API / ASME Standard
API & ASME Standards for Check Valves: What Engineers Need to Know
In high-pressure, high-temperature, or highly corrosive industrial environments, valve safety leaves no room for compromise. At TVCCL, our dual plate check valves are engineered, manufactured, and tested in strict accordance with the world's leading industrial standards. Whether your project specifies API, ASME, JIS, or ISO/EN, we deliver fully compliant fluid control solutions.
What Is API 594 — and Why Does It Matter for Dual Plate Check Valves?
API 594 is the governing design standard for check valves used in petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industries. It defines critical parameters including face-to-face dimensions, wall thickness, and end-to-end tolerances — ensuring that valves from different manufacturers can be interchanged within the same pipeline system without re-engineering the piping layout.
At TVCCL, every dual plate check valve is engineered to full API 594 compliance. (Note: For projects requiring European specifications, we also manufacture valves compliant with EN 558 face-to-face dimensions.)
ASME B16.34 and Pressure-Temperature Ratings: What Specifying Engineers Must Verify
ASME B16.34 establishes pressure-temperature (P-T) ratings for valves made from specific materials — carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, and beyond. For project engineers preparing a valve datasheet, this standard determines the maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) at any given operating temperature. TVCCL strictly adheres to these ratings to ensure the materials selected can safely withstand your system's operational extremes.
| 150LB | PSI | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| °F | °C | WCB (A216) | WC6 (A217) | LCB (A352) | LCC (A352) | CF8 (A351) | CF8M (A351) | CF3M (A351) |
| -20 to 100 | -29 to 38 | 285 | 290 | 265 | 290 | 275 | 275 | 275 |
| 200 | 93 | 260 | 260 | 250 | 260 | 235 | 240 | 240 |
| 300 | 149 | 230 | 230 | 230 | 230 | 205 | 215 | 215 |
| 400 | 204 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 180 | 195 | 195 |
| 500 | 260 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 |
| 600 | 316 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| 650 | 343 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 |
| 700 | 371 | 110 | 110 | --- | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 |
| 750 | 399 | 98 | 95 | --- | --- | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| 800 | 427 | 80 | 80 | --- | --- | 85 | 80 | 80 |
Flange Dimensions & Connection Standards for Global Compatibility
To guarantee a seamless and error-free installation, TVCCL valves are machined to match a wide array of international flange outer diameter (OD) and drilling standards:
- ASME / ANSI (Americas & Global): Fully compliant with ASME B16.5, B16.42, and B16.1. For large-diameter pipelines (24 inches and above), we strictly refer to the ASME B16.47 standard.
- JIS (Japan & Asia): Machined to meet JIS B2220 and B2239 standards, satisfying the strict requirements of precision piping in shipbuilding and chemical plants.
- ISO / EN / DIN (Europe & Global): Compliant with ISO 7005-1 / ISO 7005-2 standards for perfect alignment with PN-rated piping systems.
Global Flexibility: While certain standards are frequently associated with specific regions (e.g., JIS in Japan), modern industrial facilities often adopt cross-regional specifications. There are no absolute geographical limits. For instance, TVCCL routinely supplies ASME-compliant valves to Japanese facilities. We manufacture precisely to the standard your specific piping system requires.
API 598: Rigorous Inspection and Pressure Testing
We don't just promise quality; we prove it with data. Every valve that leaves the TVCCL facility undergoes strict testing per the API 598 standard. We perform rigorous shell tests (hydrostatic) and seat tests to ensure structural integrity and zero-leakage performance under maximum working pressure.
Custom Engineering & Non-Standard Dimensions
Do you have specific dimensional requirements or need a standard not listed above?Standard specifications cover most projects, but we know that retrofits and specialized systems often require unique dimensions. TVCCL possesses robust in-house custom manufacturing capabilities.
If your piping system requires non-standard face-to-face lengths, special flange drilling, or unique material properties, please contact us. Our engineering team will evaluate your specific requirements and provide a customized quotation tailored to your needs.