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Standard Marking System

for
Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Unions
Standard Practice
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This MSS Standard Practice was developed under the consensus of the MSS Technical Committee 302 and the MSS
Coordinating Committee. The content of this Standard Practice is the resulting efforts of competent and experienced
volunteers to provide an effective, clear, and non-exclusive standard that will benefit the industry as a whole. This
MSS Standard Practice describes minimal requirements and is intended as a basis for common practice by the
manufacturer, the user, and the general public. The existence of an MSS Standard Practice does not in itself preclude
the manufacture, sale, or use of products not conforming to the Standard Practice. Mandatory conformance to this
Standard Practice is established only by reference in other documents such as a code, specification, sales contract, or
public law, as applicable. MSS has no power, nor does it undertake, to enforce or certify compliance with this
document. Any certification or other statement of compliance with the requirements of this Standard Practice shall
not be attributable to MSS and is solely the responsibility of the certifier or maker of the statement.
"Unless indicated othenvise within this MSS Standard Practice, other standards documents reforenced to herein
are identified by the date of issue that was applicable to this Standard Practice at the date of approval of this
MSS Standard Practice (see Annex C). This Standard Practice shall remain silent on the validity of those other
standards ofprior or subsequent dates of issue even though applicable provisions may not have changed"
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of any patent rights in connection therewith. MSS shall not be held responsible for identifying any patent rights.
Users are expressly advised that determination of patent rights and the risk of infringement of such rights are entirely
their responsibility.
In this Standard Practice, all text, notes, annexes, tables, figures, and references are construed to be essential
to the understanding of the message of the standard, and are considered normative unless indicated as
"supplemental". All appendices, if included, that appear in this document are construed as "supplemental".
Note that supplemental information does not include mandatory requirements.
U.S. customary units in this Standard Practice are the standard; the (SI) metric units are for reference only.
This Standard Practice has been substantially revised from the previous 2008 edition. It is
suggested that if the user is interested in knowing what changes have been made, that direct
page by page comparison should be made of this document and that of the previous edition.
Non-toleranced dimensions in this Standard Practice are nominal unless otherwise specified.
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Originally Approved: July 1934
Originally Published: July 1935
Current Edition Approved by MSS: June 2013
Current Edition Approved by ANSI: September 2013
Current Edition Published: January 2014
MSS is a registered trademark of Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc.
Copyright 2013 by
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of the
Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc.
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FOREWORD
The original publication of the Standard Marking System was developed by MSS in 1934. It stated the basic
rules but was considered to need more details for general use. A second edition was therefore prepared with
additional details and examples and was published in 1936.
The third edition, published in 1954, recognized the use of new materials, increased operating temperatures and
pressures, and added more examples of markings for regular products.
In 1958, the fourth edition incorporated relatively minor changes and updates; including some additional
marking examples.
For the fifth edition, published in 1960, the format was revised to permit the use of nameplates on valve bodies.
In addition, this version added requirements for the marking of ductile iron products.
The sixth edition, published in 1964, broadened the scope of this marking standard and revised the examples
and sections of the text to reflect changes in piping requirements.
The seventh edition, published in 1978, was substantially revised and re-written to simplify its cross references
and to improve readability. This edition incorporated the marking features of pressure-temperature marking
designations contained in existing American National Standards involving products and materials. It was also
rearranged so that the General Rules were stated in Sections 1 through 11 and amplified in Sections 12 through
18; which gave specific rules and examples of marking requirements relating to various products and materials.
In 1993, the eighth edition incorporated relatively minor changes and updates; including minor revisions
required to harmonize this document with then-current MSS Standard Practices.
The tenth edition was published in 2008 and included revisions to ASME B 16.34 example markings and
mandatory MSS conformance markings, in addition to clarifications of other general requirements.
This eleventh edition, published in 2013, includes new Annexes for Reference Tables and Marking
Requirement Examples, the addition of laser marking techniques and country of origin marking, substantial
revision and re-formatting to update the document text and tables, and other revisions to provide clarification as
warranted. This 2013 edition has been approved as an American National Standard.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
GENERAL RULES
SCOPE .................................................................................................................................................. 1
GENERAL MARKING REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ 1
MANUFACTURER'S NAME OR TRADEMARK ............................................................................. 1
RATING DESIGNATION .................................................................................................................... 2
MATERIAL DESIGNATION .............................................................................................................. 3
MELT IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................................... 3
VALVE TRIM IDENTIFICATION ...................................................................................................... 3
SIZE DESIGNATION .......................................................................................................................... 4
IDENTIFICATION OF THREADED ENDS ....................................................................................... 4
RING-JOINT FACING IDENTIFICATION ........................................................................................ 5
PERMISSIBLE OMISSION OF MARI<INGS ..................................................................................... 5
SPECIFIC RULES
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
MARI\.ING REQUIREMENTS FOR FLANGES, FLANGED FITTINGS,

AND FLANGED UNIONS ................................................................................................................... 5
MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR THREADED FITTINGS AND UNION NUTS ....................... 6
MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR WELDING AND SOLDER JOINT FITTINGS
AND UNIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 7
MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-FERROUS VALYES ...................................................... 8
MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR GRAY IRON VALVES ............................................................ 8
MARI<ING REQUIREMENTS FOR DUCTILE IRON VALYES ...................................................... 8
MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR STEEL VALVES ...................................................................... 9
TABLE
1
2
3
4
5
Common Symbols for Metallic Materials ...................................................................................... .. 10

Common Symbols for Non-Metallic Materials ................................................................................ 10
Size Identification and Equivalency: NPS and DN ......................................................................... . 11
Examples ofThread Type Symbols ................................................................................................. 11
ASME B16.1 Rating Designations ................................................................................................... 11
ANNEX
A
B
C
Reference Tables ................................................................................................................... ........... 10

Marking Requirement Examples ...................................................................................................... 12
Referenced Standards and Applicable Dates .................................................................................... 24
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STANDARD MARKING SYSTEM FOR VALVES, FITTINGS, FLANGES, AND UNIONS
1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard marking system applies to
valves, fittings, flanges, and unions used in
piping connections which include (but are not
limited to) flanged, soldered, brazed, threaded,
or welded joints.
Such markings shall be applied only to products

fully conforming to the applicable qualification,
conformance, and/or certification requirements
and may be shown on the body or an attached
plate, at the option of the manufacturer.
1.2 The markings specified within this

Standard Practice serve to identify the
manufacturer, the rating designation, materials
of construction, and special service limitations
imposed by the manufacturer. They are used for
product identification and to assist in proper
application.
2.5 Manufacturers may apply markings

indicating conformance with codes and
standards such as API, ASME, ASTM,
A WWA, and MSS, on products that fully
conform to the standards. Certain codes and
standards
specify
mandatory
product
conformance markings and methods. Such
markings may be shown on the body, on an
attached plate, or as otherwise specified.
2. GENERAL MARKING REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Each product, of a size and shape
permitting legible marking, shall be marked in
accordance with the provisions of this Standard
Practice.
2.6 International and Federal commerce laws

may require marking of finished products with
country of origin. When required, the markings
shall be conspicuous and positioned to prevent
concealment during use.
2.2 Markings shall be applied to the body of

valves, fittings, and the nut of unions, or on an
identification plate. For quarter-turn valves,
markings shall be applied to the body,
identification plate, or handle. Markings on
covered quarter-turn valve handles may not be
integral with the base handle material.
2. 7 Flow or pressure indication shall be

marked on unidirectional valves. Commonly
used markings include arrows or the words
"inlet" or "outlet" or "high pressure side"
marked at an appropriate end.
2.8 Nothing in this Standard Practice shall be
construed as prohibiting the use of additional
markings such as catalog reference numbers,
pattern numbers, patent numbers, dates, customer
specification numbers, etc. Product markings that
indicate special designs, particular requirements,
or special limitations, should also carry additional
special marking to distinguish them from
regularly available and standard products. All
additional markings shall be applied in such a
manner as to avoid confusion with standardized
symbols or markings.
2.3 Markings shall consist of numerals, letters,

or symbols that are cast, forged, stamped, electroetched, vibro-etched, laser-etched, or otherwise
made integral with the product, or as markings on
an identification plate attached to the product, or
both. Where stamping is used on pressure
containing walls, low stress stamps which
produce a round bottom impression shall be used;
such low stress stamps are not required on
flanged edges or on raised pads provided for
marking purposes.
2.4 Markings indicating conformance with
recognized documents, such as the ASME
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes, or applicable
API, FM, and UL conformance, testing, and/or
certification requirements, may be applied only
by authorized,
licensed,
or approved
manufacturers.
3. MANUFACTURER'S NAME OR
TRADEMARK
All valves, fittings, flanges, and unions shall be
marked with the manufacturer's (Mfr's) name,
trademark, or symbol, unless size or shape does
not permit.
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4. RATING DESIGNATION
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The rating designation may also be shown as

