LCB and LCC in ASME B31.3
LCB and LCC in ASME B31.3
(OP)
I recently received this question from an end user/client. I am not able to answer his questtion. Can anyone out there please help.
Thanks.
Recently, we were asked to look at using ASTM A352 LCC in lieu of Grade LCB for some valve bodies in the expectation of being able to take advantage of its higher yield strength. However, when we looked at Table A-1 of ASME B31.3 we found that LCC is not listed although LCB is.
Anyone know why this should be the case?
Anyone accepting valve bodies in LCC and, if so, how do you circumnavigate this problem?
Thanks.
Recently, we were asked to look at using ASTM A352 LCC in lieu of Grade LCB for some valve bodies in the expectation of being able to take advantage of its higher yield strength. However, when we looked at Table A-1 of ASME B31.3 we found that LCC is not listed although LCB is.
Anyone know why this should be the case?
Anyone accepting valve bodies in LCC and, if so, how do you circumnavigate this problem?





RE: LCB and LCC in ASME B31.3
Why are looking for valve castings in Table A-1 of B31.3? This grade of casting for valve bodies is referenced in ASME B16.34, Table 1, Group 1 materials. So, this can indeed be used for valve applications in B31.3.
RE: LCB and LCC in ASME B31.3
RE: LCB and LCC in ASME B31.3
I have passed this info to my end user, and invited him to post further comments, if he chooses.