1、Designation: F992 86 (Reapproved 2011)F992 17 An American National StandardStandard Specification forValve Label Plates1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F992; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or, in the case of revision, the y
2、ear of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscriptepsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers the materials, dimensions, inscription, and methods of inscribing for shipboard valve lab
3、el plates.1.2 Fasteners shall be ordered separately and are not included in this specification.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with interna
4、tionally recognized principles on standardizationestablished in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issuedby the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A167A240
5、Specification for StainlessChromium and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip forPressure Vessels and for General Applications (Withdrawn 2014)B36/B36M Specification for Brass Plate, Sheet, Strip, And Rolled BarB209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet
6、 and PlateB580 Specification for Anodic Oxide Coatings on AluminumD709 Specification for Laminated Thermosetting Materials2.2 Other Documents:American Bureau of Shipping Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels3ANSI Y1.1Y14.38 Abbreviations and Acronyms for Use on Drawings and Related Documents
7、 43. Classification3.1 Label plates shall be classified by type, grade, class, size, and letter size in accordance with material and method ofinscribing, method of attachment, thickness of sheet, strip, or plate, dimensions, and letter size to be used.3.2 Types and Materials:3.2.1 Type IAnodized alu
8、minum, engraved.3.2.2 Type IIAnodized aluminum, metal photo.3.2.3 Type IIIStainless steel, engraved.3.2.4 Type IVBrass, engraved.3.2.5 Type VPlastic, engraved.3.3 Grades and Methods of Attachment:3.3.1 Grade AAdhesive on metal bracket (backing plate) (Sizes A through J).3.3.2 Grade BMetal strapping
9、or screw (Sizes A through J).3.3.3 Grade CWelding (Sizes A through J) See also the American Bureau of Shipping Standards.3.3.4 Grade DSecured by handwheel nut (Sizes K through R).1 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships and Marine Technology and is the direct res
10、ponsibility of Subcommittee F25.11 onMachinery and Piping Systems.Current edition approved April 1, 2011May 1, 2017. Published April 2011May 2017. Originally approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 20062011 asF992 86 (2006).(2011). DOI: 10.1520/F0992-86R11. 10.1520/F0992-17.2 For referen
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14、fficial document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States13.3.5 Grade EConnection to valve stem, bonnet, or flange (Size S).3.4 Class and Thickness:3.4.1 Class 118 in.3.4.2 Class 216 gage.3.4.3 Class 320 gage.3.4.4 Class 424 ga
15、ge.3.5 Size and Dimensions: (length by width) or (outside diameter (OD) by inside diameter (ID).)3.5.1 Size ARectangular 2 by 78 in.3.5.2 Size BRectangular 2 by 112 in.3.5.3 Size CRectangular 3 by 78 in.3.5.4 Size DRectangular 3 by 112 in.3.5.5 Size ERectangular 3 by 214 in.3.5.6 Size FRectangular 4
16、 by 78 in.3.5.7 Size GRectangular 4 by 112 in.3.5.8 Size HRectangular 4 by 214 in.3.5.9 Size JRectangular 4 by 314 in.3.5.10 Size KCircular 1316 by 516 in.3.5.11 Size LCircular 112 by 516 in.3.5.12 Size MCircular 134 by 38 in.3.5.13 Size NCircular 2 by 38 in.3.5.14 Size PCircular 234 by 716 in.3.5.1
17、5 Size RCircular 3 by 916 in.3.5.16 Size SRectangular, 5 by 112 in. with 58-in. diameter hole (see Fig. 3Fig. 3). ). (To be used with Type 3, Grade E only).3.6 Letter Size:3.6.1 Letter Size 1516-in. letter, approximately three letters per inch.3.6.2 Letter Size 214-in. letter, approximately four let
18、ters per in.3.6.3 Letter Size 3316-in. letter, approximately five letters per inch.3.6.4 Letter Size 418-in. letter, approximately eight letters per inch.4. Ordering Information4.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include the following:4.1.1 ASTM Designation and year of issue.4.1.2
19、 Type.4.1.3 Grade.4.1.4 Class.4.1.5 Size.4.1.6 Letter size.4.1.7 Color of lettering (if other than default color black, standard red words, or white when plastic is used).4.1.8 Inscription (as to be put on label).4.1.9 Optional characteristics Optional characteristics:FIG. 1 Plate for Sizes AJF992 1
