I S S SP-85 94 W 5770640 0500320 5 2 9 W

S T A N D A R DP R A C T I C E
SP-85
1994
Edition

CAST IRON
Globe 81Angle Valves
FLANGED AND THREADED ENDS

Developed and Approved

by the
Manufacturers Standardization Society
of the
Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc.
127 Park Street, N.E.
Vienna, Virginia 22180

Originally Approved 1976

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An MSS Standard Practice is intended as a basis for common practice by the

manufacturer,theuser,andthegeneralpublic.Theexistence of an MSS
Standard Practice does not in itself preclude the manufacture, sale, or use of
products not conforming to the Standard Practice. Mandatory conformanceis
established only by reference in a code, specification, sales contract, or public
law, as applicable.

U.S. customary units in this S P are the standard;the metric units arefor
reference only.

Conversions between inch and metricdimensionsand between psi and bar

pressure units in this standard practice are not exact. It is recognized that this
rounding of dimensions will create an apparentconflict in acceptance dimensions
or gaging between the different units of measurement. In all such cases it is the
intent of this standardpractice that anymeasurement which is within tolerance by
either measurement system listed is considered to be conformance herewith.

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Substantive changes in this 1994 edition are “flagged” by parallel bars as
shown on the margins of this paragraph. Thespecific detail of the change
may be determined by comparing the material flagged with that in the
previous edition.

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CONTENTS

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SECTION PAGE
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CONTENTS ................................................................ ii
1. SCOPE ..................................................................... 1
2. VALVE DESIGNATION.CLASSESANDSIZES ................................ 1
3. PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE RATINGS ...................................... 1
4 MATERIALS ............................................................... 2
5. DESIGN ................................................................... 2

I 6.
7.
8.
WORKMANSHIP
TESTS
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MARKING .................................................................
3
3
4
9. PAINTING ................................................................. 4

TABLE 1 PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE
. psi
RATINGS NON-SHOCK . .................. 1
,
TABLE 2 HYDROSTATIC SHELL TEST PRESSURE
. .................................... 4
TABLE 3 DURATION OF TESTS
. ..................................................... 4
TABLE B1 PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE RATINGS NON-SHOCK.
. bar ................... 7
FIGURE 1 TYPE
. I. GLOBE, METAL-TO-METALSEATS ............................... 5
FIGURE 2 TYPE II .
. ANGLE,METAL-TO-METALSEATS .............................. 5
FIGURE 3 TYPE III .
. GLOBE, COMPOSITION-TO-METAL SEATS ....................... 6
FIGURE 4 TYPE IV .
. ANGLE, COMPOSITION-TO-METAL SEATS ....................... 6

ANNEX A VALVE
. TYPES .
FIGURES ..................., ............................. 5

ANNEX B PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE RATINGS

. NON-SHOCK bar
. ............, ...... 7

ANNEX C REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

. ..................................... , ......... 8

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1. SCOPE 2.5 NomnialPipe Sizes

