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IS 778 (1984): Copper Alloy Gate, Globe and Check Valves

for Waterworks Purposes [CED 3: Sanitary Appliances and
Water Fittings]

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 IS : 778 - 1984
( Reaffirmed 1995 )

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR . 2010
COPPER ALLOY GATE, GLOBE AND CHECK
VALVES fOR WATERWORKS PURPOSES
(Fourth Revision )
Fifth Reprint MARCH 1999

UDC 621.646.28+621.646.5[669.35]: 628.146.2

Copyright 1986
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI-110002

Gr 7 January 1986
 IS : 178 1984

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
COPPER ALLOY GATE, GLOBE AND CHECK
VALVES FOR WATERWORKS PURPOSES

( Fourth Revision)
Sanitary Appliances and Water Fittings Sectional Committee, DOC 3

Chairman Representing
8mt K. D. MULEICAR Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay,
Bombay
Menabers
ADVISER ( PHE ) Central Public Health & Environmental Enaineer-
Ing Organization (Ministry of Works &
Housing ), New Delhi
SURI S. K. BANERJEE National Test House, Calcutta
SHRI D. K. KANUNGO ( Alternate )
SHIU M. K. BASU Central Glass & Ceramiq Research Institute
( CSIR ), Calcutta
CHIEf ENGINEER Public Health Engineering Department, Govern-
ment of Kerala, Trivandrum
SHRI K. RAMACHANDRAN ( Alternate)
CHIBP ENGINEER U. P. Jal Nigam, Lucknow
SUPERINTBNDINO ENGINEER ( Alternate)
SHiU J. D' CRUZ Municipal Corporation of Delhi
SHRI S. A. SWAMY ( Alternate)
DIRBCTOR Bombay Potteries & TIles Ltd, Bombay
SHRI B. R. N. GUPTA Engineer-in-Chief's Branch, Army Headquarters,
New Delhi
SURf K. V. KRISHNAMUanIV ( Alternate)
SHRJ P. JAOANATH RAo EIDParry ( India) Ltd, M&dras
SHRI M. MOOSA SULAIMAN ( Alternate)
SHJU A. F. KHAN Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay,
Bombay
DEPUTY HYDRAULIC ENGINEER (Alternate)

( Continued 01l]Hllt 2 )

co Copyright 1986
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
This publication is protected under tne Indian Copyright A(,t (XIV of 19.57) and
reproduction in whole or in part by any means except with written permission of the
publiaher shall be deemed to be an infringement of copyright under the said Act.
IS : 778 1984

( Continued from pilge J )

Members Repr.esenting
SHRI S. R. KsHfRSAOAR National Environmental Engineering Research
Institute ( CSJR ), Nagpur
SHRI R. C. REDDY ( Alternate)
SHRI K. LAKSHMINARAYANAN Hindustan Shipyard ltd, Vishakhapatnam
SHRI A. SHARIFP ( Alternate)
DR A. V. R. RAO National Buildings Organization (Ministry of
Works & Housing ), New Delhi
SHRI J. SENGUPTA ( Alternate)
SENIOR CIVIL EN(,I~EER ( WATER Railway Board (Ministry of Railways), New
SUPPLY) Delhi
SHRI S. K. SHARMA Central Building Research Institute (CSIR),
Roorkee
SHRI R. K. SOMANY Hindustan Sanitaryware & Industries Ltd,
Bahadurgarh
SURVEYOR OF WORKS ( NDZ ) Central Public Works Department, New
Delhi
SUPVEYOIt OF WOtUCS I ( NDZ ) ( Alternate)
SHRI R. THANJAN Directorate General of Technical Development,
New Delhi
SHRI M. M. ALIKH~N ( Allt'lnate)
SHRI T. N. UBOVEJA Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals,
New Delhi
SHRI G. RAMAN, Director General, lSI ( Ex-officio Member)
Director ( Civ Engg )
Secretary
SHRI C. K. BEBARTA
J oint Director ( Civ Eng ), lSI

Domestic and Municipal Water Fittings Subcommittee, DDC 3 : 2

HVDRAULIC E1'QI"EEft Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay

DEPUTY HVD.{AULIC EN<..L'EER ( Alternate)
SHRI YASH RAJ AGGARWAL Goverdhan Das P.A. ( Calcutta ). Calcutta
SHRI JOGINDAR RAJ AGOARWAL (Alternate)
CHiEf E1'GII'tEER Bangalore Water Supply Sewerage Board,
Bangalore
CUIEF ENC.I~EF~ Tamil Nadu Water Supply & Drainage Board,
Madras
CUIEF E~G(~EEt{ Public Health Engineering Department, Govern-
ment of Kerala, Trivandrum
eHUP ENG(~EEk U.P. Jal Nigam, Lucknow
SUPERINTE~DING ENGI!'lEER ( Alternate)
DIRECTOR Maharashtra Engineering Research Institute,
Nasik
RESEARCH OFfiCER ( Alternate)
SHRI J. D' CRUZ Municipal Corporation ot Delhi, D~lhi
SHRI S. A. SWAMY ( Alternate)
( Continued Oil page 2S )

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 AMENDMENT NO. 1 MAY 1988
TO
IS : 778-1984 SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER ALLOY
GATE, GLOBE AND CHECK VALVES FOR
WATERWORKS PURPOSES
( Fourt/l Revision)
( Page 4, clause J.I ) - Add the following after clause 1.1:
'1.2 This standard may be used for other fluids if so desired by the
purchaser. However, physical and chemical testing shall be done for
the same fluids.'
[ Page 5, clause 5.2(a), lines 4 and 5 ] - Substitute 'Scooping of
the material from the face of the gate shall be permissible up to an extent
that the reduced thickness of the gate due to scooping shall not be less
than the value specified in Table 4 for minimum thickness of body'
for 'and in which no material has been removed from the surface of
the gate'. .
( Page 7, Table 1 ):
a) SI No. (vii), col 3 :
1) Substitute 'Cast iron?" for 'Cast iron'.
2) Add the following foot-note marked with '.' mark at the end of
the table:
Steel. aluminium alloy, zinc alloy and non-metallic material may be
permitted if required by the purchaser.'

b) 51 No. (ix), col 3 - Add the following after (b) :

