MSS SP-85-2011

Gray Iron
Globe and Angle Valves,
Flanged and Threaded Ends

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 MSS STANDARD PRACTICE SP-85
This MSS Standard Practice was developed under the consensus of the MSS Technical Committee 106 and the MSS
Coordinating Committee. The content of this Standard Practice is the resulting efforts of competent and experienced
volunteers to provide an effective, clear, and non-exclusive standard that will benefit the industry as a whole. This
MSS Standard Practice describes minimal requirements and is intended as a basis for common practice by the
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referenced to herein are identified by the date of issue that was applicable to this Standard
Practice at the date of approval of this MSS Standard Practice (see Annex C). This Standard
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issue even though applicable provisions may not have changed.”

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appendices, if included, that appear in this document are construed as “supplemental”. Note that supplemental
information does not include mandatory requirements.

U.S. customary units in this Standard Practice are the standard; (SI) metric units are for reference only.

This Standard Practice has been substantially revised from the previous 2002 edition.
It is suggested that if the user is interested in knowing what changes have been made,
that direct page by page comparison should be made of this document and that of the
previous edition.

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considered “for reference only”.

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Originally Published: June 1976
Current Edition Approved: August 2010
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 MSS STANDARD PRACTICE SP-85

FOREWORD

The 2002 edition of MSS SP-85 changed the title and material identification throughout the Standard Practice
from cast iron to gray iron, added a Forward, added nominal size designation in DN, and deleted construction
designations.

This 2011 edition of MSS SP-85, in addition to various editorial and formatting updates, includes changes to:
(1) delete the nominal size designation in DN in Section 2.4; (2) revise Section 4.5 involving handwheel
materials; (3) revise Section 4.6 involving bolting; (4) add a minimum wall thickness requirement for the valve
body and bonnet (new Section 5.2) and renumber the rest of Section 5; (5) revise and correct Section 5.3.1 (old
5.2.1) involving end flanges; (6) revise Section 5.14 (old 5.13) involving bypass and drain connections; (7) revise
Section 7.1 involving tests; (8) revise Sections 7.3 and 7.4 involving hydrostatic and gas seat tests and clarify the
leakage rate in Section 7.4; (9) correct information in Table 1; and (10) update the organizations and references
in Annex C.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1 SCOPE ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 VALVE TYPES, CLASSES, TRIMS, AND SIZES ................................................................................... 1
3 PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE RATINGS ................................................................................................. 1
4 MATERIALS ............................................................................................................................................... 2
5 DESIGN ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
6 WORKMANSHIP ....................................................................................................................................... 3
7 TESTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
8 MARKING .................................................................................................................................................. 4
9 PAINTING ................................................................................................................................................... 4

TABLE

1 Pressure-Temperature Ratings, Non-Shock, psi .......................................................................................... 1

2 Shell Test Pressure, Minimum ..................................................................................................................... 4
3 Test Duration, Minimum ............................................................................................................................. 4
B1 Pressure-Temperature Ratings, Non-Shock, bar .......................................................................................... 7
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FIGURE

A1 Type I – Globe, Metal-to-Metal Seat ........................................................................................................... 5

A2 Type II – Angle, Metal-to-Metal Seat .......................................................................................................... 5
A3 Type III – Globe, Composition-to-Metal Seat ............................................................................................. 6
A4 Type IV – Angle, Composition-to-Metal Seat ............................................................................................. 6

ANNEX

A Valve Types – Figures A1 through A4 ....................................................................................................... 5

B SI (Metric) Units ......................................................................................................................................... 7
C Referenced Standards and Applicable Dates .............................................................................................. 8

