Piping Specification

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16 years 8 months ago - 16 years 8 months ago #8729 by sabir
Piping Specification was created by sabir
Can anyone please help me on this?

This is with reference to a Piping Specification

1. VALVE TRIM 11-13 CR - what is this “ 11-13 CR and what is CR stands for…?”

2. RATIING 150 LB – What is this LB stands for…?

3. In pipe fittings, what are these names - FULL COUPLING, RED COUPLING, BAR SCOCKET PLUG etc…?

4. FITTING 6000 LB FS SW A – 181 GR.1 – What is this 6000, FS, SW stands for…?
6000 LB THD/NPT A – 181 GR.1 – What is THD/NPT stands for…?
SCH.* CS BW A-234 GR.WPB – What is SCH.*, BW stands for…?

5. FLANGES 150 LB RF WN SCH 160 BORE – What is this BORE denotes…?

150 LB RF SO
150 LB RF WN SCH 80 BORE – What is the difference between theses two…?

6. GASKETS CAF 1/16’’ THK – What is this “ CAF 1/16’’ ”

Appreciate your prompt reply

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16 years 8 months ago - 16 years 8 months ago #4142 by Jop
Replied by Jop on topic 1. CR = Chrome 2. LB
1. CR = Chrome

2. LB = Pounds

3. FULL COUPLING = Same size to same size
, RED COUPLING= One size reduces to a smaller size
, BAR STOCK PLUG = This is a plug that is made out of solid bar stock and is used to plug the outlet of a screwed valve


4. FS SW = Forged Steel, Socket WeldS

THD/NPT = Threaded/Nominal Pipe Size

SCH = Schedule
BW = Butt Weld

5. BORE = Inside diameter

150 LB RF SO = Slip On flange
150 LB RF WN = Weld Neck Flange

6. GASKETS CAF 1/16’’ THK – What is this “ CAF 1/16’’ ”???

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16 years 8 months ago - 16 years 8 months ago #4143 by Nipper
Replied by Nipper on topic Is not NPT = (National
Is not NPT = (National Pipe Thread) and designated in ANSI B1.20.1

CAF 1/16" = Compressed Asbestos Fibre Gasket 1/16" thickness

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16 years 8 months ago - 16 years 8 months ago #4144 by sabir
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16 years 8 months ago - 16 years 8 months ago #4151 by 11echo
Replied by 11echo on topic Nipper ...I have alittle different
Nipper ...I have alittle different take on your NPT.
what I use is as follows:
NPT = National Pipe thread Tapered
NPS= National Pipe thread Straight

...Last thing is a question, WHERE do they let you use ASB gasket material these days?

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16 years 8 months ago - 16 years 8 months ago #4154 by Jop
Regarding your question:
"...Last thing is a question, WHERE do they let you use ASB gasket material these days?"

No doubt it is still used in many 3rd world countries where OSHA has no jurisdiction.

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