EN ISO 22109:2026

Industrial valves - Gearboxes for valves (ISO 22109:2026)

This document specifies basic requirements for gearboxes to operate industrial valves for manual and automated on/off and modulating duties, including manual override gearboxes. It includes guidelines for classification, design and methods for conformity assessment.
This document does not cover gear systems which are an integral part in the design of valves and subsea gearboxes.
Other requirements or conditions of use different from those indicated in this document are agreed between the purchaser and the manufacturer or supplier (first party) prior to order.

Industriearmaturen - Armaturengetriebe (ISO 22109:2026)

Dieses Dokument legt Grundanforderungen an Getriebe für die Betätigung von Industriearmaturen für manuelles und automatisiertes Öffnen/Schließen und Regelbetrieb, einschließlich Getriebe für Handnotbetätigung, fest. Es enthält Leitlinien für Klassifizierung, Ausgestaltung und Verfahren zur Konformitätsbewertung.
Dieses Dokument deckt keine Getriebe ab, die fester Bestandteil der Armaturenkonstruktion und Unterwassergetriebe sind.
Andere Anforderungen oder Anwendungsbedingungen als die in diesem Dokument angegebenen werden vor Auftragserteilung zwischen Käufer und Hersteller oder Lieferant (erste Partei) vereinbart.

Robinetterie industrielle - Réducteurs pour appareil de robinetterie (ISO 22109:2026)

Le présent document spécifie les exigences de base pour que les réducteurs puissent faire fonctionner des appareils de robinetterie industrielle utilisés pour des fonctions manuelles et automatisées de marche/arrêt et de régulation, incluant les dispositifs de commande de secours. Il comprend des lignes directrices pour la classification, la conception ainsi que des méthodes d’évaluation de la conformité.
Le présent document ne couvre pas les systèmes d’engrenages, lesquels font intégralement partie de la conception des appareils de robinetterie et des réducteurs immergés.
Des exigences ou conditions d’utilisation autres que celles citées dans le présent document font l’objet d’un accord entre l’acheteur et le fabricant ou le fournisseur (première partie) avant la commande.

Industrijski ventili - Gonila za ventile (ISO 22109:2026)

Ta dokument določa osnovne zahteve za menjalnike, ki se uporabljajo za industrijske ventile za ročne in avtomatizirane funkcije vklopa/izklopa in regulacije, vključno z menjalniki za ročno preglasitev. Vključuje smernice za razvrščanje, načrtovanje in metode za ocenjevanje skladnosti.
Ta dokument ne zajema zobniških sistemov, ki so sestavni del zasnove ventilov in podmorskih menjalnikov.
Druge zahteve ali pogoji uporabe, ki se razlikujejo od tistih, navedenih v tem dokumentu, se dogovorijo med kupcem in proizvajalcem ali dobaviteljem (prva stranka) pred naročilom.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 24-Feb-2026
• ICS: 23.060.01 - Valves in general
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 69 - Industrial valves
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 69/WG 1 - Basic standards
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 25-Feb-2026
• Completion Date: 25-Feb-2026
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 22109:2026 - Industrial valves - Gearboxes for valves (ISO 22109:2026)

Relations

• Replaces: EN ISO 22109:2020 - Industrial valves - Gearbox for valves (ISO 22109:2020)
• Effective Date: 26-Jun-2024
• Refers: ISO 5211:2026 - Industrial valves — Part-turn actuator attachments
• Effective Date: 22-Apr-2026
• Refers: ISO 5210:2026 - Industrial valves — Multi-turn actuator attachments
• Effective Date: 22-Apr-2026
• Refers: IEC 60529:1989 - Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
• Effective Date: 22-Apr-2026
• Consolidated By: ISO 22109:2026 - Industrial valves — Gearboxes for valves
• Effective Date: 12-Feb-2026

Overview

EN ISO 22109:2026 specifies essential requirements for gearboxes used to operate industrial valves, covering both manual and automated on/off and modulating duties. Developed jointly by CEN and ISO, this standard outlines guidelines for the classification, design, and conformity assessment of industrial valve gearboxes, including those with manual override functionality. The document ensures product reliability, safety, and compatibility by establishing baseline criteria for the design, environmental resistance, and testing of gearboxes attached to valves.