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GRAY IRON GLOBE AND ANGLE VALVES, FLANGED AND THREADED ENDS

1. SCOPE

1.1 This Standard Practice covers gray iron 2.4 Nominal Pipe Sizes
globe and angle valves with flanged and
threaded ends. a) 2≤ NPS ≤12 flanged end
b) 2≤ NPS ≤6 threaded end
1.2 These valves are suitable within the
sizes and pressure-temperature ratings 3. PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE
specified herein for general purpose service. RATINGS
1.3 This Standard Practice also includes, 3.1 Pressure-temperature ratings for the
directly or by reference, stipulations or various classes of valves are shown in Table 1.
chemical and physical properties of materials, SI (metric) units are shown in Table B1 in
and dimensions of end connections in Annex B. The ratings specified are for valves
common use. with metal-to-metal seating surfaces.
Pressure-temperature ratings for valves with
2. VALVE TYPES, CLASSES, TRIM, AND non-metallic seat materials shall be limited to
SIZES reflect the physical characteristics of these
2.1 Valve Types materials at each temperature, and may be
lower, but in no case higher than values
Type I ─ Globe, Metal-to-Metal Seat shown in Tables 1 and B1.
(See Figure A1) (1)
Type II ─ Angle, Metal-to-Metal Seat TABLE 1
(See Figure A2) (1) Pressure-Temperature Ratings,
Type III ─ Globe, Composition-to- Metal Non-Shock, psi
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Seat (See Figure A3) (1)

Temperature Class Class
Type IV ─ Angle, Composition-to-Metal (°F) 125 250
Seat (See Figure A4) (1)
-20 to 150 200 500
2.2 Trims 200 190 460
225 180 440
a) All Bronze
250 175 415
b) All Iron
275 170 395
c) Bronze with Ferrous Stem
300 165 375
d) Composition Disc 325 155 355
350 150 335
2.3 Classes
375 145 315
125 400 140 290
250 425 130 270
450 125 250
Note: See Table B1 for SI (metric) units

Note: (1) The figures in Annex A are for the

purpose of illustration and nomenclature only.
They are not intended to exclude any design
meeting this Standard Practice.