the maximum pressure followed by "CWP"()
and the allowed pressure at the maximum
temperature, seen in the following format:
"2000 CWP 725 AT 925F"
4.1 The expression "Rating Designation"

includes the intent of the expressions "Pressure
Designation", "Class Designation", "Pressure
Class", and similar terms used to define the
pressure and temperature limitations of the
product. The rating designation shall be shown
by one of the systems in the sections that follow.
Products intended for ambient room

temperature may show the allowable pressure
followed by letters CWP or equivalent, seen in
the following format:
"2000 CWP"
4.1.1 The rating designation for products that

fully conform to recognized standards may be
designated by the Class numbers alone (e.g., a
steam pressure rating or a pressure class
designation). Pressure Rating Values may be
abbreviated by using "M" to designate units of
one thousand (e.g., "3M" used in place of
"3000").
4.1.4 Products with dual or multiple rating

designations may be marked with maximum
pressure at CWP and the allowable pressure at
the maximum temperature, seen in the
following format:
"2000 CWP 725 AT 925 F"

may conform to recognized standards,
however, are not suitable for the full range of
pressures or temperatures of these standards
(where allowed), shall be marked as
prescribed in Section 4.1.3 and 4.1.4, as
appropriate, and shall also show the numbers
and letters representing the service limitation
at the limiting condition.
4.2 When marking in (SI) metric notation, the

units of preference will be bar(b) or kilopascals
(kPa) of gauge pressure, and degrees Celsius
for temperature. Numbers designating pressure
will be followed by the term "BAR" or "KPA",
and temperature designation by the letter "C".
Conversion of direct pressure values is
permitted, but conversion of pressure classes to
"metric equivalents" should not be attempted.

do not conform to recognized product
standards may be shown by numbers and
letters representing the pressure ratings at the
corresponding temperatures in the following
format:
"2000 AT 100F 725 AT 925F"
4.3 Products made to attach to a specific pipe

may be marked with the appropriate pipe
schedule number or pipe wall designation.
4.4 Special markings for rating designation
may be specified in individual product
standards.
NOTES:
(a) CWP (Cold Working Pressure) is the maximum pressure rating allowed under normal "ambient" temperature conditions, which are usually
understood to be -20 F to I00 F (-29 C to 38 C). Certain "ambient" temperature standards and practices have a different range or are
limited by recognized codes and standards. Consult the applicable codes, standards, or manufacturer's technical data for specific information.
Other symbols which are in common usage throughout the industry include:
SP
Steam pressure
WSP - Working steam pressure
Correspond to SWP
S
-Steam
(Steam Working Pressure)
WO WOG GLP WWPW

-
Water, oil pressure

Water, oil, gas pressure
Gas, liquid pressure
Working water pressure
Water pressure
Correspond to CWP
(Cold Working Pressure)
These markings may be continued in use at the manufacturer's option, unless prohibited by codes, standards, or specifications applicable to
a particular product.
(b) The pressure unit of 1 bar is equal to 14.5 pounds per square inch. The conversion factor of I bar is equal to I00 kilopascals.
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5.6 The non-metallic symbols, shown in Table

2, are typical standardized symbols. The use of
specific names and trade names is also
permitted, but confusion shall be avoided with
standardized symbols. For valves trimmed with
composite construction elements, the dominant
functional material should be named.
MATERIAL DESIGNATION
5.1 Products made of conforming materials

shall be marked in accordance with ASTM,
ASME,
or
other recognized
material
specifications, as described in the following
Product Marking sections. In a composite
structure made of several materials, the
material limiting its pressure-temperature rating
shall be marked. In addition, products may
instead be marked with proprietary material
designations, but confusion shall be avoided
with standardized material symbols or
markings, and other sections of this Standard
Practice.
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5.2 Products made of one material and lined

with another, excluding corrosion resistant
coatings, shall carry the regular markings
specified by this Standard Practice and
additional markings indicating:
7.
MELT IDENTIFICATION
If part size permits and when required by the

product or material's specification standard,
carbon, alloy, and stainless steel castings and
forgings used for fittings, flanges, valve bodies,
bonnets, and covers shall be marked with a
melt identification and material symbol. Melt
identification is not required for materials
identified in Sections 5.3 and 5.4.
VALVE TRIM IDENTIFICATION
7.1 Trim identification marking is required on

the identification plate for all flanged end and
butt-welding end steel or flanged-end ductile
iron body valves having trim material which is
different than the body material. Symbols for
material identification can be found in Tables 1
and 2 of this Standard Practice. If all trim
materials are the same, the identification plate
may be marked with the word "TRIM",
followed by the appropriate material symbol.
(1) that the product is lined, and
(2) the material used for its lining

(e.g. RL NR).
5.3 Material markings are not required on
ASTM B61, B62, and B584 alloys, UNS
C83800 and UNS C84400, cast copper alloy
threaded or solder-joint fittings, flanges,
unions, valves, or wrought copper solder-joint
products.
7 .1.1 When required, trim identification

marking for gate, globe, angle, and cross valves
or valves with similar design characteristics
shall consist of three material symbols. The
symbols may either be preceded by the words
"STEM", "DISC", "SEAT", or used alone. If
used alone, the symbols shall appear in the
following order: (1) the first symbol shall
indicate the material of the stem, (2) the second
shall indicate the material of the disc or wedge
face, and (3) the third shall indicate the material
of the seat face.
5.4 Material marking is not required for gray

iron, except as shown in Section 12.2.
Alloyed gray iron may be identified by a
manufacturer's symbol, provided that confusion
with standardized symbols or markings is
avoided.
5.5 The symbols for metals shown in Table 1
are in common use and may be used as standard
references for marking nameplates and bodies.
Non-ferrous body materials may also be marked
with the symbols shown in Table 1. Products
with steel bodies shall be marked with the
ASTM specification grade identification symbol.
7 .1.2 When required, the trim identification

marking for check valves having no stem shall
consist of two material symbols. The symbol
may either be preceded by the words "DISC",
"SEAT", or if used alone, the first symbol shall
indicate the material of the disc face, and the
second shall indicate the material of the seat
face.
Other symbols, including manufacturer's trade

names and material codes, are permitted, but
confusion shall be avoided with standardized
symbols or markings.
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7.1.3 Plug, ball, and butterfly valves or other

quarter-turn
valves
require
no
trim
identification marking unless the plug, ball,
disc, or closure member, or stem, or both are
different material than the body. In such cases,
trim identification symbols on the nameplate
will first indicate the material of the stem, and
secondly indicate the material of plug, ball,
disc, or closure member.
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the second number shall indicate the minimum

bore diameter or the pipe size corresponding to
the closure size.
Examples: NPS 6 X 4, NPS 4 X 2-1/2
8.3.1 For valves, at the manufacturer's
option, triple marking size designation may
be employed. If triple size designation is
used, the first number shall indicate the
connecting end size at one end, the second
number shall indicate m1mmum bore
diameter or pipe size corresponding to the
closure size and the third number shall
indicate the connecting-end size at the other
end.
When required, valves with seating or sealing

materials different than the body material shall
add a third symbol to indicate the material of
the seat. In these cases, the seat symbol
identification shall be preceded by the word
"SEAT". If used alone, the material symbols
must appear in the order given.
For example, a "24 X 20 X 30" marking on a

valve designates an NPS 24 connection, an
NPS 20 nominal center section, and an NPS
30 connection.
7.1.4 When specified, API steel valves built to

specific standards that list Trim Numbers shall
be marked with the API Standard Number (e.g.,
"API 600") the word "TRIM" and the API
'
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Trim Number (e.g., 1,2,3, etc.) on the valve's
Identification Plate. See Section B18.5.5
Example.
8.3.2 Fittings with multiple outlets may be

designated at the manufacturer's option in a
"run x run x outlet" size method.
For example, "30 X 30 X 24" marking on a
fitting designates a product with NPS 30 end
connections and an NPS 24 branch
connection (i.e., outlet).
8. SIZE DESIGNATION
8.1 Size markings shall be in accordance with
the Marking Requirements for each referenced
product, located in Sections 12 through 18.
9.
8.2 Size designation for products designed with

a single nominal bore shall consist of numerals
indicating the nominal pipe size (NPS) of the
connecting ends. The word "nominal" indicates
the numerical identification associated with pipe
sizes and may not correspond to the actual valve,
pipe, or fitting diameter.
IDENTIFICATION OF THREADED
ENDS
9.1 Fittings, flanges and valve bodies whose

