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BS EN 593:1998

National foreword
This British Standard is the English language version of EN 593:1998. It supersedes
BS 5155:1984 (1991) which is withdrawn.
| Class 125 cast iron valves are not included in EN 593:1998 and, in order to assist
| customers and manufacturers, recommendations for this type of valve are provided
| in National annex NA.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee
PSE/7, Valves, to Subcommittee PSE/7/4, Butterfly valves, which has the
responsibility to:

± aid enquirers to understand the text;

± present to the responsible European committee any enquiries on the
interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep the UK interests informed;
± monitor related international and European developments and promulgate
them in the UK.

A list of organizations represented on this subcommittee can be obtained on request

to its secretary.
Cross-references
The British Standards which implement international or European publications
referred to in this document may be found in the BSI Standards Catalogue under the
section entitled ªInternational Standards Correspondence Indexº, or by using the
ªFindº facility of the BSI Standards Electronic Catalogue.
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Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
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Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, the EN title page,
pages 2 to 11 and a back cover.
The BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the document
was last issued.
Sidelining in this document indicates the most recent changes by amendment.

This British Standard, having Amendments issued since publication

been prepared under the
direction of the Engineering Amd. No. Date Comments
Sector Board, was published
under the authority of the
Standards Board and comes into 10969 October 2000 Adds National annex NA.
effect on 15 June 1998

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 593
NORME EUROPEÂENNE
EUROPAÈISCHE NORM January 1998

ICS 23.060.30

Descriptors: Industrial valves, butterfly valves, metals, specifications, dimensions, design, operating requirements, characteristics, test s,
designation, marking

English version

Industrial valves Ð Metallic butterfly valves

Robinetterie industrielle Ð Robinets meÂtalliques aÁ Industriearmaturen Ð Metallische Klappen

papillon

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 11 December 1997.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a
national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical
references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to
the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German).
A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a
CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the
same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
United Kingdom.

CEN
European Committee for Standardization
Comite EuropeÂen de Normalisation
EuropaÈisches Komitee fuÈr Normung

Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels

 1998 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national
Members.
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EN 593:1998

Foreword Contents
This European Standard has been prepared by Page
Technical Committee CEN/TC 69, Industrial valves, the
secretariat of which is held by AFNOR. Foreword 2
This European Standard shall be given the status of a 1 Scope 3
national standard, either by publication of an identical 2 Normative references 3
text or by endorsement, at the latest by July 1998, and 3 Definitions 3
conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by July 1998. 4 Classification 3
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, 4.1 DN range 4
the national standards organizations of the following 4.2 PN and class range 4
countries are bound to implement this European
4.3 Valve types 4
Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, 5 Requirements 4
Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, 5.1 Design 4
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
5.2 Functional characteristics 6
6 Testing and inspection 6
6.1 General 6
6.2 Pressure tests 6
6.3 Operation test 6
6.4 Other tests 6
7 Assessment of conformity 6
8 Marking Ð Preparation for storage
and transportation 7
8.1 Marking 7
8.2 Preparation for storage and
transportation 7
Annex A (informative)
A.1 Information to be supplied by the
purchaser 8
A.2 Data sheet for butterfly valves 8
Annex B (informative) Bibliography 9
National annex NA (informative) Additional |
information 11 |

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1 Scope prEN 1503-2, Valves Ð Shell materials Ð Part 2:

