
20
21
G 58 LH INT
0.885 14 NGO LH INT
(Note 2)
S or B
S or B
7.2
7.2
Butylene (commercial)
20
21
41
(Note 8)
G 58 LH INT
0.885 14 NGO LH-I NT
G 38 LH EXT
B
B
B
7.2
7.2
7.2
Butylene (pure)
20
21
G 58 LH INT
0.885 14 NGO LH INT
(Note 2)
B
B
7.2
7.2
Carbon dioxide
744
30
0.860 14 BSW RH EXT
7.2
142B
22
115
124
1113
13
20
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
B
S
B or S
B or S
B
S or B
S or B
B
B
7.2
9.5
7.2
7.2
7.2
7.2
7.2
7.2
7.2
20
40
43
G 8 LH INT
G 34 RH EXT
G 34 RH EXT
G 34 RH EXT
G 34 RH EXT
G 34 RH EXT
G 34 RH EXT
G 34 RH EXT
1
4-18-NPT INT
(Note 13)
G 58 LH INT
G 58 LH EXT
0.825 14 NGO LH EXT
(Note 3)
S or B
St.S
St.S
7.2
9.5
9.5
Carbon monoxide
Chlori ne
Chlorodifl uoroethane
Chlorodifl uoromethane
Chloropentafluoroethane
Chlorotetr afluoroethane
Chlorotr if luoroethylene
Chlorotr if luoromethane
CNG (for automoti ve use)
(See also NGV)
Coal gas
Cyanogen
Cyanogen chlori de
(continued )
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(continued )
Gas
Name
6
Spindle
size
(A/F)
Thread (nominal)
(Note 12)
Some
compatible
valve
materials
(Note 1)
Outl et
Refrigerant No.
(AS 1677)
Type No.
mm
20
43
G 8 LH INT
0.825 14 NGO LH EXT
(Note 3)
S or B
S or B
9.5
9.5
12B2
12
21
500
34
34
34
34
G 3 4
G 3 4
G 3 4
G 3 4
RH
RH
RH
RH
B
S or B
S or B
S or B
7.2
7.2
7.2
7.2
170
1150
34
34
40
40
20
20
40
20
20
40
42
G 3 4
G 3 4
G 5 8
G 5 8
G 5 8
G 5 8
G 5 8
G 5 8
G 5 8
G 5 8
G 1 2
RH EXT
RH EXT
LH EXT
LH EXT
LH INT
LH INT
LH EXT
inch LH INT
inch LH INT
LH EXT
LH EXT
S
S
S
S
or B
or B
or B
or B
B
B
S or B
B
S or B
B
9.5
7.2
7.2
7.2
7.2
7.2
7.2
7.2
9.5
631
21
42
(Note 5)
34
50
S
ASB or M
S or B
B
9.5
9.5
7.2
7.2
Hexafl uoropropylene
Hydrogen
Hydrogen bromide
(anhydrous)
32
20
43
G 12 RH EXT
G 58 LH INT
0.825 14 NGO LH EXT
(Note 3)
B
M
7.2
9.5
Hydrogen chlori de
43
0.825 14 NGO LH EXT

(Note 3)
9.5
Hydrogen cyanide
(stabili zed)
Hydrogen fl uori de
Hydrogen sulphide
40
G 58 LH EXT
St.S
9.5
31
43
G 58 RH EXT
0.825 14 NGO LH EXT
(Note 3)
S or B
S or B
9.5
9.5
Isobutane (commercial)
20
21
41
(Note 8)
G 58 LH INT
0.885 14 NGO LH INT
G 38 LH EXT
B
B
B
7.2
7.2
7.2
Isobutane (pure)
Isobutylene (commercial
20
20
21
41
(Note 8)
G 58 LH INT
G 58 LH INT
0.885 14 NGO LH INT
G 38 LH INT
S or B
B
B
B
7.2
7.2
7.2
7.2
Isobutylene (isobutane)
(pure)
21
41
(Note 8)
S or B
S or B
7.2
7.2
Deuterium
Diborane
Dibromodif luoromethane
Dichlorodifl uoromethane
Dichlorofl uoromethane
Dichlorodifl uoromethane/
Dichlorofl uoromethane
Dichlorotetr afluoroethane
Difl uoroethane
1, 1-Difl uoroethylene
Dimethylamine
Dimethyl ether
Ethane
Ethyl chloride
Ethyl methyl ether
Ethylene
Ethylene oxide
Ethylene oxide/
Dichlorodifl uoromethane
Ethylamine
Fluori ne
Fluorodichloromethane
Heli um
EXT
EXT
EXT
EXT
G 12 LH EXT
(Note 5)
G 34 RH EXT
24 2 W RH
0.885 14 NGO LH INT

G 3 8 LH EXT
(continued )
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Gas
Name
Krypton
LPG (Note 7)
6
Spindle
size
(A/F)
Thread (nominal)
(Note 12)
Some
compatible
valve
materials
(Note 1)
S or B
7.2
B
B
B
7.2
7.2
Outl et
Refrigerant No.
(AS 1677)
Type No.
50
24 2 W RH
20
21
41
(Note 8)
G 8 LH INT
0.885 14 NGO LH INT
G 38 LH EXT
5
mm
7.2
Methane
Methylamine
Methyl bromide
Methyl chloride
Methyl mercaptan
50
630
40
20
42
31
40
43
G 8 LH INT
G 12 LH EXT
G 58 RH EXT
G 58 LH EXT
0.825 14 NGO LH EXT
(Note 3)
B
S
S or B
B
B
7.2
9.5
9.5
9.5
9.5
Monobromo-monochlorodifl uoromethane
Monobromo-monochlorodifl uoromethane/Nitr ogen
Neon
12B1
34
G 34 RH EXT
S or B
7.2
34
G 34 RH EXT
S or B
7.2
50
24 2 W RH
7.2
4-18-NPT INT
(Note 13)
(Note 6)
24 2 W RH
7.2
St.S
B
9.5
7.2
B
B
B
9.5
9.5
7.2
7.2
7.2
(Note
10)
7.2
NGV (Natural gas for

vehicles)
Nitr ic oxide
Nitr ogen
Nitr ogen peroxide
Nitr osyl chlori de
Nitr ous oxide
Octafl uorocyclobutane
Oxygen (Note 9)
(Note 6)
50
744A
32
32
30
318
34
10.5
G 34 RH EXT
G 58 RH INT
St.S
B
33
(Note 8)
G 14 RH EXT
G 12 RH EXT
G 12 RH EXT
0.860 14 BSW RH EXT
Phosgene
Propane (commercial)
290
31
20
21
41
(Note 8)
G 58 RH EXT
G 58 LH INT
0.885 14 NGO LH INT
G 38 LH EXT
S
B
B
B
9.5
7.2
7.2
7.2
Propane (pure)
290
20
21
G 58 LH INT
0.885 14 NGO LH INT
(Note 2)
B
B
7.2
7.2
1270
20
21
41
(Note 8)
G 58 LH INT
0.885 14 NGO LH INT
G 38 LH EXT
B
B
B
7.2
7.2
7.2
Propylene (commercial)
(continued )
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Gas
Name
Propylene (pure)
Sili con tetrafl uori de

