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ASME B16.25 Ball Valve Welding Ends
ASME B16.25 is an American standard that specifies the requirements for butt-welding ends of piping components, including ball valves. The standard aims to ensure that welding ends are prepared to a high standard of precision to facilitate reliable and safe connections in pipeline systems.
Machining Precision Requirements
• Welding Bevels: ASME B16.25 specifies detailed requirements for the preparation of welding bevels. The bevel angle, root face, and land dimensions are precisely defined to ensure proper fit-up and welding.
• Surface Finish: The standard requires a smooth surface finish on the welding end to minimize stress concentrations and ensure uniform heat distribution during welding. Surface roughness is typically specified to be within a certain range (e.g., Ra ≤ 3.2 μm).
• Dimensional Tolerances: ASME B16.25 provides strict dimensional tolerances for the welding ends, including the diameter, length, and angle of the bevel. These tolerances ensure that the welding ends can be accurately aligned and welded to other pipeline components.
• Inspection and Testing: The standard includes requirements for visual inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT) of the welding ends to verify compliance with the specified machining precision.
GB/T 9124 is a Chinese national standard that specifies the requirements for flanged gate valves, including the machining precision of the valve body and flanges. The standard aims to ensure the reliability and safety of gate valves in various industrial applications.
Machining Precision Requirements
• Flange Dimensions: GB/T 9124 specifies precise dimensions for the flange, including the bolt circle diameter, flange thickness, and hub dimensions. These dimensions are critical for ensuring proper alignment and sealing when the valve is connected to the pipeline.
• Surface Finish: The standard requires a smooth surface finish on the flange face to ensure a tight seal. Surface roughness is typically specified to be within a certain range (e.g., Ra ≤ 3.2 μm).
• Dimensional Tolerances: GB/T 9124 provides strict dimensional tolerances for the flange dimensions, including the diameter, thickness, and bolt hole spacing. These tolerances ensure that the flange can be accurately aligned and connected to other pipeline components.
• Inspection and Testing: The standard includes requirements for visual inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT) of the flange to verify compliance with the specified machining precision.
| Feature | ASME B16.25 Ball Valve Welding Ends | GB/T 9124 Gate Valve |
| Standard | American Standard for Butt-Welding Ends | Chinese Standard for Flanged Gate Valves |
| Machining Focus | Welding bevels, surface finish, dimensional tolerances | Flange dimensions, surface finish, dimensional tolerances |
| Dimensional Tolerances | Strict tolerances for bevel angle, root face, and land dimensions | Strict tolerances for flange diameter, thickness, and bolt hole spacing |
| Inspection and Testing | Visual inspection and NDT for welding ends | Visual inspection and NDT for flanges |
| Applications | Ball valves in pipeline systems | Gate valves in various industrial applications |