ISO steels.
This standard specifies requirements for butterfly
valves having metallic bodies of designations PN 2,5 to prEN 1503-3, Valves Ð Shell materials Ð Part 3: Cast
PN 40 and class 125 to class 300 inclusive, in the size irons.
range DN 40 to DN 2000 for use in flanged or butt prEN 1503-4, Valves Ð Shell materials Ð Part 4:
welding piping systems and used for isolating, Copper alloys.
regulating or control applications. prEN 1759-3, Flanges and their joints Ð Circular
For application as industrial process control valves, see flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, class
prEN 1349 and EN 60534-2-1. designated Ð Part 3: Copper alloy and composite
flanges.
2 Normative references prEN 12116, Industrial valves Ð Part-turn valve
actuator attachment.
This European Standard incorporates by dated or
undated reference, provisions from other publications. prEN 12266-3, Industrial valves Ð Technical
These normative references are cited at the conditions of delivery Ð Part 3: Test procedures and
appropriate places in the text and the publications are acceptance criteria.
listed hereafter. For dated references the subsequent EN 60534-2-1, Industrial process control valves Ð
amendments to or revisions of any of these Part 2: Flow capacity Ð Section 1: Sizing equations
publications apply to this European Standard only for incompressible fluid flow under installed
when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For conditions.
undated references the latest edition of the publication prEN ISO 10497, Testing of valves Ð Fire type-testing
referred to applies. requirements.
EN 19, Marking of general purpose industrial valves. (ISO 10497: 1992).
EN 558-1, Industrial valves Ð Face-to-face and
centre-to-face dimensions of metal valves for use in 3 Definitions
flanged pipe systems Ð Part 1: PN-designated valves. For the purposes of this European Standard, the
EN 558-2, Industrial valves Ð Face-to-face and definitions given in EN 736-1, EN 736-2, prEN 736-3 and
centre-to-face dimensions of metal valves for use in the following definitions apply.
flanged pipe systems Ð Part 2: Class-designated
valves. 3.1
EN 736-1, Valves Ð Terminology Ð Part 1: Definition double flanged butterfly valve
of types of valves. a butterfly valve having flanged ends for connection to
EN 736-2, Valves Ð Terminology Ð Part 2: Definition flanges of adjacent components by individual bolting
of components of valves. (see Figure 1)
prEN 736-3,Valves Ð Terminology Ð Part 3: Definition 3.2
of terms. wafer butterfly valve
prEN 1092-1, Flanges and their joints Ð Circular a butterfly valve intended for clamping between flanges
flanges for pipes, valves and fittings Ð Part 1: Steel of adjacent components
flanges Ð PN designated. NOTE Different body shapes are possible (see Figures 2, 3
EN 1092-2, Flanges and their joints Ð Circular flanges and 4).
for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN 3.3
designated Ð Part 2: Cast iron flanges. butt weld end butterfly valve
prEN 1092-3, Flanges and their joints Ð Circular a butterfly valve intended for butt welding into a pipe
flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories Ð line (see Figure 5)
Part 3: Copper alloy and composite flanges, PN
designated.
prEN 1092-4, Flanges and their joints Ð Circular 4 Classification
flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, PN 4.1 DN range
designated Ð Part 4: Aluminium alloy flanges. The DN range is:
prEN 1267, Valves Ð Test of flow resistance using DN 40, DN 50, DN 65 , DN 80, DN 100, DN 125, DN 150,
water as test fluid. DN 200, DN 250, DN 300, DN 350, DN 400, DN 450,
prEN 1349, Industrial process control valves. DN 500, DN 600, DN 700, DN 7501), DN 800, DN 900,
prEN 1503-1, Valves Ð Shell materials Ð Part 1: Steels. DN 1000, DN 1200, DN 1400, DN 1600, DN 1800,
DN 2000.

1) DN 750 is for class designated valves only.

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4.2 PN and class range

The PN and class ranges are:
± PN 2,5, PN 6, PN 10, PN 16, PN 25, PN 40;
± class 125, class 150, class 300.
4.3 Valve types
Valves are classified according to the body type: Figure 4 Ð ªUº section
± double flanged body (Figure 1); wafer body
± flangeless wafer body (Figure 2);
± single flange wafer body (Figure 3);
± lugged wafer body (Figure 3);
± ªUº section wafer body (Figure 4);
± butt weld end body (Figure 5).
Figures 1 to 5 give examples of body types:

Figure 5 Ð Butt weld end body

Figure 1 Ð Double flanged body

5 Requirements
5.1 Design
5.1.1 Construction
5.1.1.1 Body
The body can be cast, forged or fabricated by welding.
Flanges of double flanged valves and single flange
wafer valves shall have bolt holes in accordance with
prEN 1092-1, EN 1092-2, prEN 1092-3 and prEN 1092-4
for valves designated by PN and prEN 1759-3 for
Figure 2 Ð Flangeless wafer copper class designated valves. Threaded holes can be
body provided where the design of the valve precludes
through flange bolting.
NOTE For class designated valves in steel and aluminium alloy,
see annex B.

NOTE. The outer shape of the flange can be circular or lugged.

