ASTM F1030-86(2023)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Selection of Valve Operators
Standard Practice for Selection of Valve Operators
ABSTRACT
This practice provides guidance in the selection of manual and power-actuated valve operators. The selection criteria for manual valve operators apply to handwheels and tee-wrenches. The selection criteria for power-actuated valve operators, on the other hand, apply to stem nut and handwheel driven valve operators of the electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic types.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice provides guidance in the selection of manual and power-actuated valve operators.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Apr-2023
- Technical Committee
- F25 - Ships and Marine Technology
- Drafting Committee
- F25.11 - Machinery and Piping Systems
Overview
ASTM F1030-86(2023), Standard Practice for Selection of Valve Operators, provides comprehensive guidance for selecting manual and power-actuated valve operators. This standard, developed by ASTM International, supports safe, reliable, and effective operation of valve systems in marine and industrial environments. Guidance is provided for both manual operators, such as handwheels and tee-wrenches, and power-actuated types including electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic driven operators. The document assists users in choosing appropriate equipment according to functional requirements, accessibility, and operational safety.
Key Topics
- Manual Valve Operators: Selection criteria for handwheels and tee-wrenches are covered, including material requirements, ergonomic considerations, and labeling. Placement and operability guidelines ensure efficiency and safety.
- Power-Actuated Valve Operators: Outlines requirements for electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic valve operators. Design features for safety and performance, such as manual override, local control, and operator enclosures, are specified.
- General Requirements: Ensures all valve operators are accessible and do not obstruct workspaces, are clearly identified, and feature appropriate position indicators.
- Operator Selection Criteria:
- Sizing of handwheels and wrenches based on system torque.
- Requirements for driven mechanisms and compatibility with existing valve stems and configuration.
- Suitability for rated temperatures and environmental conditions.
- Safety and Identification: Emphasizes the importance of clear labeling and name plates, operator position indicators, and physical security.
- Material Specifications: Specifies suitable materials such as malleable iron, ductile iron, or steel for manual operators.
- Valve Operator Types:
- Electric: Stem nut or handwheel driven, motor and gear requirements.
- Pneumatic: Position indication, pressure regulation, and pulsation dampening.
- Hydraulic: Self-contained systems, fluid specifications, and parallel pump configurations.
Applications
ASTM F1030-86(2023) is widely used in marine, shipbuilding, and industrial settings where valves control critical flow and pressure systems. Practical applications include:
- Marine Vessels and Offshore Platforms: Ensures reliable manual and remote operation of valves in demanding environments.
- Industrial Piping Systems: Guides the selection of operators for pipelines, process plants, and energy facilities.
- Retrofit and Maintenance: Helps engineers assess compatibility and enhance the safety and performance of existing valve systems.
- Safety and Compliance: Supports adherence to international safety, health, and environmental standards through best-practice operator selection.
- Design and Engineering: Assists in specifying appropriate valve operator types, materials, and control systems during the project planning phase.
Related Standards
The ASTM F1030-86(2023) references and complements several other standards:
- ASME B16.5 - Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Essential for ensuring proper valve and piping system interfaces.
- ISO and World Trade Organization (WTO) TBT Principles - The standard upholds internationally recognized principles for developing and harmonizing standards, ensuring global relevance.
- ASTM Committee F25 - Ship and Marine Technology: Responsible for ongoing maintenance and development of this standard.
Practical Value
Implementing ASTM F1030-86(2023) ensures the selection of valve operators leads to safer, more efficient, and maintainable systems. By following these standardized selection practices, organizations can:
- Reduce the risk of operator error and equipment damage.
- Enhance operational safety and uptime.
- Support regulatory compliance and globally recognized best practices.
- Improve lifecycle management of critical valve assets.
For more guidance, visit the ASTM International website or review the full standard for detailed requirements and recommendations on the selection of manual and power-actuated valve operators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM F1030-86(2023) is a standard published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Practice for Selection of Valve Operators". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This practice provides guidance in the selection of manual and power-actuated valve operators. The selection criteria for manual valve operators apply to handwheels and tee-wrenches. The selection criteria for power-actuated valve operators, on the other hand, apply to stem nut and handwheel driven valve operators of the electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic types. SCOPE 1.1 This practice provides guidance in the selection of manual and power-actuated valve operators. 1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ABSTRACT This practice provides guidance in the selection of manual and power-actuated valve operators. The selection criteria for manual valve operators apply to handwheels and tee-wrenches. The selection criteria for power-actuated valve operators, on the other hand, apply to stem nut and handwheel driven valve operators of the electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic types. SCOPE 1.1 This practice provides guidance in the selection of manual and power-actuated valve operators. 1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F1030-86(2023) is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 47.020.30 - Piping systems. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F1030 − 86 (Reapproved 2023) An American National Standard
Standard Practice for
Selection of Valve Operators
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1030; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.4 Hydraulic Operators:
3.4.1 Stem Nut Driven.
1.1 This practice provides guidance in the selection of
3.4.2 Handwheel Driven.
manual and power-actuated valve operators.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4. General Requirements
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
4.1 General requirements apply to all types of valve opera-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
tors.
and are not considered standard.
