DEUTSCHE NORM

UDC 621.646.616-034

October 1989

DIN

Metal ball valves

3357
Part 1

General requirements and methods of test

Supersedes
August 1982 edition.

Kugelhhne; allgemeine Angaben fr Kugelhhne aus metallischen Werkstoffen

1 Field of application
This standard provides general information regarding the presentation of standards dealing with general purpose metal
ball valves. It specifies details to be included in the standard designation,and also requirements and methods of test for
ball valves with regard to dimensions,valve pattern, trim, body materials and marking.

2 Nominal sizes and pressure ratings

The nominal sizes shall be selected from DIN 2402 and the pressure ratings, from DIN 2401 Part 1.

Designation

The standard designation for ball valves as specified in the DIN 3357 series of standards shall take the following form:

Ball valve

DIN 3357

XXXX

PN

XXX
-

XXX

XXX
-

Term
DIN number
Hyphen
Letter symbol denoting face-to-face or centre-to-face
dlmension if different sizes are assigned to one
pressure rating
Nominal size
Symbol denoting 'pressure rating'
Nominal pressure
Hyphen
Code number (number of relevant Part of DIN 3357)
Type symbol (the type symbol covers valve pattern, material and trim)

Dimensions

4.1 Face-to-face and centre-to-face dimensions

The face-to-face or centre-to-face dimension shall be selected from DIN 3202 Part 1(flanged end ball valves),DIN 3202
Part 2 (weld end ball valves), DIN 3202 Part 3 (wafer type ball valves), DIN 3202 Part 4 (threaded end ball valves), or from
DIN 3202 Part 5 (ball valves with compression ends).

4.2

Space requirement

In DIN 3357 Parts 2 to 7,the space requirement dimensions are specified as the maximum dimensions of the enveloping
body enclosing a ball valve with handwheel.
In the case of ball valves which are not capable of being operated by a handwhee1,the height required is the distance between bottom end of valve body and top end of stem.

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4.3 Vahreends
Valve ends may be designed as
a) flanged ends, with mating dimensions as specified in DIN 2501 Part 1;
b) weld ends, with mating dimensions as specified in DIN 3239 Part 1;
c) threaded ends, with internal thread as specified in DIN 2999 Part 1;
d) threaded ends, with NPT internal thread as specified in ANSI B 2.1;
e) compression ends, as specified in DIN 2353;
r) threaded ends, with internal and external thread as specified in I S 0 228 Part 1;
g) ball type nipple screwed union, as specified in DIN 7601.

5 mpes and trim

5.1 Body construction
Table 1.

One piece body

Sealed

Axial entry

Top entry

Split body
With open
bottom

Single or multiple
split

Wafer type
body
(three piece)

5.2 Stem seal

The stem seal shall be of the self-sealing type.

5.3

Seat seal

The seat seal shall be of the self-sealing type.

5.4 Trim material

The type of trim required foragiven ballvalveshall - B defined by specifyingtheca sgoryofthe stem,seat and boi-,'connec.>r
seal.The maximum working pressure correspondingto the pressure rating can only be fully utilizedforthe temperatureranges
associated with the particular seal category.
Table 2.
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Seal category

Suitable materials (examples)

3
4
5

As
As
3) As
4) As
1)

2)

+ 100

- 10 to + 150
- 10to+200
- 196 to + 200

10 to

50 to

+ 400

NBR*), CRZ), PA'), POM')

EPDMZ), FEPI)
FPM3)
PTFE'), PFA1)

1 It4), metal, graphite

in DIN 7728 Part 1.

in VDI 2537.
in VDI 2531.
in DIN 3754 Part 1.

In the relevant product standards (DIN 3357Parts 2 to 7), narrower limits may be specifiedfor the temperatureranges given in
table 2.

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Table 3. Pressure temperature ratings for seal category 4 ball valves

The maximum working pressures specified in table 3 are minimum values and shall apply for seal materials without filler (Le.
asbestos-free materials), intermediate values being obtained by linear interpolation.The maximum working pressurefor temperatures from - 196C t o -30C are not t o be specified before the manufacturer has been consulted.

