{"id":10747,"date":"2026-07-15T09:19:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T09:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/?p=10747"},"modified":"2026-07-16T01:04:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T01:04:13","slug":"gate-valve-pressure-rating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/","title":{"rendered":"Classifica\u00e7\u00e3o de press\u00e3o da v\u00e1lvula de gaveta: como a classe, o material e a temperatura determinam a press\u00e3o admiss\u00edvel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Author Name:<\/strong> Bruce Zheng<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author Role:<\/strong> Co-Founder and Valve Engineer at NTGD Valve<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author Bio:<\/strong> Bruce Zheng is Co-Founder and Valve Engineer at NTGD Valve, focusing on industrial valve selection, application, and technical content for global B2B buyers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Last Updated:<\/strong> July 15, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> A <strong>gate valve pressure rating<\/strong> is a conditional limit, not a pressure value obtained from the Class number alone. The resulting <strong>allowable pressure<\/strong> depends on the gate valve pressure class, body material or material group, design temperature, applicable rating basis, complete-valve construction, end connections, and any lower restriction in the manufacturer\u2019s datasheet or project specification.<\/p>\n<p>A Class 150 gate valve is therefore neither permanently limited to nor guaranteed for one fixed psi value. The correct value is found in the applicable <strong>gate valve pressure rating chart<\/strong> or pressure-temperature table after the material group and design temperature have been confirmed. Selecting the wrong material group or temperature condition can overstate the allowable pressure and create a noncompliant selection; it can also understate the rating and drive an unnecessary Class upgrade.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Decision rule:<\/strong> Confirm the material group and governing design temperature before accepting a Pressure Class, then verify the result against the complete product data.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This guide covers conventional industrial gate valves. It does not provide a universal Class-to-psi conversion table and does not address knife gate valve pressure ratings.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10767\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10767\" style=\"width: 1672px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10767\" src=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-rating-class-material-temperature.png\" alt=\"Gate valve pressure rating relationship between Pressure Class, material group, design temperature, allowable pressure, and product verification.\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-rating-class-material-temperature.png 1672w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-rating-class-material-temperature-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-rating-class-material-temperature-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-rating-class-material-temperature-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-rating-class-material-temperature-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10767\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gate valve allowable pressure is determined by Pressure Class, material group, design temperature, and verified product limits.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabela de conte\u00fado\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#What_Does_a_Gate_Valve_Pressure_Rating_Mean\" >What Does a Gate Valve Pressure Rating Mean?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Pressure_Class_Is_a_Designation_Not_a_Fixed_Pressure_Value\" >Pressure Class Is a Designation, Not a Fixed Pressure Value<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#What_%E2%80%9CAllowable_Working_Pressure%E2%80%9D_Means_in_This_Guide\" >What \u201cAllowable Working Pressure\u201d Means in This Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Pressure_Rating_Versus_Pressure_Drop\" >Pressure Rating Versus Pressure Drop<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Which_Pressure_Value_Are_You_Comparing\" >Which Pressure Value Are You Comparing?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Operating_Pressure\" >Operating Pressure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Design_Pressure\" >Design Pressure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Allowable_or_Rated_Working_Pressure\" >Allowable or Rated Working Pressure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Test_Pressure\" >Test Pressure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#How_Class_Material_and_Temperature_Determine_Allowable_Pressure\" >How Class, Material, and Temperature Determine Allowable Pressure<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#The_Role_of_the_Gate_Valve_Pressure_Class\" >The Role of the Gate Valve Pressure Class<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Why_Body_Material_and_Material_Group_Matter\" >Why Body Material and Material Group Matter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#How_Temperature_Derating_Changes_the_Allowable_Pressure\" >How Temperature Derating Changes the Allowable Pressure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Why_Class_Alone_Cannot_Complete_the_Selection\" >Why Class Alone Cannot Complete the Selection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#How_to_Read_a_Gate_Valve_Pressure-Temperature_Rating_Chart\" >How to Read a Gate Valve Pressure-Temperature Rating Chart<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Confirm_the_Applicable_Standard_and_Rating_Route\" >Confirm the Applicable Standard and Rating Route<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Identify_the_Body_Material_and_Material_Group\" >Identify the Body Material and Material Group<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Select_the_Required_Temperature_Row\" >Select the Required Temperature Row<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Locate_the_Candidate_Class_Column\" >Locate the Candidate Class Column<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Check_Units_Footnotes_and_Non-Tabulated_Temperatures\" >Check Units, Footnotes, and Non-Tabulated Temperatures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Verify_the_Result_Against_the_Manufacturers_Data\" >Verify the Result Against the Manufacturer\u2019s Data<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#How_Should_Class_150_Class_300_and_Class_600_Ratings_Be_Interpreted\" >How Should Class 150, Class 300, and Class 600 Ratings Be Interpreted?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Class_150_as_a_Conditional_Rating_Example\" >Class 150 as a Conditional Rating Example<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#What_Changes_When_Class_300_Is_Considered\" >What Changes When Class 300 Is Considered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Where_Class_600_Fits_Without_Expanding_into_a_High-Pressure_Product_Guide\" >Where Class 600 Fits Without Expanding into a High-Pressure Product Guide<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Which_Standards_Control_Rating_Design_Connections_and_Testing\" >Which Standards Control Rating, Design, Connections, and Testing?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Pressure-Temperature_Rating_Responsibility\" >Pressure-Temperature Rating Responsibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Gate_Valve_Design_and_Construction_Responsibility\" >Gate Valve Design and Construction Responsibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Inspection_and_Pressure-Test_Responsibility\" >Inspection and Pressure-Test Responsibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Flange_and_End-Connection_Responsibility\" >Flange and End-Connection Responsibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Manufacturer_Datasheet_and_Project_Specification_Responsibility\" >Manufacturer Datasheet and Project Specification Responsibility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Why_the_Body_Rating_May_Not_Equal_the_Complete_Valve_Service_Limit\" >Why the Body Rating May Not Equal the Complete Valve Service Limit<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Seat_Packing_Gasket_Trim_and_Bonnet_Limitations\" >Seat, Packing, Gasket, Trim, and Bonnet Limitations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#End-Connection_and_System_Compatibility\" >End-Connection and System Compatibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Shutoff_Capability_Leakage_and_Test_Pressure_Are_Different_Limits\" >Shutoff Capability, Leakage, and Test Pressure Are Different Limits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#How_to_Select_and_Verify_the_Required_Gate_Valve_Pressure_Class\" >How to Select and Verify the Required Gate Valve Pressure Class<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Define_the_Project_Pressure_and_Temperature_Inputs\" >Define the Project Pressure and Temperature