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API 6A Valve material

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farhad ashraf

Petroleum
Jan 3, 2018
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Is there any restriction in API 6A for use of casting materials for the valves?
 
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Yes. Castings are not permitted for PSL4 for valve bodies, bonnets, and end and outlet connectors. For other PSLs, castings are permitted, but there are some casting-specified requirements. Many requirements are in API 6A 21st Edition 6.3.3.1, 6.4.2.3.1, 7.4.3, and 10.4.2.
 
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