ASTM F1794
Standard Specification for Hand-Operated, Globe-Style Valves for Gas (Except Oxygen Gas) and Hydraulic Systems
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ASTM F1794 is the standard specification for hand-operated, globe-style valves for gas, except oxygen gas, and hydraulic systems. It provides a technical reference for evaluating valve design and product expectations in applications where controlled flow and dependable manual operation are important. By focusing on a defined valve type and service media, ASTM F1794 helps buyers, engineers, and quality teams compare products more consistently and support better procurement decisions.
Purpose of ASTM F1794
The purpose of this standard is to establish a clear specification for hand-operated globe-style valves intended for gas service, excluding oxygen gas, as well as hydraulic systems. It serves as a product-focused benchmark for design and performance expectations, helping align manufacturers and users around a common technical basis. ASTM F1794 is useful when a project needs a documented reference for valve selection, verification, and general compliance review without relying on vague product claims.
Common use cases of ASTM F1794
This standard is commonly used when specifying manual globe-style valves for systems that handle gas or hydraulic fluid. It is relevant in procurement, engineering review, and incoming quality checks where the valve type and service conditions must be clearly identified. ASTM F1794 may also support supplier comparison, product documentation, and acceptance decisions for equipment that depends on controlled shutoff or flow regulation through hand-operated valves.
Why ASTM F1794 matters
ASTM F1794 matters because it gives organizations a consistent technical point of reference for a specific valve category. That consistency can reduce misunderstandings in purchasing, help improve product evaluation, and support quality control during specification and acceptance. For gas and hydraulic applications, having a recognized standard can also lower risk by making it easier to verify that a valve is intended for the required service and meets the expected specification framework.
- Hand-operated globe-style valve specification
- For gas service except oxygen gas
- Applicable to hydraulic systems
- Supports product evaluation and procurement
- Useful for compliance and quality checks
- Publication Date: 2021-01-21
- Publisher: ASTM
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