AS 6401-2003 (R2015)

Abstract

Specifies requirements for Class 10 flanged, wafer and lugged, rising and non-rising spindle, uni-directional and bi-directional, gland box and bonneted knife-gate valves of sizes DN 50 to DN 1500 inclusive for cold potable water supply (up to 40°C) and drainage and sewerage systems continuous flow up to 45°C.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee WS-022 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
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The following are represented on Technical Committee WS-022:
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Australian Stainless Steel Development Association
Australian Water Association
Engineers Australia
Institute of Instrumentation, Control & Automation
Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia
Plumbing Products Industry Group
Water Industry Alliance
Water Services Association of Australia

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for Class 10 flanged, wafer and lugged, rising and non-rising spindle, uni-directional and bi-directional, gland box and bonneted knife-gate valves of sizes DN 50 to DN 1500 inclusive for:
(a) cold potable water supply (up to 40°C);
(b) drainage and sewerage systems (continuous flow up to 45°Cittent flow up to 95°C).
The valves are designed for operation by manual hand wheel either above ground or buried or submerged with an extension spindle.
Means for demonstrating compliance with this Standard are given in Appendix A.
NOTES:
1 Purchasing guidelines are given in Appendix B.
2 The design of the extension spindle is not covered in this Standard.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 23/04/2015. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2015 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 23/04/2015
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ISBN
Committee	WS-022
Supersedes	DR 02096 CP