connecting ends are threaded, other than taper
pipe threads (NPT) or straight hose threads
(NPSH), in accordance with ASME B1.20.1,
shall be marked to indicate the type of thread.
The style of marking may be the manufacturer's
own symbol, but confusion with standardized
symbols or markings shall be avoided. The
marking to designate threaded ends may be a
tag, or other manufacturer's mark, permanently
attached or applied to the valve or valve body.
Fittings having left-hand threads shall be marked
with the letters "LH" on the outside wall of the
appropriate opening.
For applications where marking in (SI) metric

notation is required, the equivalent (SI) metricbased numerical size, as identified in Table 3,
shall be given, preceded by "DN" (aka Nominal
Diameter).
8.3 Products having internal elements that are
the equivalent of one pipe size or more
different than the end size may have dual
markings unless specified otherwise in a
product standard, or as indicated in Sections
8.3.1 and 8.3.2.
9.2 Marking of products having ends threaded

for API casing, tubing, or drill pipe shall
include the following:
a) Size
b) The letters "API"
Unless these exceptions exist, the first number

shall indicate the connecting end pipe size and
c) The thread type symbol, as listed in Table 4
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12.1 Gray Iron Flanges Markings shall be as

follows (see Annex Bl2.1 for examples):
9.3 Marking of products using other pipe

threads shall include the following:
a) Manufacturer's name or trademark
a) Nominal pipe, tubing, drill pipe, or casing

size
b) Rating designation
b) Outside diameter or upset diameter of pipe,

tubing, drill pipe, or casing
c) Supplemental material designation when

Classes A or B can be used
c) Name of thread
12.2 Gray Iron Flanged Fittings Markings
shall be as follows (see Annex B12.2 for
examples):
d) Number of threads per inch

10. RING-JOINT FACING
IDENTIFICATION

b) Rating designation as listed in Table 5
10.1 All connecting end flanges having

standard ring-joint grooves manufactured in
accordance with API 6A shall be marked with
the letter "R" and the corresponding ring
groove number.
c) Supplemental material designation when

Classes A or B can be used
12.3 Gray Iron Flanged Unions Class 125
and Class 250 shall be marked as follows (see
Annex B12.3 for example):
11. PERMISSffiLE OMISSION OF
MARKINGS

12.4 Bronze Flanges and Flanged Unions
Markings shall be as follows (see Annex B12.4
for examples):
11.1 The manufacturer's name, trademark, or

symbol shall be shown on all products marked
in accordance with this Standard Practice,
unless size or shape does not permit such
marking.

12.5 Bronze, Brass, and Non-Ferrous
Flanged Fittings Markings shall be as follows
11.2 When shape or size does not permit

inclusion of all the required markings, body
and/or identification plate markings, as
appropriate to the product and material, may be
omitted in the following order:
(see Annex B12.5 for examples):

b) Material designation
(NOTE: When the trade name is the only
available identification, it shall be spelled out)
c) Rating designation: Mark with ASTM
designation. When B148 material is used
for flanges, also include "952".
d) Indication of conformance to ASME
B16.24, if applicable
e) Size
a) Size
b) Thread identification (see Section 9.1)
c) Valve trim identification
d) Melt identification
e) Rating designation
f) Material designation
g) Manufacturer's name or trademark
12.6 Ductile Iron Flanges and Flanged

Fittings Markings shall be as follows (see
When omitting markings, size is least important

and shall be the first to be omitted. The
manufacturer's name or trademark is most
important and shall be the last marking omitted.

b) Rating Class (e.g., 150, 300)

11.3 Section 11 permissible omissions are
applicable to Sections 13 through 18.
c) Material designation: "DUCTILE"("DI"

where space is limited)
d) Size (may be omitted from reducing
flanges and reducing flanged fittings)
12. MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR
FLANGES, FLANGED FITTINGS,

AND FLANGED UNIONS
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12.7 Steel Flanges, Flanged Fittings, and

Flanged Unions Markings shall be as follows
properly identify the material. The

manufacturer's own symbol may be used
provided confusion with standardized
symbols or markings is avoided.
(see Annex Bl2.7 for examples):

13.2 Bronze and Brass Threaded Fittings

and Union Nuts Markings shall be as follows
b) Material designation: Cast steel flanges and

flanged fittings shall be marked with the
ASTM specification grade identification
symbol and the melt number or melt
identification, and may also be marked with
the word "STEEL". Forged flanges and
forged or fabricated flanged fittings shall be
marked with the ASTM specification
number and grade identification symbol.
When more than one material or grade of
materials is used, each shall be identified. A
manufacturer may supplement the standard
material designations with their trade
designation for the grade of steel, provided
that confusion with standardized symbols
or markings is avoided.
(see Annex B13.2 for examples):

b) Rating designation: Rating designation is
not required on Class 125 cast bronze
threaded fittings. Class 250 fittings will be
marked "250".
c) Size: When part has space for marking
13.3 Non-Ferrous Alloys Threaded Fittings
Markings other than for brass or bronze fittings
shall be marked as follows (see Annex Bl3.3 for
example):
c) Rating designation corresponding to the

Pressure Rating Class
c) Material designation
d) Temperature: Temperature markings are

not required on flanges and flanged
fittings, but if marked, the temperature
shall be shown with the corresponding
limiting pressure for the material.
13.4 Ductile Iron Class 300 Threaded

Fittings and Threaded Unions Markings shall
be as follows (see Annex Bl3.4 for example):
e) Size: The NPS shall be given, but may be

omitted from reducing flanges and
reducing flanged fittings.
t) Ring-joint flange
applicable
ring
number,
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b) Material designation: When shape and size

permits, ductile iron nuts shall be marked
with the word "DUCTILE". When size and
shape restrictions do not permit marking of
the complete word, the letters "DI" shall be
substituted.
when
g) Indication of conformance to ASME B 16

standards, if applicable
c) Rating designation: Class 300 ductile iron

threaded fittings and threaded union nuts
shall be marked with the numerals "300",
designating the nominal service rating.
When heavier patterns are used to cast
ductile iron fittings rate otherwise, they
shall be marked with the numerals
designating the maximum cold working
pressure in psi supplemented by the letters
"CWP".

THREADED FITTINGS AND UNION
NUTS
13.1 Threaded Gray Iron Fittings Markings
shall be as follows (see Annex BI3.1 for
examples):
b) Rating designation, with the exception that
rating description is not required on Class
125 gray iron fittings or gray iron drainage
fittings.
13.5 Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings and

Threaded Unions Markings shall be as
follows (see Annex Bl3.5 for examples):
c) Materials markings are not required on

gray iron threaded fittings except that
alloy cast threaded fittings shall be
marked with a word or symbol that will
b) Material designation: Class 300 fittings

shall be marked with the letters "MI". Class
150 malleable iron threaded fittings and
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e) Melt identification (see Section 6)
Classes 150, 250, and 300 malleable iron

threaded unions do not require material
marking.
t) Size
c) Rating designation: Classes 150, 250, and

300 malleable iron unions and Class 300
malleable iron threaded fittings shall be
marked with their respective numerals to
designate their nominal rating. At the
manufacturer's option, the numerals
designating the cold working pressure
supplemented by the letters "CWP" may be
added.
WELDING AND SOLDER JOINT

FITTINGS AND UNIONS
14.1 Steel Butt-Welding and SocketWelding Fittings and Union Nuts Markings
shall be as follows (see Annex B14.1 for
examples):
d) Size: Size markings are not required

on Class 150 malleable iron threaded
fittings.
b) Material designation: Forged carbon and

alloy steel socket-welding end fittings and
unions shall be marked with the grade
identification as per applicable ASTM or
MSS specifications, or as designated by
AISIISAE. Austenitic stainless steel
socket-welding end fittings and unions may
carry the grade identification symbols in
lieu of the ASTM number. Butt-welding
fittings conforming to the requirements of
ASTM
specifications
A234,
A403
(excepting light-wall fittings manufactured
to MSS SP-43), A420, B361, B363, and
B366, shall use marking symbols
consisting of the prefix "WP" added to the
ASTM-specified
grade
identification
symbol.
13.6 Ferrous Threaded Plugs, Bushings, and

Locknuts Markings shall be as follows (see
13.7 Steel Threaded Fittings and Unions
Markings shall be as follows: (see Annex B13.7
for examples):
b) Material designation: Threaded fittings
made of carbon steel, forged or barstock
carbon steel, alloy cast steel, or forged or
barstock alloy steel shall be marked with
the word "STEEL", or the grade
identification symbols as designated by
AISI/SAE, or in ASTM or MSS
specifications. Austenitic stainless steel
threaded fittings may carry only the grade
identification symbols.
Examples: WPB, WP304, WPL6, WP6061

If the fittings are of welded construction, the
material marking will be supplemented with
the suffix letter "W". MSS SP-75 high-test,
wrought, butt-welding fittings have grade
identification consisting of the letters "HY"
and the numerals comprising the minimum
specified yield strength in thousands of
pounds per square inch (ksi).
c) Indication of conformance to Standard

