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Engineering Data Index
Specifications....................................................................................108
Temperature Limits of Material.....................................................................109
Flow Data....................................................................................110-111
Properties of Valve Materials
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Bronze, Brass, Copper and Iron.............................................................112-113
Steel, Stainless Steel and Alloys ............................................................ 114-115
Valve Installation Tips.............................................................................116
Valve Warranty ...................................................................................117
Specifications
NIBCO
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ball valves are designed and manufactured to give maximum performance on recommended service at the
lowest possible initial and upkeep cost. They meet or exceed the following specifications developed through years
of experience, research and many laboratory tests.
Ball Valves
MSS SP-110 Ball valves threaded, socket-welding, solder joint, grooved and flared ends.
FED SPEC WW-V-35C, Ball valves threaded, socket-welding, solder joint, grooved and flared ends were
Type II, Cass C, D, discontinued in 1998. (for reference only)
Style 1 and 3
MSS SP-25 Standard marking system for valves.
API 598 Valve inspection and testing.
API 607 Fire test for soft seated quarter-turn valves.
API 608 Metal ball valves – flanged, threaded and welding ends.
MSS SP-72 Ball valves with flanged and butt welding ends for general service.
ASME/ANSI B16.34 Valves, flanged, threaded and welding ends.
ASME/ANSI B16.5 Steel pipe flanges, flanged valves and fittings.
The above list of specifications covers a variety of NIBCO ball valves but does not mean that every NIBCO ball
valve meets every specification.
For special applications, contact your NIBCO representative.