'e) Any other equally efficient packing material suitable for cold water.'
( Page 8, clause 7.1.3.1 ) - Substitute the following for the existing
clause:
'7.1.3.1 Screwed bodies shall have female parallel threads unless taper
threads are specified by the purchaser. Threads shall be according to
IS : 554-1975*. Other types of threads may be provided if specified
by the purchaser. The minimum length of threaded portion in screwed
end valves shall be as given in Table 2. The threads at the start shall
be chamfered to at least 1 mm. Ample space shall be provided between
the end of the assembled pipe and any internal obstruction.'
(Page 9, clause 7.1.4.1) - Add the following after the first
sentence:
'Flange dimensions other than specified may be permitted if required
by the purchaser.'
 ( Page 9, Table 3 ) :
a) 81 No. (V to IX), col 4 - Substitute '+
'3'0' for the existing
positive tolerance on thickness of flanges.
b) Col 5, 'heading' - Substitute 'BOLT' for 'BELT'.
( Page 12, clause 7.7.1, first sentence) - Substitute the following
for the existing first sentence:
'The guides if provided (see 7.1.5) shall ensure that the seating
surfaces of the wedge do not touch those of the body until near the
point of closure.'
( Page 14, clause 8.2) - Substitute the following for the existing
clause:
'8.2 Minimum flat to flat size shall be as given in Table 5.'
( Page 14, Table 5 ) - Substitute the following for the existing table:
TABLE 5 MINIMUM FLAT TO FI.,AT SIZE FOR BOTH CLASS 1
AND CLASS 2 VALVES
All dimensions in rnillimetres.
NOMINAL SIZE 8 10 IS 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 100
OF VALVE
FLAT TO FLAT 18 22 26 32 39 49 ss 68 8S 98 127
SIZE

( Page 16, Table 9, co/2, against Gate valves) :

a) Substitute the following for the existing:
'i) Screwed in or screwed on bonnet integral seat'
'ii) Screwed in or screwed on bonnet renewable seat'
b) Delete the following:
'iii) Screwed-on bonnet integral seats"
'iv) Screwed-on bonnet renewable seats'
and entries given against them.
e) Renumber '(v)' as '(iii)'.
[Page 16, Table 9, (01 2, against Globe valves and lift check valves
( straight ) 1- Substitute for following for the existing:
i) Screwed in or screwed on bonnet integral seat'
'ii) Screwed in or screwed on bonnet renewable seat' ,
(Page 17, Table 10, col 2) - Substitute the following for the
existing:
"i) Screwed in or screwed on bonnet integral seat'
Iii) Screwed in or screwed on bonnet renewable scat'
[ Page 18, Table 11, col 7, against Globe valves and /1ft check valves
( straight), and (I) Screwed-in bonnet integral seat] - Substitute '110'
for '100'.
(Page 20, clause 9.4, first sentence) - Substitute the following
for the existing sentence:
'Back seat test pressure shall be same as for seat test ( see 9.5 ).'
( Page 22, clause 12.4, line 1 ) - Delete 'above SO mm size'.
(DDC 3)
PrJnted at .'mco Printing Pr Deihl, Indl.
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 AMENDMENT NO. 2 MAY 1992
TO
IS 778: 1984 SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER
ALLOY GATE, GLOBE AND CHECK VALVES FOR
WATER-WORKS PURPOSES
( Fourth Revision)
( Page 6, Table 1 ) :
a} 51No. (i) and 51No. (ii), col 4 - Substitute 'IS 1264 : 19891, for 'IS 1264
: 1981 '.

6,
b) 51No. (ii) and 51 /f,o. (iii), col 4 - Substitute 'FLB of IS 6912 : 19S5 for
'CuZD.4 2Pb2 of IS 3488 : 1980 '.
4,
c) 51No. (iii), col 4 - Substitute 'Grade 1 or Grade 2 ( Half hard ) of IS 319 : 1989
4
for 'Type I or Type II (Half bard) of IS 319 : 1974 , .

(Page?, Table1):
1, 1
I) Sl No. (iii), col 4 - Substitute 'IS 1264 : 1989 for 'IS 1264 : 1981 '.

b) 51 No. (iv) :
4,
i) AgtlUtst (a), col 4 - Substitute 'Grade 2 ( Half hard ) of IS 319 : 1989
4,.
for 'Type II ( Half hard) of IS 319 : 1974
6 6
ii) Against(b),col 4 - Substitute IS 6912 C : 1985 , for 'IS 6912 : 1973 , .

iii) Against (c), co~ 4 - Substitute 'FI..B of IS 6912 : 19S5

6,
for 'CuZD4 2Pb2
of IS 3488 : 1980 '.

13
c) 51No. (x), col 4 - Substitute 'IS 7608 : 1987 13, for 'IS 7608 : 1975 , .

(Page 7, Table 1, foot-notes) - Substitute the following for the existing-

foot-notes having '1, 4,6 and 13' marks:

'lBrus If.vity die castiDp ( iDeOIS and castiDp) - Specification ( tJU,J revision) .

1
4Free CUttiDI brass bars, rodsand sections- Specification (fOlU'tlt revision ).
6SpecifiCAtiOO for copper aDd copper alloy fOM sto<X aDd forginp ( farst revision ).
13Specificatioll for phosphor broue wireI for paeral eOlioeeriol purposes (first revUiOlJ).'

(CE03 )

Printed at SimcoPrintinaPress, Delhi

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 AMENDMENT NO.3 NOVEMBER 2005
TO
IS 778: 1984 SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER ALLOY
GATE, GLOBE AND CHECK VALVES FOR WATER
WORKS PURPOSES
( Fourth Revision)

(Page 22, clause 13.1, line 2 ) - Delete 'either and 'or stamped'.
4

(CED 3)
Reprography Onll, BIS, New lJelhl, trima
 IS : 778 - 1984

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
COPPER ALLOY GATE, GLOBE AND CHECK
VALVES FOR WATERWORKS PURPOSES

( Fourth Revision)
o. FOR E W 0 R D

0.1 This Indian Standard (Fourth Revision) was adopted by the Indian
Standards Institution on 29 June 1984, after the draft finalized by the
Sanitary Appliances and Water Fittings Sectional Committee had been
approved by the Civil Engineering Division Council.