(e.g., MSS SP-83 marked as "SP83" or
B16.11 as "B16")
Example: WPHY -52
d) Rating designation: Cast steel, forged

steel, and barstock steel threaded fittings
shall be marked with the pressure class or
with the numerals designating the cold
working pressure in psi, supplemented by
the letters "CWP". Forged steel and
barstock fittings shall be marked with
numerals indicating the pressure class
designation tabulated in ASME B16.11.
When the nominal rating is other than that
specified in ASME or MSS standards, the
numerals compnsmg the maximum
pressure in psi, supplemented by one or
more of the standard symbols identifying
the class of service, shall be used.
MSS SP-43 corrosion resistant schedule 5S

and 1OS welding fittings have the grade
identification prefixed by the letters "CR"
rather than the "WP" which designates
ASME B16.9 conformance.
Example: CR304
c) Rating designation: Socket-welding end
products shall be marked with numerals
indicating the pressure class designation, as
tabulated in ASME B 16.11. Butt-welding
end products that carry the same ratings as
the pipe with which they are intended to be
used, shall be marked with the appropriate
STANDARD PRACTICE
MSS
SP-25
the body with numerals indicating the

Pressure Class (e.g., 125 or 250) for NPS
12 and smaller, and the maximum saturated
steam rating for NPS 14 and larger. At the
manufacturer's option, the ambient
temperature rating may be added to the
body in all valve sizes, followed by the
letters "CWP" or other designation
permitted by Section 4.1.3. Gray iron
valves rated for ambient temperature
service only shall be marked on the body
with numerals indicating the rated pressure
followed by the letters "CWP" or other
designation permitted by Section 4.1.3.
pipe schedule number or the pipe nominal

wall thickness designation.
d) Size
e) Melt identification (when specified)
14.2 Solder Joint Fittings Markings shall be
as follows (see Annex B14.2 for examples):
b) Material designation: Material markings
are not required on cast copper alloy solder
joint fittings, flanges, unions, or wrought
copper solder-joint products.
c) Rating designation: Rating designation
markings are not required on cast copper
alloy solder-joint products for pressure
systems. Cast copper alloy or wrought
copper solder-joint drainage products shall
be marked "DWV" to signifY drainage
waste vent. Cast bronze or wrought copper
solder-joint drainage fittings, designed for
dry vents only, shall be marked "VENT
ONLY".
c) Material designation. Gray iron valves

made to the specifications of ASTM A126,
Class B or C are not usually marked with
material designation symbols. Other alloys
of gray iron shall be marked with the
appropriate ASTM Class and Grade.
Malleable iron body castings will be
marked with "MI".
d) Size

NON-FERROUS VALVES

DUCTILE IRON VALVES
15.1 Brass, Bronze, and Non-Ferrous Body

Valves Markings shall be placed on the body
17.1 Ductile Iron Valves Markings shall be

cast, stamped, or engraved on the body of the
valve, or shown on an identification plate
permanently attached to the valve. Cast
markings obliterated during manufacturing may
be replaced by stamped or engraved plates.
Stamping or engraving at the manufacturer's
option. No marking by welding shall be
permitted on ductile iron valves. Where
stamping is used on the pressure retaining patts
of the valve, see Section 2.3. Markings shall be

c) Material designation, when required
(refer to Section 5.3)
d) Size
GRAY IRON VALVES
16.1 Gray Iron Valves Markings shall be cast

on the body of the valve, or shown on a plate
permanently attached to the valve. Cast
markings obliterated during manufacturing may
be replaced by engraving or stamping, at the
manufacturer's option. Marking by welding is
prohibited on gray iron valves. Markings shall
be as follows (see Annex B16.1 for examples):
b) Material designation: Ductile iron valves

shall be marked with the word "DUCTILE"
or "Dl" on the body. At the manufacturer's
option, the ASTM number of grade may be
added.
c) Rating designation, including on an
identification plate with any special
limitations such as maximum temperature
required by valve construction.

b) Rating designation. Gray iron valves rated
at elevated temperature service in
accordance with ASME, MSS, or other
recognized standards shall be marked on
d) Size
e) Valve trim identification, when
appropriate, on nameplate
MSS
STANDARD PRACTICE
SP-25
18.3 Notes Regarding Examples The marking

requirements for steel valves are more complex
than those for any other product groups in this
Standard Practice. The examples are therefore
grouped to show typical, acceptable markings
for valves produced in accordance with:

STEEL VALVES
18.1 Body Markings Markings shall be cast,
stamped, forged, or engraved on the body of
the valve, or on a permanently attached
marked plate(ll, Markings that are obliterated
during manufacturing may be replaced by
weld deposition, stamping, engraving, or by
permanently attached marked plates, at the
option of the manufacturer. Markings shall be
as follows:
a) ASME B16.34 (see Section 18.4)

b) Other standards (see Section 18.5)
The examples are intended to illustrate
acceptable marking practices. They are not
intended to imply that they are the only
acceptable markings under this Standard
Practice, nor are they intended as an
endorsement or approval of acceptable limits for
the example materials.

b) Material designation
c) Rating designation
d) Melt identification (see Section 6)
The examples illustrate the marking sequence of

Sections 18.1 and 18.2. The actual sequence and
positioning of the actual markings, on an actual
product, is at the option of the manufacturer.
e) Nominal pipe size

f) Thread identification, when required (see
Section 9)
g) Ring joint identification number, when

applicable
18.4 ASME BJ6.34 Conforming Identification

Plate and Body Marking Examples The
h) Additional markings are permitted (see

Section 2.7)
Identification (I.D.) Plate and Body Marking

examples are located within Annex B 18.4 and
conform to ASME B16.34.
18.2 Identification Plate Markings The

following markings shall be shown on
permanently attached identification plates:
18.5 Identification Plate and Body Marking

Examples Conforming to Standards Other
than ASME B16.34 The Identification (I.D.)

b) Body material designation<2l
Plate and Body Marking examples are located

within Annex Bl8.5 and illustrate practices
conforming to standards other than ASME
Bl6.34; considering various material and
application factors.
c) Rating designation: the appropriate

Pressure Rating Class
d) Service Limitation: the valve rating at
100 op including any special limitations
such as maximum pressure, pressure
differential, and/or temperature limits due
to valve construction features such as
packing and seats.
NOTES:
(1) The permanently attached marked plate on the
body is for the purpose of showing body markings
and should not be confused with the Identification
Plate in Section 18.2.
(2) These required markings, if shown on the
body, need not be duplicated on the I.D. plate.
e) Trim identification (see Section 7)

f) Additional markings are permitted (see
Sections 2.6 and 2.7)
g) Indication of conformance to ASME

B16.34, if applicable
STANDARD PRACTICE
MSS
SP-25Annex A
ANNEXA
Reference Tables
TABLE 1
Common Symbols for Metallic Materials
Material Name
Aluminum
Symbol
AL
Brass
BRS
Bronze
Carbon Steel
Gray Iron
Copper-Nickel Alloy
Ductile Iron
Hardfacing
Integral Seats
BRZ
GI
CUNI
DI
HF
INT
Malleable Iron
MI
Material Name
Nickel-Copper Alloy
Soft Metal
(e.g., lead babbitt, copper, etc.)
Stainless Steel
Steel, 13 Chromium
Steel, 18 Chromium
Steel, 28 Chromium
Steel, 18-8
Steel, 18-8 with Molybdenum
Steel, 18-8 with Columbium
Surface Hardened Steel
(e.g., nitrided sutface)
cs
Symbol
NICU
SM
ss
13CR
18CR
28CR
18-8
18-8SMO
18-8SCB
SH
TABLE 2
Common Symbols for Non-Metallic Materials
Material Name
Asbestos
Butadiene Rubber
Butyl Rubber
Chloroprene or Neoprene
Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene
Chlorotrifluoreoethylene
Ethylene-Propylene Diene Monomer
Ethylene-Propylene Rubber
Ethylene-Propylene Ter Polymer
Flexible Graphite
Fluorocarbon Rubber
Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene
Symbol
ASB
BR
IIR
CR
SCM
CIFE
EPDM
EPR
EPT
GRAF
FKM
FEP
Material Name
Fusion Bonded Epoxy
Isoprene Rubber
Natural Rubber
Nitrile or Buna-N Rubber
Nylon
Polyacrylic Rubber
Poly Vinyl Chloride
Rubber Lined
Silicone Rubber
Styrene Butadiene Rubber
Tetrafluoroethylene
Thermoplastic elastomer
10
Symbol
FBE
IR
NR
NBR
NYL
ACM
PVC
RL
SI
SBR
TFE
TPE
MSS
STANDARD PRACTICE
SP-25Annex A
ANNEX A (Continued)
Reference Tables
TABLE 3
Size Identification and Equivalency: NPS and DN
NPS
1/8
1/4
3/8
1/2
3/4
1
DN
6
8
10
15
20
25
32
40
50
65
80
100
125
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
II;~
Ii,!z
2
2112
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
NPS
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
36
40
42
48
52
54
60
64
72
80
88
96
104
TABLE 4
Examples of Thread Type Symbols
Type
Casing (short round thread)
Casing (long round thread)
Casing (buttress thread)
Casing (extreme-line)
Line pipe
Tubing (non-upset)
DN
500
550
600
650
700
750
800
900
1000
1050
1200
1300
1350
1500
1600
1800
2000
2200
2400
2600
TABLE 5
ASME B16.1 Rating Designations
Symbol
Class
CSG
LCSG
BCSG
XCSG
LP
TBG
25
125
250
11
NPS
Numeral
All
25
125
100
50
250
200
100
1 to 12
14 to 24
30 to 48
1 to 12
14 to 24
30 to 48
STANDARD PRACTICE
MSS
SP-25Annex B
ANNEX 8
Marking Requirement Examples