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3.2 The temperature shown for the
corresponding rating shall be the metal
temperature of the pressure retaining parts. It
shall be assumed that the metal temperature
will be the temperature of the contained fluid.
Use of a pressure rating at a metal
temperature other than that of the contained
fluid shall be the responsibility of the user.
4. MATERIALS
4.1 General This Standard Practice covers
minimum physical and chemical requirements.
Users are cautioned against applications with
fluids which may react chemically with any
materials used in these valves. Consultation
with the manufacturer is advised to determine
suitability in cases of doubt.
4.2 Body and Bonnet Body and bonnet
shall be gray iron in accordance with ASTM
A126, Class B.
4.3 Seating Material Metal-to-Metal
surfaces shall be bronze for bronze trim
valves; gray iron or other ferrous material for
all iron valves. Composition or resilient facing
material shall be rubber (synthetic or natural)
or suitable polymer. Other materials, suitable
for the intended service, may be furnished
when agreed between purchaser and
manufacturer.
4.4 Stems Stem material shall be brass or
bronze; either cast or wrought for bronze
mounted and composition disc valves; and
wrought steel for all iron valves.
4.5 Handwheels Handwheels may be gray
iron, malleable iron, or steel, at the
manufacturer’s option.
4.6 Bolting Bolts and studs connecting
pressure containing parts shall develop
mechanical properties not less than the
requirements of ASTM A307, over the
temperature range for which the valve is rated.
4.7 Glands Glands shall be made from
brass, bronze, gray iron, or other ferrous
materials.
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5. DESIGN
5.1 General When under the test pressure
specified in Section 7, valves shall be
designed to prevent permanent distortion of
the body, bonnet, or seats. Valve stems shall
be designed to prevent permanent distortion
when valve is operated at full rated working
pressure.
5.2 Minimum Wall Requirements Valve
bodies and bonnets shall meet the minimum
wall thickness requirements specified in
ASME B16.1 for the same NPS and Class
gray iron fitting.
5.3 End Flanges
5.3.1 End flanges shall be integral with the
valve body. Dimensions, tolerances, and
drilling shall be in accordance with ASME
B16.1 for each NPS and for each respective
pressure class, and shall have a surface
finish in accordance with MSS SP-6.
5.3.2 Face-to-Face dimensions of flanged
end valves shall be in accordance with
ASME B16.10.
5.4 Threaded Ends Threaded end bodies
may have hexagon, octagon, or round ends
with ribs. Pipe ends shall be threaded with
tapered pipe threads in accordance with
ASME B1.20.1.
5.5 Body-Bonnet Bolting
5.5.1 Dimensions of bolts and cap screws
shall be in accordance with ASME B18.2.1;
nut dimensions in accordance with ASME
B18.2.2.
5.5.2 Nuts shall be threaded in accordance
with ASME B1.1, Coarse Thread Series,
Class 2B.
5.5.3 Bolts, studs, or cap screws shall be
threaded in accordance with ASME B1.1,
Coarse Thread Series, Class 2A.
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5.6 Disc Guides Discs and disc holders for
valves NPS 4 and larger shall be guided to
ensure that the seating surfaces of the disc and
body seat are properly aligned at the point of
closure.
5.7 Seating Surfaces
5.7.1 Disc seating surfaces may be
integral or may be separate rings securely
fastened to the disc.
5.7.2 Body seats shall be separate rings,
threaded into the body, either shoulder or
bottom seated, except that all iron valve seats
may be integral with the body casting at the
manufacturer's option.
5.8 Glands
5.8.1 Glands may be threaded or bolted
type.
5.8.2 Bolted glands may be solid, solid-
bushed, or two piece self-aligning design.
Use of open bolt slots in glands shall not be
permitted unless hinge or eye bolts are
used.
5.8.3 Stem seals not requiring a gland but
suitable for the service conditions, may be
furnished.
5.9 Gland Bolting Studs, stud bolts,
hinge bolts, or headed bolts through drilled or
slotted holes in the stuffing box flange may be
used. In all cases gland bolting shall be
securely held in place and shall provide
adequate adjustment for progressive
compression of packing material.
5.10 Backseat Valves shall be designed to
have a backseat. Repacking under pressure is
hazardous and is not recommended.
5.11 Discs and Disc Holders Discs or disc
holders shall be securely attached to the end
of the stems in a manner that permits the disc
to swivel relative to the stem.
5.12 Stems The upper ends of stems shall be
threaded with single or multiple Acme type or
60-degree thread approximating the stub form.
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5.13 Handwheels Handwheels shall be of
the spoke type only. Webbed or disc type are
not permitted. Handwheels shall be marked
with the direction of movement for opening of
the valve. On large size valves to be used at or
near maximum rated pressures, the
manufacturer should be consulted regarding
the use of auxiliary operating means.
5.14 Bypass and Drain Connections Unless
otherwise specified by a purchaser, bypass and
drain connections shall be in accordance with
MSS SP-45.
6. WORKMANSHIP
6.1 General Valve parts shall be designed
and manufacturing tolerances set so as to
provide interchangeability in the product of
any one manufacturer between units of the
same size, class, type, and design; except the
individual fit of the disc-to-seat ring seating
surfaces of Type I and II valves.
6.2 Castings All castings shall be clean and
sound, without defects which will impair their
service. Plugging, impregnation, welding, or
other repairing of defects is not allowed.
7. TESTS
7.1 General A shell test and a seat test shall
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be made on all completed valves prior to
shipment by the manufacturer.
7.2 Shell Test Valves in the partially open
position with both ends closed shall be
subjected to hydrostatic or gas test pressure
specified in Table 2. No visible leakage is
permitted through the pressure boundary walls
or body-bonnet joint. Leakage through the
stem packing or stem seals shall not be cause
for rejection. Test pressure shall be held for
the duration specified in Table 3.
Caution: Safety precautions must be
taken when gas is used.
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TABLE 2 8. MARKING
Shell Test Pressure, Minimum
Marking shall conform to MSS SP-25.
Max. Service Rating Test Pressure
@150 °F 9. PAINTING
psi bar psi bar The painting of finished valves shall be
200 13.8 350 24.1 optional with the manufacturer unless
otherwise specified by a purchaser.
500 34.5 875 60.3

7.3 Hydrostatic Seat Test Valves shall be

subjected to a hydrostatic seat test pressure at
not less than the maximum service pressure

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for which the valve is rated. The test pressure
shall be applied under the closed disc and the
opposite side shall be checked for leakage.
The maximum permissible leakage rate shall
be 10 ml/hr/NPS. Test pressure shall be held
for the duration specified in Table 3. Leakage
is not permitted for composition disc valves.