Sulf ur dioxide
Sulf ur hexafl uori de
Tetr afluoromethane
Tetr afluoroethylene
(i nhibit ed)
Trif luoroenthane
Trif luoromethane
Trimethylamine
Vinyl bromide
Vinyl chloride
Vinyl fluoride
(i nhibit ed)
Vinyl methyl ether
Water gases
Xenon
6
Spindle
size
(A/F)
Thread (nominal)
(Note 12)
Some
compatible
valve
materials
(Note 1)
B
B
7.2
7.2
Outl et
Refrigerant No.
(AS 1677)
Type No.
mm
1270
20
21
G 8 LH INT
0.885 14 NGO LH INT
(Note 2)
764
14
31
32
31
34
40
G 5 8
G 1 2
G 5 8
G 3 4
G 5 8
RH EXT
RH EXT
RH EXT
RH EXT
LH EXT
S or AIB
S or B
S or B
B
B
9.5
9.5
9.5
7.2
7.2
1439
23
1140
34
34
40
31
40
20
G 3 4
G 3 4
G 5 8
G 5 8
G 5 8
G 5 8
RH EXT
RH EXT
LH EXT
RH EXT
LH EXT
LH INT
S or B
S or B
S or B
St.S
S or B
B or St.S
7.2
7.2
7.2
7.2
9.5
7.2
40
20
50
S or B
B
S or B
9.5
7.2
7.2
G 58 LH EXT
G 58 LH INT
24 2 W RH
Refer to Clause 12.

NOTES:
1 Materi als are indicated as follows:
AIBAluminium-ir on-bronze
ASBAluminium-sili con-bronze
BBronze
MMonel
SSteel
St.SStainless steel.
2 This is valve outlet Connecti on No. 510 of ANSI/CSA/CGA V -1.
3 This is valve outlet Connecti on No. 330 of ANSI/CSA/CGA V -1.
4 Steel body, stainless steel spindle, silver seat; or aluminium-ir on-bronze body, monel spindle, Kel- F seat.
5 Outl et type and thread not yet specif ied. ANSI/CSA/CGA V-1 specif ies Connection No. 679 which has 1.030-14 NGO-LHEXT thread.
6 Outl et type and thread not yet specif ied. ANSI/CSA/CGA V-1 specif ies Connection No. 755 or No. 660, which have
threads 1.125-14UNS-2A-LH-EXT and 1.030-14 NGO-RH-EXT, respectively.
7 For the purposes of this Standard, LPG means a hydrocarbon fl uid composed predominantly of any of the following
hydrocarbons or mixtures of all or any of them: propane, propylene, butane, butylenes.
8 Valve outl et thread or alternative valve outl et thread for use on cyli nders of 11 kg water capacity or less.
9 Medical oxygen cylinders of less than 30 kg water capacity are li mited to 17 500 kPa (175 bar at 15C) see AS 2472. For
medical cyli nders of 5 kg water capacity or less, the connection specif ied in AS 2472 is appli cable.
10 See AS 2472 for the spindle size of valves for medical cyli nders.
11 Commercial means this fluid is in a mixture of other hydrocarbon fluids as provided for in LP gas (see Note 8). For
information of the compositi on of cert ain commercial hydrocarbons, see AS 1596 and the specifi cati ons and test methods
for liquefi ed petr oleum gas published by the Austr alian Liquefied Petroleum Gas Associati on.
12 For specifi cati on of nominated thread, see AS 1722.1, ISO 5145:1990 or ANSI/ CSA/CGA V-1, as appropriate.
13 For thread specifi cati ons, see ANSI/ ASME B1.20.1.
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VALVE OUTLET DETAILS FOR SPECIFIC GASES AT EXTRA HIGH

PRESSURE GREATER THAN (20 000 kPa (200 bar) AT 15C)
Up to 315 bar at 15C
Gas
Up to 425 bar at 15C
Some
compatible
valve
materials
Spindle
(A/F)
mm
Type
Thread
Type
Thread
Air
61
0.825-14 NGO RH EXT
62
1.125 14 NGO RH INT
7.2
Argon
51
1.045-14 NGO RH INT
51
1.030 14 NGO LH EXT
7.2
Helium
51
1.045-14 NGO RH INT
52
1.030 14 NGO LH EXT
7.2
Hydrogen
22
1.045-14 NGO LH INT
23
1.125 14 NGO LH INT
7.2
Krypton
51
1.045-14 NGO RH INT
52
1.030 14 NGO LH EXT
7.2
Methane
22
1.045-14 NGO LH INT
23
1.125 14 NGO LH INT
7.2
Neon
51
1.045-14 NGO RH INT
52
1.030 14 NGO LH EXT
7.2
Nitrogen
51
1.045-14 NGO RH INT
52
1.030 14 NGO LH EXT
7.2
Oxygen
16
1.103-14 NGO RH EXT
N/A
N/A
7.2
Xenon
51
1.045-14 NGO RH INT
52
1.030 14 NGO LH EXT
7.2
NO TE: See Notes to Table 2.
TABLE
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VALVE OUTLET DETAIL FOR OXYGEN AT EXTRA HIGH

PRESSURE GREATER THAN (20 000 kPa (200 BAR) AT 15C
AND UP TO 25 000 kPa (250 BAR) AT 15C
Type
Thread
Some Compatible
valve materials
Spindle (A/F)
mm
11
G5 8 RH INT
7.2
millimetres
Nominal
size (A/F)
Across flats
( A)
Diameter
( B)
Min.
Max.
7.2
7.03
7.18
9.52
9.5
9.45
9.50
14.62
FIGURE 3
Max.
DETAIL OF SPINDLE END

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MIXTURES NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED IN TABLE 2 OR TABLE 3
(AT STANDARD PRESSURES UP TO 20 000 kPa (200 BAR) AT 15C)
Outlet
Gas classifications (Note 1)
Type No.
Thread
(see AS 1722.2 and ISO 5145)
Flammable and non-poisonous
20
G5 8 LH INT
Flammable and poisonous or flammable and

corrosive
20
G5 8 LH INT
Inert
50
24 2 W RH INT
Oxidizing
10.5
G 58 RH INT
Non-flammable and corrosive or non-flammable

and poisonous
44
G38 RH EXT
Flammable and corrosive or flammable and

poisonous
41
G3 8 LH EXT
Inert or oxidizing (Note 2)
33 (Note 2)
G14 RH EXT
Flammable and non-corrosive or flammable and

non-poisonous
24 (Note 2)
G1 4 LH EXT
Refer to Clause 12.