This Annex is an integral part of this Standard Practice and is placed after the main text for convenience.
NOTE: The examples in this Annex B correspond to the section where the requirement is located and are not
listed in numerical order (e.g., B 12.1.1 is the first example referenced for Section 12.1 of this Standard Practice).
Bl2. MARKING REQUIREMENT EXAMPLES FOR FLANGES, FLANGED

FITTINGS, AND FLANGED UNIONS
B12.1 Gray Iron Flanges
B 12.2
B12.2.1 All NPS sizes, gray iron fittings,

Class 25 (ASME B16.1).
Bl2.1.1 Gray iron flanges, Class 25

(ASME B16.1).
Marldng Requirement
Mfr's name or trademark
Rating designation
Marldng Requirement
Rating designation
Example
ABCO
25
Marldng Requirement
Rating and material
designation
Example
ABCO
1258 or 2508
Marldng Requirement
Rating designation
Example
ABCO
Example
A8CO
1258 or 2508
Example
A8CO
100 or 200
1258
Bl2.2.4 NPS 30 to NPS 48, gray iron

flanged fittings, Class 125 and 250 (ASME
Bl6.1).
B12.1.4 NPS 14 and above, Gray iron

flanges, Class 250 (ASME B 16.1 ).
Marldng Requirement
Rating designation
ABCO
25
B12.2.3 NPS 14 to NPS 24, gray iron

flanged fittings, Class 125 and 250 (ASME
B16.1).
B 12. 1. 3 NPS 14 and above, gray iron

(ASTM Al26, Class B) flanges, Class 125
(ASME B16.1).
Marldng Requirement
Rating and material
designation
Example
Bl2.2.2 NPS 12 and below, gray iron

(ASTM A126 Class B) flanged fittings, Class
125 and 250 (ASME Bl6.1).
Bl2.1.2 NPS 12 and below, gray iron

(ASTM A126, Class B) flanges, Class 125 or
250 (ASME Bl6.1).
Marldng Requirement
Rating and material
designation
Gray Iron Flanged Fittings
Marldng Requirement
Mfr's nan1e or trademark
Rating designation
Example
ABCO
250
12
Example
ABCO
50 or 100
STANDARD PRACTICE
MSS
SP-25Annex B
ANNEX B (Continued)
Marldng Requirement Examples

Ductile Iron Flanges and Flanged
B12.6
Fittings
B12.3 Gray Iron Flanged Unions

B12.3.1 Gray iron flanged unions, Class
125 or 250.
Marldng Requirement
Example
ABCO
B12.6.1 An NPS 6, Class 150, ductile iron

(ASTM A395) fitting conforming to ASME
B16.42.
Marldn~ Requirement

Rating designation
Material designation
Size
B 12.4 Bronze Flanges and Flanged Unions

B12.4.1 Bronze flanges (ASME B16.24),
Classes 150 and 300.
Example
ABCO
150
DUCTILE or DI
6
B12.7 Steel Flanges, Flanged Fittings, and

Flanged Unions
B12.7.1 An NPS 4, Class 150, cast carbon
steel (ASTM A216 WCB) fitting, conforming to
ASME B 16.5 dimensions and rated to 600 F.
B12.4.2 Brass or bronze flanged unions,

Class 150.
B12.5.1 Bronze ASTM B61 flanged fittings

(ASME B16.24), Class 150 or 300.
Example

Rating designation
Size
Conformance to ASME
B16.24
ABCO
150 or 300
B61
2
Marldn~
Requirement
Rating designation
Size
Conformance to ASME
B16.24
ABCO
Temperature designation
Size
Conformance to ASME
B16.5
WCB
000
150
140 AT 600F
4
B16orB16.5
B12.7.2 An NPS 8, Class 150, cast 11;4%

chromium molybdenum steel (ASTM A217
WC6) flanged fitting with ring joint facing,
conforming to ASME B16.5 dimensions.
B16 orB16.24
B12.5.2 An NPS 2 cast aluminum-bronze

(ASTM B148, UNS C95200) non-ferrous
flange, Class 150, conforming to ASME
B16.24.
Example
Melt identification
(see Section 6)
Rating designation
B12.5 Bronze, Brass, and Non-Ferrous

Flanged Fittings
Marldn~ Requirement
Marldn~ Requirement
Example
ABCO
B148 952
Marldng Requirement
Example

Melt identification
(see Section 6)
Rating designation
ABCO
Size
150
Ring joint number

Conformance to ASME
B16.5
2
B16 or B16.24
13
WC6
000
150
8
R50
B16 or B16.5
MSS
STANDARD PRACTICE
SP-25Annex B
ANNEX 8 (Continued)

B12.7.3 An NPS 2, Class 300, cast 18%
chromium, 8% nickel, 3% molybdenum
stainless steel (ASTM A351 CF8M) fitting,
conforming to ASME B 16.5 dimensions.
B12.7.5 An NPS 6, Class 1500 forged alloy

steel (ASTM A182 Grade F1), flange with
ring-joint flange facing, conforming to
ASME B 16.5 dimensions.
Marking Requirement
Example
Marl<ing Requirement
Example

Melt identification (see
Section 6)
Rating designation
Size
Confom1ance to ASME
816.5
ABCO
CF8M

Melt identification
(see Section 6)
Rating designation
Size
Ring joint number
Conformance to ASME
816.5
ABCO
A182 F1
000
300
2
816or816.5
B12.7.4 An NPS 4, Class 150 cast carbon

steel (ASTM A216 WCB) flange, conforming
to ASME B 16.5 dimensions.
Marking Requirement
Example

Melt identification
(see Section 6)
Rating designation
Size
Conformance to ASME
816.5
A8CO
WC8
000
1500
6
R46
816 or 816.5
B12.7.6 An NPS 3, carbon steel, 2000 psi

rated flanged union for ambient temperatures
or an NPS 3, carbon steel, 6000 psi rated
flanged union for ambient temperatures.
000
150
4
Marldng Requirement
Example

ABCO
STEEL
2000 CWP or
6000 CWP
3
Temperature designation
Size
816 or816.5
B13. MARKING REQUIREMENT EXAMPLES FOR THREADED FITTINGS AND

UNION NUTS
B 13.1 Threaded Gray Iron Fittings
B13.2 Bronze and Brass Threaded Fittings

and Union Nuts
B13.1.1 Gray Iron, Class 125 (ASME

B16.4) or gray iron drainage (ASME Bl6.12).
Bl3.2.1
B13.2.2 An NPS 4 Bronze, Class 250

(ASME B16.15) fitting.
B13.1.2 Gray Iron, Class 250 (ASME B16.4).

