ASTM F992-17(2022)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Valve Label Plates
Standard Specification for Valve Label Plates
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the materials, dimensions, inscription, and methods of inscribing for shipboard valve label plates. Label plates shall be classified by type, grade, class, size, and letter size in accordance with material and method of inscribing, method of attachment, thickness of sheet, strip, or plate, dimensions, and letter size to be used. Types and materials: type I - anodized aluminium, engraved; type II - anodized aluminium, metal photo; type III - stainless steel, engraved; type IV - brass, engraved; and type V - plastic, engraved. Grades and methods of attachment: grade A - adhesive on metal bracket (backling plate); grade B - metal strapping or screw; grade C - welding; grade D - secured by handwheel nut; and grade E - connection to valve stem, bonnet, or flange. Inscription on label plates shall include the system identification number, valve identification number, and the function of the valve. The pressure in line, where the line is coming from or going to, or both, may be included along with any other pertinent information.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the materials, dimensions, inscription, and methods of inscribing for shipboard valve label 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 this standard.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F992 −17 (Reapproved 2022) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Valve Label Plates
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF992;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope ANSI Y14.38Abbreviations and Acronyms for Use on
Drawings and Related Documents
1.1 This specification covers the materials, dimensions,
inscription,andmethodsofinscribingforshipboardvalvelabel
3. Classification
plates.
3.1 Label plates shall be classified by type, grade, class,
1.2 Fasteners shall be ordered separately and are not in-
size, and letter size in accordance with material and method of
cluded in this specification.
inscribing, method of attachment, thickness of sheet, strip, or
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
plate, dimensions, and letter size to be used.
asstandard.Nootherunitsofmeasurementareincludedinthis
3.2 Types and Materials:
standard.
3.2.1 Type I—Anodized aluminum, engraved.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.2.2 Type II—Anodized aluminum, metal photo.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.2.3 Type III—Stainless steel, engraved.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.2.4 Type IV—Brass, engraved.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.2.5 Type V—Plastic, engraved.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.3 Grades and Methods of Attachment:
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.3.1 Grade A—Adhesive on metal bracket (backing plate)
(Sizes A through J).
2. Referenced Documents
3.3.2 Grade B—Metal strapping or screw (Sizes A through
2.1 ASTM Standards:
J).
A240Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel
3.3.3 Grade C—Welding (Sizes A through J) See also the
Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for PressureVessels
American Bureau of Shipping Standards.
and for General Applications
3.3.4 Grade D—Secured by handwheel nut (Sizes K
B36/B36MSpecification for Brass Plate, Sheet, Strip, And
through R).
Rolled Bar
3.3.5 GradeE—Connectiontovalvestem,bonnet,orflange
B209Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
(Size S).
Sheet and Plate (Metric) B0209_B0209M
3.4 Class and Thickness:
B580Specification for Anodic Oxide Coatings on Alumi-
3.4.1 Class 1— ⁄8 in.
num
3.4.2 Class 2—16 gage.
D709Specification for Laminated Thermosetting Materials
3.4.3 Class 3—20 gage.
2.2 Other Documents:
3.4.4 Class 4—24 gage.
American Bureau of Shipping Rules for Building and
3.5 Size and Dimensions: (length by width) or (outside
Classing Steel Vessels
diameter (OD) by inside diameter (ID).)
3.5.1 Size A—Rectangular 2 by ⁄8 in.
3.5.2 Size B—Rectangular 2 by 1 ⁄2 in.
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F25 on Ships
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.11 on
3.5.3 Size C—Rectangular 3 by ⁄8 in.
Machinery and Piping Systems.
3.5.4 Size D—Rectangular 3 by 1 ⁄2 in.
CurrenteditionapprovedJuly1,2022.PublishedJuly2022.Originallyapproved
3.5.5 Size E—Rectangular 3 by 2 ⁄4 in.
in1986.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2017asF992–17.DOI:10.1520/F0992-
3.5.6 Size F—Rectangular 4 by ⁄8 in.
17R22.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
3.5.7 Size G—Rectangular 4 by 1 ⁄2 in.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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F992 − 17 (2022)
FIG. 1 Plate for Sizes A–J
3.6.3 Letter Size 3— ⁄16-in. letter, approximately five letters
per inch.
3.6.4 Letter Size 4— ⁄8-in. letter, approximately eight letters
per inch.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Ordersformaterialunderthisspecificationshallinclude
the following:
4.1.1 ASTM Designation and year of issue.
4.1.2 Type.
4.1.3 Grade.
4.1.4 Class.
FIG. 2 Plate for Sizes K–R
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:
4.1.9.1 Afirst option is to indicate “to suit” instead of a size
ofplatewhenorderingandtheengraverwillfittheplatetosuit
the 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 ⁄8-in. letter size) onto the plate size chosen.
4.1.9.3 When nonstandard colors are needed for the label
FIG. 3 Plate for Size S
plates, the purchaser should specify.
4.1.9.4 When a letter style other than gothic lettering or
3.5.8 Size H—Rectangular 4 by 2 ⁄4 in. arabic numerals is required, the purchaser should specify.
3.5.9 Size J—Rectangular 4 by 3 ⁄4 in.
5. Materials and Manufacture
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3.5.10 Size K—Circular 1 ⁄16 by ⁄16 in.
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3.5.11 Size L—Circular 1 ⁄2 by ⁄16 in. 5.1 Materials:
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3.5.12 Size M—Circular 1 ⁄4 by ⁄8 in. 5.1.1 Stainless steel, Specification A240, Type 316.
3.5
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