NO TES:
A flammable, poisonous, oxidizing or corrosive mixture is defined as one with a component that has been
intentionally added that is itself flammable, poisonous, oxidizing or corrosive, respectively.
Refers to cylinders with a water capacity of 3.5 kg or less.
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Dimension
VA LVE OUTLET
Thread
Seat diameter (D), mm
Angle (K), degrees
Full thread length (7), min., mm
Bore depth (U), mm
G5 8 RH* INT (AS 1722.2)

16.5 to 17.0
60
16
19.5 to 20.0
NU T
Thread
Full thread length (W ), min., mm
Shank length (Z), min., mm
Hexagon length (V), min., mm
Hexagon size, A/F, mm
G5 8 RH EX T (AS 1722.2)
12.5
17.0
11
27.68 to 27.94
NIPP LE
Nose diameter ( P), mm
Nose length (H), mm
Nose radius (S), mm
*
18.5 to 19.0
11.5 to 12.0
19.0 to 19.5
Formerly 5 8 BSP .F.
Formerly 5 8 BSP .F. This thread is modified by reduction of major, minor and pitch diameters by
0.10 to 0.15 mm, to provide ease of assembly in service.
Formerly 11/16 Whit. Hex.
NO TE: Use of O-ring in the nipple to help achieve a seal is common. The sealing arrangement is not specified
in this Standard. The O-ring material should be compatible with the gas for which its use is intended.
Type 10 is the standard cylinder valve outlet for non-standard pressures up to 17 500 kPa (175 bar) at 15C and
is suitable for oxygen.
FIGURE 4
DETAIL OF TYPE 10 CONNECTION
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FIGURE 5 (in part) DETAILS OF TYPE 10.5 CONNECTION
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Dimension
VA LVE OUTLET*
Thread
Minor diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Major diameter, mm
Counterbore diameter, mm
Counterbore depth, mm
Drill diameter, mm
Seat diameter, mm
Angle, degrees
Boss diameter, mm
Full thread, mm
Bore depth, mm
Bleed hole diameter, mm
Bleed hole distance, mm
CB
UU
C
D
K
P
T
U
BB
TT
G5 8 RH INT
21.129-20.588
21.891-21.749
22.911 min.
28.0-27.5
9.0-8.5
8.0 max.
17.0-16.5
60
35.0 min.
16.0 min.
20.0-19.5
2 2.0
26.5-26.0
E
J
L
M
Z
G
7.2 max.
14.6 max.
19.5-19.0
12.0-11.5
42.0 min.
19.0-18.5
H
HH
OO
O
R
S
V
W
G5 8 RH EXT reduced 0.15

22.761-22.551
21.599-21.455
20.438 max.
27.94-27.68
28.0 min.
18.0-17.0
27.0-26.5
45 19.6
15.0 max.
30 27.0
39.0 min.
4.5 20.1
NIPP LE
Drill diameter, mm
Shank diameter, mm
Nose radius, mm
Nose length, mm
Shank length, mm
Nose diameter, mm
HE XA GON NU T
Thread
Major diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Minor diameter, mm
Hex size A/F, mm
Shank length, mm
Shank length, mm
Shank diameter, mm
Chamfer, degrees mm mm
Hole diameter, mm
Hex chamfer, degrees mm
Length, mm
Neck, width diameter, mm
* Refer AS 1722.2.
Located as shown at 45 from the vertical valve centreline (suitable for side
outlet valve only).
This thread is based on AS 1722.2, but has been modified by reducing the
major, pitch and minor diameters by 0.15 mm to provide ease of assembly
in service. The tolerance band for the major diameter has been
correspondingly reduced to maintain strength at minimum metal conditions.
NO TE: Use of O-ring in the nipple to help achieve a seal is common. The sealing
arrangement is not specified in this Standard. The O-ring material should be
compatible with the gas for which its use is intended.
Type 10.5 connection is the standard cylinder valve outlet for standard pressures up to 20 000 kPa
(200 bar) at 15C for the following tabulated gases:
Oxygen
Oxidizing
FIGURE 5 (in part) DETAILS OF TYPE 10.5 CONNECTION
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Dimension
VA LVE OUTLET
Thread
Angle (K), degrees
Bore depth (U), mm
Centrebore diameter (O ), mm
Centrebore, length (X), mm
G5 8 RH* INT (AS 1722.2)

16.5 to 17.0
60
16
19.5 to 20.0
23.5 to 24.0
18.5 to 19.5
NU T
Thread
Shank diameter (C), min., mm
G5 8 RH EX T (AS 1722.2)
12.5
38.0
11
22.5 to 23.0
27.68 to 27.94
NIPP LE
Nose length (H), mm
Nose radius (S), mm
18.5 to 19.0
11.5 to 12.0
19.0 to 19.5
* Formerly 5 8 BSP .F.

Formerly 5 8 BS P.F. This thread is modified by reduction of major, minor and pitch diameters by 0.10
to 0.15 mm, to provide ease of assembly in service.
FIGURE 6
DETAILS OF TYPE 11 CONNECTION
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FIGURE 7 (in part) DETAILS OF TYPE 16 CONNECTION
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Detail
Dimension
VA LVE OUTLET
Thread
Major diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Minor diameter, mm
Length, mm
Bore depth, mm
Drill diameter, mm
Bore diameter, mm
Angle, degrees
Chamfer diameter, degrees mm
Full thread, mm
A
B
C
D
H
I
K
O
W
1.103-14 NGO-RH -EXT

28.016-27.890
26.837-26.737
25.791 max.
34.93 max.
10.57-9.81
6.27-3.23
13.34
8.74 max.
17.30 min.
70
45 25.4
15.47 min.
E
G
J
L
M
N
P
Z
6.27-3.23
12.83
17.15
2.77
14.73
7.52-7.14
23.42
6.6 min.
R
S
T
U
V
CS
1.108-14 NGO-RH -INT

26.375-26.180
27.066-26.965
28.144 min.
34.9
17.53-17.40
30 34.8
17.48 min.
22.23
28.58 min.
90 28.65
NIPP LE*
Drill diameter, mm
Nose diameter, mm
Shank diameter, mm
Nose radius, mm
Nose length, mm
Shoulder length, mm
Shoulder diameter, mm
Shank length, mm
HE XA GON NU T
Thread
Minor diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Major diameter, mm
Hex, mm
Hole diameter, mm
Chamfer diameter degrees mm
Full thread, mm
Bore depth, mm
Length, mm
Csink diameter degrees
* Nipple may be made from 22.2 mm ( 7 8 inch) hex material equivalent to

connection No. 701 in AN SI/CSA /CGA V-1.
Type 16 is the standard cylinder valve outlet for extra high pressure up to 31 500 kPa (315 bar) at 15C
for oxygen.
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Dimension
VA LVE OUTLET
Thread
Angle (K), degrees
Bore depth (U), mm
G5 8 LH* INT (AS 1722.2)

16.5 to 17.0
60
16
19.5 to 20.0
NU T
Thread
G5 8 LH EX T (AS 1722.2)
12.5
16.5 to 17.0
11
27.68 to 27.94 or 23.16 to 23.37
NIPP LE
Nose length (H), mm
Nose radius (S), mm
18.5 to 19.0
11.5 to 12.0
19.0 to 19.5
* Formerly 5 8 BSP .F.

Formerly 5 8 BSP .F. This thread is modified by reduction of major, minor and pitch diameters by
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NO TE: Use of O-ring in the nipple to help achieve a seal is common. The sealing arrangement is not
specified in this Standard. The O-ring material should be compatible with the gas for which its use is
intended.
Type 20 connection is the standard cylinder valve connection for standard pressures up to
20 000 kPa (200 bar) at 15C for the following tabulated gases:
Acetylene
Butadiene
Butane (commercial)
Butane (pure)
Butylene (pure)
Carbon monoxide
Coal gas
Deuterium
Dimethy ether
Ethane
Ethyl methyl ether
Ethylene
Flammable and not poisonous
Flammable and poisonous
Hydrogen
Isobutane (pure)
Isobutylene (commercial)
Isobutylene (pure)
LPG
Methane
Propane (pure)
Propylene (pure)
Vinyl fluoride (inhibited)

Water gases
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Dimension
VA LVE OUTLET
Thread*
Minor diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Major diameter, min., mm
Seat diameter, min., mm
Angle (K), degrees
Full thread length (T), min., mm
Bore depth (U), mm
0.885-14 NGO LH INT

20.516 to 20.711
21.300 to 21.392
22.479
17.0 to 18.0
60
14
17.5 to 18.0
NU T
Thread
Major diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Minor diameter, max., mm
Hexagon size A/F, min., mm
0.880-014 NGO LH EXT

22.225 to 22.352
21.082 to 21.173
20.127
12.5
17.5
11
27.68 to 27.94 or 28.27 to 28.57
NIPP LE
Centreline length ( H), mm
Nose radius (S), mm
Relief (optional) (N), mm
18.5 to 19.0
11.5 to 12.0
19.0 to 19.5
1.5
* Similar to connection No. 510 of ANS I/CS A/CGA V -1.

