BS en 12334-2001

BRITISH STANDARD BS EN
12334:2001
Incorporating
Corrigendum No. 1
and Amendment No. 1
Industrial valves —
Cast iron check valves
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BS EN 12334:2001
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EN 12334:2001, including corrigendum July 2002 and amendment A1:2004. It
supersedes BS 5153:1974 which is withdrawn.
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Amendments issued since publication
Amd. No. Date Comments
14086 20 January 2003 Change to Annex ZA

Corrigendum No. 1
© BSI 24 August 2004 15228 24 August 2004 Modification to subclauses 4.1.1.1,

4.1.2.1, 4.1.2.3, 4.2.1, 8.1.2, Annex A,
Annex B and Annex ZA
ISBN 0 580 37042 9

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 12334
January 2001
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
+ A1
August 2004
ICS 23.060.50 Incorporating corrigendum July 2002
English version
Industrial valves — Cast iron check valves
(includes amendment A1:2004)
Robinetterie industrielle — Clapets de non-retour en fonte Industriearmaturen — Rückflussverhinderer aus Gusseisen

(inclut l’amendement A1:2004) (enthält Änderung A1:2004)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 December 2000, and amendment A1 was approved by CEN on 27 May 2004.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official
versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Contents
Page
Foreword ...........................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope .......................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references.............................................................................................................................4
3 Terms and definitions ............................................................................................................................5
4 Requirements..........................................................................................................................................5
4.1 Design requirements..............................................................................................................................5
4.2 Functional characteristics.....................................................................................................................6
5 Test procedures......................................................................................................................................7
6 Declaration of compliance.....................................................................................................................7
7 Designation .............................................................................................................................................7
8 Marking, preparation for storage and transportation. ........................................................................8
8.1 Marking....................................................................................................................................................8
8.2 Preparation for storage and transportation.........................................................................................8
Annex A (informative) Information to be supplied by the purchaser.........................................................9
Annex B (normative) Comparison between EN and ISO cast iron material grades ...............................10
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing Essential requirements
or other provisions of EU Directives ..................................................................11
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Foreword
This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 69, Industrial valves, the
Secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by July 2001, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by July 2001.
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this standard.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Foreword to amendment A1
This document (EN 12334:2001/A1:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 69, Industrial
valves, the Secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This Amendment to the European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by
publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2005, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 2005.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta,Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
and the United Kingdom.

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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the requirements for cast iron check valves.
This standard applies to cast iron check valves mainly used for industrial and general purpose applications.
However, they may be used for other applications provided the requirements of the relevant performance
standards are met.
The range of nominal sizes covered is:
DN 10; DN 15; DN 20; DN 25; DN 32; DN 40; DN 50; DN 65; DN 80; DN 100; DN 125; DN 150;
DN 200; DN 250; DN 300; DN 350; DN 400; DN 450; DN 500; DN 600; DN 700; DN 800; DN 900;
DN 1000.
The range of pressure designations covered is:
PN 2,5; PN 6; PN 10; PN 16; PN 25.
NOTE: Back flow prevention anti-pollution check valves are outside the scope of this standard.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revision to any of these publications apply to
this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the
latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments).
EN 558-1, Industrial valves — Face-to-face and centre-to-face dimensions of metal valves for use
in flanged pipe systems — Part 1: PN-designated valves.
EN 736-1, Valves — Terminology — Part 1: Definitions of types of valves.
EN 736-2, Valves — Terminology — Part 2: Definitions of components of valves.
EN 736-3, Valves — Terminology — Part 3: Definitions of terms.
EN 1092-2, Flanges and their joints — Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories,
PN designated — Part 2: Cast iron flanges.
EN 1561, Founding — Grey cast irons.
EN 1563, Founding — Spheroidal graphite cast irons.
EN 12351, Industrial valves — Protective caps for valves with flanged connections.
prEN 19:2000, Industrial valves — Marking of metallic valves.
prEN 12266-1:1999, Industrial valves — Testing of valves — Part 1: Tests, test procedures and acceptance
criteria to be fulfilled by every valve.
prEN 12266-2:1999, Industrial valves — Testing of valves — Part 2: Supplementary tests, test procedures
and acceptance criteria.
prEN 12516-3:1999, Valves — Shell design strength — Part 3: Experimental Method.
ISO 7-1, Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads —
Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation.