7.4 Gas Seat Test At the manufacturer's

option a gas seat test of not less than 80 psi
(5.5 bar) may be used in lieu of a Hydrostatic
Seat Test (see Section 7.3). This gas pressure
is to be applied as specified for a hydrostatic
seat test. The maximum permissible leakage
rate shall be 0.1 std ft3/hr/NPS (2.8 l/hr/NPS).
Test pressure shall be held for the duration
specified in Table 3. Leakage is not permitted
for composition disc valves.

Caution: Safety precautions must be

taken when gas is used.

TABLE 3
Test Duration, Minimum
Size Shell Test Seat Test
NPS DN (Seconds) (Seconds)

2–8 50 – 200 30 30
10 – 12 250 – 300 60 60

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ANNEX A
Valve Types ─ Figures A1 through A4

FIGURE A1 FIGURE A2
Type I – Globe, Metal-to-Metal Seat Type II – Angle, Metal-to-Metal Seat

Types I and II
Part Names
1 - Body 11 - Packing or Stem Seals
2 - Bonnet Gasket 12 - Gland
3 - Bonnet Stud 13 - Gland Flange
4 - Bonnet Stud Nut 16 - Backseat Bushing (Manufacturers Option)
5 - Disc 17 - Seat Ring
8 - Disc Nut 18 - Stem
9 - Handwheel 19 - Bonnet
10 - Handwheel Nut 20 - Stem Nut

Note: The figures herein are for the purpose of illustration

and nomenclature only. They are not intended to exclude
any design meeting this Standard Practice.

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ANNEX A (Continued)
Valve Types ─ Figures A1 through A4

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FIGURE A3 FIGURE A4
Type III – Globe, Composition-to-Metal Seat Type IV – Angle, Composition-to-Metal Seat

Types III and IV

Part Names

1 - Body 11 - Packing or Stem Seals

2 - Bonnet Gasket 12 - Gland
3 - Bonnet Stud 13 - Gland Flange
4 - Bonnet Stud Nut 16 - Backseat Bushing (Manufacturers Option)
5 - Disc 17 - Seat Ring
6 - Disc Holder 18 - Stem
7 - Disc Holder Nut 19 - Bonnet
8 - Disc Nut 20 - Stem Nut
9 - Handwheel
10 - Handwheel Nut

Note: The figures herein are for the purpose of illustration

and nomenclature only. They are not intended to exclude
any design meeting this Standard Practice.

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ANNEX B
SI (Metric) Units

TABLE B1
Pressure-Temperature Ratings, Non-Shock, bar
Temperature Class Class
(°C) 125 250
-29 to 65 13.8 34.5
100 12.8 30.9
125 11.9 28.3
150 11.2 25.7
175 10.4 23.1
200 9.6 20.5
225 8.8 17.9
232 8.6 17.2

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ANNEX C
Referenced Standards and Applicable Dates
This Annex is an integral part of this Standard Practice and is placed after the main text for convenience.

Standard Name Description

ASME; ANSI/ASME
B1.1-2003 (R2008) Unified Inch Screw Threads, (UN and UNR Thread Form)
B1.20.1-1983 (R2006) Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
B16.1-2010 Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 25, 125 and 250
B16.10-2009 Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves
B18.2.1-2010 Square, Hex, Heavy Hex, and Askew Head Bolts and Hex, Heavy Hex, Hex Flange,
Lobed Head, and Lag Screws (Inch Series)
B18.2.2-2010 Nuts for General Applications: Machine Screw Nuts, Hex, Square, Hex Flange, and
Coupling Nuts (Inch Series)

ASTM Standard Specification for:

A126-04(2009) Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
A307-10 Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60 000 psi Tensile Strength

MSS
SP-6-2007 Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-End Flanges of
Valves and Fittings
SP-25-2008 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Unions
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SP-45-2003 (R 2008) Bypass and Drain Connections

