• API 6H : 1998

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    SPECIFICATION ON END CLOSURES, CONNECTORS AND SWIVELS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  04-08-2012

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2011

    Publisher:  American Petroleum Institute

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    1 SCOPE
    2 REFERENCES
    3 DEFINITIONS
    4 GENERAL
       4.1 Fitting Classes
       4.2 Pressure Ratings
       4.3 Temperature Ratings
       4.4 Manufacturer's Hydrostatic Test
       4.5 Dimensions
       4.6 Welding Ends
       4.7 Flanged Ends
       4.8 Bolting
    5 DESIGN
       5.1 Design Methods
       5.2 Design Documentation
       5.3 Design Review
       5.4 Design Verification
    6 MATERIAL
       6.1 Fitting Material
       6.2 Nonmetallic Parts
       6.3 Welding Qualifications
       6.4 Sulfide Stress Cracking - Sour Service
       6.5 Low Temperature Requirements
       6.6 Welding Requirements
    7 MARKING - FITTING MARKING
    8 PIPELINE CLOSURES
       8.1 Scope
       8.2 Definition
       8.3 Description
       8.4 Common Applications
       8.5 Other Names
       8.6 Design
       8.7 Closure Configurations
       8.8 Materials
       8.9 Pressure Warning Device
       8.10 Corrosive Service Environment
       8.11 End Configuration
    9 CONNECTORS
       9.1 General
       9.2 Definition
       9.3 Common Applications
       9.4 Other Names
       9.5 Design
       9.6 End Configurations
       9.7 Materials
    10 COUPLINGS
       10.1 General
       10.2 Definition
       10.3 Description
       10.4 Common Applications
       10.5 Other Names
       10.6 Design
       10.7 Materials
       10.8 Field Welding
    11 MISALIGNMENT DEVICES
       11.1 General
       11.2 Definition
       11.3 Description
       11.4 Common Applications
       11.5 Design
       11.6 End Configurations
       11.7 Materials
    12 SPLIT MECHANICAL FITTINGS
       12.1 General
       12.2 Definition
       12.3 Description
       12.4 Common Applications
       12.5 Other Names
       12.6 Design
       12.7 Materials
    13 QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
       13.1 General
       13.2 Measuring And Testing Equipment
       13.3 Quality Control Personnel Qualifications
       13.4 General Quality Control Requirements
       13.5 Records Requirements
    14 STORING AND SHIPPING
       14.1 Painting
       14.2 Drawing
       14.3 Corrosion Prevention
       14.4 Sealing Surface Protection
       14.5 Instructions
    APPENDIX A - PURCHASE GUIDELINES
    APPENDIX B - PURCHASER INSPECTION
    APPENDIX C - METRIC CONVERSIONS
    APPENDIX D - MARKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR API LICENSEES

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    Describes the following: a) Pipeline closures; b) Connectors; c) Couplings; d) Misalignment devices (swivels); and e) Split mechanical fittings.

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    Development Note Also available in Chinese edition, see API 6H CHINESE. (08/2011)
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed 1998
    Publisher American Petroleum Institute
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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    ASNT SNT TC 1A : 2016 TOPICAL OUTLINES FOR QUALIFICATION OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING PERSONNEL
    ASME PV CODE 9 : 2017 BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE - WELDING, BRAZING, AND FUSING QUALIFICATIONS - QUALIFICATION STANDARD FOR WELDING, BRAZING, AND FUSING PROCEDURES; WELDERS; BRAZERS; AND WELDING, BRAZING, AND FUSING OPERATORS
    ASTM A 537/A537M : 2013 Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Heat-Treated, Carbon-Manganese-Silicon Steel
    ASME PV CODE 8 DIV 1 : 2017 BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE - RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PRESSURE VESSELS DIVISION 1
    ASME B31.8 : 2016 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
    ASTM A 516/A516M : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Moderate- and Lower-Temperature Service
    ASTM A 350 : 2004 SPECIFICATION FOR FORGINGS, CARBON AND LOW ALLOY STEEL, REQUIRING NOTCH TOUGHNESS TESTING FOR PIPING COMPONENTS
    ASME B31.4 : 2016 PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS FOR LIQUIDS AND SLURRIES
    CFR 49(PTS186-199) : 0 TRANSPORTATION
    API 5L : 2012 LINE PIPE
    ASTM A 441 : 1984 SPECIFICATION FOR HIGH-STRENGTH LOW-ALLOY STRUCTURAL MANGANESE VANADIUM STEEL
    ASTM A 217/A217M : 2014 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Martensitic Stainless and Alloy, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for High-Temperature Service
    MSS SP 44 : 2016 STEEL PIPELINE FLANGES
    ASME B16.5 : 2017 PIPE FLANGES AND FLANGED FITTINGS: NPS 1/2 THROUGH NPS 24 METRIC/INCH STANDARD
    ASTM A 533/A533M : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Alloy Steel, Quenched and Tempered, Manganese-Molybdenum and Manganese-Molybdenum-Nickel
    MIL-STD-120 Base Document:1950 GAGE INSPECTION
    ASTM A 515/A515M : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, for Intermediate- and Higher-Temperature Service
    ASTM A 737/A737M : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, High-Strength, Low-Alloy Steel
    ASTM A 285/A285M : 2017 : REDLINE Standard Specification for Pressure Vessel Plates, Carbon Steel, Low- and Intermediate-Tensile Strength
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