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    AS 3578-1993

    Withdrawn A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

    Cast iron non-return valves for general purposes

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF 1 User, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Withdrawn date:  30-06-2017

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1993

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS 3578-1993 CAST IRON NON-RETURN VALVES FOR GENERAL PURPOSES
    4 - PREFACE
    5 - CONTENTS
    6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
    6 - 1.1 SCOPE
    6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    7 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
    7 - 1.3.1 Non-return valve
    7 - 1.3.2 Class
    7 - 1.3.3 Maximum working pressure
    7 - 1.3.4 Maximum working temperature
    7 - 1.3.5 Face-to-face dimensions
    7 - 1.3.6 Nominal size (DN)
    7 - 1.4 VALVE TYPE
    7 - 1.5 DESIGNATION OF SIZE
    7 - 1.6 CLASSIFICATION AND RATING
    7 - 1.7 TEMPERATURE RATINGS
    8 - SECTION 2 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
    8 - 2.1 MATERIALS
    8 - 2.2 DEZINCIFICATION-RESISTANT MATERIALS
    10 - SECTION 3 DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE
    10 - 3.1 END CONNECTIONS
    10 - 3.1.1 Flanged ends
    10 - 3.1.2 Face to face dimensions
    10 - 3.1.3 Shouldered ends
    10 - 3.1.4 Grooved ends
    10 - 3.2 COMPONENT DESIGN
    10 - 3.2.1 Body and cover
    10 - 3.2.2 Body end ports
    10 - 3.2.3 Bore of valve
    10 - 3.2.4 Body tappings
    10 - 3.2.5 Body-to-cover connection
    11 - 3.2.6 Seat closure
    11 - 3.2.7 Hinge to disc connection
    11 - 3.2.8 Plugs
    11 - 3.3 FINISH
    11 - 3.4 PROTECTIVE COATINGS FOR CLASS 16 VALVES
    11 - 3.4.1 Bitumen coatings
    11 - 3.4.2 Standard bitumen coatings
    11 - 3.4.3 Polymeric coatings
    15 - SECTION 4 TESTING
    15 - 4.1 GENERAL
    15 - 4.2 TEST PRESSURES
    15 - 4.3 TEST DURATION
    15 - 4.4 TYPE OF TEST
    15 - 4.4.1 ‘Closed-end’ test (bulkhead testing condition)
    15 - 4.4.2 ‘Open-end’ test (free-end testing condition)
    15 - 4.5 TEST PROCEDURE
    15 - 4.5.1 General
    15 - 4.5.2 Body test
    15 - 4.5.3 Valve seat test
    17 - SECTION 5 MARKING
    17 - 5.1 BODY MARKINGS
    17 - 5.2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    17 - 5.2.1 Information to be marked
    17 - 5.2.2 Valve marking plate detail
    18 - APPENDIX A - PURCHASING GUIDELINES
    18 - A1 GENERAL
    18 - A2 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE PURCHASER
    18 - A3 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER
    18 - A4 MATTERS FOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN PURCHASER AND THE MANUFACTURER
    19 - APPENDIX B - INSTALLATION
    19 - B1 INSTALLATION LIMITATIONS

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Specifies requirements for valves in the general water industry in both buried and above-ground installations in a nominal size range of DN 50 to DN 600.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This Standard specifies requirements for flanged, shouldered and grooved end, cast iron non-return valves, copper alloy faced, stainless steel faced, or all-iron for general water industry purposes in both buried and above-ground installations, in nominal sizes DN 50 to DN 600. The valves can be installed in either a horizontal or vertical position.NOTE: Guidelines for purchasers on requirements that must or may need to be agreed upon at time of enquiry or order are given in Appendix A.

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    Committee WS-022
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Withdrawn
    Supersedes

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    First published as AS 3578-1988.Second edition 1993. First published as AS 3578-1988. Second edition 1993.

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    AS/NZS 1111:1996 ISO metric hexagon commercial bolts and screws
    AS 1830-1986 Iron castings - Grey cast iron
    AS 4087-2004 Metallic flanges for waterworks purposes
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    AS 2345-2006 Dezincification resistance of copper alloys
    AS 1565-1996 Copper and copper alloys - Ingots and castings (Reconfirmed 2020)
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    AS 2345-1992 Dezincification resistance of copper alloys
    AS 2129-2000 Flanges for pipes, valves and fittings (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 1252:1996 High-strength steel bolts with associated nuts and washers for structural engineering
    AS 1833-1986 Iron castings - Austenitic cast iron

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