Figure 3 Ð Single flange or lugged wafer body

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Flangeless wafer valves (see 4.3 and Figure 2) are 5.1.2.3 Shaft
normally intended for clamping between pipe flanges The material should be selected from:
utilizing through bolts. The shape of wafer valve bodies ± steel with minimum 12 % of chromium;
shall be such that centering of the valves within the ± copper alloys;
appropriate flange bolt circle is ensured. Where
through bolting is not practicable due to the valve ± nickel alloys;
design, threaded holes can be provided for individual ± nickel-copper alloys.
bolting. NOTE These materials can be coated to improve their friction or
corrosion resisting properties.
Lugged or single flange wafer valves (see 4.3 and
5.1.2.4 Seat and liner
Figure 3) are supplied with threaded or through holes
for individual flange bolting or end of the line Materials of seat and liner can be elastomeric,
assembly. plastomeric, composite or metallic.
The manufacturer shall publish the material type of the
The manufacturer's literature shall be consulted to
seat or liner.
determine if through bolting is possible.
5.1.3 Pressure/temperature ratings
Linings or liners can be extended over the flange faces
of the body to form a joint for the flange. Where restrictions on pressure and/or temperature are
placed by the manufacturer on valves by reason of
5.1.1.2 Obturator (disk) valve type, trim materials or other factors, the
The manufacturer shall publish dimensions showing allowable pressure and/or temperature shall be marked
the protrusion of the obturator in the open position on the valve (according to 8.1 and EN 19).
beyond the faces of the valve. NOTE It is recommended that the service conditions under which
a butterfly valve is to be used should be specified by the
5.1.1.3 Seat purchaser. [See annex A (informative)].
The seat can be replaceable or non-replaceable. 5.1.4 Dimensions and tolerances
5.1.1.4 Driving shaft 5.1.4.1 Face-to-face and end-to-end
The dimensions and tolerances shall be in accordance
The visible end of the driving shaft shall be designed with EN 558-1 and EN 558-2. For the period when there
or marked to indicate the orientation of the obturator. is no European Standard for dimensions and
The sealing of the shaft shall remain tight to tolerances between the ends of the butterfly valves to
atmosphere when the operating device is removed. be welded, current national standards shall apply.
The shaft shall be retained in the body, so it cannot be 5.1.4.2 Flanges working under pressure and pipe
blown out of the body when the means of actuation or forces
replaceable shaft seals are removed. Flange dimensions shall be not less than those in
5.1.1.5 Fire-tested design prEN 1092-1, EN 1092-2, prEN 1092-3 and prEN 1092-4
for butterfly valves designated by PN and prEN 1759-3
Valves designated as fire-tested design shall comply for butterfly valves designated by class.
with prEN ISO 10497. NOTE For class designated valves in steel and aluminium alloy,
If valves are required to be a fire-tested design, this see annex B.
shall be specified by the purchaser [see annex A 5.1.4.3 Valve actuator attachment
(informative)]. When the valve is operated otherwise than directly by
5.1.1.6 Anti-static design lever, handwheel or key, the design of the valve shall
be such that, either with or without intermediate parts,
Valves with anti-static design shall have electrical attachment of a part-turn actuator according to
continuity between shaft, obturator and body. prEN 12116 shall be possible.
If valves are required to be an anti-static design, this 5.1.5 Operation
requirement shall be specified by the purchaser [see
annex A (informative)]. 5.1.5.1 Operational capability
All butterfly valves shall be capable of being operated
5.1.2 Materials at a differential pressure across the obturator equal to
5.1.2.1 Body the pressure/temperature rating or as marked on the
valve name plate, taking into account any limit in flow
The body materials shall be selected from the grades velocity (see 5.2.3.1).
listed in prEN 1503-1, prEN 1503-2, prEN 1503-3 and
prEN 1503-4. 5.1.5.2 Lever operated
NOTE Metallic materials can have a corrosion resistant coating. The design of the lever shall be such that the lever can
only be assembled to the valve so that it is parallel to
5.1.2.2 Obturator the direction of flow when the valve is fully open.
Materials shall be suitable for the service conditions Positive holds shall be provided in both the ªfully
and fluid to be conveyed, e.g. type of fluid, pressure openº and ªfully closedº positions.
and temperature. Levers shall be securely fitted yet allow for removal
NOTE Metallic obturators can have a corrosion resistant coating. and replacement.