Inputs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Confirm_the_Material_and_Applicable_Standard\" >Confirm the Material and Applicable Standard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Compare_the_Allowable_Pressure_with_the_Design_Requirement\" >Compare the Allowable Pressure with the Design Requirement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Check_the_Complete_Valve_and_Connected_System\" >Check the Complete Valve and Connected System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Obtain_Manufacturer_Confirmation_and_Required_Documents\" >Obtain Manufacturer Confirmation and Required Documents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Common_Gate_Valve_Pressure-Rating_Specification_Errors\" >Common Gate Valve Pressure-Rating Specification Errors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Using_an_Ambient-Temperature_Value_for_a_High-Temperature_Service\" >Using an Ambient-Temperature Value for a High-Temperature Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Reading_the_Wrong_Material_Table\" >Reading the Wrong Material Table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Treating_Test_Pressure_as_Continuous_Working_Pressure\" >Treating Test Pressure as Continuous Working Pressure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Treating_Flange_Class_as_the_Complete_Valve_Capability\" >Treating Flange Class as the Complete Valve Capability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Over-Specifying_the_Class_Without_Reviewing_the_Full_Project_Conditions\" >Over-Specifying the Class Without Reviewing the Full Project Conditions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#What_Should_Be_Included_in_a_Gate_Valve_RFQ_or_Specification\" >What Should Be Included in a Gate Valve RFQ or Specification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Gate_Valve_Pressure_Ratings\" >Frequently Asked Questions About Gate Valve Pressure Ratings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#What_Is_the_Pressure_Rating_of_a_Gate_Valve\" >What Is the Pressure Rating of a Gate Valve?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#What_Does_Class_150_Mean_on_a_Gate_Valve\" >What Does Class 150 Mean on a Gate Valve?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#What_Is_the_Pressure_Rating_of_a_Class_150_Class_300_or_%E2%80%9CANSI_300%E2%80%9D_Gate_Valve\" >What Is the Pressure Rating of a Class 150, Class 300, or \u201cANSI 300\u201d Gate Valve?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#What_Is_the_Difference_Between_Class_150_and_Class_300\" >What Is the Difference Between Class 150 and Class 300?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Is_PN10_or_PN16_Equivalent_to_Class_150\" >Is PN10 or PN16 Equivalent to Class 150?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Which_Standard_Defines_Gate_Valve_Pressure-Temperature_Ratings\" >Which Standard Defines Gate Valve Pressure-Temperature Ratings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Can_Pressure_Class_Alone_Determine_the_Correct_Gate_Valve\" >Can Pressure Class Alone Determine the Correct Gate Valve?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/pt\/gate-valve-pressure-rating\/#Application_Specification_Support\" >Application \/ Specification Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_a_Gate_Valve_Pressure_Rating_Mean\"><\/span>What Does a Gate Valve Pressure Rating Mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A <strong>gate valve pressure rating<\/strong> defines the pressure that an applicable valve design may be permitted to contain at a stated temperature under a defined rating basis. In project work, it should be treated as a conditional engineering limit\u2014not as a single number printed beside the word \u201cClass.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The useful question is not simply:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWhat pressure can a Class 150 gate valve handle?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>It is:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWhat allowable pressure applies to this Class, material, design temperature, valve configuration, connection, and project specification?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pressure_Class_Is_a_Designation_Not_a_Fixed_Pressure_Value\"><\/span>Pressure Class Is a Designation, Not a Fixed Pressure Value<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Class 150, Class 300, and Class 600 are rating designations within a defined system. The number identifies a rating level; it is not a direct statement of allowable psi.<\/p>\n<p>Within the same applicable rating basis:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a higher Class generally provides greater pressure-temperature capability for the same material and temperature;<\/li>\n<li>a change in body material can change the applicable allowable pressure;<\/li>\n<li>a change in temperature can change the allowable pressure;<\/li>\n<li>the complete product limit may be lower than the body rating because of seats, packing, gaskets, trim, end connections, or project restrictions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Class number is therefore the start of a lookup and verification process, not the final selection answer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_%E2%80%9CAllowable_Working_Pressure%E2%80%9D_Means_in_This_Guide\"><\/span>What \u201cAllowable Working Pressure\u201d Means in This Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In this guide, <strong>allowable working pressure<\/strong> means the permitted service pressure identified through the applicable pressure-temperature rating basis, subject to the documented limits of the complete valve and the governing project requirements.<\/p>\n<p>It is not automatically identical to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>normal operating pressure;<\/li>\n<li>design pressure;<\/li>\n<li>a transient pressure recorded during operation;<\/li>\n<li>shell test pressure;<\/li>\n<li>closure or seat test pressure;<\/li>\n<li>the rating of a connected flange considered in isolation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Project terminology can vary. The piping code, project specification, valve standard, datasheet, and manufacturer documentation should be read together before the final rating is accepted.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pressure_Rating_Versus_Pressure_Drop\"><\/span>Pressure Rating Versus Pressure Drop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pressure rating and pressure drop answer different engineering questions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pressure rating<\/strong> addresses whether the valve can contain the specified pressure at the specified temperature.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pressure drop<\/strong> addresses the hydraulic loss created as fluid passes through the valve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A fully open gate valve may have relatively low flow resistance, but that does not establish its allowable containment pressure. A higher Pressure Class likewise does not define the valve\u2019s Cv or flowing pressure loss.<\/p>\n<p>For the hydraulic side of the decision, NTGD\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/gate-valve-pressure-drop\/\">gate valve pressure drop and Cv guide<\/a> explains how flow rate, bore design, and manufacturer Cv\/Kv data affect flowing pressure loss.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Pressure_Value_Are_You_Comparing\"><\/span>Which Pressure Value Are You Comparing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A pressure specification becomes unreliable when operating, design, allowable, and test pressures are treated as interchangeable. The comparison below separates the decision boundaries before the rating table is used.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Term<\/th>\n<th>What It Means<\/th>\n<th>Selection Warning<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Operating pressure<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The pressure expected during normal process operation and across the anticipated operating range.<\/td>\n<td>Normal pressure alone may omit design, upset, shutdown, or transient conditions required by the project.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Design pressure<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The project pressure used as the basis for piping and equipment selection, paired with a corresponding design temperature.<\/td>\n<td>A pressure value without its governing temperature, material, and design basis is incomplete for Class selection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Allowable or rated working pressure<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The permitted pressure for the applicable Class, material group, temperature, and rating basis.<\/td>\n<td>It must be read from the correct source after material and temperature derating are considered; the Class number alone is insufficient.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Test pressure<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>A temporary pressure applied under a defined inspection or test procedure.<\/td>\n<td>Shell and closure tests demonstrate specified test performance; neither establishes the continuous service rating.