See ANS I/CS A/CG A V-1.
Formerly 11/16 Whit. Hex. or 1 1/8 A/F.
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NO TE: Use of O-ring in the nipple to help achieve a seal is common. The sealing arrangement is not
specified in this Standard. The O-ring material should be compatible with the gas for which its use is
intended.
Type 21 connection is the standard cylinder valve connection for standard pressures up to 20 000 kPa
Butadiene
Butane (commercial)
Butane (pure)
Butylene (pure)
Isobutane (pure)
Isobutylene (pure)
LPG
Propane (pure)
Propylene (pure)
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Dimension
VA LVE OUTLET
1.045 14 NGO LH INT
24.775-24.580
25.466-25/365
26.543 min.
Thread
Minor diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Major diameter, mm
Length, mm
Drill diameter, mm
Seat diameter, mm
Angle, degrees
Boss diameter, mm
Full thread, mm
Bore depth, mm
Countersink diameter, mm
A
B
C
D
I
K
P
T
U
BB
TT
CS
6.35 max.
3.96 min.
13.87-13.11
28.58 min.
70
38.10 min.
15.88 min.
21.82-21.06
1.57*
17.04-16.28 1
27.18-26.80
E
G
J
L
M
N
Z
GG
LL
6.32-3.18
23.62
17.15
7.52-6.76
5.08
5.13-4.75
31.8 min.
14.14
5.08
H
O
R
S
V
W
X
1.040 14 NGO LH EXT

26.416-26.289
25.237-25.136
24.190 max.
28.6 or 31.8
17.45
45 23.6
17.53-17.4
30 28.58 or 30 31.75
28.58 min.
4.1 23.6
60 29/0 or 60 32.3
NIPP LE
Drill diameter, mm
Shank diameter, mm
Nose radius, mm
Nose length, mm
Shoulder length, mm
Shank length, mm
Nose diameter, mm
L Location, mm
HE XA GON NU T
Thread
Major diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Minor diameter, mm
Hex, mm
Shank length, mm
Chamfer, degrees mm
Hole dia, mm
Length, mm
Neck, width diameter, mm mm
Groove diameter, mm
* Located as shown
Nipple may be made from 22.2 mm (7/8 in.) hex material equivalent to connection
No. 695 in ANS I/CS A/CG A V-1.
Type 22 is the standard cylinder valve outlet for Extra High Pressure up to 31 500 kPa (315 bar) at 15C
for the following tabulated gases:
Hydrogen
Methane
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Detail
Dimension
Thread
Minor diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Major diameter, mm
Length, mm
Drill diameter, mm
Seat diameter, mm
Angle, degrees
Boss diameter, mm
Full thread, mm
Bore depth, mm
1.125-14 NGO LH INT

26.807-26.612
27.498-27.397
28.575 min.
34.93 max.
6.35 max.
3.96 min.
13.87-13.11
28.58 min.
70
38.10 min.
15.88 min.
21.82-21.06
1.57*
17.04-16.28 1
29.21-28.83
VA LVE OUTLET
A
B
C
D
I
K
P
T
U
BB
TT
CS
NIPP LE
EG
J
L
M
N
Z
GG
LL
Drill diameter, mm
Shank diameter, mm
Nose radius, mm
Nose length, mm
Shoulder length, mm
Shank length, mm
Nose diameter, mm
L Location, mm
6.32-3.18
23.62
17.15
7.52-6.76
5.08
5.13-4.75
31.8 min.
14.14
5.08
HE XA GON NU T
Thread
Major diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Minor diameter, mm
Hex, mm
Shank length, mm
Chamfer, degrees mm
Hole dia, mm
Length, mm
Groove diameter, mm
H
O
R
S
V
W
X
1.120-14 NGO LH EXT

28.448-28.321
27.269-27.168
26.222 max.
28.6 or 31.8
17.45
45 23.6
17.53-17.4
30 28.58 or 30 31.75
28.58 min.
4.1 23.6
60 29.0 or 60 32.3
* Located as shown.
Type 23 is the standard cylinder valve outlet for Extra High Pressure up to 42 500 kPa (425 bar) at 15C
Hydrogen
Methane
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Dimension
VA LVE OUTLET
Thread
Full thread depth (W), min., mm
Body port length, ( Z), min. mm
G1 4 LH EXT*
12.0
15.0
NU T
Thread
Bore depth (U), min., mm
Overall length ( V), min., mm
Hole diameter, (Y), min
G1 4 LH INT
10.0
13.25 to 13.75
17.5
19
8.10 to 8.37
NIPP LE
Shoulder diameter (P), mm
Shoulder length (N), mm
Shank diameter, (Z)
10.85 to 11.15
3.75 to 4.25
7.73 to 7.95
WASH ER
Outside diameter ( G), mm
Hole diameter (F), mm
Thickness (nominal) (M), mm
10.75 to 11.25
4.75 to 5.25
1.50 to 1.75
* Formerly 1 4 BSP .F. This thread modified by reaction of major, minor and pitch diameters by 0.10 to
0.15 mm to provide ease of assembly in service.

NO TE: Equivalent to connection 17, Figure 5, in BS 341.1:1991.
Type 24 is the standard cylinder valve outlet for standard pressures up to 20 000 kPa (200 bar) at 15C
Flammable and non-corrosive, or
Flammable and non-poisonous.
FIGURE 12 DETAILS OF TYPE 24 CONNECTION
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VA LVE OUTLET
0.860-14 BS W RH*
8.5
8.0
12.5
Thread
Recess depth (B), min., mm
Recess diameter (D ), min., mm
NU T
Thread
Major diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
0.860-14 BS W RH*
21.844
20.683 to 20.851
19.522 to 20.124
10
15
20
27.68 to 27.94
NIPP LE
Nose diameter ( L), max., mm (optional)
Nose length (H), max., mm (optional)
18.0 to 19.0
4.5 to 5.0
12
7
WASH ER

18.0 to 18.5
To suit nipple
1.6
Non-standard thread complying with AS 1722.2 with medium fit thread forms and major, pitch and
minor diameters of valve outlet thread reduced between 0.10 and 0.15 mm on diameter to provide
ease of assembly in service.
Type 30 connection is the standard cylinder valve outlet for standard pressures up to 20 000 kPa
Carbon dioxide
Nitrous oxide
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Dimension
VA LVE OUTLET
G5 8 RH* EX T (see AS 1722.2)
13.0
8
12.5
Thread
NU T
Thread
G5 8 RH INT (see AS 1722.2)

11
16
20
32.72 to 33.02
NIPP LE
Nose length (N), max., mm (optional)
18.5 to 19.0
4.5 to 5.0
12
7
WASH ER

18.0 to 18.5
To suit nipple
1.6
Formerly 5 8 BS P.F. This thread modified by reduction of major, minor and pitch diameters by
Type 31 connection is the standard cylinder valve outlet