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5.1.5.3 Gear operated 5.2.3.3 Recovery coefficient FL

The gear-box shall be of the self-locking design (in any For regulating or control applications the valve
position). recovery coefficient FL should be taken into account in
Stops shall be provided in the fully open and fully order to predict phenomena like cavitation or choked
closed positions. If adjustable, the stop(s) shall be set flow (see EN 60534-2-1).
and secured in a reliable way.
5.2.4 Tightness
The gear-box shall be fitted with a position indicator.
On request, the manufacturer shall provide the number 5.2.4.1 Shell tightness
of turns which are necessary to complete a full No leak to the exterior is permitted during the factory
opening or closing operation. or acceptance tightness tests.
5.1.5.4 Direction of operation 5.2.4.2 Seat tightness
Manually operated valves shall normally be closed by The manufacturer shall indicate the seat leakage rate
turning the handwheel or lever in a clockwise direction of the obturator in accordance with prEN 12266-3
when facing the handwheel or lever. applicable to his products.
If anti-clockwise closing is required, this shall be NOTE See prEN 1349 for the seat leakage rates of control valves.
specified by the purchaser [see A.2 in annex A
(informative)]. 5.2.5 Allowable operating force
5.2 Functional characteristics Under first use conditions at the allowable pressure
at 20 8C, and at the maximum flow velocity
5.2.1 Application (see 5.2.3.1), the forces applied to the lever or
The valves can be designed for the following handwheel shall not exceed the values given in the
applications: national standards in force until a European Standard
a) isolating; is published.
b) regulating or control.
Butterfly valves intended for isolating applications are 6 Testing and inspection
characterized by a seat-leakage rate (see 5.2.4.2).
Butterfly valves intended for regulating or control 6.1 General
applications may have a clearance between obturator Each valve shall be capable of successfully undergoing
and body seat in the closed position. the following tests.
Butterfly valves designed for a preferred direction shall The frequency of the factory tests on series
be marked according to 8.1 of this standard and to manufactured products is left to the discretion of the
EN 19. manufacturer or specified following agreement
NOTE The preferred direction is the one giving the best between the purchaser and manufacturer.
performance for the valve.
5.2.2 Shell strength 6.2 Pressure tests
Until a European Standard is published, the ± Shell strength test in accordance with
dimensioning of the parts constituting the shell: body, prEN 12266-3;
bonnet, cover and fixing elements, shall comply with ± shell tightness test in accordance with
the requirements of the national standards in force. prEN 12266-3;
Dimensions of other parts are determined for a ± seat tightness test in accordance with
differential pressure defined by the prEN 12266-3.
pressure/temperature rating or for a differential
pressure which shall be indicated on the valve. 6.3 Operation test
5.2.3 Flow characteristics Complete opening and closing test in accordance with
prEN 12266-3.
5.2.3.1 Flow velocity
The manufacturer shall provide the maximum 6.4 Other tests
allowable flow velocity for which the valve has been Other tests according to prEN 12266-3 can be applied
designed. by agreement between purchaser and manufacturer.
NOTE High flow velocities are critical in butterfly valves. The
definition of flow velocity is given in prEN 736-3.
5.2.3.2 Flow coefficient Kv 7 Assessment of conformity
The manufacturer shall provide the flow coefficient Assessment of conformity of butterfly valves to this
(Kv) in the fully open position and the butterfly valve standard is the responsibility of the manufacturer.
characteristic curve (variation of the flow coefficient A valve may only be declared in conformity to this
depending on the valve opening). standard if it satisfies all the requirements specified by
Measurement of the flow resistance of butterfly valves this standard.
intended for isolating purposes shall be in accordance
with the procedure specified in prEN 1267.

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8 Marking: preparation for storage and

transportation
8.1 Marking
All valves (including DN 40) shall be marked according
to EN 19.
Appropriate to the design or other factors, the valve
shall bear the marks 5, 6, 7, 9 according to EN 19.
Marking of the differential pressure Dp is obligatory
when it is less than the allowable pressure of the
valve.
NOTE ªDpº is the allowable differential service pressure. This
pressure can be limited by internal components or the operating
device.
Seat materials of elastomer or plastomer shall be
indicated by marking.
Valves designed with a preferred direction of tightness
shall be marked with the symbol:
Dp
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When fitted, the levers or handwheels of valves
supplied for anti-clockwise closing shall be marked to
show direction of operation.
8.2 Preparation for storage and transportation
Valves shall be suitably prepared and protected to
avoid damaging the end connection surfaces or
deteriorating the seats/seals during transportation and
storage.