5.5

Handwheel

Unless otherwise specified in DIN 3 3 s Parts 2 to 7, ball valves shall be supplied with a handwheel.

6 Body materials
The materials listed in table 4 are materials of the pressure containing parts of the body, the choice of body material from
among the materials belonging to a particular material group being up to the manufacturer.The body port ends may also be
made of materials as specified in DIN 1629, DIN 1630, DIN 17172 and 17175.
Table 4.
Material group

Material
number

Material designation

Specified in

Lamellar graphite cast iron

0.6020
0.6025

GG-20
GG-25

DIN 1691
DIN 1691

Nodular graphite cast iron

0.7040
0.7043
0.7050

GGG-40
GGG-40.3
GGG-50

DIN 1693 Part 1

DIN 1693Part 1
DIN 1693 Part 1

Unalloyed and low alloy steel

1.O037
1.O254
1.O050

St 37-2
St 37
St 50-2
C 22.3
C 22.8
c 35
GS-C 25
C 15
C 15Pb
c 22
C 22 Pb

c 35

DIN 17100
DIN 1629
DIN 17100
VdTV Material sheet 364 5)
VdTV Material sheet 350 5)
DIN 1652
DIN 17245
DIN 17210
Not specified.
DIN 17200
Not specified.
DIN 17200

1.O460
1.O501
1.0619
1.O401
1.O403
1.O402
1.O404
1.O501
3ee cutting steel

1.O715
1.0718

9 SMn 28
9 SMnPb 28

DIN 1651
DIN 1651

Stainless steel

1.4000
1.4027
1.4301
1.4308
1.431O
1.4401
1.4404
1.4406
1.4408
1.4410
1.454 1
1.4571
1.4581

X7Cr13
G-X 20 Cr 14
X 5 CrNi 189
G-X 6 CrNi 189
X 12 CrNi 177
X 5 CrNiMo 18 10
X 2 CrNiMo 1810
X 2 CrNiMoN 18 12
G-X 6 CrNiMo 18 10
G-X 10 CtNiMo 189
X 10 CrNiTi 189
X 10 CrNiMoTi 18 10
G-X 7 CrNiMoNb 18 10

DIN 17440
DIN 17445
DIN 17440
DIN 17445
DIN 17445
DIN 17440
DIN 17440
DIN 17440
DIN 17445
DIN 17445
DIN 17440
DIN 17440
DIN 17445

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Table 4 (concluded).
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Material group

Material
number

Specified in

Material designation

Steel with low temperature toughness

1.O356
1.7219
1.6902
1.1156

TTSt 35
GS-26 CrMo 4
G-X 6 CrNi 1810
GS-Ck 24

SEW 680 6,
SEW 6856)
SEW 6856)
SEW 6856)

Fine grain structural steel

1.O508
1.O566
1.O565

TStE 315
TStE 355
WStE 36

SEW 0896)
SEW 0896)
SEW 089 6)

Copper alloys

2.0380
2.0401
2.0360
2.1020
2.1030
2.1050.01
2.1096.01
2.0340.02
2.1086.01

CuZn39Pb2
CuZn39Pb3
CuZn40*)
CuSn6
CuSn8
G-CuSn 10
G-CuSn5ZnPb
GK-CuZn37Pb
G-CuSnl OZn

DIN 17 660
DIN 17660
DIN 17 660
DIN 17662
DIN 17662
DIN 1705
DIN 1705
DIN 1709
DIN 1705

Aluminium alloys

3.2151.O1
3.2341.O1
3.2341.O2
3.2383.01
3.2383.02
3.2382.05
3.2581.O1
3.3241.01
3.2315.71
3.3206
3.3535

G-ALS~GCU~
G-AISi5Mg
GK-AISi5Mg
G-AlSi1OMg(C)
GK-AlSi1OMg(C)
GD-AlSi1OMg
G-AISi12
G-AIMg3Si
AlMgSi1 F28
AlMgSi0,5
AiMg3

DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN

1725 Part 2
1725 Part 2
1725 Part2
1725 Part 2
1725 Part 2
1725 Part 2
1725 Part 2
1725 Part 2
1747 Part 1
1725 Part 1
1725 Part 1

') Note. This symbol, as used in the standard designations given in DIN 3357 Parts 4 and 5, represents a group of
3)

alloys.
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7 Requirements and testing

Ball valves shall meet the requirements given in tables 5 and 6. Compliance with the requirements listed in table 5 shall be
checked by the manufacturer for every valve,compliance with those listed in table 6, by in-process testing on the basis of random sampling.
Table 5.
Testing as in

Requirement

Ser. No.