This standard applies to self-contained gearbox units used separately from the valve body. It does not cover gear systems integral to valve design or subsea gearboxes. Any requirements not detailed in this document should be agreed upon between the purchaser and the manufacturer before placing an order.

Key Topics

• Scope and Classification: Defines gearbox types (manual, automated, manual override) and their intended valve movements (part-turn and multi-turn).
• Design Requirements: Covers endurance, structural integrity, mechanical advantage, and environmental considerations, such as temperature and corrosion resistance.
• Testing and Compliance: Details type and production tests, including endurance, overload, marking, and documentation requirements to ensure that gearboxes meet the necessary performance criteria.
• Marking and Documentation: Specifies mandatory permanent markings for traceability, including manufacturer details and serial numbers, and identifies required documentation for product validation and record-keeping.
• Environmental Protection: Enclosure protection (minimum IP65 according to IEC 60529), corrosion protection classification, and operational requirements in varying climates and elevations.
• Interface Compatibility: Aligns output and input interfaces with established standards (ISO 5210 for multi-turn and ISO 5211 for part-turn actuator attachments).

Applications

EN ISO 22109:2026 is widely applicable throughout industries where industrial valves and gearboxes are critical to reliable process control and system safety, such as:

• Oil and Gas: For pipelines, refineries, and processing facilities where robust gearboxes ensure safe valve operation under demanding field conditions.
• Chemical and Petrochemical Plants: Where compatibility and corrosion resistance are essential for process integrity.
• Water and Wastewater Management: Ensures reliable actuation of mainline and control valves, providing long service life in diverse environmental conditions.
• Power Generation: For applications requiring precise modulation and safety in steam, cooling, and fuel handling systems.
• General Industry: Suitable for factory automation, HVAC, and production line equipment utilizing manually or automatically controlled valves.

The standard supports both OEMs and end-users in specifying, designing, and sourcing industrial valve gearboxes that meet internationally recognized safety and performance requirements.

Related Standards

For optimal integration and compatibility, the following standards are referenced within EN ISO 22109:2026:

• ISO 5210: Industrial valves - Multi-turn actuator attachments. Defines interface dimensions for multi-turn gearboxes, ensuring interchangeable mounting.
• ISO 5211: Industrial valves - Part-turn actuator attachments. Specifies interface requirements for part-turn gearboxes.
• IEC 60529: Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code). Classifies the protection level against dust and water ingress.
• ISO 12944-2: Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems - Classification of environments.
• ISO 22153: Electric actuators for industrial valves - Basic requirements.

By referencing these related standards, EN ISO 22109:2026 guarantees interoperability, safety, and quality for all gearbox and valve applications in industrial process environments.

Keywords: industrial valves, gearbox for valves, valve operation, gearbox standard, manual and automated duty, valve actuator interface, EN ISO 22109:2026, CEN, ISO standards for gearboxes, conformity assessment, valve attachment interface.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2026
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 22109:2020
Industrijski ventili - Gonila za ventile (ISO 22109:2026)
Industrial valves - Gearboxes for valves (ISO 22109:2026)
Industriearmaturen - Armaturengetriebe (ISO 22109:2026)
Robinetterie industrielle - Réducteurs pour appareil de robinetterie (ISO 22109:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 22109:2026
ICS:
23.060.01 Ventili na splošno Valves in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 22109
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2026
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 23.060.01 Supersedes EN ISO 22109:2020
English Version
Industrial valves - Gearboxes for valves (ISO 22109:2026)
Robinetterie industrielle - Réducteurs pour appareil de Industriearmaturen - Armaturengetriebe (ISO
robinetterie (ISO 22109:2026) 22109:2026)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 31 January 2026.

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-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 22109:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 153 "Valves"
in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 69 “Industrial valves” the secretariat of which is
held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2026, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by August 2026.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 22109:2020.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 22109:2026 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 22109:2026 without any modification.