Marldlll~
Requirement

Rating designation
Bronze, Class 125 (ASME B16.15).
Example
ABCO
250
14
Marking Requirement
Example

Rating designation
Size
ABCO
250
4
STANDARD PRACTICE
MSS
SP-25Annex B
ANNEX 8 (Continued)

Bl3.5.3 An NPS 2,Malleable Iron, Class
150, 250, and 300 (ASME Bl6.39) union.
Bl3.2.3 Brass or bronze, Class 125 union,

or brass or bronze, Class 250 union.
Marldng Requirement
Rating designation (Class
250 only)
Marldng Requirement
Rating designation
appropriate to Pressure
Class
Size
Example
ABCO
250
Bl3.2.4 An NPS 3, Brass or Bronze, Class

300 union.
Marhlng Requirement
Rating designation
Size
Example
ABCO
300
3
Example
ABCO
MI
150, 250, or 300

2
Bl3.6 Ferrous Threaded Plugs, Bushings,

and Locknuts
Bl3.6.1 Ferrous plugs, bushings, and nuts
(ASME Bl6.14).
B 13.3 Non-Fenous AUoys Threaded Fittings

Bl3.3.1 Ni-Cu 505 fitting
B 16.15, Class 250 dimensions.
Marhlng Requirement
Rating designation
to
ASME
Bl3.7 Steel Threaded Fittings and Unions
Example
ABCO
250
MONEL505
B13.7.1 An NPS 3, cast steel threaded

fitting designed for 1000 psi ambient
temperature service.
Marldng Requirement
Rating designation
Melt identification
Size
Bl3.4 Ductile Iron Class 300 Threaded

Fittings and Threaded Unions
Bl3.4.1 Ductile iron, Class 300 threaded
fitting or threaded union nut.
Marldng Requirement
Rating designation
Example
ABCO
DUCTILE or DI
300
B13.7.2 An NPS 114, carbon steel (ASTM

Al05) Class 3000 threaded fitting,
conforming to ASME B 16.11.
Bl3.5 Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings

and Threaded Unions
Marldng Requirement
Rating designation
Melt identification
Size
Conformance Marking
B 13.5.1 Malleable Iron, ASME Bl6.3,

Class 150 fitting.
Bl3.5.2 An NPS 1Yz, Malleable Iron,

ASME Bl6.3, Class 300 fitting.
Marldng Requirement
Rating designation
Size
Example
ABCO
STEEL
1000 CWP
000
3
Example
ABCO
MI
300
1-112
15
Example
ABCO
Al05, orWPB
3000
000
1-1/4
Bl6
STANDARD PRACTICE
MSS
SP-25Annex B
ANNEX B (Continued)

B13.7.6 An NPS 2, MSS SP-83 forged
carbon steel (ASTM A105) union with socket
welding ends or threaded ends, Class 3000,
marked on nut and ends.
B13.7.3 An NPS 3/4, alloy steel (ASTM

A182 Grade F1) threaded fitting to ASME
B16.11 Pressure Class 6000 designation.
Marldng Requirement
Mfr' s name or trademark
Rating designation
Melt identification
Size
Example
ABCO
Fl, Bl6, or WP1
6000
000
3/4
Marldng Requirement
Conformance marking
Rating designation
Melt identification
Size
B13.7.4 An NPS 1, Class 3000 forged alloy

steel (ASTM A182 F304) fitting.
Marldng Requirement
Rating_ designation
Melt identification
Size
B13.7.7 An NPS 3, MSS SP-114 cast

corrosion resistant (ASTM A351 CF8M)
threaded elbow, Class 150.
Example
ABCO
F304 or WP304
3000
000
1
Marking Requirement
Conformance marking
Rating designation
Melt identification
Size
B13.7.5 An NPS 3, carbon steel, Class 300

union with bronze seats, recommended by the
manufacturer for 300 psi at 550 F.
Marking Requirement
Rating designation
Melt identification
Size
Example
ABCO
A105
SP83
3000
000
2
Example
ABCO
CF8M
SP114
150
000
3
Example
ABCO
STEEL
300 AT 550F
000
3
Bl4. MARKING REQUIREMENT EXAMPLES FOR WELDING AND SOLDER JOINT

FITTINGS AND UNIONS
B14.1 Steel Butt-Welding and Socket-
B 14.1.2 An NPS 1l;,i forged or barstock

carbon steel (ASTM A105) socket-welding
fitting conforming to ASME B16.11,
Pressure Class 3000.
Welding Fittings and Union Nuts

B14.1.1 An NPS 4, carbon steel buttwelding fitting matching a Schedule 40 wall
thickness, made from ASTM A234 material,
and conforming to ASME B16.9.
Marldng Requirement
Rating designation
Size
Melt identification
Marking Requirement
Example
ABCO
A234 WPB or WPB
SCH40or STD
4
000
16
Example
ABCO
AI05 orWPB
Rating designation
3000
Size
1-1/4
Conformance Marking
B16
MSS
STANDARD PRACTICE
SP-25Annex B
ANNEX B (Continued)

B14.1.3 An NPS 3/4, forged or barstock alloy
steel (ASTM A182 Grade F1) socket-welding
fitting, conforming to ASlvffi B16.11,
Pressure Class 6000.
Marldng Requirement
Example

Rating designation
Size
Conformance Marking
ABCO
Fl, orWP1
6000
3/4
B16
B 14.2 Solder Joint Fittings

B14.2.1 Cast copper alloy solder-joint
pressure fittings (ASlvffi B16.18) and wrought
copper or copper alloy solder-joint pressure
fittings (ASME B16.22).
B14.2.2 Wrought copper pressure fittings,

conforming to MSS SP-1 04.
B14.1.4 An NPS 1, butt-welding end fitting

(ASTM A403), Schedule 40 pipe.
Marldng Requirement
Example

Rating designation
Size
Melt identification
ABCO
SCH40
WP403 W
1
000
B14.2.3 Cast copper alloy solder-joint

drainage fittings (ASlvffi B16.23) and
wrought copper or wrought copper alloy
solder joint drainage fittings (ASME
B16.29).
B 14.1.5 An NPS 1, butt-welding end fitting

(ASTM A234 ), Standard weight pipe:
Marldng Requirement
Example

Rating designation
Size
Melt identification
ABCO
WPB or A234 WPB
STD
1
000
Marking Requirement
Example

Rating designation for drainage
waste vent
Rating designation when fitting
is designed for dty vents
ABCO
DWV
VENT ONLY
B15. MARKING REQUIREMENT EXAMPLES FOR NON-FERROUS VALVES

B 15.1 Brass, Bronze, and Non-Ferrous
Body Valves
B 15.1.2 An NPS 3/4, nickel-copper valve,

recommended by the manufacturer for 300
psi steam at a temperature of 750 F.
Bl5.1.1 An NPS 2, bronze valve (ASTM

B61), recommended by the manufacturer for
200 psi steam.
Marldng Requirement
Exam_ple

Rating designation
Size
ABCO
200
2
Marldng Requirement
Example

Rating designation
Size
ABCO
300 AT 750F
N1CU
3/4
B15.1.3 An NPS 11;4, ASTM B61, bronze

valve, recommended by the manufacturer for
1000 psi cold fluid service.
17
Marldng Requirement
Example

Rating designation
Size
ABCO
1000 CWP or 1000 WOG
1-1/4
STANDARD PRACTICE
MSS
SP-25Annex B
ANNEX B (Continued)

B16. MARKING REQUIREMENT EXAMPLES FOR GRAY IRON VALVES
B16.1
B 16.1.3 An NPS 2, malleable iron valve,

psi steam.
Gray Iron Valves
B16.1.1 An NPS 6, Class 125, gray iron

valve, recommended by the manufacturer for
125 psi steam.
Marldng Requirement
Example

Rating designation
Size
ABCO
125
6

Rating designation
Size
Example
ABCO
250
MI
2
B 16.1.4 An NPS 11/z, malleable iron valve,

psi ambient temperature fluid service.
B16.1.2 An NPS 12, gray iron valve,

psi ambient temperature fluid service.
Marldng Requirement
Marldng Requirement
Rating designation
Size
Example
Marldng Requirement
Example
ABCO
800CWP
12
ABCO
Rating designation
lOOOCWP
Size
1-1/2
MI
B17. MARKING REQUIREMENT EXAMPLES FOR DUCTILE IRON VALVES

B 17.1 Ductile Iron Valves
B 17 .1.2 An NPS 6, Class 150 ductile iron

valve (ASTM A395) with 13% chromium trim
for an API 6D application.
B 17 .1.1 An NPS 6, Class 150 ductile iron

valve (ASTM A395) with 13% chromium
trim.
Mfr's name or
trademark
Material
desi ation
Rating
desi ation
Size
Valve Trim
I. D.:
Stem
Seat
I.D. Plate
Marldn
Body
Marldn
ABCO
ABCO
A395
DUCTILE or
DI
220AT lOOF
95 AT 650F MAX
6
Mfr's name or
trademark
Material
designation
Rating designation
Size
Valve Trimi.D.:
Stem
150
Disc
Seat
SEAT 13CR
18
I.D. Plate
Marldng
Body
Marldng
ABCO
ABCO
A395
150 AT 650F MAX
6
DUCTILE or
DI
150
6
STEM 13CR
~'''''''''
''''"''''
DISC 13CR
-
SEAT 13CR
MSS
STANDARD PRACTICE
SP-25Annex B
ANNEX 8 (Continued)

B18. MARKING REQUIREMENT EXAMPLES FOR STEEL VALVES
B18.4 ASME B16.34 Conforming J.D. Plate
and Body Marking Examples
B18.4.3 An NPS 8, ASME B16.34, Class

600, cast chromium-molybdenum steel
(ASTM A217 WC6) globe valve, with ringjoint flange facing suitable for the full
pressure-temperature rating in Bl6.34.
Bl8.4.1 An NPS 6, ASME B16.34 Class

