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Abstract

This European Standard applies to copper alloy gate valves for general use having flanged, threaded, capillary, compression or loose nut/union body ends.
This European Standard specifies the design and performance requirements including materials, pressure/temperature ratings, dimensions, test procedures and marking.
For some specific fields of application, for example, drinking water or gas, valves to this European Standard can be used provided the requirements of the relevant performance standards are met. Approval by the relevant regulatory body may be required.
The range of nominal sizes is DN 8 to DN 500 and of nominal diameters is 8 mm to 110 mm.
The range of pressure designations covered is PN 6 ; PN 10 ; PN 16 ; PN 20 ; PN 25 ; PN 32 ; PN 40 ; PN 63 ; Class 150 and Class 300.
For the applicability of each nominal size/diameter and each pressure designation to the different types of valve end, see 4.1.

Status
Published
Publication Date
25-May-2010
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 69 - Industrial valves
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 69/WG 2 - Gate valves
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
21-Jan-2021
Completion Date
23-Sep-2026
 

Not Harmonized97/23/EC - Pressure equipment
OJ Ref: C, C 118 OJ Date: 15-Apr-2011

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Overview

EN 12288:2010 is the CEN (European) standard for industrial valves - copper alloy gate valves. It defines design and performance requirements for copper-alloy gate valves intended for general use with flanged, threaded, capillary, compression or loose nut/union body ends. The standard covers materials, pressure/temperature ratings, dimensions, test procedures and marking for valves in the nominal size range DN 8 to DN 500 (nominal diameters 8 mm to 110 mm) and pressure designations PN 6 to PN 63 plus Class 150 and Class 300.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope and classification
    • Applicability by body-end type (flanged, threaded, capillary, compression, loose nut/union) and nominal size relationships (DN/NPS).
  • Materials
    • Requirements for copper alloys, castings and forgings used for bodies, obturators and seats (see normative Annex A).
  • Pressure/temperature ratings
    • Designation tables for metallic and non-metallic seats; limitation by PN and Class (Annex B).
  • Dimensions and interfacing
    • Face-to-face and centre-to-face dimensions for flanged valves and compatibility with common flange standards.
  • Functional performance and strength
    • Shell design strength, obturator strength, seat and shell tightness, flow characteristics and sizing of operating elements.
  • Testing and conformity
    • Production pressure testing, applicability of gas tests, test durations and acceptance criteria (references to EN 12266 series).
  • Marking, documentation and storage
    • Mandatory and supplementary markings, declaration of compliance, preparation for storage and transport.
  • Regulatory alignment
    • Informative Annex ZA links the standard to EU Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) requirements where applicable.

Practical applications and who uses it

  • Manufacturers of copper alloy gate valves use EN 12288:2010 to design, test and mark products for European markets.
  • Valve purchasers, specifiers, OEMs and system integrators in plumbing, heating, industrial fluid systems, HVAC and marine applications use the standard to ensure compatibility (DN/PN/Class), material suitability and performance.
  • Inspection and testing houses, certification bodies and regulatory authorities reference this standard when assessing conformity, especially where valves are used for drinking water, gas or other regulated services (additional performance or regulatory approvals may be required).

Related standards

  • EN 12266-1 / EN 12266-2 - valve testing procedures and acceptance criteria
  • EN 558 - face-to-face and centre-to-face dimensions
  • EN 1092-3 / EN 1759-3 - copper alloy flanges (PN/Class)
  • EN 12570 - sizing operating elements; EN 736 series - valve terminology

Keywords: EN 12288:2010, copper alloy gate valves, industrial valves, DN, PN, pressure/temperature ratings, flanged valves, threaded valves, capillary, compression, valve testing, CEN.

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN 12288:2010 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Industrial valves - Copper alloy gate valves". This standard covers: This European Standard applies to copper alloy gate valves for general use having flanged, threaded, capillary, compression or loose nut/union body ends. This European Standard specifies the design and performance requirements including materials, pressure/temperature ratings, dimensions, test procedures and marking. For some specific fields of application, for example, drinking water or gas, valves to this European Standard can be used provided the requirements of the relevant performance standards are met. Approval by the relevant regulatory body may be required. The range of nominal sizes is DN 8 to DN 500 and of nominal diameters is 8 mm to 110 mm. The range of pressure designations covered is PN 6 ; PN 10 ; PN 16 ; PN 20 ; PN 25 ; PN 32 ; PN 40 ; PN 63 ; Class 150 and Class 300. For the applicability of each nominal size/diameter and each pressure designation to the different types of valve end, see 4.1.

This European Standard applies to copper alloy gate valves for general use having flanged, threaded, capillary, compression or loose nut/union body ends. This European Standard specifies the design and performance requirements including materials, pressure/temperature ratings, dimensions, test procedures and marking. For some specific fields of application, for example, drinking water or gas, valves to this European Standard can be used provided the requirements of the relevant performance standards are met. Approval by the relevant regulatory body may be required. The range of nominal sizes is DN 8 to DN 500 and of nominal diameters is 8 mm to 110 mm. The range of pressure designations covered is PN 6 ; PN 10 ; PN 16 ; PN 20 ; PN 25 ; PN 32 ; PN 40 ; PN 63 ; Class 150 and Class 300. For the applicability of each nominal size/diameter and each pressure designation to the different types of valve end, see 4.1.