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10764\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10764\" style=\"width: 1672px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10764\" src=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-terms-comparison.png\" alt=\"Operating, design, allowable, and test pressure comparison for gate valve specifications.\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-terms-comparison.png 1672w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-terms-comparison-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-terms-comparison-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-terms-comparison-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-terms-comparison-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10764\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Operating, design, allowable, and test pressures support different engineering decisions and are not interchangeable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Operating_Pressure\"><\/span>Operating Pressure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Operating pressure describes the process during normal service. It may be lower than the design pressure, but that does not justify selecting a valve only for the normal operating point.<\/p>\n<p>The review should also account for the specified design basis, expected operating range, shutdown conditions, thermal effects, and any transient or upset condition identified by the piping or equipment specification.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_Pressure\"><\/span>Design Pressure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Design pressure is the project input against which the valve\u2019s allowable rating is evaluated. It should always be paired with the corresponding design temperature.<\/p>\n<p>A statement such as \u201cdesign pressure: 40 bar\u201d remains incomplete for rating selection when the design temperature, material, rating system, connection, or governing project requirements are missing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Allowable_or_Rated_Working_Pressure\"><\/span>Allowable or Rated Working Pressure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The allowable rating is obtained from the applicable pressure-temperature basis after the material group and design temperature have been identified. It is then compared with the project design requirement.<\/p>\n<p>Where the governing piping code, client specification, or project design criteria require an additional margin or a more conservative limit, that requirement belongs in the acceptance check. It should not be replaced by an informal or universal safety factor without a governing basis.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Test_Pressure\"><\/span>Test Pressure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Test pressure is a temporary verification condition with a different purpose from service rating.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>shell test<\/strong> evaluates the pressure-containing boundary under the specified test procedure.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>closure or seat test<\/strong> evaluates shutoff or leakage performance under its specified conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Passing either test confirms the stated test result; it does not convert the test pressure into the permitted continuous operating pressure. Service suitability still depends on the applicable pressure-temperature rating and the documented limits of the complete valve.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Class_Material_and_Temperature_Determine_Allowable_Pressure\"><\/span>How Class, Material, and Temperature Determine Allowable Pressure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The core gate valve pressure-temperature relationship is:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Pressure Class + Material Group + Design Temperature \u2192 Allowable Pressure<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Viewed as a three-input decision model, the logic becomes clear: Class establishes the rating level, material selects the correct rating family, and temperature identifies the usable value within that family.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Core Input<\/th>\n<th>Decision Function<\/th>\n<th>Verification Source<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Pressure Class<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Establishes the candidate rating level within the applicable system.<\/td>\n<td>Applicable rating source and product datasheet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Body material or material group<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Selects the correct material table or rating group.<\/td>\n<td>Material specification, marking, certificate, and applicable P-T source<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Design temperature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Selects the temperature condition used to determine allowable pressure.<\/td>\n<td>Project datasheet and applicable P-T source<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asme.org\/codes-standards\/find-codes-standards\/b16-34-valves-flanged-threaded-welding-end\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASME B16.34 standard overview<\/a> identifies pressure-temperature ratings and materials among the requirements within its scope.<\/p>\n<p>After these three inputs are resolved, two post-lookup checks remain mandatory:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the complete valve design may impose a lower limit through the seat, packing, gasket, trim, bonnet joint, or end connection;<\/li>\n<li>project requirements may impose additional service, inspection, documentation, or approval restrictions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The lookup should therefore begin with the material group, then move to temperature and Class. Using the wrong material group can produce an allowable-pressure value that does not apply to the offered body material, potentially causing the specification to accept an inadequate Class.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Role_of_the_Gate_Valve_Pressure_Class\"><\/span>The Role of the Gate Valve Pressure Class<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pressure Class provides a structured way to compare rating levels. Under the same material, design temperature, rating route, and product basis, a higher Class normally offers a higher allowable pressure than a lower Class.<\/p>\n<p>The correct selection is not made by moving upward until a Class \u201clooks safe.\u201d A higher Class can change valve construction, flange and piping interfaces, mass, procurement cost, operating requirements, and installation planning. The correct Class is the lowest suitable rating that satisfies the full project requirement with documented confirmation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Body_Material_and_Material_Group_Matter\"><\/span>Why Body Material and Material Group Matter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A pressure-temperature chart is not read by Class alone. The exact body material must first be matched to the material group or table defined by the governing rating source.<\/p>\n<p>Two valves with the same Class can have different allowable limits when their body materials fall under different rating groups. A value for one cast carbon steel, stainless steel, low-alloy steel, or other material cannot be transferred to another material without an approved basis.<\/p>\n<p>The material designation on the valve, datasheet, material certificate, purchase specification, and pressure-temperature source should agree before the rating is accepted.<\/p>\n<p>For a deeper comparison of service fit, corrosion exposure, and complete-valve material variables, review NTGD\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/gate-valve-materials-choosing-between-carbon-steel-and-stainless-steel\/\">gate valve material selection guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Temperature_Derating_Changes_the_Allowable_Pressure\"><\/span>How Temperature Derating Changes the Allowable Pressure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>gate valve temperature rating<\/strong> is inseparable from the pressure rating. As temperature changes, the allowable pressure associated with a Class and material may also change.<\/p>\n<p>The pattern is defined by the applicable pressure-temperature table; it should not be replaced by a universal linear derating rule. At elevated temperature, the allowable pressure is often lower than the value near ambient conditions, but the exact relationship depends on the material group and rating basis.<\/p>\n<p>The temperature used for selection should be the governing project design condition, not merely the normal fluid temperature observed during stable operation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Class_Alone_Cannot_Complete_the_Selection\"><\/span>Why Class Alone Cannot Complete the Selection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Class does not answer the following questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Which material table applies?