a) 2 through 12, Flanged End
1.I Thisstandardpractice covers cast iron b) 2 through 6, Threaded End
globe and angle valves with flanged and threaded
ends.
3. PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE RATINGS
1.2 These valves are suitablewithinthe sizes
and pressure-temperatureratings specified 3.1 Pressure-temperatureratingsfor the vari-
herein for general purpose service. ous classes of valves are shown in Table 1. Metric
units (bar) are shown in Table B1 in Annex B.
I .3 This standard practice also includes, direct- The ratings specified are for valves with metal-
ly or by reference, stipulations in chemical and to-metal seating surfaces. Pressure-temperature
physical properties of materials, and on dimen- ratings for valveswith non-metallic seat ma-
sions of end connections in common use. terials must be limited to reflect the physical
characteristics of these materials at each tem-
perature,and maybe lower,but in no case
2. VALVEDESIGNATIONS,CLASSES higher than values shown in Tables 1 and B1.
AND SIZES
TABLE 1. PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE
2.1 TypeI(Figure 1) Globe,Metal-to- RATINGS, NON-SHOCK - psi
Metal Seats
Type II (Figure 2) Angle, Metal-to- Temperature Class Class
Metal Seats Degrees F 125 250
i
Type III (Figure 3) Globe, -20 to 150 200 500
Composition-to-Metal Seats 200 190 460
Type IV (Figure 4), Angle, 225 180 4n0
Composition-to-Metal Seats I75 250 415
Note: The valve sketches, Figures 1 through 4 in 275 170 395
Annex A are for the purposeof illustration and 300 165 375
nomenclature only. They do not represent any 325 155 355
manufacturer’s product. 335 I50 350
375 145 315
2.2 Construction 400 140 290
Designations GT - Globe, Threaded End 425 130 270
GF - Globe, Flanged End 450 125 250
AT - Angle, Threaded End
AF - Angle, Flanged End
3.2 The temperature shown for the correspond-
ing rating shall be the metal temperature of the
2.3 Trims
pressure retaining parts. It shall
be assumed that
a) All Bronze
the metal temperature will be the temperature
b)All Iron
of the contained fluid. Use of a pressure rating
c) Bronze with Ferrous Stem
at a metal temperature other than that of the
d)CompositionDisc
contained fluid shall be the responsibility of the
user.
2.4 Classes
125
250

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4. MATERIALS 5. DESIGN

4.1 General. This StandardPractice is intended 5.1 General. When underthe test pressure
to cover minimum physical and chemicalre- specified in Paragraph 7, the design of all valves
quirements. Materials of superior properties shall be such as toprovide againstany permanent
t. may be substituted. Users are cautioned against distortion of the body, bonnet or seats. Valve
applications with fluids which may react chemi- stemsshallbedesigned to prevent permanent
d
callywith any materials usedinthesevalves. distortion when valve is operated at full rating
Consultation with the manufacturer is advised working pressure.
to determine suitability in cases of doubt.
5.2EndFlanges
4.2 Cast Iron.Gray Iron shallbein accord-
ance with ASTM A126, Class B. 5.2.1 Endflanges shall beintegralwith the
valve body. Dimensions, tolerances and drilling
4.3 Seating Material. Metal-to-metalsurfaces shall be inaccordance with ASME BI.1 for each
shall be brass or bronze for bronze mounted respectivepressureclass. The flangesshallbe
valves; cast iron or other ferrousmaterial for all fully machined on the gasket face inaccordance
iron valves. Composition or resilientfacing with MSS SP-6.
material shall be rubber (Synthetic or Natural),
or suitable polymer. Other seating materials, 5.2.2Face-to-face dimensions of flanged end
either metal of composition, suitable for the valves shall’ bein accordance with ASME
intended service may be furnished when agreed B16.10.
between purchaser and manufacturer.
5.3 Threaded Ends. Threaded end bodies may
4.4 Stems.Stem material shallbe brass or have hexagon, octagon or roundends with
bronze, eithercast or wrought, for bronze ribs. Pipe ends shall be threaded with tapered
mounted and composition disc valves, wrought pipe threads in accordance with ANSI/ ASME
steel for all iron valves. B1.20.1.

4.5 Handwheels. Handwheels maybe

gray 5.4 Body-BonnetBolting
iron, ductile iron, malleable iron or steel at the
manufacturer’s option. 5.4.1 Dimensions of bolts and cap screws shall
bein accordance with ANSI B18.2.1.; nut di-
4.6Castings.Allcastings shall beclean and mensions in accordance with ASME/ ANSI
sound, without defects which will impair their B18.2.2
service. No plugging, impregnation, welding or
repairing of such defects will be allowed. 5.4.2 Nuts shall be threaded in accordance with
ASME B1.1, Coarse thread series, Class 2B.
4.7Bolting.Bolts andstuds connecting pres-
surecontainingparts shalldevelopphysical 5.4.3 Bolts, studs or cap screws shall be threaded
strengths not less than requirements of ASTM in accordance with ASME B 1.1, Coarse thread
I A307. I series, Class 2A.