20 000 kPa (200 bar) at 15C for the following tabulated gases:
for
standard
Hydrogen fluoride
Methyl bromide
Phosgene
Silicon tetrafluoride
Sulfur hexafluoride
Vinyl bromide
Vinyl chloride
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VA LVE OUTLET
G1 2 RH* EX T (see AS 1722.2)
11
8
12.5
Thread
Recess diameter (D ), min. mm
NU T
Thread

11
16
22
30.23 to 30.48
NIPP LE
18.0 to 18.6
4.5 to 5.0
12
7
WASH ER

18.0 to 18.5
To suit nipple
1.6
Formerly 3 4 Whit. Hex.
Ammonia
Hexafluoropropylene
Nitrogen peroxide
Nitrosyl chloride
Sulfur dioxide
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VA LVE OUTLET
G1 4 RH* EX T (see AS 1722.2)
9.4
Thread
NU T

9.4
14
17.3
20.62 to 20.83
Thread
NIPP LE
11.0 to 11.3
2.8 to 3.3
WASH ER
11.o to 11.3
To suit nipple
3.0
Formerly 1/4 BSP .F. This thread modified by reduction of major, minor and pitch diameters by
Formerly 1/4 BS P.F.
(200 bar) at 15C for the following tabulated gases in cylinders with a water capacity of 3.5 kg or less
(see Table 5).
Air
Oxygen
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Dimension
VA LVE OUTLET
Thread
G3 4 RH* EX T (see AS 1722.2)

13
8
14.0 to 14.5
NU T
Thread
Major diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Minor diameter, mm

26.441 to 26.855
25.281 to 25.433
24.120 to 24.661
11
16
22
32.72 to 33.02
NIPP LE
22.0 to 22.5
4.5 to 5.0
13.5
7
WASH ER
22.0 to 22.5
To suit nipple
1.6
Formerly 3 4 BSP .F. Modified to dimensions given.
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Chlorine
Chlorodifluoromethane
Chloropentafluoroethane
Chlorotrifluoroethane
Chlorotrifluoroethylene
Chlorotrifluoroethane
Methane
Dibromodifluoro
Dichlorodifluoromethane
Dichlorodifluoromethane/Dichlorofluoromethane
Dichlorotetrafluoroethane
Difluoroethane
Fluorodichloromethane
Monobromo-Monochlorodifluoromethane
Monobromo-monochlorodifluoromethane/Nitrogen
Octafluorocyclobutane
Tetrafluoromethane
Trifluoroethane
Trifluoromethane
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Dimension
VA LVE OUTLET
G5 8 LH* EXT (see AS 1722.2)
13
8
12.5
Thread
NU T
G5 8 LH INT (see AS 1722.2)

11
16
22
32.72 to 33.02
Thread
NIPP LE
18.0 to 19.0
4.5 to 5.0
12
7
WASH ER

18.0 to 18.5
To suit nipple
1.6
1,1 Difluoroethylene
Cyanogen
Dimethylamine
Ethyl chloride
Ethylene oxide
Hydrogen cyanide
Methyl chloride
Tetrafluoroethylene (inhibited)
Trymethylamine
Vinyl methyl ether
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Thread
Seat diameter (D), min., mm
Angle (K), degrees
NU T
Thread
Major diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Minor diameter, mm
NIPP LE
Nose diameter ( L), mm
Noise radius (nominal) (S), mm
Reference dimension (H), mm
Nose length (H), min., mm
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G3 8 LH* EX T (see AS 1722.2)
13.5
12.5 to 13.0
37
16.662
15.806 to 15.938
14.950 to 15.395
10
12
16
23.16 to 23.37
14.5 to 14.9
12.0 to 12.5
6.35
5
9
4.5 to 5.0
Formerly
11
16 Whit. Hex.
(200 bar) at 15C for the following tabulated gases in cylinders with a water capacity of 11 kg or less.
Butane (commercial)
LPG
Propylene (commercial
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Dimension
VA LVE OUTLET
G1 2 LH* EX T (see AS 1722.2)
11
8
12.5
Thread
NU T

11
16
22
30.23 to 30.48
Thread
NIPP LE
18.0 to 18.6
4.5 to 5.0
12
7
WASH ER

18.0 to 18.5
To suit nipple
1.6
Formerly 1 2 BSP .F. This thread modified by reduction of major, minor and pitch diameters by 0.10 to
0.15 mm, to provide ease of assembly in service.
Type 42 connection is the standard cylinder valve outlet for standard pressures up to 20 000 kPa (200
bar) at 15C for the following tabulated gases:
Ethylamine
Ethylene oxide/dichlorofluoromethane
Methylamine
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Dimension
VA LVE OUTLET
0.825-14 NGO LH EXT
20.825 to 20.955
19.685 to 19.776
18.730
14
Thread
Major diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
NU T
0.825-14 NG0 LH INT

21.082
19.903 to 19.945
19.118 to 19.314
13
19
23.5
27.65 to 27.94 or 28.27 to 28.57
Thread
Major diameter, min., mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Minor diameter, mm
NIPP LE
18.0 to 19.0
4.5 to 5.0
WASH ER

18.0 to 18.5
To suit nipple
1.6
Similar to connection No. 330 of ANS I/CS A/CGA V-1.
Special thread, see AN SI/CSA /CGA V-1.
Formerly
11
16 Whit. Hex.
Boron trifluoride
Cyanogen chloride
Diborane
Hydrogen bromide
Hydrogen chloride
Hydrogen sulphide
Methyl mercaptan
FIGURE 21 DETAILS OF TYPE 43* CONNECTION
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Dimension
VA LVE OUTLET
Thread
Full thread depth, (W ), min. mm
Body port length (A), min. mm
Recess depth (B), mm
Recess diameter (D ), mm
G3 8 RH EXT*
12.0
15.0
7.5 to 8.5
7.85 to 8.15
NU T
Thread
Hole diameter (Y), mm
G3 8 RH INT
11.5
13.75 to 14.25
17.5
22
10.60 to 10.87
NIPP LE
Nose diameter ( L), mm
Nose length (H), mm
Shank diameter (Z), m
14.35 to 14.65
2.95 to 3.45
7.10 to 7.25
6.25 to 6.75
10.23 to 10.45
WASH ER
14.25 to 14.75
7.50 to 7.75
1.50 to 1.75
* Formerly 3 8 BSP .F. This thread modified by reduction of major, minor and pitch diameters by 0.10 to
0.15 mm to provide ease of assembly in service.
NO TE: Equivalent to connection 14, Figure 5, BS 341.1:1991.
Type 44 is the standard cylinder valve outlet for standard pressures up to 20 000 kPa (200 bar) at 15C
for the following tabulated gases
Non-flammable and corrosive; or
Non-flammable and poisonous
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VA LVE OUTLET
Thread
Major diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Minor diameter, mm
Bore diameter, mm
Bore depth, mm
Bore diameter, mm
Bore depth, mm
Seat angle included degrees
Boss diameter, mm
Thread length, mm
Spigot length, mm
Thread runout, mm
Drill diameter, mm
A
L1
B
L5
K
C
F
G
H
J
24 2 RH Whit. form reduced 0.15 mm