<\/li>\n<li>Which minimum or maximum design temperature governs?<\/li>\n<li>Is the end connection compatible with the piping system?<\/li>\n<li>Do the seat, packing, gasket, or trim impose a lower limit?<\/li>\n<li>Is the valve built to the required design standard?<\/li>\n<li>Which inspection and testing requirements apply?<\/li>\n<li>Does the product datasheet confirm the complete-valve limit?<\/li>\n<li>Does the project specification impose additional restrictions?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Until those questions are resolved, the Pressure Class remains a candidate designation rather than a complete specification.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Read_a_Gate_Valve_Pressure-Temperature_Rating_Chart\"><\/span>How to Read a Gate Valve Pressure-Temperature Rating Chart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A reliable chart-reading process is <strong>material first, temperature second, Class third<\/strong>. The auditable workflow is:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Applicable rating route \u2192 exact body material \u2192 material group \u2192 design temperature \u2192 candidate Class \u2192 notes and product confirmation<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Starting with a familiar Class and then searching for a convenient pressure can lead to the wrong material table or temperature condition.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10766\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10766\" style=\"width: 1672px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10766\" src=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-rating-chart-reading-workflow.png\" alt=\"Material-first workflow for reading a gate valve pressure-temperature rating chart.\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-rating-chart-reading-workflow.png 1672w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-rating-chart-reading-workflow-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-rating-chart-reading-workflow-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-rating-chart-reading-workflow-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-rating-chart-reading-workflow-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10766\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Start with the rating basis and body material before checking the material group, design temperature, candidate Class, and product data.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Confirm_the_Applicable_Standard_and_Rating_Route\"><\/span>Confirm the Applicable Standard and Rating Route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Identify the rating source, piping specification, valve design standard, and project document that control the review.<\/p>\n<p>Gate valves carrying the same Class designation may follow different construction or product routes. Cast, forged, fabricated, flanged-end, and welding-end designs can involve different requirements. The purchase specification should identify the required system and applicable edition; an unresolved rating route should be treated as a technical query before selection proceeds.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Identify_the_Body_Material_and_Material_Group\"><\/span>Identify the Body Material and Material Group<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Confirm the exact body material from the datasheet or material specification, then locate the corresponding material group in the approved pressure-temperature source.<\/p>\n<p>Material grouping should be supported by the governing source. A similar alloy name, competitor table, or assumed equivalence is not a sufficient basis for selecting the group.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Select_the_Required_Temperature_Row\"><\/span>Select the Required Temperature Row<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use the project design temperature associated with the pressure condition being evaluated.<\/p>\n<p>Where minimum and maximum temperatures differ substantially, both limits may require review because body rating, material suitability, bolting, packing, gaskets, and other component restrictions may not share the same governing condition.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Locate_the_Candidate_Class_Column\"><\/span>Locate the Candidate Class Column<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After the material group and temperature condition are identified, locate the candidate Class and compare the allowable pressure with the project design requirement using consistent units.<\/p>\n<p>If the rating does not satisfy the design requirement and any margin specified by the governing code, client specification, or project criteria, evaluate another Class or product route.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Units_Footnotes_and_Non-Tabulated_Temperatures\"><\/span>Check Units, Footnotes, and Non-Tabulated Temperatures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before accepting a value, review:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>pressure and temperature units;<\/li>\n<li>material notes and restrictions;<\/li>\n<li>standard or special rating designations;<\/li>\n<li>applicable end types;<\/li>\n<li>table footnotes;<\/li>\n<li>the approved treatment of a temperature that is not directly tabulated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a non-tabulated temperature, the permitted method should come from the governing rating source and project procedure rather than an assumed linear extrapolation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verify_the_Result_Against_the_Manufacturers_Data\"><\/span>Verify the Result Against the Manufacturer\u2019s Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A standard table establishes the rating basis; it does not confirm every limit of a specific manufactured valve.<\/p>\n<p>Compare the selected value with the manufacturer\u2019s pressure-temperature table, product datasheet, marking, approved drawing where relevant, material records, component limits, project specification, and required inspection documents.<\/p>\n<p>For non-tabulated temperatures, special media, special materials, or service near a rating boundary, the final decision should follow the approved standard method, project specification, and manufacturer\u2019s documented limit. Where product documentation states a lower limit, the lower applicable limit governs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Should_Class_150_Class_300_and_Class_600_Ratings_Be_Interpreted\"><\/span>How Should Class 150, Class 300, and Class 600 Ratings Be Interpreted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Class-specific questions are useful only when material, design temperature, rating basis, and product limits remain visible.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Candidate Class<\/th>\n<th>Engineering Interpretation<\/th>\n<th>Required Verification<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Class 150<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>A lower rating level within the applicable Class system; it does not mean a constant 150 psi working pressure.<\/td>\n<td>Material group, design temperature, rating source, complete-valve limits, and product datasheet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Class 300<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>A higher rating level than Class 150 when both are assessed on the same material and temperature basis.<\/td>\n<td>The same inputs as Class 150, plus piping, flange, and connection compatibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Class 600<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>A higher candidate level when lower Classes cannot satisfy the verified design condition.<\/td>\n<td>Material, temperature, construction route, connections, complete-valve limits, and manufacturer confirmation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>These examples have meaning only when the material group, design temperature, applicable rating source, and product documentation are identified. No universal psi or bar value is implied.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Class_150_as_a_Conditional_Rating_Example\"><\/span>Class 150 as a Conditional Rating Example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A <strong>Class 150 gate valve pressure rating<\/strong> cannot be answered accurately without the body material and design temperature.<\/p>\n<p>A Class 150 valve may be acceptable for one project condition and inadequate for another even when the nominal size and valve type appear similar. The review sequence remains the same: identify the material group, select the design temperature, read the applicable allowable pressure, and verify the complete-valve datasheet.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10771\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10771\" style=\"width: 1395px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10771\" src=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/class-150-wcb-wedge-gate-valves-workshop.png\" alt=\"Class 150 WCB wedge gate valves lined up in an NTGD workshop.