BS EN 1983:2013

What is BS EN 1983 - Steel ball valves requirements about?  

BS EN 1983 is a technical specification that specifies requirements for industrial steel ball valves having flanged, threaded, socket welding or butt-welding ends. 

The DN range is: 

DN 4 ; DN 6 ; DN 8 ; DN 10 ; DN 15 ; DN 20 ; DN 25 ; DN 32 ; DN 40 ; DN 50 ; DN 65 ; DN 80 ; DN 100 ; DN 125 ; DN 150 ; DN 200 ; DN 250 ; DN 300 ; DN 350 ; DN 400 ; DN 450 ; DN 500 ; DN 550 ; DN 600 ; DN 650 ; DN 700 ; DN 750 ; DN 800 ; DN 850 ; DN 900. 

The PN and Class ranges are: 

PN 6 ; PN 10 ; PN 16 ; PN 25 ; PN 40 ; PN 63 ; PN 100 ; Class 150 ; Class 300 ; Class 600 ; Class 900 ; Class 1 500 ; Class 2 500 ; Class 4 500. 

BS EN 1983 applies to steel ball valves mainly used for industrial and general-purpose applications. However, they can be used for other applications provided the requirements of the relevant performance standard is met. 

Who is BS EN 1983 - Steel ball valves requirements for? 

BS EN 1983 on steel ball valves requirements is useful for: 

• The oil and gas industry 

• The pharmaceuticals industry 
• Steel ball valves manufacturers 
• The automotive industry 
• The marine industry 

Why should you use BS EN 1983 - Steel ball valves requirements?  

Valves are commonly used in industry, and it is safe to repair them before they corrode to ensure that they continue to work during the activity. The most significant advantage of ball valves is that they have poor throttling characteristics, which can readily erode the seat of a ball valve. They offer a leak-free service. They immediately open and close. Ball valves can be designed in a variety of ways. Stainless steel ball valves will withstand harsher water conditions considerably better. This will result in a valve that lasts longer. Remember that if you want your system to be more corrosion resistant, you should use a full stainless system. 

BS EN 1983 provides manufacturers with the requirements, pressure/temperature rating, operation and functional characteristics. BS EN 1983 guides you with test procedures to assess the steel valves having flanged, threaded, socket welding or butt-welding ends. BS EN 1983 ensures security, durability, high quality, and long service life of the steel ball valves.  

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 1983:2013 supersedes EN 1983:2006, which is withdrawn. BS EN 1983:2013 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 1983:2006. These include: 

• The normative references have been updated in Clause 2 and throughout the text 

• A reference to EN 13445-3 was added in 4.1.1.3 (design of the body) and in 4.2.1 (shell design strength) 
• The compulsory markings in 8.1 were updated