23.812-23.532
22.532-22.362
21.252 max.
13.37-13.30
17.1-16.6
14.77-14.70
8.5-8.0
90
20.94-20.72
8.5-8.0
8.0-7.5
3 min.
4.0
R
L2
V
L3
U
L4
W
D
S
M
N
6.0-5.5
7.0-6.5
13.28-13.24
15.0-14.5
14.68-14.64
23.0-22.5
20.94-20.72
5.5-5.0
16.00-15.89
4.0
1.0
X
Y
T
O
P
Q
24 2 RH Whit. form
21.815-21.440
22.720 to 22.496
24.00
30.0
21.24-21.11
16.21-16.10
11.5-11.0
3.0
23.0-22.5
4.0
NIPP LE
Spherical radius, mm*
Nose length, mm
Spigot diameter, mm
spigot length, mm
Spigot diameter, mm
Spigot length, mm
Shoulder length, mm
Shank diameter, mm
Drill diameter, mm
Offset, mm
HE XA GON NU T
Thread
Minor diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Major diameter, mm
Hex, A/F, mm
Hole diameter, mm
Thread length, mm
Thread runout, mm
Bore depth, mm
Thickness, mm
*
An elastomer O-ring may be fitted to a bullnose or bi-conical connection to provide a

gas-tight seal.
Equivalent to connection 0150-0160 in ISO 5145: (24: A=13.3: B=14.7)

This thread is modified by reduction of major, pitch and minor diameters by 0.15 on
diameter to provide for ease of assembly on service.
Argon
Helium
Inert
Krypton
Neon
Nitrogen
Xenon

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Dimension
Thread
Minor diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Major diameter, mm
Length, mm
Drill diameter, mm
Seat diameter, mm
Angle, degrees
Boss diameter, mm
Full thread, mm
Bore depth, mm
A
B
C
D
I
K
P
T
U
BB
TT
CS
1.045 14 NGO RH INT

24.775-24.580
25.466-25.365
26.543, mm
34.93 max.
6.35 max.
3.96 min.
13.87-13.11
28.58 min.
70
38.10 min.
15.88 min.
21.82-21.06
1.57
17.04-16.28 *
27.18-26.80
E
G
J
L
M
N
Z
GG
LL
6.32-3.18
23.62
17.15
7.52-6.76
5.08
5.13-4.75
31.8 min.
14.14
5.08
H
O
R
S
V
W
1.040 14 NGO RH Ext

26.416-26.289
25.237-25.136
24.190, max.
28.6 or 31.8
17.45
45 23.6
17.53-17.40
30 28.58 or 30 31.75
28.58 min.
4.1 23.6
VA LVE OUTLET
NIPP LE
Drill diameter, mm
Shank diameter, mm
Nose radius, mm
Nose length, mm
Shoulder length, mm
Shank length, mm
Nose diameter, mm
L Location, mm
HE XA GON NU T
Thread
Major diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Minor diameter, mm
Hex, mm
Shank length, mm
Chamfer, degrees mm
Hole dia, mm
Length, mm
*
Located as shown.
Argon
Helium
Krypton
Neon
Nitrogen
Xenon
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Dimension
VA LVE OUTLET
Thread
Major diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Minor diameter, mm
Length, mm
Bore depth, mm
Drill diameter, mm
Bore diameter, mm
Angle, degrees
Full thread, mm
A
B
C
D
K
O
W
1.030 14 NGO LH EXT

26.162-26.035
24.983-24.882
23.936, max.
33.32, max.
7.52-6.76
4.34-3.58
15.06
70
45 23.42
12.7, min.
E
G
J
L
M
N
P
Z
5.51-3.99
14.15
18.92
2.77
12.7
6.73-6.35
23.42
6.6, min.
R
S
T
H
V
X
CS
1.035 14 NGO LH INT

24.521-24.326
25.212-25.111
26.289, min.
31.8
19.30-19.18
45 31.8
15.88 min.
21.00-20.24
26.97, min.
60 32.3
90 26.59
NIPP LE *
Drill diameter, mm
Nose diameter, mm
Shank diameter, mm
Nose radius, mm
Nose length, mm
Shoulder length, mm
Shank length, mm
HE XA GON NU T
Thread
Minor diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Major diameter, mm
Hex, mm
Hole dia, mm
Full thread, mm
Bore depth, mm
Length, mm
Groove diameter, mm mm
Csink diameter, degrees mm
*
Nipple may be made from 22.2 mm ( 7 8 in.) hex material equivalent to connection
Argon
Helium
Krypton
Neon
Nitrogen
Xenon
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Dimension
VA LVE OUTLET*
Thread
Major diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Minor diameter, mm
Bore diameter, mm
Bore depth, mm
Bore diameter, mm
Bore depth, mm
Seat angle included degrees
Boss diameter, mm
Thread length, mm
Spigot length, mm
Thread runout, mm
Drill diameter, mm
A
L1
B
L6
K
C
F
G
H
J
27 2 RH Whit. form reduced 0.15 mm

26.812-26.532
25.532-25.362
25.252 max.
13.97-13.90
16.8-16.3
18.18-18.10
8.5-8.0
90
23.94-23.72
8.5-8.0
8.0-7.5
3.0
4.0
R
L2
A
L3
B
L4
C
D
S
M
N
6.0-5.5
7.0-6.5
13.88-13.84
15.0-14.5
18.08-18.03
23.0-22.5
20.94-20.72
5.5-5.0
16.00-15.89
4.0
1.0
C
R
T
O
P
Q
27 2 RH Whit. form
21.815-21.440
25.720-25.496
27.00 min.
33
24.24-24.11
16.21-16.10
11.5-11.0
3.0
23.0-22.5
4.0
NIPP LE
Spherical radius, mm
Nose length, mm
Spigot diameter, mm
Spigot length, mm
Spigot diameter, mm
Spigot length, mm
Shoulder length, mm
Shank diameter, mm
Drill diameter, mm
Offset, mm
HE XA GON NU T
Thread
Minor diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Major diameter, mm
Hex, A/F, mm
Hole diameter, mm
Thread length, mm
Thread runout, mm
Bore depth, mm
Thickness, mm
* Similar to connection 1150-1160 in ISO 5145:1990 (27: A=13.9: B=18.1).

This thread is modified by reduction of major, pitch and minor diameters by 0.15 on
diameter to provide for ease of assembly on service.
An elastomer O-ring may be fitted to a bullnose or bi-conical connection to provide a
gas-tight seal.
(200 bar) at 15C for air.
FIGURE 26 (in part) DETAILS OF TYPE 6O CONNECTION
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Detail
Dimension
VA LVE OUTLET
Thread
Major diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Minor diameter, mm
Length, mm
Bore depth, mm
Drill diameter, mm
Bore diameter, mm
Angle, degrees
Chamfer, degrees mm
Full thread, mm
Bleed hole location, mm*
Hole angle, typical degrees
A
B
C
D
K
O
W
X
AA
0.825 I4 NGO RH EXT

20.955-20.828
19.776-19.685
18.729, max.
37.31, max.
12.29-11.91
6.35-5.97
12.83
70
45 18.26
18.26, min.
11.89-11.13
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E
G
J
L
M
N
P
Z
LL
3.96-3.20
12.07
13.72-13.59
6.10-5.97
17.65-17.15
10.67
18.67
5.97, min.
12.45
H
I
R
S
T
U
V
CS
KK
0.830 14 NGO RH INT