International
Standard
ISO 22109
Second edition
Industrial valves — Gearboxes for
2026-02
valves
Robinetterie industrielle — Réducteurs pour appareil de
robinetterie
Reference number
ISO 22109:2026(en) © ISO 2026
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Classification . 2
4.1 General .2
4.2 Kind of operation .2
4.3 Kind of rotation .2
5 Design requirements . 2
5.1 Endurance .2
5.2 Structural integrity .4
5.3 Self-locking/braking .4
5.4 Mechanical advantage .4
5.4.1 General .4
5.4.2 Manual gearboxes and manual override gearboxes .4
5.4.3 Automated gearboxes .5
5.5 Environmental conditions .5
5.5.1 General .5
5.5.2 Altitude .5
5.5.3 Enclosure protection .5
5.5.4 Corrosion protection .5
5.5.5 Vibration, shock and seismic conditions .6
5.6 Gearbox attachment .6
5.6.1 Part-turn gearboxes .6
5.6.2 Multi-turn gearboxes .6
5.7 Primary closing direction .7
5.8 Other requirements .7
5.8.1 Manual operation .7
5.8.2 Position indicator for part-turn gearboxes .7
5.8.3 End stop for part-turn gearboxes .7
5.8.4 Gearing lubricant .7
5.8.5 Noise .7
6 Optional equipment . 7
7 Type and production test . 8
7.1 General .8
7.2 Type tests .8
7.3 Control of production process .8
8 Marking . . 9
8.1 Mandatory markings .9
8.2 Optional markings .9
9 Documentation . 10
9.1 General .10
9.2 Mandatory documentation .10
9.3 Optional documentation .10
10 Packaging. 10
Annex A (normative) Endurance test procedure .11
Annex B (informative) Load profiles .12
Bibliography . 14

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Foreword
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This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 22109:2020), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— the rated torques 32 001 to 250 000 were added to Table 2;
— the mechanical advantage for gearboxes other than worm gearboxes was added to 5.4.2 and 5.4.3;
— the mechanical advantage along the stroke has been changed to above 80 % of the initial values in
Clause A.5;
— editorial changes were made.
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Industrial valves — Gearboxes for valves
1 Scope
This document specifies basic requirements for gearboxes to operate industrial valves for manual and
automated on/off and modulating duties, including manual override gearboxes. It includes guidelines for
classification, design and methods for conformity assessment.
This document does not cover gear systems which are an integral part in the design of valves and subsea
gearboxes.
Other requirements or conditions of use different from those indicated in this document are agreed between
the purchaser and the manufacturer or supplier (first party) prior to order.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 5210, Industrial valves — Multi-turn valve actuator attachments
ISO 5211, Industrial valves — Part-turn actuator attachments
IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
gearbox
self-contained gear unit for torque/thrust/speed/orientation change that can be manually operated and/or
automated with an actuator
3.2
ambient temperature
temperature of the environment surrounding the gearbox (3.1)
3.3
end of travel
predefined position related to a fully open or a fully closed condition
3.4
end stop
mechanical device designed to stop the gearbox (3.1) drive train movement

ISO 22109:2026(en)
3.5
endurance
lifetime without failure at specified conditions and proved during the type test
3.6
indicating arrangement
device, externally visible, showing the position of the valve obturator
3.7
rated torque
classification defined by the gearbox (3.1) manufacturer used to define the maximum gearbox operating
torque capability
3.8
rated thrust
maximum thrust for linear output actuators, available for valve operation, as stated by the manufacturer or
maximum thrust for multi-turn output actuators, the actuator can withstand as stated by the manufacturer
[SOURCE: ISO 22153:2020, 3.7]
4 Classification
4.1 General
Gearboxes are classified per kind of operation and rotation and/or linear movement as detailed in 4.2 and
4.3.
4.2 Kind of operation
There are three kinds of operation:
— manual: gearbox designed for manual operation only, typically this has only one input;
— automated: gearbox designed for automated operation, typically this has only one input, normally by an
actuator for example according to ISO 22153;
— manual override: gearbox designed for overriding automated operation, typically this has two inputs. The
primary input is normally an actuator. The secondary input is normally by a handwheel. The secondary
input is normally disengaged when the gearbox is being used in automated mode and is engaged when
manual operation is required, e.g. on loss of power.
4.3 Kind of rotation
There are two kinds of rotation:
— part-turn: gearbox whi
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