4.8 Glands. Glands shall be made from brass, 5.5 DiscGuides.Discs and discholders for
bronze, cast iron or other ferrous materials. valves size4 and larger shall be guidedto ensure
that the seating surfaces of the disc and body
seat are properly aligned at the point of closure.

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5.6 SeatingSurfaces 5.12 Handwheels.Handwheels shall beof the

spoke type only. Webbed or disc type are not
5.6.1 Disc seating surfaces maybe integral or permitted. Handwheels shall be marked with
may be separate rings securely fastened to the the direction of movement for opening of the
disc. valve. On large size valves to be used at or near
maximumrated pressures, themanufacturer
5.6.2 Body seats shall be separate rings, shouldbe consulted regarding the useof aux-
threaded into the body either shoulder or bot- iliary operating means.
tom seated, except that all iron valve seats may
be integral with the body casting at the manu- 5.13 Bypass andDrainConnections. When
facturer’s option. specified, bypass and drain connections shall be
in accordance with MSS SP45.
5.7 Glands

5.7.1 Glands may be threaded or bolted type. WORKMANSHIP

5.7.2 Bolted glands may be solid, solid-bushed, Valve parts shallbe designed and manufacturing
or two piece self-aligning design. Useof open tolerances set so as toprovide interchangeability
bolt slots in glands shallnot be permitted unless in the product of any one manufacturerbetween
hinge bolts are used. units of the same size, class, type and design,
except the individual fit of the disc to seat ring
5.7.3 Stem seals notrequiring a gland but seating surfaces of Type I and II valves.
suitable forthe service conditions, maybe
furnished.
TESTS
5.8 Gland Bolting. Studs, studbolts, hinge
bolts or headed bolts through drilled or slotted 7.1 General.Pressure tests shall be madeon
holes in the stuffing box flange may be used. In I all completed valves prior to
shipment by the I
all cases gland bolting shall be securely held in manufacturer.
place and shall provide adequateadjustment
for progressive compression of packing material. 7.2 ShellTest. Valvesin thepartiallyopen
position with both endsclosed shall be subjected
5.9 Backseat. Valves shall be designed to have to hydrostatic or gas test pressure specified in
a backseat. Repacking underpressure is hazard- Table 2. No visible leakage is permitted through
ous and is not recommended. the pressure boundary walls or body-bonnet

5.10 Discs andDiscHolder. Disc or disc

holders shall be securely attached to the end of
Ijoint. Leakage throughthe stem packingor
stem seals shall not be cause for rejection. Test
pressure shall beheld for periods specifiedin
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the stems in a manner that permits the disc to Table 3.
swivel relative to the stem.
Caution: Safety precautionsmustbetaken
5. I 1 Stems. The upper ends of stems shall be when gas is used.
threaded with single or multiple Acme type or
60 degree thread approximating the stub form.

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TABLE 2. HYDROSTATIC SHELL TEST PRESSURE

English Units Metric Units

Class Max. Service Max. Service Shell Test Shell Test
Rating Pressure Rating Pressure
psi psi bar bar
125 200 350 13.8 24.1
500 250 875 34.5 60.3

7.3 HydrostaticSeat Test. Valves shall be I TABLE 3. DURATION OF TESTS I

subjected to a hydrostatic seat test pressure at
not less than the maximumservice pressure for Shell Test, Seat Test,
which the valve is rated. The test pressure shall Seconds Seconds
be applied under the closed disc and the oppo-
site side checked for leakage. Themaximum 10-12
permissible leakage rateshall be 10 millilitres
per hour, per inch of nominal valve size. Test Caution:Safetyprecautionsmust be taken
pressure shall beheld for periods specified in when gas is used.
Table 3.