19.314-19.119
19.994-19-904
21.082, min.
27.0
3.56-2.80
22.35-21.59
13.97-13.84
30 26.9
19.05, min.
31.80-31.42
38.1, min.
90 24.51
45
NIPP LE
Drill diameter, mm
Nose diameter, mm
Shank diameter, mm
Nose radius, mm
Nose length, mm
Shoulder length, mm
Shank length, mm
L location, mm
HE XA GON NU T
Thread
Minor diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Major diameter, mm
Hex, mm
Hole diameter mm
Full thread, mm
Bore depth, mm
Length, mm
Csink diameter degrees mm
Chamfer, degrees
*
Two bleed holes 3.188 mm diameter. Holes must be on outlet side of point
of nose contact.
Nipple may be made from 17.5 mm (11/16 in.) hex material equivalent to
Type 61 connection is the standard cylinder valve outlet for extra high pressures up to 31 500 kPa
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Dimension
VA LVE OUTLET
Thread
Minor diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Major diameter, mm
Length, mm
Drill diameter, mm
Seat diameter, mm
Angle, degrees
Boss diameter, mm
Full thread, mm
Bore depth, mm
A
B
C
D
I
K
P
T
U
BB
TT
CS
1.125 14 NGO RH INT

26.807-26.612
27.498-27.397
28.575, min.
34.93 max.
6.35 max
3.96 min.
13.87-13.11
28.58 min.
70
38.10 min.
15.88 min.
21.82-21.06
1.57
17.04-16.28*
29.21-28.83
E
G
J
L
M
N
Z
GG
LL
6.32-3.18
23.62
17.15
7.52-6.76
5.08
5.13-4.75
31.8 min.
14.14
5.08
H
O
R
S
V
W
1.120 14 NGO RH EX T
28.448-28.321
27.269-27.168
26.222, max.
28.6 or 31.8
17.45
45 23.6
17.53-17.40
30 28.58 or 30 31.75
28.58 min.
4.1 23.6
NIPP LE
Drill diameter, mm
Shank diameter, mm
Nose radius, mm
Nose length, mm
Shoulder length, mm
Shank length, mm
Nose diameter, mm
L Location, mm
HE XA GON NU T
Thread
Major diameter, mm
Pitch diameter, mm
Minor diameter, mm
Hex, mm
Shank length, mm
Chamfer, degrees mm
Hole dia, mm
Length, mm
*
Located as shown.
Nipple may be made from 22.2 mm (7/8 in.) hex material equivalent to
Type 62 connection is the standard cylinder valve outlet for extra high pressures up to 42 500 kPa
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APPENDIX A
WHERE A 3/8-INCH BSP PARALLEL THREAD CYLINDER VALVE WITH A

SOFT-SOLDERED SEAL MAY BE USED
(Normative)
In Australia, a 3 8-inch BSP parallel thread valve (see Figure A1) may be used on a seamless
gas cylinder with a capacity not exceeding 1 kg water capacity and charged with carbon
dioxide, providing the following conditions are met:
The cylinders on which the valves are used shall be constructed in accordance with
AS 2030.1.
(b)
The material of the valve bodies shall comply with AS 2473 (this Standard).
(c)
Safety devices shall comply with the requirements of AS 2613.
(a)
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FIGURE A1
8-INCH BSP PARALLEL THREAD CYLINDER VALVE WITH

SOFT-SOLDERED SEAL
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APPENDIX B
RECOMMENDED GAUGES FOR CYLINDER NECK AND

VALVE STEM THREADS
(Normative)
B1 GENERAL APPLICATION This Appendix provides recommendations for gauges for
the cylinder threads and corresponding valve stems specified in this Standard. The
measurement of thread gauges is a specialized subject that cannot be adequately covered
within this Appendix. The dimensions and tolerances are of a basic nature and, therefore,
reference should be made to relevant Standards for comprehensive details. For 3 4 NGS thread,
reference to ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 is recommended. For the 0.6, 0.715 and 1.0 in. taper
threads, no recognized Standard exists, but reference is recommended to AS 1722.1 for
details of a similar thread form. AS 1722.1 specifies threads with the thread form normal to
the thread axis. The taper threads specified in this Standard have the thread form normal to
the cone surface. Some improvization in the checking of threads may be permissible.
The gauges specified in this Appendix are for the checking of threads on the valve stems and
on the cylinder necks, and are not for checking of other gauges.
B2 DIMENSIONS AND FORMS The thread dimensions and thread forms are given in
Figures B1 and B2.
B3 USE The gauges are designed to be pressed or screwed by hand into the thread being
checked. The neck of a conforming cylinder thread, or the stem of a conforming valve thread,
should lie flush with or protrude beyond the face designated a but not protrude beyond the
face designated b (see Figures B3 to B7).
The plug screw and ring screw gauges for effective diameter are designed to operate at about
mid-length of the thread.
B4 HARDNESS Gauges should be hardened at the wearing surfaces. The following

hardnesses are recommended:
(a)
Threaded gauge650 HV to 800 HV (57 HRC to 62 HRC).
(b)
Plain gauge750 HV to 850 HV (61 HRC to 63 HRC).
B5
MARKING Each gauge should be marked with the following:
(a)
Nominal size of thread (see Figures B1 and B2).
(b)
Manufacturers name or trademark.
(c)
Serial number of gauge.
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Screw plug gauge
Screw ring gauge
Dimension
0.6
1.0
0.715
0.6
1.0
0.715
Ratio A to B
5.625/1
8/1
5.625/1
8/1
Maximum pitch error between any

two threads, m
10
10
15
Maximum flank angle error,

minutes of arc
15
10
20
15
Maximum taper error on diameter

on length of taper, m
15
+20
23
30
Major
13
13
+20, 10
+20, 10
Pitch
10
10
Minor
+8, 15
8, 15
15
15
Diameter tolerance at gauge

plane, m:
* The tolerances are taken from AS 1722.1 for similar size threads.
Maximum allowable error in pitch between any two threads whether adjacent or
separated by any amount not exceeding the full length of thread less one full thread
at each end.
The maximum taper error on diameter over the length of taper of a screw gauge
should be measured over the full length less one full thread at each end of gauge.
NO TES:
1 For length tolerances, see AS 1722.1.
2 End faces of plug and ring gauges to be square to the axis of taper to within 0.001
(25.4 + D) full indicator movement, measured as close as possible to the screw thread,
where D = basic major diameter of thread, in millimetres.
FIGURE B1 BASIC FORM AND TOLERANCES* FOR GAUGES FOR 0.6, 0.715, AND
1.0-INCH THREADS (TAPER THREADS, WHITWORTH FORM NORMAL TO CONE)
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Screw plug
gauge
Dimension
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Screw ring
gauge
Go
No go
Go
No go
25.085
25.070
24.950
24.935
23.899
23.896
24.161
24.158
Pitch diameter, mm
max.
min.
25.126
25.100
25.301
25.286
Major, diameter, mm
max.
26.274
26.271
26.078
26.076
Minor diameter, mm
max.
Pitch variations (between any

two threads), mm
max.
Flank angle error, minutes of arc
0.055
0.008
10
15
* The tolerances are taken from AN SI/ASME B1.20.1 .
FIGURE B2
DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES* FOR GAUGES, 34 NGS THREAD
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millimetres
Dimensions
0.6
1.0
Major diameter at face a
19.192
20.142
27.787
+0, 0.015
Effective diameter at face a
18.032
18.980
26.624
+0, 0.015
Minor diameter at face a
16.871
17.816
25.461
+0, 0.023
Length L
22.225
15.875
19.050
0.254
Length S
+0.025, 0
1.194
FIGURE B3
Tolerances
0.715
FULL FORM PLUG SCREW GAUGE
millimetres
Dimensions
Tolerances