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ISO 4200, Plain end steel tubes, welded and seamless — General tables of dimensions and
masses per unit length.
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this standard the terms and definitions of types of valves and components and the terms
and definitions given in EN 736-1, EN 736-2 and EN 736-3 apply.
4 Requirements
4.1 Design requirements
4.1.1 Materials
4.1.1.1 The body and cover (if any) materials shall be selected from Table 1. The limits of use given in
the material standard shall be taken into account. See 4.1.2.1 and 4.2.1.
Table 1 — Body and Cover Materials
Rm Designation
Graphite Structure EN 2
N/mm Short name Number
a
1561 200 EN-GJL-200 EN-JL1030
Grey cast iron
1561 250 EN-GJL-250 EN-JL1040
1563 350 EN-GJS-350-22-LT EN-JS1015
1563 350 EN-GJS-350-22-RT EN-JS1014
1563 400 EN-GJS-400-18-LT EN-JS1025
Spheroidal graphite
1563 400 EN-GJS-400-18-RT EN-JS1024
cast iron
1563 400 EN-GJS-400-15 EN-JS1030
1563 500 EN-GJS-500-7 EN-JS1050
1563 600 EN-GJS-600-3 EN-JS1060
545 420-5 EN-545-420-5 -
a
Grade 200 shall not be used for valves with PN 25 flanged end connections.
4.1.1.2 The manufacturer shall declare the materials of construction and any coatings of components in
contact with the line fluid from which the suitability of the valve for the application can be determined.
4.1.1.3 Welding of grey cast iron and impregnation of castings of all materials is not permitted.
4.1.2 Pressure/temperature ratings
4.1.2.1 The pressure/temperature ratings shall be in accordance with EN 1092-2 for the equivalent
ISO material grade and are not for conditions of hydraulic or external shock likely to cause brittle fracture.
Annex B should be used to determine the equivalent ISO material grade for the EN material grades specified
in Table 1.
4.1.2.2 Any restrictions of temperature and pressure below those specified in EN 1092-2, for example,
those imposed by soft seals, special trims, shall be indicated on the valve (see 8.1.2).

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4.1.2.3 The use of valves at lower temperatures than shown in the pressure/temperature rating tables in
EN 1092-2 is permitted providing that the body, bonnet and cover is manufactured from spheroidal graphite
cast iron material grades EN-GJS-350-22-LT or EN-GJS-400-18-LT. For temperatures below the lowest
temperature shown in the rating tables the maximum allowable pressure shall be no greater than the
pressure corresponding to the lowest temperature in the rating tables. The lowest scheduled operating
temperature shall not be less than the temperature specified in EN 1563 for the Charpy impact tests.
4.1.3 Dimensions
4.1.3.1 Face-to-face and centre-to-face dimensions
Face-to-face and centre-to-face dimensions for PN designated flanged end valves shall be in accordance
with EN 558-1 and specified by the purchaser (see annex A). Face-to-face dimensions for valves other than
flanged are the choice of the manufacturer.
4.1.3.2 Body ends — flanged type
Flanged ends shall be in accordance with the requirements of EN 1092-2.
4.1.3.3 Wafer type body
The body of wafer type valves shall have means to centralise its location within the flange bolting of the pipe
end flanges with which the valve will be assembled.
4.1.4 Operation
A check valve automatically opens by fluid flow in a defined direction and automatically closes to prevent
fluid flow in the reverse direction. Means may be provided to restrict the degree of opening and/or influence
the speed of opening or closing. Wafer type obturators shall be capable of operation when the valve is
connected to pipework to ISO 4200. Depending on obturator type, valves operate in horizontal or vertical
pipe, or both.
4.1.5 Auxiliary connections
When auxiliary connections are required, they shall be specified by the purchaser and shall be of the internal
form in accordance with Type Rc or Rp to ISO 7-1.
4.2 Functional characteristics
4.2.1 Shell design strength
Design for adequate strength shall incorporate safety coefficients appropriate to the properties of the
material to ensure sufficient ductility, toughness, corrosive and wear resistance. Appropriate measures shall
be taken where less ductile material is used to avoid brittle fracture.The shell design strength shall be
verified by a type test in accordance with EN 12516-3.
4.2.2 Flow characteristics
Manufacturers shall give guidance in their literature in respect of recommended maximum and minimum flow
velocities of liquids and/or gases.
4.2.3 Seat leakage
The allowable rate for seat leakage tests specified in prEN 12266-1:1999 shall be:
a) for resilient seated valves, no visible leakage;

3
b) for metal seated valves, 2mm /s × DN (expressed in millimetres).