150, cast carbon steel (ASTM A216 WCB)
gate valve, where a manufacturer elects to
limit the valve body to a specific service
temperature (e.g., 800 F).
Mfr's name or
trademark
Material
designation
Rating
designation
Service
limitation
Melt
identification
Trim
identification
(stem-disc-seats)
Size
Conformance
marking
I.D. Plate
Marldng
Marldng
ABCO
ABCO
WCB
WCB
150
150
285 AT lOOF
800FMAX
000
Mfr's name or
trademark
Material
designation
Rating
designation
Service
limitation
Melt
identification
Trim
identification
(stem-disc-seat)
Size
Conformance
marking
Body
13CR-13CRNICU
B16.34
Mfr's name or
trademark
Material .
designation
Rating
designation
Service
limitation
Melt
identification
Trim
identification
(stem-ball-seats)
Size
Conformance
marking
Body
Marldng
ABCO
ABCO
A105
A105
300
300
740AT lOOF
SEATS 200 AT 350F MAX
Mfr's name or
trademark
Material
designation
Rating
designation
Service limitation
Melt
identification
Trim
identification
(plug)
Size
Conformance
marking
000
316-316- TFE
3/4
B16.34
Marldng
ABCO
ABCO
WC6
WC6
600
600
1500 AT 100F
Body
000
13CR-13CR13CR
-
B16.34
R49 (on edge

ofpipe flanges)

900, forged chromium-molybdenum steel
(ASTM A182 Fll) plug valve, with
temperature limited to 350 F.
B18.4.2 An NPS 3/4, ASME B16.34, Class

300, forged carbon steel (ASTM Al05) ball
valve, with stainless steel and TFE trim.
I.D. Plate Marldng
I.D. Plate
Marldng
19
I.D. Plate
Marldng
Marldng
ABCO
ABCO
Fll
Fll
900
900
2250AT IOOF
350FMAX
PLUG 13CR
Body
000
B16.34
SP-25Annex B
STANDARD PRACTICE
MSS
ANNEX B (Continued)

150, cast chromium-nickel molybdenum
stainless steel (ASTM A351 CF8M) gate
valve with a carbon content less than 0.04%
and with trim material same as body.
Bl8.4.5 An NPS 8, ASME B16.34, Class

600, cast carbon steel (ASTM A352 LCB)
globe valve for low temperature service with
TFE trim limited to 300 F.
I.D. Plate Marking
Mfr's name or
trademark
Material
designation
Rating
designation
Service
limitation
Melt
identification
Trim
identification
(stem-discseat)
Size
Conformance
marking
Body
Marldn2
ABCO
ABCO
LCB
LCB
600
600
1390 AT- 50/lOOF

SEAT 300F MAX
000
18- NICU- TFE
B16.34
Mfr's name or
trademark
Material
designation
Rating
designation
Service
limitation
Melt
identification
Trim
identification
Size
Conformance
marking
Mfr'sname
ABCO
or trademark
A515GR60 A240T316
Material
designation<>
LINING
Rating
150
designation
235 AT lOOF 800F
Service
MAX
lin1itation
Melt
identification
Trim
18-8SM0-18-8SMO
identification
-HF
(stem-disc-seats)
Size
Confonnanc
B16.34
e marking
Body
Marldng
ABCO
ABCO
CF8M
CF8M
150
150
275 AT IOOF IOOOF MAX
000
B16.34
Bl8.4.8 An NPS 20, ASME Bl6.34,

Standard Class 1500, cast chromiummolybdenum steel (ASTM A217 WC6) gate
valve, with ends flared to match NPS 24 pipe.
B 18.4.6 An NPS 24, ASME B 16.34, Class

150, fabricated steel gate valve, with stainless
steel lining (ASTM A240 T316) and carbon
steel (ASTM A515 Grade 60) exterior
structure with flanges, hardfaced seats where
manufacturer elects to limit valve to 800 F.
J.D. Plate Marldng
I.D. Plate Marldng
Mfr's name or
trademark
Material
designation
Rating
designation
Service
limitation
Melt
identification
Trim
identification
(stem-disc-seats)
Size
Additional
marking
Conformance
marking
Body
Marldn2
ABCO
A515 60
150
000
-
24
NOTE: (a) I. D. Plate Material designation may also be

shown as: A515 OR 60 LINING A240 T316
20
I.D. Plate Marldng
Body
Marldng
ABCO
ABCO
WC6
WC6
1500
1500
3750 AT lOOF
000
13CR-HF-HF
24 X 20 X 24
MADE IN U.S.A.
B16.34
MSS
STANDARD PRACTICE
SP-25Annex B
ANNEX B (Continued)

Bl8.4.9 An NPS 12, ASME B16.34,
Intermediate Rating Standard Class, cast
chromium-molybdenum steel (ASTM A217
C12) check valve for 2200 psi at 1000 F
service.
Mfr's name or
trademark
Material
designation
Rating
designation
Service
limitation
Melt
identification
Trim
identification
(disc-seat)
Size
Conformance
marking
I.D. Plate
Marldnl!:
Marldnl!:
ABCO
ABCO
C12
Cl2
Body
2600
2600
6500AT JOOF
2200 AT JOOOF
000
HF
HF
-

Intermediate Rating Special Class, forged
chromium-molybdenum steel (ASTM A182
F22) check valve for 2000 psi at 1000 F
service.
Mfr's name or
trademark
Material
designation
Special rating
designation
Melt
identification
Trim
identification
(disc-seat)
Size
Confom1ance
marking
12
816.34 SPL
Bl8.4.12
Standard
(ASTM
markings

Special Class 1500, cast carbon steel (ASTM
A216 WCC) globe valve where manufacturer
limits valve to 800 F,
Mfr' s name or
trademark
Material
designation
Rating
designation
Service
limitation
Melt
identification
Trim
identification
(stem-disc-seat)
Size
Confom1ance
marking
I.D. Plate
Marldng
Marldng
ABCO
ABCO
wee
wee
1500
1500
Body
3750 AT JOOF 800F

MAX
000
CR 13-HF-HF
14
816.34 SPL
Mfr's name or
trademark
Material
designation
Rating
designation
Service
limitation
Melt
identification
Trim
identification
(stem-discseat)
Size
Confom1ance
marking
Additional
markings
21
I.D. Plate
Marldnl!:
Marldnl!:
ABCO
ABCO
Al82 F22
Al82 F22
2000 AT JOOOF
000
HF-HF
Body
816.34 SPL
An NPS 16, ASME B16.34,

Class 2500, cast carbon steel
A216 WCB) gate valve with
in (SI) metric units.
I.D. Plate
Marldnl!;
Marldnl!;
ABCO
ABCO
WCB
WCB
2500
2500
425 BAR AT 38C
000
CR 13-HF-HF
16
Body
816.34
MADE IN U.S.A.
MSS
STANDARD PRACTICE
SP-25Annex B
ANNEX B (Continued)

B18.5.3 An NPS 8, 150 psi rated, cast
carbon steel (ASTM A216 WCB) butterfly
valve, with Nitrile elastomeric seat and seals
rated to 200 F max. and 150 psig max.
B18.5 Identification Plate and Body

Marking Examples Conforming to Standards
Other than ASME B16.34
B18.5.1 An NPS 2, 720 psi at 1350 F rated,
cast chromium-nickel-molybdenum stainless
steel (ASTM A351 CF8M) check valve.
Mfr's name or
trademark
Material
designation
Rating
designation
Service
limitation
Melt
identification
Trim
identification
(disc-seat)
Size
I.D. Plate
Marldng
Body
Marking
ABCO
ABCO
CF8M
CF8M
720AT 1350F
720 AT 1350F
000
DISC 18-8SMOSEATINT
Mfr's name or
trademark
Material
designation
Rating
designation
Service
limitation
Melt
identification
Trim
identification
(stem-disc-seat)
Size
Additional
markings
Mfr's name or
trademark
Rating designation
Service limitation
Melt identification
Trim identification
(stem-disc-seats)
Size
Additional markings
Body
Marldng
ABCO
ABCO
CN7M
500 AT 500F
CN7M
500 AT 500F
000
Not Required
(see Section 7.1)
PATENT###
Body
Markin!!
ABCO
ABCO
WCB
WCB
150AT lOOF
150 AT 100F
150 AT 200F MAX
000
T304- BRZ- NBR
SEALS VITON
B18.5.4 An NPS 16, 150 CWP rated,

fabricated carbon steel (ASTM A515 Grade 60)
flanged end gate valve where manufacturer
limits valve to 50 psig at 800 F.
B18.5.2 An NPS 6, 500 psi at 500 F rated,

cast chromium-nickel-molybdenum-copper
stainless steel (ASTM A351 CN7M) gate
valve, with integral trim.
I.D. Plate
Marldng
I.D. Plate
Marldn!!
Mfr's name or
trademark
Material
designation
Rating
designation
Service
limitation
Melt
identification
Trim
identification
(stem-disc-seats)
Size
22
I.D. Plate
Marldng
Body
Marldng
ABCO
ABCO
A515 GR 60
A515 GR 60
150 AT 100F
150 AT 100F
50 AT 800F MAX
000
T316- T316- T316
16
MSS
STANDARD PRACTICE
SP-25Annex B
ANNEX B (Continued)

