API 590 : 1985

Notes to purchaser
Section 1 - General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Definitions
1.3 Referenced publications
Section 2 - Ratings
2.1 Pressure-temperature ratings
2.2 ANSI Class
Section 3 - Design
3.1 Handle
3.2 Edge preparation
3.3 Facing
Section 4 - Dimensions
4.1 General
4.2 Openings
Section 5 - Materials
Section 6 - Marking
6.1 General
6.2 Marking method
Section 7 - Visual identification
Section 8 - Shipment
8.1 Coating
8.2 Shipment protection
Section 9 - Testing
Tables
1 Blank construction materials
2 Dimensions of Class 150 raised face figure 8 blanks
3 Dimensions of Class 300 raised face figure 8 blanks
4 Dimensions of Class 600 raised face figure 8 blanks
5 Dimensions of Class 900 raised face figure 8 blanks
6 Dimensions of Class 1500 raised face figure 8 blanks
7 Dimensions of Class 2500 raised face figure 8 blanks
8 Dimensions of Class 150 Female ring-joint facing
    figure 8 blanks
9 Dimensions of Class 300 female ring-joint facing
    figure 8 blanks
10 Dimensions of Class 600 female ring-joint facing
    figure 8 blanks
11 Dimensions of Class 900 female ring-joint facing
    figure 8 blanks
12 Dimensions of Class 1500 female ring-joint facing
    figure 8 blanks
13 Dimensions of Class 2500 female ring-joint facing
    figure 8 blanks
14 Dimensions of Class 150 male oval ring-joint facing
    figure 8 blanks
15 Dimensions of Class 300 male oval ring-joint facing
    figure 8 blanks
16 Dimensions of Class 600 male oval ring-joint facing
    figure 8 blanks
17 Dimensions of Class 900 male oval ring-joint facing
    figure 8 blanks
18 Dimensions of Class 1500 male oval ring-joint facing
    figure 8 blanks
19 Dimensions of Class 2500 male oval ring-joint facing
    figure 8 blanks
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1 Steel line blanks

Gives dimensions for operating line blanks NPS 1/2 to 24 for installation between ANSI B16.5 flanges in 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500 and 2500 pound pressure classes of ten different steel plate materials. Coverage includes definitions, pressure-temperature rating, handle, edge preparation, facing, opening, marking, coating, shipment protection. Also gives detailed tables.