EN 12288:2010 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.060.30 - Gate valves. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 12288:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12288:2003, ISO 7-1:1994, EN 12570:2000, ISO 5210:1991, EN 12266-1:2003, prEN 15116, EN 12449:2023, EN 12164:1998, EN 12266-2:2002, EN 736-3:2008, EN 12163:1998, EN 1092-3:2003, EN 12516-3:2002, EN 12420:1999, EN 12167:1998. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 12288:2010 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/68/EU, 97/23/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/071. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Industrijski ventili - Zasuni iz bakrovih zlitinIndustriearmaturen - Schieber aus KupferlegierungenRobinetterie industrielle - Robinets-vannes en alliage de cuivreIndustrial valves - Copper alloy gate valves23.060.30Zapirni ventili (zasuni)Gate valvesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12288:2010SIST EN 12288:2011en,fr,de01-junij-2011SIST EN 12288:2011SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 12288
May 2010 ICS 23.060.30 Supersedes EN 12288:2003English Version
Industrial valves - Copper alloy gate valves
Robinetterie industrielle - Robinets-vannes en alliage de cuivre
Industriearmaturen - Schieber aus Kupferlegierungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 April 2010.
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 CEN Management Centre 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 CEN Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Materials . 18Annex B (normative)
Pressure/temperature ratings . 20B.1 Valves with metallic body seats and obturator seats . 20B.2 Valves with non-metallic obturator seats and/or body seats . 21Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 97/23/EC . 22Bibliography . 23 SIST EN 12288:2011

ASME B1.20.1:1983, Pipe threads, general purpose (inch) 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions of types of valves and components and the terms and definitions given in EN 736-1, EN 736-2 and EN 736-3 apply, together with the following terms and definitions. NOTE The terms maximum allowable pressure, PS, and test pressure, PT, defined in EU Directive 97/23/EC (PED) are equivalent to the terms allowable pressure, ps, and test pressure, pt, defined in EN 736-3:2008. 3.1 loose nut end body end provided with a tailpiece which retains a loose internally threaded nut or ring for connection to the mating component 3.2 union end body end provided with an external thread to which is attached a threaded nut or ring, which retains a tailpiece for connection to the mating component 3.3 NPS alphanumeric designation of size for components of a pipework system, which is used for reference purposes and which comprises, for the purpose of Class designated flanges according to this standard, the letters NPS followed by a dimensionless number which is indirectly related to the physical size of the bore or outside diameter of the end connections NOTE The number following the letters NPS does not represent a measurable value and should not be used for calculation purposes except where specified in the relevant standard. See EN ISO 6708. [Adapted from EN 1759-3:2003] SIST EN 12288:2011

mm Valve body ends Nominal diameter
mm Valve body ends Capillary and compression ends for copper tubes Compression ends for plastic pipe Capillary and compression ends for copper tubes Compression ends for plastic pipe 8 O - 40 X O 10 O O 40,5 X X 12 O O 42 O - 14 X X 50 - O 14,7 X X 53,6 X X 15 O X 54 O - 16 X O 63 - O 18 O X 64 O - 20 - O 66,7 O - 21 X X 70 X - 22 O X 75 - O 25 X O 76,1 O - 27,4 X X 80 X - 28 O X 88,9 O - 32 - O 90 - O 34 X X 108 O - 35 O - 110 - O NOTE O = recommended European tube or pipe outside diameters.
X = other European tube or pipe outside diameters.
4.1.2 Nominal size relationships The relationship between nominal size, DN, and body end types shall be as given in Table 3. SIST EN 12288:2011

Capillary and compression ends for copper tubes Compression ends for plastic pipe PN Class Nominal size Nominal diameter DN NPS NPS DN DN 8 8 - ¼ - 8 ; 10 10 DN 10 10 - ê 10 12 ; 14 12 ; 14 DN 15 15 ½ ½ 15 14,7 ; 15 ; 16 ; 18 14,7 ; 15 ;16 ;18 DN 20 20 ¾ ¾ 20 21 ; 22 20 ; 21 ; 22 DN 25 25 1 1 25 25 ; 27,4 ; 28 25 ; 27,4 ; 28 DN 32 32 1¼ 1¼ 32 34 ; 35 32 ; 34 DN 40 40 1½ 1½ 40 40 ; 40,5 ; 42 40 ; 40,5 DN 50 50 2 2 50 53,6 ; 54 50 ; 53,6 DN 65 65 2½ 2½ - 64 ; 66,7 ; 70 ; 76,1 63 ; 75 DN 80 80 3 3 - 80 ; 88,9 90 DN 100 100 4 4 - 108 110 DN 125 125 5 - - - - DN 150 150 6 - - - - DN 200 200 8 - - - - DN 250 250 10 - - - - DN 300 300 12 - - - - DN 350 350 14 - - - - DN 400 400 16 - - - - DN 450 450 18 - - - - DN 500 500 20 - - - -
4.1.3 PN and Class designations The PN and Class designations applicable to valves having flanged, threaded and loose nut/union end body ends shall be as specified in Table 4. NOTE 1 PN 20 and PN 32 are established PN designations for threaded end copper alloy valves and are additional to the list of PN designations given in EN 1333:2006. Valves with capillary or compression ends are not designated by PN or Class. NOTE 2 EN 1254-1:1998, EN 1254-2:1998, EN 1254-3:1998 and EN 1254-5:2007 which give details of the body ends for capillary and compression end valves in this European Standard, do not use the PN designation system given in EN 1333. If PN designations are allocated to capillary or compression end valves, it is the responsibility of the manufacturer to provide information on any pressure and/or temperature limitations in service. SIST EN 12288:2011

4.1.4 Valve series Two series of valves are specified, series A for flanged and threaded end valves and series B for flanged, threaded, capillary, compression and loose nut/union end valves. Series A valves have the shell components constructed from the restricted range of copper-aluminium and copper-tin alloys (see Table A.1) specified in EN 1092-3 and EN 1759-3, and are suitable for the pressure/temperature ratings given in these two flange standards. Additional copper-aluminium and copper-tin alloys are specified in Table A.1 for series A valves and the pressure/temperature ratings for valves in these materials are the same as given in EN 1
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