\" width=\"1395\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/class-150-wcb-wedge-gate-valves-workshop.png 1395w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/class-150-wcb-wedge-gate-valves-workshop-768x514.png 768w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/class-150-wcb-wedge-gate-valves-workshop-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/class-150-wcb-wedge-gate-valves-workshop-600x401.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1395px) 100vw, 1395px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10771\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Class 150 WCB gate valves show that the Class designation must be reviewed together with material and product data.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Specific size, end connection, trim, operation, and product-configuration details should be checked in the applicable product documentation or project datasheet rather than expanded into a catalog section here.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Changes_When_Class_300_Is_Considered\"><\/span>What Changes When Class 300 Is Considered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Class 300 provides a higher rating level than Class 150 when both are evaluated under the same material, temperature, and rating basis.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10770\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10770\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10770\" src=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/class-300-wcb-wedge-gate-valves-workshop-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Class 300 WCB wedge gate valves arranged in an NTGD workshop.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/class-300-wcb-wedge-gate-valves-workshop-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/class-300-wcb-wedge-gate-valves-workshop-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/class-300-wcb-wedge-gate-valves-workshop-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/class-300-wcb-wedge-gate-valves-workshop-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/class-300-wcb-wedge-gate-valves-workshop-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/class-300-wcb-wedge-gate-valves-workshop-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10770\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Class 300 provides a higher rating level, but allowable pressure still depends on material, temperature, and complete-valve verification.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It is not automatically the correct choice. The project should still confirm whether Class 150 already satisfies the requirement, whether the connected piping and flanges match the selected system, whether the sealing and trim components support the service, and whether the product datasheet confirms the proposed configuration.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Class_600_Fits_Without_Expanding_into_a_High-Pressure_Product_Guide\"><\/span>Where Class 600 Fits Without Expanding into a High-Pressure Product Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When Class 150 or Class 300 cannot satisfy the verified design condition, Class 600 can enter the next stage of candidate review. The material, temperature, connection, construction route, and complete-valve limits must then be checked again rather than carried forward from the lower-Class review.<\/p>\n<p>This article does not extend that decision into a complete high-Class product range. Higher rating applications may require different body construction, forged designs, connection arrangements, or project controls, which belong in the relevant high-pressure technical content and product documentation.<\/p>\n<p>Where the review moves beyond a limited Class 600 example into high-pressure construction, sealing, bore design, and application choices, route the discussion to NTGD\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/high-pressure-gate-valve-types-and-working-principle\/\">high-pressure gate valve guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Standards_Control_Rating_Design_Connections_and_Testing\"><\/span>Which Standards Control Rating, Design, Connections, and Testing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No single standard or datasheet answers every rating, design, connection, testing, and project-acceptance question. Treating the documents as a responsibility map helps keep each decision in the correct place.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Standard or Document<\/th>\n<th>Primary Responsibility<\/th>\n<th>What It Does Not Establish by Itself<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>ASME B16.34<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Pressure-temperature rating, material, and related valve requirements for products within its scope.<\/td>\n<td>Final suitability of every complete product for a specific project<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>API 600<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Gate-valve design and construction requirements for applicable steel gate valves within its scope.<\/td>\n<td>A universal Class-to-psi value independent of material and temperature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>API 598<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Inspection and pressure-testing requirements for valves within its scope.<\/td>\n<td>Continuous service pressure or complete application suitability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Applicable flange or end-connection standard<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Rating, material, dimensional, and connection requirements for the defined connection component.<\/td>\n<td>The service limit of the complete assembled valve<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Manufacturer datasheet<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Product-specific materials, construction, ratings, and restrictions.<\/td>\n<td>Compliance with project requirements that were not stated or reviewed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Project specification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Governing service conditions, selected standards, deviations, inspection, and documentation.<\/td>\n<td>Product details that the manufacturer has not submitted and confirmed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Confusing rating responsibility, construction responsibility, and testing responsibility can leave a specification with an unverified material-temperature match, an incomplete valve-design requirement, or missing acceptance documentation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10763\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10763\" style=\"width: 1672px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10763\" src=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-standards-responsibility-map.png\" alt=\"Gate valve standards responsibility map for ASME B16.34, API 600, API 598, end connections, and project limits.\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-standards-responsibility-map.png 1672w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-standards-responsibility-map-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-standards-responsibility-map-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-standards-responsibility-map-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-standards-responsibility-map-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10763\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rating, construction, testing, connection, and project acceptance are controlled by different documents.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For a broader compliance map covering API 600, API 602, API 603, API 6D, and API 598 roles, see NTGD\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/a-guide-to-api-standards-for-gate-valves-ensuring-compliance-and-quality\/\">API standards for gate valves guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pressure-Temperature_Rating_Responsibility\"><\/span>Pressure-Temperature Rating Responsibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The pressure-temperature rating source defines the allowable relationship for the applicable material and Class under its stated conditions.<\/p>\n<p>It establishes the rating basis but does not override lower product restrictions or the project specification.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gate_Valve_Design_and_Construction_Responsibility\"><\/span>Gate Valve Design and Construction Responsibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A gate-valve design standard defines construction requirements for products within its scope. It does not make the standard designation a substitute for checking the material group and design temperature.<\/p>\n<p>API\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.api.org\/products-and-services\/api-monogram-and-apiqr\/program-documents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official API 600 listing<\/a> identifies the standard route for steel gate valves with flanged or butt-welding ends and bolted bonnets.