B18.5.5 An NPS 12, Class 300, fabricated
carbon steel (ASTM A516 Grade 70) flanged
end gate valve with API Trim 3 built in
accordance with API 600.
Mfr' s name or
trademark
Material
designation
Rating
designation
Melt
identification
Trim
identification
Size
J.D. Plate
Marldng
Marldng
ABCO
ABCO
A516 GR 70
A516 70
300
300
000
B18.5.6 An NPS 24, ASME Section III

Subsection NB, Class 600, cast chromiumnickel-molybdenum steel (ASME SA-351
CF8M) welding end gate valve, for service as
a Nuclear Class 1 Component conforming to
the requirements of ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code, Section III.
Consult applicable Code for marking
requirements.
Body
TRIM3
12
23
MSS
STANDARD PRACTICE
SP-25
ANNEX C
Referenced Standards and Applicable Dates
Standard Name
Description
ASME; ANSI/ASME
B16.1-2010
Bl6.3-2011
B16.4-2011
Bl6.5-2013
Bl6.9-2012
Bl6.11-2011
B 16.12-2009
B16.14-2010
B16.15-2011
Bl6.18-2012
B16.22-2012
B16.23-2011
B16.24-2011
B16.29-2012
B16-34-2013
B 16.39-2009
B16.42-2011
BPVC-2013
Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 25, 125, and 250
Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings: Classes 150 and 300
Gray Iron Threaded Fittings: Classes 125 and 250
Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard
Factory-Made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings
Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded
Cast Iron Threaded Drainage Fittings
Ferrous Pipe Plugs, Bushings, and Locknuts with Pipe Threads
Cast Copper Alloy Threaded Fittings: Classes 125 and 250
Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings: DWV
Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 150, 300, 600, 900,
1500 and 2500
Wrought Copper and Wrought Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage FittingsDWV
Valves- Flanged, Threaded and Welding End
Malleable Iron Threaded Pipe Unions: Classes 150, 250, and 300
Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges & Flanged Fittings: Classes 150 and 300
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
API; API/ANSI
SPEC 6A-2010
SPEC 6D-2008
600-2009
ASTM
Al05/A105M-12
Al26-04(2009)
A 182/A 182M-12b
Specification for Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment; incl. Addendum 1

(2011), Addendum 2 (2012), Addendum 3 (2013), Errata 1 and 2 (2011), Errata 3
and 4 (2013)
(Modified ISO 10423:2009, Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries- Drilling and
Production Equipment- Wellhead and Christmas Tree Equipment)
Specification for Pipeline Valves; incl. Addendum 1 (2009), Addendum 2 (2011),
Addendum 3 (2012), Errata I and 2 (2008), Errata 3 (2009), Errata 4 (2010), Errata
5 (2010), and Errata 6 (2011)
(Identical to ISO 14313:2007, Petroleum and Natural Gas- Industries Pipeline
Transpm1ation Systems- Pipeline Valves)
Steel Gate Valves- Flanged and Butt-welding Ends, Bolted Bonnets; incl. Errata 1
(2009)
Standard Specification for:

Carbon Steel Forgings for Piping Applications
Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
Forged or Rolled Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and
Valves and Pm1s for High-Temperature Service
24
MSS
STANDARD PRACTICE
SP-25
ANNEX C (Continued)

ASTM
A216/A216M-12
A217/A217M-12
A234/A234M-11a
A240/A240M -12a
A351/A351M-12b
A352/A352M-06(2012)
A395/A395M-99(2009)
A403/A403M-12
A420/A420M-10a
A515/A515M-10
B61-08
B62-09
B 148-97(2009)
B361-08
:S363-06a
B366-10a
B584-12a
Standard Specification for:

Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature
Service
Steel Castings, Martensitic Stainless and Alloy, for Pressure-Containing Parts,
Suitable for High-Temperature Service
Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and High
Temperature Service
Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for
Pressure Vessels and for General Applications
Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts
Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for
Low-Temperature Service
Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated Temperatures
Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings
Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Low-Temperature
Service
Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Intermediate- and Higher-Temperature
Service
Steam or Valve Bronze Castings
Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal Castings
Aluminum-Bronze Sand Castings
Factory-Made Wrought Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Welding Fittings
Seamless and Welded Unalloyed Titanium and Titanium Alloy Welding Fittings
Factory-Made Wrought Nickel and Nickel Alloy Welding Fittings
Copper Alloy Sand Castings for General Applications
MSS; ANSI/MSS
SP-43-2013
SP-44-2010
SP-75-2008
SP-83-2006
SP-104-2012
SP-114-2007
Wrought and Fabricated Butt-Welding Fittings for Low Pressure, Corrosion

Resistant Applications
Steel Pipeline Flanges; incl. Errata (20 11)
Specification for High-Test, Wrought, Butt-Welding Fittings
Class 3000 Steel Pipe Unions Socket Welding and Threaded
Wrought Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
Corrosion Resistant Pipe Fittings Threaded and Socket Welding Class 150 and
1000
25
MSS
STANDARD PRACTICE
SP-25
ANNEX C (Continued)

The following organizations appear on the previous pages of this annex or are referenced in this Standard
Practice:
AISI
American Iron and Steel Institute

II40 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 705
Washington, DC 20036-40II
ANSI
American National Standards Institute, Inc.

25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10036-7406
API
American Petroleum Institute

1220 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005-4070
ASME
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME International)

Two Park A venue
New York, NY I 0016-5990-5990
ASTM
ASTM International
I 00 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
AWWA
American Water Works Association

6666 West Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235-3098
FM
FM Global (FM Approvals)

270 Central Avenue, P.O. Box 7500
Johnston, RI 02919-4923
MSS
Manufacturer's Standardization Society ofthe Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc.

127 Park Street, NE
Vienna, VA 22I80-4602
SAE
SAE International
400 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA 15096-000I
UL
Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062-2002
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Standard Marking System

MARI\.ING REQUIREMENTS FOR FLANGES, FLANGED FITTINGS,

Common Symbols for Metallic Materials ...................................................................................... .. 10

Reference Tables ................................................................................................................... ........... 10

Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry

STANDARD MARKING SYSTEM FOR VALVES, FITTINGS, FLANGES, AND UNIONS

Such markings shall be applied only to products

1.2 The markings specified within this

2.5 Manufacturers may apply markings

2. GENERAL MARKING REQUIREMENTS

2.6 International and Federal commerce laws

2.2 Markings shall be applied to the body of

2. 7 Flow or pressure indication shall be

2.3 Markings shall consist of numerals, letters,

The rating designation may also be shown as

4.1 The expression "Rating Designation"

Products intended for ambient room

4.1.1 The rating designation for products that

4.1.4 Products with dual or multiple rating

4.1.2 The rating designation for products that

4.2 When marking in (SI) metric notation, the

4.1.3 The rating designation for products that

4.3 Products made to attach to a specific pipe

WO WOG GLP WWPW

Water, oil pressure

5.6 The non-metallic symbols, shown in Table

5.1 Products made of conforming materials

5.2 Products made of one material and lined

If part size permits and when required by the

VALVE TRIM IDENTIFICATION

7.1 Trim identification marking is required on

(1) that the product is lined, and

(2) the material used for its lining

7 .1.1 When required, trim identification

5.4 Material marking is not required for gray

7 .1.2 When required, the trim identification

Other symbols, including manufacturer's trade

7.1.3 Plug, ball, and butterfly valves or other

the second number shall indicate the minimum

When required, valves with seating or sealing

For example, a "24 X 20 X 30" marking on a

7.1.4 When specified, API steel valves built to

8.3.2 Fittings with multiple outlets may be

8.2 Size designation for products designed with

9.1 Fittings, flanges and valve bodies whose

For applications where marking in (SI) metric

9.2 Marking of products having ends threaded

Unless these exceptions exist, the first number

c) The thread type symbol, as listed in Table 4

12.1 Gray Iron Flanges Markings shall be as

9.3 Marking of products using other pipe

a) Manufacturer's name or trademark

a) Nominal pipe, tubing, drill pipe, or casing

b) Outside diameter or upset diameter of pipe,

c) Supplemental material designation when

d) Number of threads per inch

a) Manufacturer's name or trademark

10.1 All connecting end flanges having