DIN 3230 - AA

Compliance with the purchase order data

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Type, pattern and trim material

On delivery, valves shall be in their as ordered condition.

DIN 3230 - AB

Marking
The marking on the valves shall comply with the
standard and be legible.

DIN 3230 - AC

Surfaces
The surfaces shall exhibit no defects likely to impair
safety or proper functioning of the valve.

DIN 3230

Protective coatings
The parts that require protection shall be provided
with a protective coating.

DIN 3230 - AP

Actuation
The valve shall be capable of being actuated properly
on delivery. In the as installed position of the valve,
the stem positions shall be clearly identifiable.

- AE

~~

DIN 3230

- AG

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Strength of valve body

In the strength test, the body shall show no signs of
deformation for the specified test duration.

DIN 3230 BA, the test duration being equal

DN s, with a minimum of 10s.
to 10
In the case of PN 4 valves, the strength test may
be carried out together with the tightness test,
using air.

Tightness of body and stem seal

In the tightness test, the body connector seal shall be
tight for the specified duration of test. Leakage rate 1
shall apply to the tightness of the stem seal.

DIN 3230 BO, the test duration being equal

DN s, with a minimum of 10s.
to -

Seat tightness
Seat leakage rate 1 shall apply for seal categories 1 to
4, and leakage rate 2 for seal category 5 valves when
subjected to the nominal pressure or the maximum
differential pressure.
If the production cycle time is shorter than the test
juration specified in DIN 3230 Part 3,the test duration for all valves shall be equal to the cycle time, ranJom samples being taken and tested to test level 3
'or the test duration specified in DIN 3230 Part 3.

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Table 6.
Ser. No.

Requirement

Testing as in

Dimensions
The dimensions as specified in the dimensional
standards shall lie within the permissibletolerances.

DIN 3230 -AD, test level 2

Condition of end faces

The surface condition of the end faces shall comply
with the specifications of the relevant flange
standard.

DIN 3230 -AF, test level 2

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Additional requirements and methods of test which are specified in the relevant technical rules (e.g. DIN 3230 Parts 4 to 6,
TRD 3,AD-Mefkblgtter (AD Instruction sheets) 7)) shall be agreed at the time of ordering.

9 Marking
Marking of valves shall be as specified in EN 19.

Standards referred to and other documents

DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN

1629
1630
1651
1652
1691
1693 Part 1
1705
1709
1725 Part 1
1725 Part2
1747 Part 1
2353
2401 Part 1

Seamless circular unalloyed steel tubes subject to special requirements; technical delivery conditions
High performance seamless circular unalloyed steel tubes; technical delivery conditions
Free cutting steels; technical delivery conditions
Bright unalloyed steel; technical delivery conditions
Cast iron with lamellar graphite (grey cast iron); properties
Cast iron with nodular graphite; unalloyed and low alloy grades