0.2 This standard was first published in 1957 and subsequently revised in
1964. 1971 and 1980. This revision of this standard has been taken up to
incorporate changes found necessary in the light of the comments received
on the standard. This includes modifications relating to materials for
various components, modifications in the face-to-face dimensions offtanged
valves. A clause on sampling has also been added.
0.3 Except the gates for gate valves all other essential parts which are
subject to wear shall be interchangeable for the same size and type of the
valves.
0.4 With a view to guiding the purchaser, recomrnendations on the infor-
mation to be supplied by a purchaser in an enquiry or order of the valves is
given in Appendix A.
0.5 This standard contains clauses 7.1.4.2 and 12.1 which permit the
purchaser to use his option for selection to suit his requirements.
0.6 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this
standard is complied with, the final value.. observed or calculated, express-
ing the result of a test, shall be rounded off in accordance with IS: 2-1960.
The number of significant places retained in the rounded ofT value should
be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.

*RultS for rounding off numerical values ( revised v.

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IS : 778 - 1984

1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard covers requirements of copper alloy gate, globe and
check valves of nominal sizes 8 to 100 mm suitable for working temperatures
up to 4SoC and non-shock working pressure up to 16 MPa, for waterworks
purposes.

2. TERMINOLOGY
2.0 For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions shall apply.
2.1 Gate Valve - A valve through which the flow of fluid is controlled by
means of a gate in the form of a wedge or disc between the body ends
which are in line with each other; the gate is actuated by a stem whose axis
is at right angles to that of the body ends. In the gate valves, the fluid
pressure acts on one side of the gate and there is no change in the direction
of ftow.
2.2 Globe Valve ( or Screwdown Stop Valve) - A valve having generally
a spherical body in which the body ends are in line with each other and the
disc is lifted from or lowered on to the body seat by a stem whose axis is
at right angles to that of the body ends. In globe valves, the pressure acts
on the underside of the valve disc and there is a change of direction of flow
inside the valve body.
1.3 Anile Valve - A valve having generally a spherical body in which the
body ends are at right angles to each other and the disc is lifted from or
lowered on the body seat by a stem whose axis is in line with that of one
body end.
2.4 Check Valve ( or Non-return Valve) - A valve which permits fluid to
flow in one direction but checks all return flow. It is operated by pressure
alone, having no external means of control. The flow is controlled by
means of a disc raising and falling on to a seat with the fluid pressure ( lift
check ); the return may sometimes be added by a spring ( spring loaded
check). The flow may also be controlled by means ef a flap swinging up
and down with pressure on to a seat ( swing check ).
2.5 End-to-End Dimension - The distance between the two planes per-
pendicular to the valve axis located at the extremities of the body end
ports of straight type screwed end valves.
2.6 Face-to-Face Dimension - The distance between the two planes per-
pendicular to the valve axis located at the extremities of the body end
ports of straight type flanged valves.
2.1 Centrc-to-Eni Dimension - The distance between the two planes
located at the extremity of either body end port and perpendicular to its
axis in the case of angle type screwed ends valves.

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 IS : 778 - 1984

2.8 Centre-to-Face Dimension - The distance between the two planes

located at the extremity of either body end port and perpendicular to its
axis in the case of angle type flanged valves.
3. NOMINAL SIZES
3.1 Nominal sizes of screwed end valves shall be as follows:
8( i ), 10( J ), 15( ~ ), 20( ~ ), 2~( 1 ), 32( 1i), 4O( 1l ), 50( 2), 65( 21 ),
80( 3 ) and 100 rom ( 4 ).
The nominal sizes shown in parantheses refer to the size of screw
threads according to IS : 554-)975*.
3.2 The nominal sizes of flanged valves shall be as follows:
15, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 65, 80 and 100 mm,
3.3 The nominal sizes of valves shall be designated by the nominal bore
of the pipe to which the valve is normally fitted. The actual bore shall not
be less than the nominal size given in 3.1 and 3.2.

4. CI,ASSIFICATION
4.1 The valves shall be of two Classes, namely, Class ) and Class 2, as
given in 4.J.l and 4.1.2.
4.J.l Class 1 Valves- Valves of this class are suitable for non-shock cold
working pressure up to 1'0 MPa ( cold service means a temperature not
exceeding 45C ),
4.1.2 Class 2 Valves - Valves of this class are suitable for non-shock
cold working pressure up to 1'6 MPa.

5. TYPES
5.1 Valves shall have screwed or flanged ends, integral or renewable body
seats and screwed-in, screwed-on or bolted bonnets or covers,
5.1 Gate Valves - The gate valves shall be of the following types, having
inside screw with rising or non-rising stem or outside screw with rising
stem.
a) Solid Wedge Type - ( in which the gate shall be one-piece and solid
except for the hole not more than 2 mm in the diameter for the spindle
for the size of up to and including 25 rnm, and not more than 3 mm
for sizes above 2S mm to accommodate the spindles; and in which
no material has been removed from the surface of the gate );

-Dimensions for pipe threads where pressure tight joints are required on threads
( "cond ,nilio" ).

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IS : 778 - 1984

b) Split wedge type; and

c) Double disc type.
S.3 Globe Valves - The globe valves shall be of the following types having
rising stem with inside or outside screw:
a) Straight type, and
b) Right angle type.
5.4 Check Valves - The check valves shall be of the following types:
a) Swing type ( for use with the axis of the body end ports horizontal
or vertical ) ( see Note); and
b) Lift type with disc or ball check ( for use with the axes of the body
end ports horizontal or vertical or in applications where the axis of
the body end ports are at right angles ).
NOTE - Swing check valves may also be used in vertical direction when the flow
is in the upward direction.

6. MATERIALS
6.1 The materials used for the manufacture of different component parts
of the valves shall conform to the requirements given in Table 1.

TABLE 1 MATERIALS FOR COMPONENT PARTS OF GATE GLOBE

AND CHECK VALVES

SL COMPONENT MATBRIAL CONFORMING TO

No.
(I) (2) (3) (4)
i) Body a) Brass DeB 2 of IS: 1264-198P
b) Leaded tin . LTB 2 of IS: 318.1981 1
bronze
ii) Bonnet or cover a) Leaded tin do
bronze
b) Forged brass CuZo c2Pb2 of
IS : 34881980'
c) Brass DCB 2 of
IS : 1264-1981 l
iii) Stuffing box, disc a) Leaded tin bronze LTB 2 of IS : 318-1981 1
hinge, check nut, b) Extruded brass rod Type I or Type U
stem nut t disc ( Half hard ) of
retaining nut, IS : 319-t974(
gland, gland nut, C) Forged brass CUZn,2Pb2 of
gland flange, IS : 3488-198()1
( Continued)

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 IS : 778 - 1984

TABLE 1 MATERIALS FOR COMPONENT PARTS OF GATE GLOBE

AND CHECK VALVES - Contd.