<\/p>\n<p>The design standard and pressure-temperature rating basis are related inputs with different responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Projects that need the construction route in more detail can continue with NTGD\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/a-guide-to-api-600-gate-valves-standards-and-specifications\/\">API 600 gate valve standards and specifications guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspection_and_Pressure-Test_Responsibility\"><\/span>Inspection and Pressure-Test Responsibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Inspection and test standards define how specified tests are performed and accepted. Test records demonstrate completion of those tests; they do not replace the pressure-temperature rating used for service selection.<\/p>\n<p>Shell testing and closure testing should remain separate from continuous operating capability in both the technical review and the approval records.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; margin: 24px 0;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" title=\"36-Inch Gate Valve Assembly and Hydrostatic Testing | Class 150 LCB Valve\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oVIzU2dNCmE\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flange_and_End-Connection_Responsibility\"><\/span>Flange and End-Connection Responsibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A flanged valve must be compatible with the connected piping system. A shared nominal Class designation does not remove the need to check the applicable connection standard, material, temperature, gasket, bolting, dimensions, and project requirements.<\/p>\n<p>For butt-welding ends, the review shifts toward the specified welding-end design, material compatibility, wall transition, and project welding requirements. In either case, a compatible connection does not prove that the complete valve is suitable for the service.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manufacturer_Datasheet_and_Project_Specification_Responsibility\"><\/span>Manufacturer Datasheet and Project Specification Responsibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The manufacturer\u2019s datasheet defines the product offered. The project specification defines the service and acceptance requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Technical approval requires the two to agree on material, Class, temperature, valve configuration, connection, inspection, documentation, and any stated deviation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Body_Rating_May_Not_Equal_the_Complete_Valve_Service_Limit\"><\/span>Why the Body Rating May Not Equal the Complete Valve Service Limit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The body or shell rating is only one part of complete-valve suitability. A pressure-containing body may meet the selected pressure-temperature rating while another component establishes a lower service limit.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10765\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10765\" style=\"width: 1672px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10765\" src=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-body-rating-complete-valve-limit.png\" alt=\"Gate valve cutaway showing body rating and limits from packing, gasket, trim, seat, and end connections.\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-body-rating-complete-valve-limit.png 1672w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-body-rating-complete-valve-limit-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-body-rating-complete-valve-limit-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-body-rating-complete-valve-limit-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-body-rating-complete-valve-limit-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10765\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The body pressure-temperature rating may not be the final service limit of the complete valve.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seat_Packing_Gasket_Trim_and_Bonnet_Limitations\"><\/span>Seat, Packing, Gasket, Trim, and Bonnet Limitations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Potential governing elements include the seat construction, packing, body-bonnet gasket, trim, bonnet joint, bolting, and any lining or coating used in the service.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10768\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10768\" style=\"width: 1672px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10768\" src=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-complete-valve-limit-cutaway.png\" alt=\"Gate valve cutaway identifying packing, gasket, bonnet joint, trim, seat, and end-connection service limits.\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-complete-valve-limit-cutaway.png 1672w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-complete-valve-limit-cutaway-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-complete-valve-limit-cutaway-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-complete-valve-limit-cutaway-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-complete-valve-limit-cutaway-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10768\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Packing, gasket, bonnet joint, trim, seat, and end connections may set limits below the valve body rating.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The controlling limit depends on the actual design and operating conditions; there is no universal reduction factor. In high-temperature, low-temperature, corrosive, or special-media service, a seat, packing, gasket, or trim restriction may become the governing limit below the body rating.<\/p>\n<p>The correct response is to revise or confirm the component specification\u2014not merely select a higher Pressure Class. This complete-valve fit-check should be completed after the body rating has been read and before the candidate Class is approved.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"End-Connection_and_System_Compatibility\"><\/span>End-Connection and System Compatibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The valve is part of a piping system. Its pressure Class must be compatible with the connected flanges or piping components, bolting, gasket selection, material basis, design temperature, and project standard.<\/p>\n<p>Compatibility involves more than matching the word \u201cClass.\u201d For butt-welding ends, the review should address the specified end design, material compatibility, wall transition, and project welding requirements. The connection route does not remove the need to verify the complete-valve rating.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shutoff_Capability_Leakage_and_Test_Pressure_Are_Different_Limits\"><\/span>Shutoff Capability, Leakage, and Test Pressure Are Different Limits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pressure containment, shutoff performance, and leakage acceptance are separate engineering checks.<\/p>\n<p>The shell rating addresses the pressure-containing boundary. Closure testing addresses shutoff or leakage performance under stated test conditions. Neither establishes an unstated zero-leakage guarantee, operating differential limit, or continuous service pressure.<\/p>\n<p>The applicable valve design, test requirements, product datasheet, and project acceptance criteria should identify each limit independently.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Select_and_Verify_the_Required_Gate_Valve_Pressure_Class\"><\/span>How to Select and Verify the Required Gate Valve Pressure Class<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A practical selection process begins with project conditions and ends with product-specific documentary confirmation.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Step<\/th>\n<th>Required Review<\/th>\n<th>Expected Evidence<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Identify normal operating pressure, design pressure, and relevant upset conditions.<\/td>\n<td>Process datasheet or project specification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Confirm minimum and maximum design temperatures for the body and other critical components.<\/td>\n<td>Process and piping design data<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Confirm the exact body material, material group, and applicable rating route.<\/td>\n<td>Material specification and governing rating source<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Compare the candidate Class allowable pressure with the design requirement and any project-defined margin.<\/td>\n<td>Applicable P-T table and project design criteria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Check the complete valve, end connections, and connected system.<\/td>\n<td>Product datasheet, approved drawings, and piping class<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>6<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Confirm inspection, testing, certificates, deviations, and approval records.