ISO 16135-2006 PDF

Full title and description

Industrial valves — Ball valves of thermoplastics materials. This International Standard specifies requirements for the design, functional characteristics and manufacture of ball valves made of thermoplastic materials intended for isolating service, for control service, and to divert or mix fluids, including their connection to the piping system, body materials, pressure/temperature ratings and specified tests.

Abstract

ISO 16135:2006 defines performance and construction requirements for hand- or power-operated thermoplastic ball valves for industrial pipe systems (DN 8 to DN 150) across common pressure designations (PN 6, PN 10, PN 16, PN 25 and Class 150/300), with temperature ratings from −40 °C to +120 °C and a reference service life of 25 years; the standard also specifies relevant tests.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; reviewed and confirmed by ISO).
• Publication date: March 2006 (Edition 1 / published 2006-03; bibliographic entries also list 14 March 2006).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 23.060.20 (valves — industrial valves).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2006) — amended by ISO 16135:2006/Amd 1:2019 (amendment published July 2019).
• Number of pages: 20 pages (original ISO publication).

Scope

Applies to hand- or power-operated ball valves in industrial pipe systems irrespective of field of application or conveyed fluids. Covers nominal sizes DN 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 65, 80, 100, 125 and 150 and pressure designations PN 6, PN 10, PN 16, PN 25 and Class 150 and Class 300. Specifies pressure/temperature ratings (−40 °C to +120 °C), required tests and a reference service life of 25 years; special or national requirements (for example for potable water) may additionally apply.

Key topics and requirements

• Design and functional characteristics for thermoplastic ball valve bodies, seats and trim suitable for isolating, control and diverting/mixing functions.
• Manufacturing requirements and material considerations for thermoplastics to achieve specified pressure/temperature performance and durability.
• Pressure/temperature rating matrix covering −40 °C to +120 °C and applicable PN/Class designations.
• Specified tests for verification (leakage, operational torque/actuation, endurance, hydrostatic/seat tests and other type/production tests as appropriate).
• Nominal size (DN) and pressure ranges covered (DN 8–150; PN 6/10/16/25; Class 150/300) and guidance on connections to piping systems.

Key technical items above are taken from the ISO specification and its published amendment.

Typical use and users

Used by valve manufacturers, product designers, quality and test laboratories, piping and process engineers, procurement/specification teams, certification bodies and standardization committees when selecting, designing, specifying or testing thermoplastic ball valves for industrial, water, drainage and related systems.

Related standards

Standards related by product family or material include ISO 16136:2006 (butterfly valves of thermoplastic materials) and metal-ball-valve standards such as ISO 17292 (metal ball valves for petroleum, petrochemical and allied industries). This ISO standard is also published/adopted in regional/national versions (for example SS‑EN ISO 16135:2006 and associated amendment A1:2019).

Keywords

ISO 16135:2006; thermoplastic ball valve; industrial valves; DN 8–150; PN 6/10/16/25; Class 150/300; pressure/temperature rating; −40 °C to +120 °C; valve tests; service life 25 years.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 16135:2006 is an International Standard that specifies requirements for the design, manufacture, performance and testing of ball valves made from thermoplastic materials for industrial piping systems.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers construction and functional requirements, pressure/temperature ratings (−40 °C to +120 °C), nominal size and pressure ranges (DN 8–150; PN 6/10/16/25; Class 150/300), required tests and a reference service life of 25 years for thermoplastic ball valves used in isolation, control and divert/mix roles.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Valve manufacturers, design and process engineers, test laboratories, certification and compliance personnel, and specifiers in industry and water systems are the typical users.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The published ISO 16135:2006 edition was reviewed and confirmed by ISO (status noted on the ISO catalogue); the standard has an amendment published in 2019 (ISO 16135:2006/Amd 1:2019). Users should check the ISO catalogue or their national body for the latest confirmation or any further revisions beyond the 2019 amendment.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It belongs to the family of ISO standards for industrial valves and thermoplastic valve products — for example ISO 16136:2006 covers butterfly valves in thermoplastics and other ISO series cover metal ball valves (e.g., ISO 17292). National or regional adoptions (EN/SS‑EN) exist as well.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Ball valve; thermoplastic; industrial valves; DN; PN; pressure/temperature rating; valve testing; ISO 16135:2006; service life 25 years.