Copper-tin and copper-tin-zinc casting alloys; castings

Copper-zinc casting alloys; castings
Aluminium wrought alloys
Aluminium casting alloys; sand casting, gravity die casting, pressure die casting, investment casting
Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy rod and bar; properties
Solderless compression fittings; screwed union assemblies
Components subject to internal or external pressure; pressure and temperature specifications; concepts and pressure ratings
Pipelines; nominal sizes, concept and grading
DIN 2402
DIN 2501 Part i Flanges; mating dimensions
DIN 2999 Part 1 Pipe threads for tubes and fittings: parallel internal thread and taper external thread; dimensions
DIN 3202 Part 1 Face-to-faceand centre-to-face dimensions; flanged valves
DIN 3202 Part2 End-to-face and centre-to-end dimensions; weld end valves
DIN 3202 Part 3 Face-to-facedimensions; wafer type valves
DIN 3202 Part 4 Face-to-faceand centre-to-face dimensions; valves with female thread connection
DIN 3202 Part5 Face-to-faceand centre-to-face dimensions; valves with compression ends
DIN 3230Part3 Technical delivery conditions for valves, summary of test methods
DIN 3230 Part4 Technical delivery conditions for valves; drinking water valves; requirements and testing
DIN 3230 Part5 Technical delivery conditions for valves; valves for gas applications; requirements and testing
DIN 3230Part6 Technical delivery conditions for valves; valves for combustible liquids; requirements and testing
DIN 3239 Part 1 Valve welding ends
DIN 3357 Part 2 Ball valves; full bore steel ball valves
DIN 3357 Part 3 Ball valves; reduced bore steel ball valves
DIN 3357 Part4 Ball valves; full bore non-ferrous metal ball valves
DIN 3357 Part5 Ball valves; reduced bore non-ferrous metal ball valves
DIN 3357Part6 Ball valves; full bore cast iron ball valves
DIN 3357Part7 Ball valves; reduced bore cast iron ball valves
DIN 3754 Part 1 Gasket materials; compressed asbestos fibre sheets; dimensions, requirements and testing
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DIN 7601
Ball type nipple screwed pipe unions; screwed pipe union assemblies
DIN 7728Part 1 Plastics; symbols for homopolymers, copolymers and polymer mixtures
Steels for general structural purposes; quality standard
DIN 17100
DIN 17172
Steel pipes for long-distancepipelines for combustible liquids and gases; technical delivery conditions
Seamless tubes of heat-resistantsteels; technical delivery conditions
DIN 17175
Steels for quenching and tempering; technical delivery conditions
DIN 17200
Case hardening steels; technical delivery conditions
DIN 17210
DIN 17245
Ferritic steel castings with elevated temperature properties; technical delivery conditions
Stainless steels; technical delivery conditions for plate and sheet, hot rolled strip, wire rod, drawn wire,
DIN 17440
steels bars, forgings and semi-finished products
Stainless steel castings; technical delivery conditions
DIN 17445
DIN 17660
Wrought copper alloys: copper-zinc alloys; composition
DIN 17662
Wrought copper alloys; copper-tin alloys; composition
Pipe threads where pressure-tightjoints are not made on the threads; designation,dimensions and tolerIS0 228 Part 1
ances
EN 19
Marking of general purpose industrial valves
VDI 2531
Oberflchenschutz durch Beschichtungen und Auskleidungen mit organischen Werkstoffen; Wahl der
Unerkstoffeund Verfahren (Surface protection using organic materials; selection of coating materialsand
processes)
VDI 2537
Oberflchenschutzmit organischen Werkstoffen; Oberf/chenschutzmit Bahnen auf Basis von Natur-und
Synthesekautschuk (Surface protection using organic materials; surface protectionwith rubberand elastomer sheeting)
VdThl-Werkstoffblatt
(VdTV Material sheet) 350 5) Unlegierter Walz- und Schmiedestahl (Unalloyed rolled steel and forged
steel)
VdTV-Werkstoffblatt 364 5) Flansche aus uniegiertem Stahl (Unalloyed steel flanges)
Stahl-isen-Werkstot/aZt (Iron and steel materialssheet) 0896) SchweiBbareFeinkornbaust#h/e;Gtevorschriften (Weldable
fine-grain structural steels: quality specifications)
Stahl-Eisen-Werkstoffblait 6806) Kakzhe Sthle; Gtevorschriften (Steel with low temperature toughness, quality specifications)
Stahl-Eisen-Werkstoffbla~6856 ) KaltzherStahlguB; Gtevorschriften (Steel casting with low temperature toughness, quality
specifications)
ANSI B 2.1 8 ) Pipe threads (except dry seal)

Previous editions
DIN 3357 Part 1: 12.81, 08.82.

Amendments
In comparison with the August 1982 edition,the temperaturerange for seal category4 specified in table 2 has been amended
to 196C to 200C (instead of 230C).

International Patent Classification

F 16 K 5/06

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For 6). see page 4.
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