TS EN 60534-1

TS EN 60534-1 is the introductory part of the industrial-process control valve series, focused on terminology and general considerations. It provides a common technical language for control valves used in industrial process systems and offers guidance on how the other parts of EN 60534 are meant to be used together.

Why control-valve terminology matters

In general technical terms, control valves are devices used to regulate flow, pressure, temperature, or level as process conditions change. They are different from simple on-off isolation valves because their main role is to modulate flow in a controlled and repeatable way. A document devoted to terminology helps align design teams, purchasers, specification writers, and plant engineers so that the same valve concept is described consistently.

An entry point to the EN 60534 series

Based on the supplied scope, this standard provides a partial basic terminology list and guidance for using the other parts of EN 60534. It therefore serves as a foundational reference rather than a standalone product-performance standard. Its practical value lies in establishing shared definitions and a common framework for understanding the broader control-valve family across industrial applications.

• Establishes common terminology for all types of industrial-process control valves.
• Provides general guidance on the use of the other parts of EN 60534.
• Helps clarify how control valves are named and understood in technical documentation.
• Supports consistent communication around fluid-control equipment used in process industries.