4.2 Operating terminals shall be accessible during all ser-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
vice conditions but shall not constitute an obstruction in
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
working spaces.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.3 Valve controls that are not immediately identifiable as to
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. service shall be fitted with name plates.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.4 Valve operating stations shall be fitted with a valve
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
position indicator unless valve position is obvious for the
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
service intended (full open or full closed), or valve is classified
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
damage control smaller than 1 ⁄2 in. (38.1 mm).
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.5 Positioning of the valve by either the local or remote
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
actuators shall not void the ability of any other actuator to
position the valve.
2. Referenced Documents
4.6 All valves, regardless of size, shall be readily operable
2.1 ASME Standards:
by one man in a reasonable and limited time period, either
B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 through
through a manual or power-actuated valve operator.
NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard
3. List of Valve Operator Types
5. Manual Valve Operators
3.1 Manual Operators:
5.1 Material for handwheels and tee-wrenches for casualty
3.1.1 Handwheels.
or damage control shall be either malleable iron, ductile iron,
3.1.2 Tee-wrenches.
or steel.
3.2 Electric Operators:
5.2 Portable valve wrenches shall be labeled and stored near
3.2.1 Stem Nut Driven.
the valve operating station. Valve operating wrenches shall fit
3.2.2 Handwheel Driven.
and turn (to open and close) deckbox operator covers.
3.3 Pneumatic Operators:
5.3 Valves shall be located to prevent the necessity for
3.3.1 Stem Nut Driven.
ratchet wrenches wherever possible. Ratchet wrenches are,
3.3.2 Handwheel Driven.
however, permitted where valve location prevents complete
wrench rotation.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships and
5.4 Handwheel diameter and tee-wrench handle length,
Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.11 on
based on the system torque at the operating station, is presented
Machinery and Piping Systems.
in Table 1.
Current edition approved May 1, 2023. Published May 2023. Originally
approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as F1030 – 86 (2018).
DOI: 10.1520/F1030-86R23. 6. Requirements for Power-Actuated Valve Operators
Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
6.1 Requirements for power-actuated operators apply to
International Headquarters, Two Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
www.asme.org. electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic valve operators.
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F1030 − 86 (2023)
TABLE 1 Handwheel Diameters and Tee-Wrench Handle Lengths
weather deck applications 104 °F (40 °C) is considered stan-
Tee-Wrench dard. For machinery spaces 122 °F (50 °C) is standard.
Handwheel
Torque, Handle
Diameter,
7.4 The motor shall be one of the following:
lbf·ft Length,
in. (mm)
in. (mm)
7.4.1 Single Phase, 115 Vac, capacitor start, capacitor run
7.5 10 (254) 2 (50.8)
or,
12.3 10 (254) 3 (76.2)
7.4.2 Three Phase, 460 Vac.
17.7 10 (254) 4 (101.6)
23.3 10 (254) 5 (127.0)
7.4.3 Both types shall have insulation of Class B or Class F
29.5 10 (254) 6 (152.4)
with Class B temperature rise. The motor shall have built-in
35.3 12 (304.8) 7 (177.8)
thermal and overload protection.
41.3 12 (304.8) 8 (203.0)
47.6 20 (508) 9 (228.6)
7.5 The operator shall transmit power from the motor to the
54.2 20 (508) 10 (254.0)
61.0 20 (508) 11 (279.4) valve stem, valve handwheel, or reach rod transmission system
67.5 20 (508) 12 (304.8)
through a bevel gear, worm gear, or planetary gear system. Ball
80.5 20 (508) 14 (355.6)
or roller bearings shall be used throughout.
94.0 20 (508) 16 (406.4)
108.0 . . . 18 (457.2)
7.6 The gear system shall not permit backdrive through the
128.6 . . . 21 (533.4)
150.0 . . . 24 (609.6) operator upon interruption of el
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