7.4 Gas Seat Test. At the manufacturer’s op-

8. MARKING
tion a gas seat test of not less than 80 psi (5.5
bar) may beusedinlieu of Hydrostatic Seat Marking shall conform to MSS SP-25.
Test (7.3). This gas pressure is to be applied as
specified for hydrostatic seat test. The maximum
permissible leakage rateshall be I / 10th of a 9. PAINTING
standard cubic foot (3 litres) of gas per hour,
per inch of diameter of nominal valve size. Test The painting of finished valves shall be optional
pressure shall beheld for periods specifiedin with the manufacturer unless otherwise specified.
Table 3.

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ANNEX A
c

Type I - Globe, Metal-to-Metal Seats Type 11 - Angle, Metal-to-Metal Seats

FIGURE 1 TYPE I AND II FIGURE 2
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

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ANNEX A

Type III - Globe, Composition-to-Metal Seats Type IV - Angle, Composition-to-Metal Seats

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FIGURE 3 TYPE III AND IV FIGURE 4
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

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TABLE BI. PRESSURE-TEMPERATURE RATINGS

NON-SHOCK - bar

Temperature
Degrees C Class 125 Class 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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e I ANNEX C I
REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

This annexis an integral partof this Standard Practice

which is placed after the
I, main text for convenience.

List of standards and specifications referenced in this Standard Practiceshow

the year of approval.

ANSI B18.2.1-1992 Squareand Hex Bolts and Screws, Including Askew Head Bolts, Hex Cap
Screws, and Lag Screws
ANSI/ ASME B1.20.1-1992 PipeThreads, General Purpose(Inch)
ASME
Bl.l-1989 Unified Inch Screw Threads
(UN and UNR Thread Form)
ASME B16.10-1992 Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves
ASME/ ANSI B16.1-1989 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings (Class 25, 125,250, and 800)
ASME/ ANSI B18.2.2-1993 Squareand Hex Nuts
ASTM A 126-93 Specification for
GrayIron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
ASTM A307-93A Bolts and Studs, 6 0 , O O O psi Tensile Strength
Specification forCarbon Steel

MSS SP-6-1990 Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-End

Standard Finishes for
Flanges of Valves and Fittings
MSS SP-25-1993 Standard
Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Unions
MSS SP-45-1992
Bypass Drain
and
Connections

Publications of the following organizations appear onthe above list.

ASMEThe American Society of Mechanical Engineers

345 East 47th Street, New York, New York 10017

ASTM American Society for Testing andMaterial

1916 Race Street, Philadelphia,Pennsylvania 19103

MSSManufacturersStandardization Society of the Valve andFittingsIndustry, Inc.

127 Park Street, N.E., Vienna, Virginia 22180

Publications appearingabovewhich have been

approved asAmerican National Standardsmay be obtained from:

ANSI American National

Standards
Institute
11 West 42nd Street, New York, New York 10036

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NUMBER
SP-6-1990 Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-EndFlanges of Valves and Fittings
SP-9-1992 Spot Facing for Bronze, Iron and Steel Flanges
SP-25-1993 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Unions
SP-42-1990 Class 150 Corrosion Resistant Gate, Globe, Angle and Check Valves with Flanged and Butt Weld Ends
SP-43-1991 Wrought Stainless Steel Butt-welding Fittings
SP-44-1991 Steel Pipe Line Flanges
SP-45-1992 Bypass and Drain Connections
SP-51-1991 Class 150 LW Corrosion Resistant Cast Flanges and Flanged Fittings
SP-53-1985 (R 1990) Quality Standard for Steel Castings and Forgings for Valves, Flanges, and Fittings and Other Piping
Components - Magnetic Particle Examination Method
SP-54-1985 (R 1990) Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Fittings and Other Piping Components-
Examination Radiographic 3
SP-55-1985 (R 1990) Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges and Fittings and Other Piping Components -
Visual Method 1
SP-58-1993 Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design and Manufacture
SP-60-1991 Connecting Flange Joint Between Tapping Sleeves and Tapping Valves
SP-61-1992 Pressure Testing of Steel Valves
SP-65-1990 High Pressure Chemical Industry Flanges and Threaded Stubs for Use with Lens Gaskets
SP-67-1990 Butterfly Valves
SP-68-1988 High Pressure-Offset Seat Butterfly Valves
SP-69-1991 Pipe Hangers and Supports - Selection and Application
SP-70-1990 Cast Iron Gate Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
SP-71-1990 Cast Iron Swing Check Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
SP-72-1992 Ball Valves with Flanged or Butt-welding Ends for General Service
SP-73-1991 Brazing Joints forWrought and Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
SP-75-1993 Specifications for High Test Wrought Butt Welding Fittings
SP-77-1984 (R 1990) Guidelines for Pipe Support ContractualRelationships
SP-78-1987 (R 1992) Cast Iron Plug Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
SP-79-1992 Socket-Welding Reducer Inserts
SP-80-1987 Bronze Gate, Globe, Angle and CheckValves
SP-81-1981 (R 1986,91) Stainless Steel, Bonnetless, Flanged Knife Gate Valves
SP-82-1992 Valve Pressure Testing Methods
SP-83-1987 Steel Pipe Unions, Socket-Welding and Threaded
SP-84-1990 Valves - Socket-Welding and Threaded Ends
SP-85-1994 Cast Iron Globe84 Angle Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
SP-86-1987 (R 1992) Guidelines for Metric Data in Standards for Valves, Flanges, Fittings and Actuators
SP-87-1991 Factory-Made Butt-welding Fittings for Class I Nuclear Piping Applications
SP-88-1993 Diaphragm Type Valves
SP-89-1991 Pipe Hangers and Supports - Fabrication and Installation Practices
SP-90-1986 (R 1991) Guidelines on Terminology forPipe Hangers and Supports
SP-91-1992 Guidelines for Manual Operationof Valves
SP-92-1987 (R 1992) MSS Valve User Guide
SP-93-1987 (R 1992) Quality Standard for Steel Castings and Forgings for Valves, Flanges, and Fittings and Other Piping
Components - Liquid Penetrant Examination Method
SP-94-1992 Quality Standard for Ferritic and Martensitic Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Fittings and Other
Piping Components - Ultrasonic Examination Method
SP-95-1986 (R 1991) Swage(d) Nipples and Bull Plugs
SP-96-1991 Guidelines on Terminology for Valves and Fittings
SP-97-1987 Forged Carbon Steel Branch Outlet Fittings- Socket Welding, Threaded and Buttwelding Ends
SP-98-1992 Protective Epoxy Coatings for the Interior of Valves and Hydrants
SP-99-1989 Instrument Valves
SP-100-1988 Qualification Requirements for Elastomer Diaphragms for Nuclear Service Diaphragm Type Valves
SP-1O1-1 989 Part-Turn Valve Actuator Attachment - Flange and Driving Component Dimensions and Performance
Characteristics
SP-102-1989 Multi-Turn Valve Actuator Attachment - Flange and Driving Component Dimensions andPerformance
Characteristics
SP-103-1990 Wrought Copper and Copper AlloyInsert Fittings for Polybutylene Systems
SP-104-1990 Wrought Copper LW Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
SP-105-1990 Instrument Valves for Code Applications
SP-106-1990 Cast Copper Alloy Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Class 125, 150 and 300
SP-107-1991 Transition Union Fittings for Joining Metal and Plastic Products
SP-108-1991 Resilient Seated-Eccentric Cast Iron Plug Valves
SP-109-1991 Welded Fabricated Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
SP-110-1992 Ball Valves Threaded, Socket-Welding, Solder Joint, Grooved and Flared Ends
SP-111-1992 Gray-Iron and Ductile-Iron Tapping Sleeves
SP-112-1993 Quality Standard for Evaluation of Cast Surface Finishes - Visual and Tactile Method. This SP must be
sold with a 10-surfac, three-dimensional Cast Surface Comparator, which is a necessary part of the
Standard. Additional comparators may besold separately.
SP-113-1994 Connecting Joint between Joint Tapping Machines and Tapping Valves

R-Year - Indicates year standard reaffirmed without substantive change. Prices available upon request.
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