ASTM_F_992_-_86_2011.pdf

Designation:F99286(Reapproved 2011)An American National StandardStandard Specification forValve Label Plates1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F992;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscriptepsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers the materials,dimensions,inscription,and methods of inscribing for shipboard valve labelplates.1.2 Fasteners shall be ordered separately and are not in-cluded in this specification.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A167 Specification for Stainless and Heat-ResistingChromium-Nickel Steel Plate,Sheet,and StripB36/B36M Specification for Brass Plate,Sheet,Strip,AndRolled BarB209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-AlloySheet and PlateB580 Specification for Anodic Oxide Coatings on Alumi-numD709 Specification for Laminated Thermosetting Materials2.2 Other Documents:American Bureau of Shipping Rules for Building andClassing Steel Vessels3ANSI Y1.1 Abbreviations43.Classification3.1 Label plates shall be classified by type,grade,class,size,and letter size in accordance with material and method ofinscribing,method of attachment,thickness of sheet,strip,orplate,dimensions,and letter size to be used.3.2 Types and Materials:3.2.1 Type IAnodized aluminum,engraved.3.2.2 Type IIAnodized aluminum,metal photo.3.2.3 Type IIIStainless steel,engraved.3.2.4 Type IVBrass,engraved.3.2.5 Type VPlastic,engraved.3.3 Grades and Methods of Attachment:3.3.1 Grade AAdhesive on metal bracket(backing plate)(Sizes A through J).3.3.2 Grade BMetal strapping or screw(Sizes A throughJ).3.3.3 Grade CWelding(Sizes A through J)See also theAmerican Bureau of Shipping Standards.3.3.4 Grade DSecured by handwheel nut(Sizes Kthrough R).3.3.5 Grade EConnection to valve stem,bonnet,or flange(Size S).3.4 Class and Thickness:3.4.1 Class 118in.3.4.2 Class 216 gage.3.4.3 Class 320 gage.3.4.4 Class 424 gage.3.5 Size and Dimensions:(length by width)or(outsidediameter(OD)by inside diameter(ID).)3.5.1 Size ARectangular 2 by78in.3.5.2 Size BRectangular 2 by 112in.3.5.3 Size CRectangular 3 by78in.3.5.4 Size DRectangular 3 by 112in.3.5.5 Size ERectangular 3 by 214in.3.5.6 Size FRectangular 4 by78in.3.5.7 Size GRectangular 4 by 112in.3.5.8 Size HRectangular 4 by 214in.3.5.9 Size JRectangular 4 by 314in.3.5.10 Size KCircular 1316by516in.3.5.11 Size LCircular 112by516in.3.5.12 Size MCircular 134by38in.3.5.13 Size NCircular 2 by38in.3.5.14 Size PCircular 234by716in.3.5.15 Size RCircular 3 by916in.3.5.16 Size SRectangular,5 by 112in.with58-in.diameterhole(see Fig.3).(To be used with Type 3,Grade E only).3.6 Letter Size:1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Shipsand Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.11 onMachinery and Piping Systems.Current edition approved April 1,2011.Published April 2011.Originallyapproved in 1986.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F992 86(2006).DOI:10.1520/F0992-86R11.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American Bureau of Shipping(ABS),ABS Plaza,16855Northchase Dr.,Houston,TX 77060,http:/www.eagle.org.4Available from American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036,http:/www.ansi.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.6.1 Letter Size 1516-in.letter,approximately three let-ters per inch.3.6.2 Letter Size 214-in.letter,approximately four lettersper in.3.6.3 Letter Size 3316-in.letter,approximately five lettersper inch.3.6.4 Letter Size 418-in.letter,approximately eight lettersper inch.4.Ordering Information4.1 Orders for material under this specification shall includethe following:4.1.1 ASTM Designation and year of issue.4.1.2 Type.4.1.3 Grade.4.1.4 Class.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 characteristics4.1.9.1 A first option is to indicate“to suit”instead of a sizeof plate when ordering and the engraver will fit the plate to suitthe applicable requirements.4.1.9.2 A second option is to indicate“to suit”instead of aletter size when ordering and the engraver will fit the lettering(minimum of18-in.letter size)onto the plate size chosen.4.1.9.3 When nonstandard colors are needed for the labelplates,the purchaser should specify.4.1.9.4 When a letter style other than gothic lettering orarabic numerals is required,the purchaser should s