Length L
0.6
0.715
1.0
18.032
18.979
26.624
12.7
17.462
Length C
7.938
Length S
1.194
FIGURE B4
+0, 0.015
0.254
+0.025, 0
PLUG SCREW GAUGE FOR EFFECTIVE DIAMETER
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millimetres
Dimensions
0.715
1.0
Cone diameter at face a
16.871
17.816
25.461
Length L 1
22.225
15.875
19.050
Length L 2
7.938
Length S
1.194
FIGURE B5
Tolerances
0.6
+0, 0.015
0.254
+0.025, 0
1.753
PLAIN PLUG GAUGE FOR MINOR DIAMETER
millimetres
Dimensions
0.6
0.715
1.0
Major diameter at face a
15.240
18.161
25.400
14.079
16.998
24.237
Minor diameter at face a
12.918
15.834
23.073
Length L 1
22.225
19.050
22.225
Length L 2
12.70
15.875
17.462
Length C
7.938
Length S
1.194
Diameter D
44.45
FIGURE B6
RING SCREW GAUGE
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+0.015, 0
0.254
+0.025, 0
1.60
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Nominal thread size, in.
Dimensions
Tolerances
0.6
0.715
1.0
Cone diameter at face a
15.240
18.161
25.400
Length L 1
22.225
19.050
22.225
Length L 2
7.938
Length C
7.938
Length S
1.194
Diameter D
44.45
0.254
+0.0254 0
1.60
PLAIN RING GAUGE FOR MAJOR DIAMETER
FIGURE B7
1.753
+0.015, 0
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APPENDIX C
SUGGESTED SAMPLE SELECTION FOR TEST PURPOSES

(Normative)
This Appendix requires that every valve be capable of passing nominated tests and that every
valve be subjected to a pneumatic pressure test. Sample selections do not ensure that every
valve is capable of passing any test but, in the absence of a statistically based sample plan,
the following selections have proved to be helpful to manufacturers:
(a)
Mechanical tests Two samples taken at random from each batch.
(b)
Pressure test One valve per 5000 manufactured, or one per batch if the batch is less
than 5000, to provide a hydrostatic test sample.
Every valve not subjected to a hydrostatic test shall be subjected to a pneumatic test.
A batch is taken to consist of material or items of a single type, grade, class, size and
composition, and to have been manufactured under essentially the same conditions at
essentially the same time.
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APPENDIX D
IMPACT STRENGTH TEST FOR VALVES/VALVE PROTECTION

(Normative)
D1 GENERAL This Appendix sets out an impact strength test for a valve or a protected
valve. The impact strength requirement is intended to ensure the adequacy of a valve, or a
protected valve, to withstand in-service abuse. It has replaced the formerly specified
mechanical strength properties for suitable materials for valve bodies, thereby giving the
valve manufacturer freedom to optimize strength and material sections. The specifying of
material mechanical strength properties only does not ensure that a valve is sufficiently robust
as the size of channels within the valve is not limited.
The impact value specified is derived from tests and calculations for valved and laden gas
cylinders falling from a loading dock. The acceptance criteria are set as retention of cylinder
content and then control of release of cylinder contents.
D2 TEST RIG The test rig shall comprise a means to apply the specified impact at a point
a distance no greater than one-third of the valve or valve protection height below the top
edge of the valve or valve protection as shown in Figure D1.
A pendulum-type test rig is preferred, but other means of applying the impact are acceptable.
The test rig shall be calibrated to the specified impact value.
D3
(a)
(b)
PROCEDURE The test procedure shall be as follows:

Set the test rig to the impact level specified in Table 1. This setting shall have been
previously verified by suitable means.
Install the test specimens in the rig, with the striking point set in accordance with
Figure D1, as appropriate. Close valve to manufacturers recommended torque.
NOTE: The test specimen is the valve only where there is no valve protection, or is the
complete cylinder with valve protection and valve where there is valve protection.
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Align the valve or valve protection, or both, in the most adverse position with respect
to the point of striking, i.e. so that the impact will have the greatest effect on valve
breakage, or on valve protection to valve clearance, as appropriate.
Apply the impact, taking suitable precautions to protect personnel and equipment from
injury and damage due to the destructive nature of the test.
Observe the effect of impact on the valve.
Apply the specified pressure to the valve. Without adjustment to the valve, check for
leakage from the valve body, valve components and, where valve protection is under
test, the cylinder.
Open the valve just sufficient to demonstrate the safe release of pressure.
NOTE: Where any handwheel has been damaged, tools may be used to operate the valve.
D4
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
REPORT The test report shall include the following:

Description of the specimen tested.
The impact value applied.
The pressure applied.
A statement that the specimen did or did not pass this test.
The date of test.
A reference to this test method, i.e. AS 2473, Appendix D.
The signature and title of the supervisor of the test.
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FIGURE D1
POINT OF IMPACT
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Valves for compressed gas

The following interests are represented on Committee ME/2:

This Standard was issued in draft form for comment as DR 95102.

Valves for compressed gas

PUBLISHED BY STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

Originated as AS B240 1966.

The following documents are referred to in this

LP gas Storage and handling

Pipe threads of Whitworth form

Valves for medical gas cylinders

Valves for compressed gas cylinders (diameter-indexed outlets)

Safety devices for gas cylinders

Transportable gas container valves

Specification for bursting discs and bursting disc devices

Compressed gas cylinder valve outlet and inlet connections

Pipe threads, general purpose (inch)

MANUFACTURE Valve bodies shall not be manufactured from castings.

Minimum impact value

Medical and industrial range, not

Medical and industrial range,

Medical and industrial

Small LP gas, external valve

Small LP gas, internal valve

The name, or identifying mark, of the manufacturer.

Nominal thread size, inch

Pitch (along cone), mm

Effective diameter (A), mm

Minor diameter (A), mm

Major diameter (C), mm

Effective diameter (C), mm

Minor diameter (C), mm

Length of valve thread (B), mm

Length of cylinder neck thread full form

* Valve stem screwed tight into cylinder neck.

SPECIAL TAPER STEM THREAD PRINCIPAL

Nominal thread size 3/4 NGS

Threads per inch

Pitch diameter (A) (Class 2A), mm

Minor diameter (C) (Class 2B), mm

Pitch diameter (C) (Class 2B), mm

Length of valve stem, B, approx., mm

SPECIAL PARALLEL STEM THREAD PRINCIPAL

VALVE DETAILS FOR SPECIFIC GASES AT NON-STANDARD

2 B For example bronze.

VALVE DETAILS FOR SPECIFIC GASES AT STANDARD VALVE OUTLET

0.825 14 NGO LH EXT

Butane (n-Butane) (pure)

0.860 14 BSW RH EXT

0.825 14 NGO LH EXT

0.885 14 NGO LH INT

NGV (Natural gas for

Sili con tetrafl uori de

Refer to Clause 12.

VALVE OUTLET DETAILS FOR SPECIFIC GASES AT EXTRA HIGH

Up to 425 bar at 15C

0.825-14 NGO RH EXT

1.125 14 NGO RH INT

1.045-14 NGO RH INT

1.030 14 NGO LH EXT

1.045-14 NGO RH INT

1.030 14 NGO LH EXT

1.045-14 NGO LH INT