<\/td>\n<td>ITP, test reports, certificates, and purchase documents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Define_the_Project_Pressure_and_Temperature_Inputs\"><\/span>Define the Project Pressure and Temperature Inputs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Record the normal and governing conditions before selecting the Class:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>normal operating pressure;<\/li>\n<li>design pressure;<\/li>\n<li>normal operating temperature;<\/li>\n<li>minimum design temperature;<\/li>\n<li>maximum design temperature;<\/li>\n<li>relevant transient or upset conditions defined by the project;<\/li>\n<li>unit system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A candidate Class selected before these inputs are available is not yet an engineering selection.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Confirm_the_Material_and_Applicable_Standard\"><\/span>Confirm the Material and Applicable Standard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Specify the exact body material and confirm the governing design and rating route.<\/p>\n<p>Media compatibility, corrosion allowance, sour-service requirements, low-temperature toughness, and other project conditions may require a separate material review, but they still affect whether the selected pressure rating is usable for the project.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compare_the_Allowable_Pressure_with_the_Design_Requirement\"><\/span>Compare the Allowable Pressure with the Design Requirement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use the correct material group and design temperature to identify the candidate allowable pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Accept the Class only when the rating satisfies the project design requirement and any additional margin defined by the applicable piping code, client specification, or project design criteria. A generic safety factor should not be added without that governing basis.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_the_Complete_Valve_and_Connected_System\"><\/span>Check the Complete Valve and Connected System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Confirm the suitability of the body and bonnet, seat and trim, stem and packing, gasket and bolting, end connection, connected piping, operating arrangement, and any service-specific restriction.<\/p>\n<p>This check prevents a correct body-table lookup from becoming an incorrect complete-valve selection.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obtain_Manufacturer_Confirmation_and_Required_Documents\"><\/span>Obtain Manufacturer Confirmation and Required Documents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The final selection should be supported by product-specific documentation, which may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the manufacturer\u2019s pressure-temperature table;<\/li>\n<li>valve datasheet;<\/li>\n<li>general arrangement drawing;<\/li>\n<li>material list and material certificates;<\/li>\n<li>inspection and test plan;<\/li>\n<li>pressure-test records;<\/li>\n<li>compliance or conformity statement;<\/li>\n<li>deviation list;<\/li>\n<li>operating and maintenance documentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Manufacturer confirmation is particularly important when the service is near a rating boundary, involves elevated or low temperatures, uses special materials, or includes project-specific inspection and documentation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Gate_Valve_Pressure-Rating_Specification_Errors\"><\/span>Common Gate Valve Pressure-Rating Specification Errors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_an_Ambient-Temperature_Value_for_a_High-Temperature_Service\"><\/span>Using an Ambient-Temperature Value for a High-Temperature Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A value near ambient temperature may not apply at the project\u2019s maximum design temperature.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consequence:<\/strong> The selected Class may satisfy the room-temperature lookup but provide insufficient allowable pressure at the governing design temperature.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Correction:<\/strong> Use the design temperature and the corresponding verified material table.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reading_the_Wrong_Material_Table\"><\/span>Reading the Wrong Material Table<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A value taken from a similar but incorrect material group does not establish the rating of the offered valve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consequence:<\/strong> The specification may approve a Class using rating data that does not belong to the actual body material.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Correction:<\/strong> Reconcile the body material across the datasheet, material specification, marking, and certificate before reading the rating.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treating_Test_Pressure_as_Continuous_Working_Pressure\"><\/span>Treating Test Pressure as Continuous Working Pressure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A temporary test condition is not a continuous service rating.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consequence:<\/strong> The valve may be accepted because a test report shows a higher pressure even though service suitability at the design temperature has not been demonstrated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Correction:<\/strong> Use the test record to confirm the required test and use the applicable P-T rating plus product data to confirm service suitability.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treating_Flange_Class_as_the_Complete_Valve_Capability\"><\/span>Treating Flange Class as the Complete Valve Capability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A compatible flange designation is necessary, but it does not verify every pressure-containing and sealing element in the valve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consequence:<\/strong> The piping connection may be acceptable while the seat, packing, body joint, trim, or product-specific limit remains unresolved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Correction:<\/strong> Confirm the connection standard, then complete the product-level review.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10769\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10769\" style=\"width: 1672px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10769\" src=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-rating-specification-errors.png\" alt=\"Gate valve pressure rating errors involving ambient values, wrong material tables, test pressure, and flange Class.\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-rating-specification-errors.png 1672w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-rating-specification-errors-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-rating-specification-errors-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-rating-specification-errors-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/gate-valve-pressure-rating-specification-errors-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10769\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Common specification errors can overstate service capability or drive an unnecessary Pressure Class upgrade.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over-Specifying_the_Class_Without_Reviewing_the_Full_Project_Conditions\"><\/span>Over-Specifying the Class Without Reviewing the Full Project Conditions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A substantially higher Class is not a substitute for a complete engineering review.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consequence:<\/strong> The project may add cost, mass, interface changes, or operating requirements while leaving the real material, temperature, sealing, or documentation issue unresolved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Correction:<\/strong> Select the lowest suitable Class that satisfies the governing project requirements and is supported by complete manufacturer confirmation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_Be_Included_in_a_Gate_Valve_RFQ_or_Specification\"><\/span>What Should Be Included in a Gate Valve RFQ or Specification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A useful RFQ gives the manufacturer enough information to verify the complete valve rather than quote a nominal Class in isolation.