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Annex A (informative)
A.1 Information to be supplied by the purchaser
It is recommended that the purchaser provides the information as indicated in A.2.
A.2 Data sheet for butterfly valves
Data for butterfly valves to EN 593
Feuille de donneÂes pour robinet aÁ papillon selon l'EN 593
Technische daten for absperrklappen
Butterfly type valve Type de robinet aÁ papillon Typ der klappe
DN PN/class

double flanged/A brides/mit Flanschen

Wafer/A inseÂrer/Zum Einklemmen

Ð Downstream dismantling/DeÂmontage aval/Hinter der Armatur trennbar

Operating conditions Conditions de service Betriebsbedingungen

Type of fluid Type de fluide Art des Mediums

Working pressure Pression de service Betriebsdruck
Fluid temperature TempeÂrature du fluide Temperatur des Mediums
Flow velocity Vitesse du fluide StroÈmungsgeschwindigkeit
Differential pressure Pression diffeÂrentielle Differenzdruck
Frequency of operation FreÂquence des manoeuvres BetaÈtigungsfrequenz
Opening time Temps d'ouverture OÈffnungszeit
Closing time Temps de fermeture Schlieûzeit
Operating Dp Dp de manoeuvre Dp von BetaÈtigungen
Materials Materiaux Werkstoffe
Body Corps GehaÈuse
Shaft Arbre Welle
Disk Obturateur Klappenscheibe
Seal/seat/liner Joint/sieÁge/manchette Dichtung/Sitz/Manschette
Operating Manoeuvre BetaÈtigung

Manual/Manuel/Handantrieb Automatic/Automatique/Automatisch

Ð Lever/Levier/Handhebel Electric/Electrique/Elektrisch

Ð Gear/DeÂmultiplicateur/ Pneumatic/Pneumatique/Pneumatisch

Ð Getriebe Hydraulic/Hydraulique/Hydraulisch

Ð Others/Autres/Sonstige
Failsafe/Position de seÂcuriteÂ/Sicherheitsstellung

Ð Single acting open/Simple effet ouverture/einfach wirkend auf

Ð Single acting closed/Simple effet fermeture/einfach wirkend zu
Option
Fire tested design Conception tenue au feu Feurersichere AusfuÈhrung

Anti-static design Conception anitstatique Antistatische AusfuÈhrung

Limit switch signalling Signalisation de fin de Endschalteranzeige

course
Emergency hand control Commande manuelle de HilfshandbetaÈtigung
secours
Others (specify) Autres (aÁ preÂciser) Andere (pruÈzisieren)
Complementary information: Informations ZusaÈtzliche Angaben:
complementaires:

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Annex B (informative)
Bibliography
CEN/TC 74 is preparing standards for class designated
flanges in steel and aluminium alloys.
The corresponding drafts are:
WI 000740061), Flanges and their joints Ð Circular
flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, class
designated Ð Part 1: Steel flanges.
prEN 1759-4, Flanges and their joints Ð Circular
flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, class
designated Ð Part 4: Aluminium alloy flanges.

1) Soon to be submitted to the CEN enquiry.

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National annex NA (informative)

Additional information
NA.1 Introduction
When class 125 cast iron valves are specified by the customer, the requirements for pressure/temperature ratings
and flange dimensions should be in accordance with Tables NA.1 and NA.2. Face-to-face dimensions should be in
accordance with NA.2.

Table NA.1 Ð Pressure/temperature ratings for class 125 cast iron valves
Temperature Maximum permissible working pressure for nominal size
8C bar
up to and including 300 mm 350 mm and above
210 to 66 13.8 10.3
93 13.1 9.3
107 12.4 9.0
121 12.1 8.6
135 11.7 8.3
149 11.4 7.6
163 10.7 7.2
177 10.3 6.9
191 10.0 Ð
204 9.7 Ð

Table NA.2 Ð Flange dimensions for class 125 cast iron valves
Nominal size of Diameter of Minimum Diameter of Number of bolts Diameter of
valve (DN) flange thickness of flange bolt circle bolt holes
mm mm mm mm
40 127 14.3 98.4 4 15.9
50 152 15.9 120.6 4 19.0
65 178 17.5 139.7 4 19.0
80 190 19.0 152.4 4 19.0
100 229 23.8 190.5 8 19.0
125 254 23.8 215.9 8 22.2
150 279 25.4 241.3 8 22.2
200 343 28.6 298.4 8 22.2
250 406 30.2 362.0 12 25.4
300 483 31.8 431.8 12 25.4
350 533 34.9 476.2 12 28.6
400 597 36.5 539.8 16 28.6
450 635 39.7 577.8 16 31.8
500 698 42.9 635.0 20 31.8
600 813 47.6 749.3 20 34.9

NA.2 Face-to-face dimensions

Dimensions and tolerances should be in accordance with BS EN 558-2.

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