SL. No. COMPONENT MATERIAl.. CONI-'ORMING TO

(1) (2) (3) (4)
body seat rings d) Brass DeB 2 of
and disc or wedge IS .: 1264-198 J1
facing rings (where
renewable)
iv) Stem, hinge pin and a) Extruded brass Type II ( Half hard)
plug rod of IS : 319-1974-
b) High-tensile brass HT lor AT 2 of
IS : 320-19806
FHTB J and FHTB 2
of IS : 6912-1973'
c) Forged brass C"uZn~2Pb2 of
IS : 3488-1.98Q1
v) Ball ( for ball type Chromium steel IS : 4398-1972 7
check valves)
vi) Bolts, nuts Mild steel Property clauses 4.6
and 4 of
IS : 1367-1967'
vii) Handwheel Cast iron FG 200 of
IS : 210-1978'
viii) Gasket Compressed Grade C of
asbestos fibre IS: 2712-197(1u
ix) Gland packing a) Hemp and jute IS : 5414-1969 11
b) Asbestos IS : 4687-1980 11
x) Spring Phosphor bronze IS : 7608-1975 11
wire
xi) Seating ring Synthetic rubber IS : 5 t 92-1975 1&
lSpecification for brass ingots for gravity die castings and brass gravity dre castings
( including naval brass) ( second revision ).
'Specification for leaded tin bronze, ingots and castings ( second revision ).
Specification for brass bars, rods and sections suitab Ie for forging (first revision ).
Specification for free-cutting brass bars, rods and sections ( third revision ).
'Specification for high tensile brass rods and sections ( second revision ).
'Specification for copper alloy and forgings.
'Specification for carbon-chromium steel for the manufacture of balls, rollers and
bearing races i first revision ).
'Specitlcation for technical supply conditions for threaded fasteners (fi rst revision j.
'Specification for grey iron castings ( third revision ).
lOSpecification for compressed asbestos fibre jointing ( second revision ).
lISpecification for gland packing, jute and hemp.
12Specification for gland packing asbestos.
I'Specification for phospher bronze wires ( for general engineering purposes ).
ltSpecification for vulcanized natural rubber based compounds ( first revision ).

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IS : 118 - 1984

7. DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE

7.1 Valve Bodies- The design of the valve bodies shall be such as will
provide ample resistance to distortion under maximum cold working
pressure.
7.1.1 Body End Ports - The body end ports shall be circular and of a
diameter not less than the nominal size of the valve.
7.1.2 Water-Way Area - The area of the water-way through and bet-
ween the ports of the valve shall be not less than the area of a circle of
diameter equal to the nominal size of the valve. However, the area of
the water-way may be reduced through the valve seats. in the case of globe
valves and check valves to 85 percent of the full water-way area. The
area of flow through the gate valve with renewable seats may be reduced
to the extent that it is equal to the area of a circle of diameter not less
than seven eighths of the nominal size of the valve.
1.1.3 Screwed Body Ends - The ends of the bodies of screwed end
valves shall be externally in the form of a hexagon or round with four or
more protruding ribs to facilitate wrenching.
1.1.3.1 The ends of screwed end valves shall have either parallel or
tapered internal pipe threads conforming to IS : 534-1975*. The minimum
length of the threaded portion shall be as given in Table 2. The threads
at the start shall be chamfered to at least 1 rom. Ample space shall
be provided between the end of the assembled pipe and any internal
obstruction.

TABLE 1, MINIMUM LENGTH OF THREADED PORTION

AT THE END

All dimensions in millirnetres.

NOMINAL 8 10 IS 20 25 32 40 SO 6S 80 100
SIZE
LBNOTH OP 7'0 7'5 9'5 JO5 12'0 13S 13'5 17'0 190 215 26-0
THRBADED
PoRTION,
Min

7.1~4 Flanged Body Ends - The flanges of flanged end valves shall be
integral with the body and machined flat.

Dimensions for pipe threads where pressure tight joints are required on the threads
( second revision).
 IS : 778 - 1984

7.J.4.1 The flange dimensions shall comply with the values given In
Table 3.

TABLE 3 FLANGIID DIMENSIONS FOR eLM S I

AND CLASS 2 VALVES
AUdimensions in Inillimetres.

SL
No.
NOMINAL
SIZE
DIAMlTBR
0. FLANGE 0.
THJClCNBSS
FUNGB
DIAMBTBR
Of BELT
C'lRCLB
No.o.
HOLES
DIAMBTBR
O. HOLES

(I) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

i) ]~ 95:1: 1 6+1~ 6S 4 14
-0
Ii) 20 JOst 6+1' 7S 4 14
-0
iii) 25 11St 8+1'5 85 4 14
-0
iv) 32 J40:*1 8+1'5 100 4 18
-0
v) 40 lSOl 9+1-5 110 4 18
-0
vi) SO 1651 11 I I-S 125 4 18
-0
vii) 65 185:1:1 13+ I-S 14S 4 18
-0
viii) 80 2001 13 t I-S 160 8 18
-0
ix) 100 220loS 16+ 15 180 8 18
-0
NOTE - Bolt size Ihall be 2 mm less than the diameter of the hole.

7.1A.2 The holes in flanges shall be drilled unless otherwise stated by

the purcbaacr.
1.1.5 Wedge tmd Disc Guides in the Bodies of Gate Valve s - Wedge
type gate valve bodies shall be provided with wedge guides to ensure that
the seatinl surfaces of the wedge does not touch the body seat surfaces
until near the point of closure. Double disc type gate valve bodies shall
be provided with guides for the discs, so designed as to hold the discs in
proper relation with each other and in alignment with the stem and to
prevent interference between the discs and body seat surfaces. The guides
in the body shall be smooth and true. In small sizes of valves up to and
includioS 25 mm, the provision of guides shall be optional.
7:J, Bo8IIets
7.2.1 Bonnets shall be of one of the following types:
a) Screwed-in bonnet, that is external threads on the bonnet and internal
threads on the body;

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 IS : 718 - 1984

b) Screwed..on bonnet, that is internal threads on the bonnet and exter-

nal threads on the body; and
c) BoIted bonnet.