The following organizations appear on the above list:

ANSI American National Standard Institute

25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10036-7406

ASME The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME International)

Three Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016-5990

ASTM ASTM International

100 Bar Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700
Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959

MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc.
127 Park Street, NE
Vienna, VA 22180-4602

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 Listing of MSS Standard Practices
TITLE
SP-6-2007 Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-End Flanges of Valves and Fittings
SP-9-2008 Spot Facing for Bronze, Iron and Steel Flanges
SP-25-2008 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Unions
SP-42-2009 Corrosion Resistant Gate, Globe, Angle and Check Valves with Flanged and Butt Weld Ends (Classes 150, 300 & 600)
SP-43-2008 Wrought and Fabricated Butt-Welding Fittings for Low Pressure, Corrosion Resistant Applications (Incl. 2010 Errata Sheet)
SP-44-2010 Steel Pipeline Flanges (incl. 2011 Errata Sheet)
SP-45-2003 (R 2008) Bypass and Drain Connections
SP-51-2007 Class 150LW Corrosion Resistant Flanges and Cast Flanged Fittings
SP-53-1999 (R 2007) Quality Standard for Steel Castings and Forgings for Valves, Flanges, and Fittings and Other Piping Components – Magnetic Particle
Examination Method
SP-54-1999 (R 2007) Quality Standard for Steel Castings and Forgings for Valves, Flanges, and Fittings and Other Piping Components – Radiographic
Examination Method
SP-55-2011 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges, Fittings, and Other Piping Components – Visual Method for Evaluation of
Surface Irregularities (ANSI-approved American National Standard)
SP-58-2009 Pipe Hangers and Supports – Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application, and Installation (incorporates content of SP-69, 77*, 89*, and 90*)
(ANSI-approved American National Standard)
SP-60-2004 Connecting Flange Joint between Tapping Sleeves and Tapping Valves
SP-61-2009 Pressure Testing of Valves
SP-65-2008 High Pressure Chemical Industry Flanges and Threaded Stubs for Use with Lens Gaskets
SP-67-2011 Butterfly Valves
SP-68-2011 High Pressure Butterfly Valves with Offset Design
SP-69-2003 Pipe Hangers and Supports – Selection and Application (ANSI-approved American National Standard)
SP-70-2011 Gray Iron Gate Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
SP-71-2011 Gray Iron Swing Check Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
SP-72-2010 Ball Valves with Flanged or Butt-Welding Ends for General Service
SP-75-2008 Specification for High-Test, Wrought, Butt-Welding Fittings
SP-78-2011 Gray Iron Plug Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
SP-79-2011 Socket Welding Reducer Inserts
SP-80-2008 Bronze Gate, Globe, Angle, and Check Valves
SP-81-2006a Stainless Steel, Bonnetless, Flanged Knife Gate Valves
SP-83-2006 Class 3000 Steel Pipe Unions Socket Welding and Threaded
SP-85-2011 Gray Iron Globe & Angle Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
SP-86-2009 Guidelines for Metric Data in Standards for Valves, Flanges, Fittings, and Actuators (Incl. 2011 Errata Sheet)
SP-87-1991 (R 1996 – Reinstated 2011) Factory-Made Butt-Welding Fittings for Class I Nuclear Piping Applications
SP-88-2010 Diaphragm Valves
SP-91-2009 Guidelines for Manual Operation of Valves
SP-92-1999 MSS Valve User Guide
SP-93-2008 Quality Standard for Steel Castings and Forgings for Valves, Flanges, Fittings, and Other Piping Components – Liquid Penetrant
Examination Method
SP-94-2008 Quality Standard for Ferritic and Martensitic Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges, Fittings, and Other Piping Components – Ultrasonic