20、724.1.9.1 A first option is to indicate “to suit” instead of a size of plate when ordering and the engraver will fit the plate to suitthe applicable requirements.4.1.9.2 A second option is to indicate “to suit” instead of a letter size when ordering and the engraver will fit the lettering(minimum of
21、 18-in. letter size) onto the plate size chosen.4.1.9.3 When nonstandard colors are needed for the label plates, the purchaser should specify.4.1.9.4 When a letter style other than gothic lettering or arabic numerals is required, the purchaser should specify.5. Materials and Manufacture5.1 Materials
22、:5.1.1 Stainless steel, Specification A167A240, Type 316.5.1.2 Brass, Specification B36/B36M, UNSC 26000.5.1.3 Aluminum, Specification B209, Alloy 5052.5.1.4 Plastic, Specification D709, Grade ES.5.1.5 Spar varnish.5.2 Manufacture:5.2.1 Holes shall not be provided in rectangular plates unless the me
23、thod of attachment (grade) is Grade B. In this caseapproximately 12-in.-in. left and right margins shall be provided.5.2.2 Edges of label plates shall be smooth.5.2.3 Letters (engraved or metal photo), except as noted in 6.4, shall be black and the background natural. When plastic labelplates are us
24、ed, the core (lettering) shall be white and the outer layer (background) shall be black.5.2.4 When sea valve label plates are used, or when cautionary words such as “Danger” and “Warning” or fuel words are partof the inscription, the lettering (engraved or metal photo) shall be red and the backgroun
25、d natural. When plastic label plates areused, the core of the plate (lettering) shall be white and the outer layer (background) shall be red.5.2.5 The front of aluminum label plates shall be coated with moisture-resistant spar varnish.5.2.6 Engraved plates shall be engraved to a minimum depth of 0.0
26、08 in. When plastic label plates are used, the depth ofengraving shall be sufficient to ensure uniform penetration of the top layer.5.2.7 A symmetrical and well-balanced arrangement of letters and lines shall be attained with maximum legibility.5.2.8 Gothic lettering and arabic numerals shall be use
27、d unless specified otherwise.5.2.9 For circular label plates, a 116-in. border shall be used when plates are under 2 in. in outside diameter; otherwise, a 18-in.border shall be used.5.2.10 Aluminum plates shall be coated in accordance with Specification B580.FIG. 2 Plate for Sizes KRFIG. 3 Plate for
28、 Size SF992 1736. General Requirements6.1 Inscription on label plates shall include the system identification number, valve identification number, and the function ofthe valve. The pressure in line, where the line is coming from or going to, or both, may be included along with any other pertinentinf
29、ormation.6.2 When using label plates without backing, the minimum thickness shall be 20 gage.6.3 Exterior label plates shall be stainless steel with a minimum thickness of 16 gage (SST gage, 0.0595 in.) except as notedin 6.4.6.4 Exterior label plates for valve deck access boxes shall be a minimum of
30、 18-in. thickness attached by seal welding as closeas possible to the terminal. Label plate material shall be compatible with the deck or bulkhead material.6.5 Label plates shall be located to ensure maximum visibility.6.6 When a valve is installed behind an access panel or above a ceiling, an addit
31、ional label plate shall be installed wherenormally visible as well as a label plate on the valve itself.6.7 When using the stainless steel Grade D label plate, the plate shall be attached to the valve stem, bonnet, or flange bolt asappropriate.6.8 Abbreviations shall be in accordance with ANSI Y1.1.
32、Y14.38.6.9 The use of 24-gage metal is limited to the use where anodized aluminum is used as the label metal and the method ofattachment is Grade A. The metal bracket can be shaped such as Size S.6.10 When circular label plates are used, it is the purchasers responsibility to choose title lengths an
33、d letter sizes such that theengraving will not be hidden by any valve components.6.11 Adhesive-backed plates shall not be used on curved surfaces, surfaces not solid, or where the temperature could exceed250F.6.12 Electrically insulated material shall be used as a backing when metal label plates are
34、 attached to bare valves or piping toprevent electrolytic corrosion between dissimilar metals.7. Dimensions and Tolerances7.1 Dimensions are as indicated in Fig. 1, Fig. 2, and Fig. 3.7.2 Tolerances are 618 in., except hole location 6132 in., engraving depth +0.002, 0.000 in., and letter size 6132 i
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