7.2.1.1 Screwed-on bonnet may be one-piece or two...piece union

coupling type.
7.2.1.2 In screwed-in and screwed-on bonnets, the engagement of
threads shall be adequate to withstand the maximum cold working pres-
sure. Minimum number of engaged threads shall be five for valve sizes
up to 32 mm ( inclusive) and eight for sizes above 32 mm, Minimum
pitch of threads shall be I 5 mm.

7.2.1.3 The surface forming the body-to-bonnet joint shall be machined

smooth, The joint may be metal to metal or with a gasket.
7.2.2 Bonnet Flanges - Flange on the bonnet and corresponding flange
on the body for bolted bonnet joint shall be sufficiently thick to provide a
leak-proof joint when the valve is operated continuously under the
maximum cold working pressure. The flanges shall in no case be thinner
than the nominal diameter of the bolts used for connecting these flanges.
7.2.3 Bonnet Bolting - Body..bonnet bolted joint shall be secured by
using fasteners of one of the following types:

a) Headed bolt with nut.

b) Stud bolt with nut at each end, and
c) Stud fitted wrench-tight in the body flange with nut.
7.2.3.1 Bolts or studs less than MIO for valve sizes up to and includ-
ing 25 nun and MI2 for valve sizes above 25 mm shall not be used.
7.3 Stuffing Box - The stuffing box may be made integral with the bonnet
or it may be incorporated as separate component secured to the bonnet
either by screwing or by bolting. A suitable recess either in the bonnet
or in the stuffing box shall be provided to accommodate the spindle collar
in the case of non-rising spindle valves.
7.4 Gland - Gland shall be of one-piece or two-piece design consisting
of a sleeve sliding in the stuffing box and secured by a gland nut or
bolted
flange.

7.4.1 When the gland is secured by the gland nut, the gland nut shall be
external in the form of a hexagon which shall conform, as far as possible,
to a standard nut size.

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7.5 Back Seat - The gate and globe valves shall permit 'on-line' replace-
ment of the gland packing under the maximum cold working pressure
without showing any leakage through the stuffing box when the valve is in
full open position. Back seat may be provided on the stern or on the disc
in case of globe valves.

7.6 Stem
7.6.1 The stem shall be in one piece and shall be designed to prevent the
wedge or disc from leaving the stem.
7.6.2 The threads on the stem shall be of square or trapezoidal form,
preferably conforming to IS: 4694-1968, IS: 7008 ( Part 3 )-1973t and
IS : 7008 (Part 4 )-1973:. Stem of 8 and 10 mm size valves may
have screw threads conforming to IS : 4218 ( Part 3 ).. 1967 and IS : 4218
( Part 4 )-196711.
7.6.3 The minimum length of the actuating threads in engagement at
the open or closed position of the valve shall be two-thirds of the external
diameter of the threads.
7.6.4 'The total length of the stem shall be such that the handwheel is
freely gripped by hand when the valve is closed and also repacking of the
gland is possible without taking off the handwhcel when the valve is full
open.
7.6.5 The upper end of the stem or yoke-sleeve (in the case of rising
stem, non-rising handwheel gate valves) shall be provided with a tapered
square for mounting the handwheel. The handwheel shall be held in place
by a nut and washer screwed on to the stern or yoke-sleeve or by a set
screw and washer.
7.6.6 Rising Stem - An annular seat machined to contact the backseat
in the bonnet shall also be provided integral wit h the stem in case backseat
arrangement is intended to be provided on the stein.
7.6.6.1 The stem rising through the handwheel shall be of sufficient
length to at least flush with the top of the yoke-sleeve when the wedge or
disc is worn out to the lowest possible position.
7.6.7 Non-rising Stem - The stem shall be provided with an integral
thrust collar machined smooth to provide a pressure- tight seal against the
----_. -
Specification for basic dimensions for square threads.
t ISO metric trapezcldal screw threads: Part 3 Basic dimensions for design profiles.
tISO metric trapezoidal screw threads: Part 4 Tolerancing system.
ISO metric screw threads: Part 3 Bulc dimensions for design profiles.
IIISO metric screw threads: Part 4 Tolerancing system.

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bonnet when the valve is in full open position; for the purpose of repack-
ing the gland under maximum cold pressure.

7.7 Wedge
7.7.1 The wedge in the wedge type gate valve shall be adequately guided
in the body so that the seating surfaces of the wedge do not touch those
of the body until near the point of closure. When the valve is closed,
the wedge shall ride high on the seating rings to allow for wear. The
guides for the wedge shall be smooth and true.
7.7.2 The wedge of the rising stem type gate valves shall be provided
with a slot at the top to receive the bottom or toe of the stem. The
wedge of the non-rising stem type gate valve may be screwed or alter-
natively, provided with a screwed nut or bushing.
7.7.3 The seats of double disc type gate valves shall be parallel or
tapered. Closure shall be effected by the double disc moving between the
seats and on reaching the cLosed position being forced outwards
and into contact with seats of the body. The design shall be such that
the closure is tight and that the valve shall be reopened without difficulty;
and the sliding action between the seat surfaces is minimized.
7.7.3.1 The spreading assembly shall be such that all parts are
securely supported for operation of the valve in any position. Wedging
surfaces shall be of ample area to minimize wear and shall be arranged
to act over as wide an area of the disc as possible to avoid distortion of
the latter. Initially they shall ride high to allow for wear.
7.7.3.2 The discs shall be finished smooth where they come in contact
with the body seating surfaces. These shall be adequately guided in the
body and all guide surfaces on the discs shall be smooth and true.
7.8 Disc Assembly for Globe Valves - The discs may be made in one
piece or may be made of several parts to permit renewal of contact
faces.
7.8.1 One-Piece Disc - Valves up to and including 10 mm size may
have disc integral with the stem or the disc may be spun on the stem
button. Valves above 10 nun size and up to 25 mm size ( inclusive) may
have spun-on disc or the disc may be a ttached to the stem button by a check
nut; valves above 25 mm size shall have disc attached to stem by check
nut. The disc shall be fiat-faced, spherical or angular faced. The disc
assembly or the stem shall be provided with a back seating which shall
provide a shut-off in contact with the back seating on the bonnet to permit
repacking of gland packing under maximum cold working pressure when
the valve is in full open position.