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4.2.4 Anti-blow out design
The valve designs shall ensure that the shaft or stem of the obturator hinge mechanism cannot be fully
blown out of the shell when the valve is under pressure
 by disassembly of any external part; or
 by failure of the connection between obturator and shaft or stem even when external parts are
removed.
5 Test procedures
5.1 Valves shall be pressure tested by the manufacturer prior to dispatch in accordance with
prEN 12266-1:1999.
5.2 Additional tests of finished valves can also be carried out to the requirements of prEN 12266-2:1999.
The customer shall specify which tests are required except that test F21 shall not be applied to cast iron
check valves.
6 Declaration of compliance
The manufacturer shall declare compliance with this standard by marking the valve with the number of this
standard.
7 Designation
Check valves in accordance with this standard shall be designated by the following elements in the same
order:
 check valve type (see EN 736-1);
 EN 12334 ;
 body type (flanged or wafer);
 symbol DN and number;
 pressure designation PN;
 material of the body and cover (if any);
 the face-to-face or centre-to-face dimensions basic series.
EXAMPLE
A double disk check valve to EN 12334 in wafer pattern, DN 65, PN 16 in EN 1561-GJL-200 cast iron.

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8 Marking, preparation for storage and transportation.
8.1 Marking
8.1.1 Marking shall be in accordance with prEN 19:2000.
For valves equal to or smaller than nominal size DN 50, where due to the physical size of the valve it is not
practical to apply the mandatory markings as specified in prEN 19:2000, items 1, 2 and 4 may be omitted
provided they are shown on the identification plate.
The sequence of omissions shall be:
a) nominal size (item 1);
b) pressure designation (item 2);
c) manufacturer’s name or trademark (item 4).
8.1.2 The following supplementary markings shall be marked on the valve:
a) arrow for direction of flow (item 5);
b) standard number (item 11);
c) maximum allowable temperature TS (°C) (item 7) (4.1.2.2);
d) maximum allowable pressure PS (bar) (item 9) (4.1.2.2);
e) identification number (item 10) only if different from manufacturer’s name or trademark (item 4)
(8.1.1c);
f) year of manufacture (item 18).
8.2 Preparation for storage and transportation
Each valve shall be drained of any test fluid. The valve shall be packaged or the body ends covered to
prevent the ingress of foreign matter. In the case of polymeric or elastomeric seated valves the seating shall
also be protected from ultra violet light.
Protective caps for valves with flanged end connections shall be in accordance with EN 12351.
The obturator of valves that can be damaged in transit shall be provided with some means of temporary
restraint.
Double disk check valves shall be prepared for transport in the closed position.

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Annex A
(informative)
Information to be supplied by the purchaser.
The following information should be provided in the enquiry and order:
a) this document i.e. EN 12334;
b) check valve type (see clause 7);
c) body type i.e. flanged or wafer (see 4.1.3);
d) operating temperature range °C (see 4.1.2);
e) nominal size;
f) pressure rating designation ;
g) flow velocity or volumetric flow rate (see 4.2.2);
h) the material of the body and cover (if any) (see 4.1.1);
i) the basic series number of the face-to-face or centre-to-face dimensions (see 4.1.3.1);
j) if auxiliary connections are required and the size and type (see 4.1.5);
k) orientation of pipework if other than horizontal or vertical (see 4.1.4);
l) the fluid being transported.