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>RFQ Field<\/th>\n<th>Required Information<\/th>\n<th>Why It Matters \/ Required Evidence<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Service medium<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Fluid, composition, solids, corrosion, sour-service, or other relevant characteristics<\/td>\n<td>Establishes material and component compatibility; support with process data<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Pressure conditions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Normal operating pressure, design pressure, operating range, and specified upset conditions<\/td>\n<td>Establishes normal and governing pressure inputs; support with process or piping data<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Temperature conditions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Normal, minimum design, and maximum design temperatures<\/td>\n<td>Determines the relevant P-T rating and component limits; support with process and piping data<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Valve size and configuration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Nominal size, valve arrangement, operator or actuator where relevant<\/td>\n<td>Defines the product configuration; support with line list or datasheet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Rating system<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Candidate Class, PN, or project designation<\/td>\n<td>Identifies the intended rating route; support with project specification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Body and internal materials<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Body, trim, seat, packing, gasket, and any special material requirement<\/td>\n<td>Identifies the material group and complete-valve limits; support with material specification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>End connection<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Flanged, butt-welding, or another approved end type<\/td>\n<td>Confirms piping-system compatibility; support with piping class<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Design standard<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Applicable valve construction standard and project additions<\/td>\n<td>Defines the product design route; support with purchase specification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Inspection and testing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Shell, closure, NDE, witness, hold, or project-specific requirements<\/td>\n<td>Defines acceptance activities; support with ITP or quality specification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Documents and approvals<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>GA drawing, certificates, reports, IOM, compliance records, and deviation process<\/td>\n<td>Supports technical approval and final record; support with vendor document requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Special requirements<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Corrosion, low-temperature, emissions, fire-safe, NACE, or other project conditions where applicable<\/td>\n<td>Prevents unstated service assumptions; support with project specification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Units<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Required pressure and temperature units<\/td>\n<td>Avoids conversion ambiguity across the RFQ, datasheet, and rating source<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>A request that states only \u201cClass 300 gate valve\u201d does not provide enough information for technical selection. The RFQ should identify the governing pressure and temperature, material, size, connection, applicable standards, service conditions, inspection requirements, and documents.<\/p>\n<p>Class-specific product information can support configuration review, but the final valve still requires project-specific pressure-temperature and complete-valve verification.<\/p>\n<p>Once the project inputs are confirmed, the <a href=\"https:\/\/ntgdvalve.com\/api-600-gate-valve\/\">API 600 gate valve product page<\/a> can be used to review an applicable steel gate-valve configuration before the datasheet and test-document package is finalized.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Gate_Valve_Pressure_Ratings\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions About Gate Valve Pressure Ratings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Pressure_Rating_of_a_Gate_Valve\"><\/span>What Is the Pressure Rating of a Gate Valve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is no single value for every gate valve. The allowable pressure depends on the Pressure Class, material group, design temperature, applicable rating basis, and complete-valve limits. Verify those inputs in the correct P-T table and the manufacturer\u2019s product data.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Class_150_Mean_on_a_Gate_Valve\"><\/span>What Does Class 150 Mean on a Gate Valve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Class 150 does not mean a constant 150 psi working pressure.<\/strong> It is a rating designation whose allowable pressure changes with material and temperature and may be further limited by the complete valve or project specification.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Pressure_Rating_of_a_Class_150_Class_300_or_%E2%80%9CANSI_300%E2%80%9D_Gate_Valve\"><\/span>What Is the Pressure Rating of a Class 150, Class 300, or \u201cANSI 300\u201d Gate Valve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cANSI 300\u201d is an older or informal industry expression often used for Class 300; current project documents should identify the governing standard and product scope. No Class 150 or Class 300 value is valid without the specific material group and design temperature, followed by confirmation in the applicable table and manufacturer\u2019s data.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Difference_Between_Class_150_and_Class_300\"><\/span>What Is the Difference Between Class 150 and Class 300?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>They are different rating levels. Under the same material, temperature, and rating basis, Class 300 generally provides greater pressure-temperature capability than Class 150. That comparison does not determine the correct connection, sealing arrangement, material, or product configuration.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_PN10_or_PN16_Equivalent_to_Class_150\"><\/span>Is PN10 or PN16 Equivalent to Class 150?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not as a universal rule. PN and Class use different designation and rating bases, and their temperature relationships, material assumptions, and connection dimensions may differ. Compare the governing standards and the complete project requirements rather than using a permanent one-to-one conversion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Standard_Defines_Gate_Valve_Pressure-Temperature_Ratings\"><\/span>Which Standard Defines Gate Valve Pressure-Temperature Ratings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The pressure-temperature rating source, valve design standard, test standard, connection standard, and product datasheet have different responsibilities. Use the applicable P-T table for the material and temperature, then confirm the complete product against the manufacturer\u2019s data and project-specified editions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Pressure_Class_Alone_Determine_the_Correct_Gate_Valve\"><\/span>Can Pressure Class Alone Determine the Correct Gate Valve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Selection also requires design pressure, design temperature, material, medium, end connection, complete-valve component limits, standards, testing, and manufacturer confirmation. Seats, packing, gaskets, trim, or connections may impose a lower limit even when the body rating appears adequate.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What Is the Pressure Rating of a Gate Valve?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"There is no single value for every gate valve. The allowable pressure depends on the Pressure Class, material group, design temperature, applicable rating basis, and complete-valve limits. Verify those inputs in the correct P-T table and the manufacturer\u2019s product data.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What Does Class 150 Mean on a Gate Valve?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Class 150 does not mean a constant 150 psi working pressure. 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Test pressure, flange rating, and body rating must remain separate from the complete valve\u2019s continuous service limit.<\/p>\n<p>When a service is near a rating boundary, uses special materials, involves extreme temperatures, or includes additional inspection requirements, complete the manufacturer\u2019s engineering review before procurement approval.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ntgd-cta-box\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Specification_Support\"><\/span>Application \/ Specification Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For a project-specific pressure-class review, provide the operating and design pressures, minimum and maximum design temperatures, medium, valve size, body and internal materials, end connection, applicable standards, inspection requirements, and required documents.<\/p>\n<p>With those inputs, the NTGD engineering team can assist with pressure-class review, material and service-condition matching, product-configuration verification, and identification of the datasheet, test, and quality records needed for technical approval. The final allowable pressure remains subject to the approved product design, governing standards, and project specification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Este guia t\u00e9cnico explica como a classe de press\u00e3o, o material do corpo e a temperatura de projeto determinam a press\u00e3o admiss\u00edvel de uma v\u00e1lvula de gaveta. 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