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7.8.2 Renewable Disc Assembly - The renewable disc assembly shall in

general consist of the following:

a) Disc holder,
b) Disc,
c) Disc guide,
d) Check nut, and
e) Disc retaining nut with washer.

The disc holder, disc and nut may be made in single renewable casting
where so desired. The disc in a renewable disc assembly shall be of flat-
faced, spherical or angular-faced design. A back seating shall be provided
on the disc holder or on the stem to form a shut-off in contact with the
back seat on the bonnet to permit repacking of gland packing under
maximum cold working pressure when the valve is full open.
7.9 Disc for Check Valves -- The disc for check valve may be in one-piece
or in several pieces to permit renewal of contact faces. This may be vertical
lift type guided by a pin above or below the disc, or may be of swing type
or in the form of a ball.
7.9.1 Disc of globe and check valve may be provided with renewable
synthetic rubber seating ring.

7.10 Body Seats

7.10.1 The seats may be integral with the body or may be separate
renewable seat rings, screwed-in to the body and shall have lugs or slots
to facilitate renewal. Seat ring faces shall be finished smooth and edges
shall be deburred.

7.11 Handwheel - Handwheel shall close the valve by turning in clockwise

direction when facing the wheel. Handwheel shall be marked with the word
'OPEN' or 'SHUT' with arrow to indicate direction of opening or closing.
Alternatively, these markings may be shown on a plate secured below the
handwheel nut.

8. DIMENSIONS
8.1 l\'Unimum Thickness of Body and Bonnet - The wall thickness at any
point of body and bonnet, including cover and disc subjected to direct
fluid pressure shall be not less than that given in Table 4.
8.1.1 The thicknesses in Table 4 are minimum and they shall be
increased to provide for additional strength whenever required, to provide

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for variation in section or sudden changes in section of body or bonnet or

to provide for variations resulting from casting.

TABLE 4 MINIMlIM WA.LL THICKNESS OF BODY AND BONNET

( Co/uses R.l and 8.1.1 )

AU dimensions in millirnetres.
("LASS OF NOMINAL SIZE OF VAI. VE
VALVE , - - - --- ~----- -_._- A - - - - - ---~
8 lOIS 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 100
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
1 1'7 1'7 1'8 1-9 2-0 2'2 2-3 2'5 2'7 3'0 3-5
2 2'0 2-0 2-2 2'3 2-S 2'7 2'9 3'2 3-6 3-9 4-5

8.2 Body Ends - Minimum thickness of metal at any point outside the
major diameter of the threads at the ends shall be as given in Table 5.

TABLE 5 MINIMUM THICKNESS AT BODY ENDS OUTSIDE 0." THE

THREAD FOR BOTH CLASS 1 AND CLASS 1 VALVES

All dimensions in millirnetres.

NOMINAL 8 10 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 100
SIZB OP
VALVE
THICKNESS 3-2 3'3 3'7 4'J 4'6 50 5'0 6'0 6'7 7'5 9'0
AT BODY
ENDS, Milt

8.3 The width of each end ( hexagon or round with protruding ribs) of the
screwed valve shall be not less than that specified in Table 6.

T.ABLE 6 WIDTH OF ENDS FOR BOTH CLASS I AND CLASS Z VALVES

All dimensions in millimetres.

NOMINAL 8 10 1~ 20 2S 32 40 50 65 80 100
SIZE OP
VALVE
WIDTH OP 10 10-~ II'S 13'0 13'0 IS'O lS'O 20'0 21-0 23'S 26-0
ENDS, Min

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8.4 Stem
8.4.1 Minimum Stem Diameters The diameter of the valve stem
t-

measured at the core of the actuating thread in the case of outside screw
valves and at the gland in the case of inside screw valve, shall be not less
than that given in Table 7. For gate valve of non-rising stem type, the
major diameter shall also be not less than that given in Table 7.

TABLE 7 MINIMUM DIAMETER OF STEMS FOR BOTJI CI..ASS 1 AND

CLASS 2 VAtVES
All dimensions in millimetres,

NOMINAL SIZE 0' 8 10 ]5 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 100

VALVE
DIAMETER OF STEM, 6 6 8 9 10 10 12 12 14 16 20
Min

8.5 Stu~ng Box - Stuffing box dimensions shall be dependent on the

diameter of stem used and shall comply with the requirements of Table 8.
The stuffing box minimum diameter shall be equal to the stem diameter
plus twice the packing space. Packing space for intermediate diameters
shall be as for the next higher size specified in Table 8.

TABLE 8 STUFFING BOX !)IMENSIONS

All dimensions in millimcttres..
SL STIM DIAMITER SIZE 0' PACKING DEPTH Of STUFfiNG
No. SPACE. Mb. Box, Min
(I) (2) (3) {4,
i) 6 20 10-0
ii) 8 2'S 12'S
iii) 10 2S 12S
iv) 12 25 125
v) 14 3S 17'5
vi) 16 3'5 17'5
vii) 20 40 20-0

8.6 End-to-Ead, Centre-to-End, Face-to-Face and Centre-to-Face Dimen-

sions - End-to-end and centre-to-end dimensions of screwed-end valves
shall be according to Tables 9 and 10respectively. Face-to-face and centre
to-face dimensions of flanaed valves shall be accordinl to Tables 11 and
12 respectively.

IS
 TABLE' END-T()..ENJ) DIMENSIONS OF SCREWED END VALVES rn
....
( Clause 8.6 )
AU dimensions in miDimetres. ;I
TYPE DESION CLAss DIMENSIONS POR NOMINAL SIZE OP VALVE ....
r- ---A ---~
8 10 IS 20 2S 32 40 SO 6S 80 100 !
(I) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (to) (11) (12) (13) (14)
Gate valves i) Screwed-in bonnet 1,2 SO 50 60 60 70 80 90 100 lOS 12S 160
integral seats
li) Screwed-in bonnet 2 - - - - - - 100 110 1JS 140 17S
renewable seats
iii) Screwed.on bonnet 2 SO SO 6S 65 75 8S 95 100 120 13S
integral seats
iv) Screwed-on bonnet 2 - - - - - - 105 120 135 ISO
renewable seat.
.... v) Bolted bonnet intqral 2 - - - - - - lOS 120 135 ISO 180
0\ or renewable eeata
Globe valve. i) Screwedin bonnet 1,2 47 SO 60 70 80 95 110 12S 160 180 216
and lift check integral seats
vaha (Itraiaht) ii) Screwed-on bonnet 1..2 55 60 70 8S 100 115 125 ISO 180 200 250
integral or renewable
seats
iii) Bolted bonnet intep 2 - - - - - - 12S ISO 180 200 250
or renewable teats
Vertical check Intearalleats 1,2 SO SO 6' 70 75 8S 95 110 130 145 190
valves
Swilll check i) ScrewaI-in bonnet 1,2 54 54 6S 7S 9S 105 12S ISO 180 210
vaha lDteifal teats
It) Screweclin boMet 1,2 - - - - - - 125 ISO 180 210
renewable seats
iii) Bolted bonnet integral 2 - - - - 125 ISO
- 180 210
-
or renewableaeats
NOTI I - Wherever dimensions are Dot liveD. thole Iizes are DOt aeneraUy manufactured in those designs.
NOTI 2 - A tolerance of 1$ mftJ shall be permissible on the above dimensioDS.
 TABLE 10 CENTRE-To-END DIMENSIONS OF SCRE\\7 F D END ANGLE VALVES