Examination Method
SP-95-2006 Swage(d) Nipples and Bull Plugs
SP-96-2011 Guidelines on Terminology for Valves and Fittings
SP-97-2006 Integrally Reinforced Forged Branch Outlet Fittings – Socket Welding, Threaded, and Buttwelding Ends
SP-98-2001 (R 2005) Protective Coatings for the Interior of Valves, Hydrants, and Fittings
SP-99-2010 Instrument Valves
SP-100-2009 Qualification Requirements for Elastomer Diaphragms for Nuclear Service Diaphragm Valves
SP-101-1989 (R 2001) Part-Turn Valve Actuator Attachment – Flange and Driving Component Dimensions and Performance Characteristics
SP-102-1989 (R 2001) Multi-Turn Valve Actuator Attachment – Flange and Driving Component Dimensions and Performance Characteristics
SP-104-2003 Wrought Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
SP-105-2010 Instrument Valves for Code Applications
SP-106-2003 Cast Copper Alloy Flanges and Flanged Fittings Class 125, 150 and 300
SP-108-2002 Resilient-Seated Cast-Iron Eccentric Plug Valves
SP-109-1997 (R 2006) Welded Fabricated Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
SP-110-2010 Ball Valves Threaded, Socket-Welding, Solder Joint, Grooved and Flared Ends (Incl. 2010 Errata Sheet)
SP-111-2001 (R 2005) Gray-Iron and Ductile-Iron Tapping Sleeves
SP-112-2010 Quality Standard for Evaluation of Cast Surface Finishes – Visual and Tactile Method. This SP must be used with a 10-surface, three
dimensional Cast Surface Comparator, which is a necessary part of the standard. Additional Comparators available separately.
SP-113-2001 (R 2007) Connecting Joint between Tapping Machines and Tapping Valves
SP-114-2007 Corrosion Resistant Pipe Fittings Threaded and Socket Welding Class 150 and 1000 (ANSI-approved American National Standard)
SP-115-2010 Excess Flow Valves, 1¼ NPS and Smaller, for Fuel Gas Service
SP-116-2011 Service-Line Valves and Fittings for Drinking Water Systems
SP-117-2011 Bellows Seals for Globe and Gate Valves
SP-118-2007 Compact Steel Globe & Check Valves – Flanged, Flangeless, Threaded & Welding Ends (Chemical & Petroleum Refinery Service)
SP-119-2010 Factory-Made Wrought Belled End Pipe Fittings for Socket-Welding
SP-120-2011 Flexible Graphite Packing System for Rising Stem Valves – Design Requirements
SP-121-2006 Qualification Testing Methods for Stem Packing for Rising Stem Steel Valves
SP-122-2005 Plastic Industrial Ball Valves
SP-123-1998 (R 2006) Non-Ferrous Threaded and Solder-Joint Unions for Use with Copper Water Tube
SP-124-2001 Fabricated Tapping Sleeves
SP-125-2010 Gray Iron and Ductile Iron In-Line, Spring-Loaded, Center-Guided Check Valves
SP-126-2007 Steel In-Line Spring-Assisted Center Guided Check Valves
SP-127-2001 Bracing for Piping Systems Seismic-Wind-Dynamic Design, Selection, Application
SP-128-2006 Ductile Iron Gate Valves
SP-129-2003 (R 2007) Copper-Nickel Socket-Welding Fittings and Unions
SP-130-2003 Bellows Seals for Instrument Valves
SP-131-2010 Metallic Manually Operated Gas Distribution Valves
SP-132-2010 Compression Packing Systems for Instrument Valves
SP-133-2010 Excess Flow Valves for Low Pressure Fuel Gas Appliances
SP-134-2010 Valves for Cryogenic Service Including Requirements for Body/Bonnet Extensions
SP-135-2010 High Pressure Knife Gate Valves
SP-136-2007 Ductile Iron Swing Check Valves
SP-137-2007 Quality Standard for Positive Material Identification of Metal Valves, Flanges, Fittings, and Other Piping Components
SP-138-2009 Quality Standard Practice for Oxygen Cleaning of Valves & Fittings
SP-139-2010 Copper Alloy Gate, Globe, Angle, and Check Valves for Low Pressure/Low Temperature Plumbing Applications
(R YEAR) Indicates year reaffirmed  Price List Available Upon Request  MSS is an ANSI-accredited American National Standards developer.

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