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Annex B
(informative)
Comparison between EN and ISO cast iron material grades
For the purpose of determining the applicable pressure/temperature rating in EN 1092-2 the following
EN material grades shall be considered equivalent to the ISO grades specified
Table B.1 — Body and cover materials — ISO grades equivalent to EN material grades
Graphite Structure EN Grade ISO Grade
1561 EN-GJL-200 185:1998 200
Grey cast iron
1561 EN-GJL-250 185:1998 250
1563 EN-GJS-350-22-LT 1083:1987 350-22
1563 EN-GJS-350-22-RT 1083:1987 350-22
1563 EN-GJS-400-18-LT 1083:1987 400-18
Spheroidal graphite
1563 EN-GJS-400-18-RT 1083:1987 400-18
cast iron
1563 EN-GJS-400-15 1083:1987 400-15
1563 EN-GJS-500-7 1083:1987 500-7
1563 EN-GJS-600-3 1083:1987 600-3

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Annex ZA
(informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing Essential requirements

or other provisions of EU Directives
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association and supports essential requirements of
EU Directive [97/23/EC] (PED).
WARNING Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within
the scope of this standard.
The following clauses of this standard are likely to support requirements of Directive [97/23/EC].
Table ZA.1 — Clauses of this European Standard addressing Essential requirements of

EU Directive 97/23/EC
Annex 1 of PED Essential
Clause Nature of requirement
Safety Requirements
4 General design 2.1
4.1.1, 4.1.2 Materials 4.2
8.1 Marking and labelling 3.3
Compliance with the clauses of this standard provides one means of conforming to the specific essential
requirements of the Directive concerned and associated EFTA regulations.

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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

The European Standard EN 12334:2001, with the incorporation of

— aid enquirers to understand the text;

A list of organizations represented on this subcommittee can be obtained on

Amendments issued since publication

Amd. No. Date Comments

14086 20 January 2003 Change to Annex ZA

© BSI 24 August 2004 15228 24 August 2004 Modification to subclauses 4.1.1.1,

ISBN 0 580 37042 9

ICS 23.060.50 Incorporating corrigendum July 2002

Industrial valves — Cast iron check valves

Robinetterie industrielle — Clapets de non-retour en fonte Industriearmaturen — Rückflussverhinderer aus Gusseisen

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels

B ©SI 02 J3002 yrauna

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The range of nominal sizes covered is:

The range of pressure designations covered is:

PN 2,5; PN 6; PN 10; PN 16; PN 25.

EN 736-1, Valves — Terminology — Part 1: Definitions of types of valves.

EN 736-2, Valves — Terminology — Part 2: Definitions of components of valves.

EN 736-3, Valves — Terminology — Part 3: Definitions of terms.

EN 1561, Founding — Grey cast irons.

EN 1563, Founding — Spheroidal graphite cast irons.

prEN 19:2000, Industrial valves — Marking of metallic valves.

prEN 12516-3:1999, Valves — Shell design strength — Part 3: Experimental Method.

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3 Terms and definitions

Table 1 — Body and Cover Materials

4.1.2 Pressure/temperature ratings

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4.1.3.1 Face-to-face and centre-to-face dimensions

4.1.3.2 Body ends — flanged type

Flanged ends shall be in accordance with the requirements of EN 1092-2.

4.1.3.3 Wafer type body

4.1.5 Auxiliary connections

4.2 Functional characteristics

4.2.1 Shell design strength

4.2.2 Flow characteristics

4.2.3 Seat leakage

a) for resilient seated valves, no visible leakage;

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4.2.4 Anti-blow out design

 by disassembly of any external part; or

 check valve type (see EN 736-1);

 body type (flanged or wafer);

 symbol DN and number;

 pressure designation PN;

 material of the body and cover (if any);

 the face-to-face or centre-to-face dimensions basic series.

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8 Marking, preparation for storage and transportation.

8.1.1 Marking shall be in accordance with prEN 19:2000.

The sequence of omissions shall be:

b) pressure designation (item 2);

c) manufacturer’s name or trademark (item 4).

8.1.2 The following supplementary markings shall be marked on the valve:

a) arrow for direction of flow (item 5);

b) standard number (item 11);

c) maximum allowable temperature TS (°C) (item 7) (4.1.2.2);

d) maximum allowable pressure PS (bar) (item 9) (4.1.2.2);

f) year of manufacture (item 18).

8.2 Preparation for storage and transportation