( Clause 8.6 )

All dimensions in millimetres.

TYPE DESIGN CLASS DIMENSIONS POR NOMINAL SIZE OF VALVE

r- .A.
~
8 10 IS 20 25 32 40 50 6S 80 100
(I) l2) (3) (4) (S) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14)
Angle type globe 1) Screwed-in bonnet 1,2 24 2S 30 35 44- 48 S4 60 80 90 108
and lift check integral seat
valves ii) Screwed-on bonnet 2 28 30 35 43 50 56 63 75 90 100 125
integral or renewa-
ble seat

iii) Bolted bonnet inte- 2 - - - - - - 63 75 90 100 125

-....a gral or renewable
seat

Non 1 - Wherever the dimensions are not given those sizes are not generally manufactured in those designs.
NOTE2 - A tolerance of 15 nun shall be permissible on the above dimensions.

..
~

-..-I,
~
QO

...
\C
f
 TABLE J1 FACE-TO-FACE DIMENSIONS OF FLANGED VALVES
( Clause 8-6 )
..~
~
00
All dimensions In rrnlhmetres.
Tvp! DE\f(J'- CLASS DlMEY\SIO~S fOR NOMI~AL SIZE Of VALVE ....
A
r-------- - ~

15 20 25 32 40 SO 65 80 100 ~
(I) (2) (3) (4) (05) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
Gate valves I) Screwed-In bonnet 1,2 72 76 90 ]00 110 120 140 ISO 190
Integral scat
II) Screwed-In bonnet 2 - - - - 120 135 ISS 16S 20S
renewable seat
Ill) Screwed-on bonnet 2 80 90 100 110 120 135 165 185
Integral seat
J\) Screwed-on bonnet 2 - - - - 130 150 180 200
renewa ble seat
V) Bolted bonnet Integral 2 - - - - 130 150 180 200 240
00 or renewa hie seat
Globe valves I) Screwed-In bonnet 1,2 7S 85 95 100 120 145 165 185 216
and hft check Integral seat
valves (straight)
u) Screwed-on bonnet 2 80 95 115 130 145 170 205 225 280
Integral or renewable
seat
Ill) Bolted bonnet, Integral 2 120 120 140 150 155 170 200 240 270
or renewable seat
SWing check I) Screwed-Ill bonnet ],2 ~O 90 110 120 135 170 185 205 250
valves Integral seat
11) Screwed-in bonnet, 1,2 - - - - 135 170 185 205 250
renewable seat
111) Bolted bonnet integral 2 - - - - 135 170 185 205 250
or renewable seat
NOTE 1 - Wherever dimensions are not given, those S1ZeS are not generally manufactured In those designs
NOTE 2 - A tolerance of 1-S mm shall be permissible on above dimensions.
 TABLE 12 CENTRE..TO..FACE DIMENSIONS OF FLANGED END ANGLE VALVES
( Clause 8.6 )
All dimensions in milhmetres.

TYPE DESlG", CLASS DIME~SlONS FOR NO~U'AL SIZB OF V AL\'E

..A- _ _ _
, ------~
15 20 25 32 40 SO 65 80 100
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
Angle type globe i) Screwed-in bonnet 1,2 65 70 80 90 95 105 115 125 145
and lift check in tegral seat
valves ii) Screwed-on bonnet, 2 70 75 80 90 9S 105 lIS 125 145
integral renewable
seat
ui) Bolted bonnet inte- 2 70 75 80 90 9; lOS 115 125 145
\0 gral or renewable
seat

NOTE - A tolerance of 15 mm shall be permissible on above d.mensions.

Eii
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9. TESTING
9.1 General - Unless otherwise specified, all tests, except material tests,
shall be made at the manufacturer's works, and shall be conducted in the
presence of the purchaser's representative when so specified in the
order.
9.2 Material Tests - Material tests required shall be those given in the
corresponding material specifications referred to in Table 1. The material
shall be certified by the suppliers with regard to their compliance to specifi-
cations laid down for them and tests shall be made at the manufacturer's
works, if facilities are available.
9.3 Body Test ( Hydrostatic) - All valves when completely assembled shall
be subjected to a hydrostatic body test at the manufacturer's works to the
test pressure for the period given in Table) 3 and shall show no leakage
when pressure is applied to the inlet end, outlet end is blanked and valve
is fully open.
9.4 Back Seat Test - Back seat test pressure shall be same as for the
body. There shall be no leakage through the stuffing box when valve is'
fully open and pressure applied to the inlet end and outlet end blanked.
The leakage in this test shall be seen with gland packing removed or gland
loosened. Back seat test shall be applicable for gate and globe valves
only.
9.5 Seat Test ( Hydrostatic) -- After being subjected to the body test, seats
of valves shall be tested hydrostatically to the pressure for the period
specified in Table 13. The pressure shall be applied to each side of the
gate of gate valves in closed position, underside of the globe valve and
outlet side of the check valve. In each case the other end of the valve
shall be open to atmosphere. Seats of check valves shall also be tested
to one-fourth of the maximum cold working pressure. The valves under
the seat test pressure shall not show any leakage more than that specified
in IS : 6157 - 1971 *.

TABLE 13 TEST PRESSURE AND TEST DURATION 01.' VALVES

( Clause 9.3 and 9.S )
CLASS OF V AL VE TEST TEST PRESSURE, TEST DURATION,
Mill Min
(1) (2) (3) (4)
MPa Minutes
Class I Body test IS 2
Seat test 1'0 2
Body test 2'4 2
Seat test 16 2

General rules for inspection of valves and cocks for fluid control purposes.

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10. SAMPLING
10.1 The sampling procedure to be adopted and the criteria for conformity
shall be as given in Appendix B.

1 t. INSPECTION AND REPAIRS

1J.l Inspection - The inspector representing the purchaser shall have free
access at all reasonable urncs to those parts of the manufacturer's works
which are concerned with the manufacture of valves, and he shall be
afforded all reasonable facilities for satisfying himself that the valves are
being manufactured in accordance with this standard.
J 1.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, inspection shall be done at the place of
manufacturer prior to despatch and shall be conducted so as not to inter-
fere unnecessarily with the operation of the works.
11.1.2 When no inspection is carried out by the purchaser's representa-
tive at the manufacturer's works, the manufacturer, when required to d.
so, shall provide a certificate stating that the valves conform in all respects
to this standard.
11.1.3 When the purchaser's inspector desires to witness all or parts of
the specified tests on the components and assembled valves, the manufac-
turer shall notify the purchaser in advance to enable the inspector to be
present.
11.2 Repair of Defects - No defects which may appear during manu-
facture of testing shall be repaired III any way 'Without the consent of the
purchaser.
11.3 Rejection - Completed end assembled valves, rough or finished
components, whether made in the manufacturer's works or purchased
from other suppliers if rejected for any cause by the purchaser's inspector
shall not be used in any manner in completing the purchaser's order and
shall be removed immediately from the areas of the manufacturer's works
concerned with the purchaser's order. In case of assembled or partly
assembled 'Valves, this shall not be constructed as preventing the manu-
facturer from salvaging-sound components from rejected assemblies for
reassembly with otl-er components to form complete new valves.

11.4 Valves from stock may be tested hydrostatically without removal of

paint.

12. PREPARATION
12.1 After inspection and before despatch, valves shall be thoroughly dried
and cleaned, after which the wedge gate or disc shall be fully closed.

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The painting of the finished valves shall be at the option of the manufac-
turer, unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, When painted, Class
1 valves shall be painted in blue colour and Class 2 valves in red colour.
12.2 Valves shall be prepared for despatch in such a way as to minimize
the possibility of damage to inside or outside parts during storage or in
transit. Openings shall be closed by suitable means to exclude dirt and
other foreign matter from the interior of the valves.
12.3 Valves shall be in the closed position when despatched,
12.4 Handwheels of valves above 50 mm size may be removed from the
valves and packed along with the valve secured by cord or wire.
13. MARKING
13.1 Valves shall be marked with the following particulars which shall
be either cast in or stamped on the body and shall be clearly visible.
a) Manufacturer's name or trade ..mark.
b) Class number,
c) Nominal size, and
d) An arrow showing the direction of flow in case of globe valves and
check valves.
13.2 Any additional marking required may be as agreed to between the
purchaser and the manufacturer.
13.3 DIS Certification Marking
The product may also be marked with Standard Mark.
13~3.1 The use of the Standard Mark is governed by the provisions of Bureau of
Indian Standards Act, 1986 and tbe Rules and Regulations made thereunder.
The details of conditions under which tbe licence for the use of Standard Mark
may be granted to manufacturers or producers may be obtained from the Bureau
of Indian Standards.

APPENDIX A
(C/{IUSe 0.5)
INFOR~IATION TO BE SUPPLIED wrrn AN
ENQUIRY OR ORDER

A-I. INFORMATION ON VALVES

A-I.I Certain clauses of this standard permit alternative. It is recommended
 IS : 778 - 1984

that the following information be given by the purchaser who issues an

enquiry or order for valves conforming to this standard.
a) Type of valve required that is whether gate, globe, angle or check
( horizontal" vertical, angle or swing) valve, and also whether
integral seat or renewable seat, inside screw or outside screw, rising
stem or non-rising stem;
b) Class of valve;
c) Type of end connections, that is, screwed or flanged;
d) Whether flanged end valves are required drilled or undrilled;
e) If tests additional to those specified under 9 are required, specify
the requirements; and
f) State if inspection of valves required to be done by the purchaser or
his representative.

APPENDIX B
(Clause 10.1)
SAMPLING AND CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY

A-I. SCALE OF SAMPLING

A-l.1 Lot - In any consignment, all the valves made of the same material,
of the same nominal size, of the same type and class and from the same
batch of manufacture shall be grouped together to constitute a lot.
A-t.2 For ascertaining the conformity of material in the lot to the require-
ments of this specification, samples shall be tested from each lot separately.
A-J.3 The number of valves to be selected from the lot shall depend on
the size of the lot and shall be according to Table 14.

TABLE 14 SCALE OF SAMPLING AND CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY

(Clauses A-1.3. A-2.1.1 and A-2.2 )
No. Of VALVES SAMPLE ACCEPTANCE SUB-SAMPLE
IN THB LOT SIZE NUMBER SIZS
(I) (2) (3) (4)
Up to 150 8 0 3
lSI to 300 13 0 S
301 to 500 20 J 8
SOl to 1 000 32 2 13
1 001 to 3 000 SO 3 20
3 001 and above 80 S 32

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A-I.3.t These valves shall be selected at random from the lot. In order
to ensure the randomness of selection, procedures given in IS : 4905..1968
may be followed.

A-2. NUMBER OF TESTS AND CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY

A-2.I All the valves selected according to A-l.3 shall be examined for
material, design and manufacture and dimensions. A sample valve failing
to satisfy one or more of these requirements shall be considered as defec-
tive
A-2.t.1 The Jot shall be considered to have satisfied these requirements
if the number of defective valves found in the sample is less than or equal
to the corresponding acceptance number given in col 3 of Table 14.
A-2.2 The lot having been found satisfactory according to A...2.1 shall be
further tested for body test, back seat test ( wherever applicable) and
seat test. For this purpose, a sub-sample of valves as given in col 4 of
Table 14 shall be taken and subjected to these tests. The number of
valves required in the sub-sample may be taken from those already tested
and found satisfactory according to A-2.1.
A-2.l.! The lot shall be considered to have satisfied the requirements for
these tests if none of valves in the sub-sample fails in any of these tests.

Methods for random sampling.

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