A Cameron Introduction to API 6D

and 6DSS Specifications

1

API 6D (ISO 14313):

Specification for Pipeline Valves
API 6DSS (ISO 14723):
Subsea Pipeline Valves
2

NACE MR0175 (ISO 15156):

Petroleum and Natural
Gas Industries Materials for Use in H2S Containing Environments
In Oil and Gas Production
API Q1 (ISO TS 29001):
Specification for Quality Programs
for The Petroleum, Petrochemical,
and Natural Gas Industry
The API Monogram Program
and ISO Accreditations

TABLE
OF
CONTENTS

Overview ................................................................................. 2
API Specification 6D (ISO 14313) ........................................... 3
API Specification 6DSS (ISO 14723) ........................................ 3
Equipment .............................................................................. 4
Surface and Underwater Safety Valves.................................... 5
Pressure Ratings ..................................................................... 6
Temperature Classes ............................................................... 6
Design Verification Testing ..................................................... 7
Material Classes ..................................................................... 7
NACE MR0175 (ISO 15156) .................................................... 9
Welding .................................................................................. 11
Quality Control ....................................................................... 11
Markings ................................................................................. 14
API Monogram Program ......................................................... 15
API Specification Q1 (ISO TS 29001) ...................................... 16
API and ISO Accreditations ..................................................... 17

OVERVIEW

Cameron supports the development and use of international product

standards such as those published by API and ISO. These standards

provide a common basis for product characteristics and performance

attributes and act to capture the successful industry history associated
with these products. Products marketed, designed, manufactured and
used in compliance with recognized industry standards add significant
value to our industry.
Cameron endorses the API Monogram Program and API Quality
Program Specification Q1. API Q1 applies the recognized benefits of
the ISO 9001 Quality Program elements tailored specifically to the oil
and gas industry. The API Monogram Program joins the assessment
of quality programs with the demonstrated ability to comply with international product standards such as API 6D (ISO 14313) Specification
for Pipeline Valves and API 6DSS (ISO 14723) Specification for
Subsea Valves.
Cameron proudly holds the first two API 6D licenses (6D-.0001 and
6D-.0002) and the first three 6DSS licenses (6DSS-.0001, 6DSS-.0002
and 6DSS-.0003).
Cameron routinely provides products and services that meet
requirements of international standards such as API and ISO. It is
important to also understand that in many cases, standards represent
only industry-accepted minimum requirements. Exceeding minimum
requirements is one recognized element of Camerons reputation for
quality products and services delivered worldwide.

API
SPECIFICATION 6D
(ISO 14313)

API Specification 6D (ISO 14313) is the recognized industry standard for

pipeline valves that was formulated under the jurisdiction of the API
Standards Subcommittee on Valves and Wellhead Equipment (API SC6). ISO
14313 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 67: Materials, equipment
and offshore structures for petroleum and natural gas industries, Subcommittee
SC 2, Pipeline transportation systems.

API
SPECIFICATION
6DSS
(ISO 14723)

API Specification 6DSS (ISO 14723) is based on ISO 14313. It has been developed to address special requirements specific to subsea pipeline valves. This
international standard is also under the jurisdiction of the API Standards
Subcommittee (API SC6) on Valves and Wellhead Equipment. ISO 14723 was
prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 67: Materials, equipment and offshore
structures for petroleum and natural gas industries, Subcommittee SC 2,
Pipeline transportation systems.
Both these standards specify requirements and provide recommendations for
the design, manufacturing, testing and documentation of ball, check, plug and
gate valves for applications in pipeline systems meeting the requirements of
ISO 13623 for the petroleum and natural gas industries. API Specification 6D
(ISO 14313) is also specified as the base standard for manufacture of subsea
equipment in accordance with API Specification 6DSS (ISO 14723). These international standards are not applicable to valves for pressure ratings exceeding
Class 2500 (PN 420).
These standards do not prescribe requirements for field use, testing or
repair of covered products nor covers aftermarket remanufacture and repair
activities. These requirements are covered under API 6DR recommended practice.
Major sections of API 6D (ISO 14313) and API 6DSS are:

Scope
Normative References
Terms and Definitions
Valve Types and Configurations (ball, check, gate, plug)
Design
Materials
Welding

API
SPECIFICATION
6DSS
(ISO 14723)

(continued)

Quality Control
Testing
Marking
Storage/Shipping
Documentation
Annexs (NDE/testing/documentation/purchasing)

Elements not addressed in API 6D (ISO 14313) and API 6DSS include:

EQUIPMENT

Research and Development

Supplier Management
Reliability
Field Maintenance and Service

API Specification 6D (ISO 14313) and API 6DSS (ISO 14723)

cover Pipeline and Subsea Pipeline Valves as follows:
Pipeline Valves

Pressure Class
150

300

400

600

900

1500

2500

Ball:
-Floater
-Rising Stem
-Trunnion

6D
6D
6D/6DSS

6D
6D
6D/6DSS

6D
6D
6D/6DSS

6D
6D
6D/6DSS

6D
6D
6D/6DSS

6D
6D
6D/6DSS

6D
6D
6D/6DSS

Check:
-Nozzle (Axial)
-Piston
-Swing
-Wafer

6D
6D
6D/6DSS
6D

6D
6D
6D/6DSS
6D

6D
6D
6D/6DSS
6D

6D
6D
6D/6DSS
6D

6D
6D
6D/6DSS
6D

6D
6D
6D/6DSS
6D

6D
6D
6D/6DSS
6D

Gate:
-Expanding
-Slab

6D
6D

6D
6D

6D
6D

6D
6D

6D
6D

6D
6D

6D
6D

Plug:
-Lubricated
-Non-lubricated

6D
6D

6D
6D

6D
6D

6D
6D

6D
6D

6D
6D

6D
6D

SURFACE and
UNDERWATER
SAFETY VALVES

Background
Normative references are taken from:

ANSI American National Standards Institute

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASNT American Standard for Nondestructive Testing

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

AWS American Welding Society

EN Euro Norm

ISO International Standards Organization

MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society

NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers

The minimum Product Specification Level (PSL) for an SSV or USV is PSL 2.

Special Design Requirements

Requirements for design apart from general requirement for valves include:

A
 cceptable design codes and calculations for pressure containing parts/
materials as specified in B16.34 and other international design code.

P
 ressure-containing design and calculations in accordance with agreed,
internationally recognized design codes or standards, for example ASME
Section VIII Division 1 or Division 2, or ASME B16.34.

T
 he minimum design thrust or torque for design calculations shall be
at least two times the predicted breakaway maximum design thrust or
torque of any operating condition at 38C (100F) at maximum pressure
differential (MPD), or at an operational temperature and/or pressure
causing the highest thrust or torque.

M
 ax force on hand-wheel breakaway thrust/torque 180 N. For API 6DSS
valves, if required, ROV interface is per ISO 13628-8 (API 17D).

V
 isible position indicator showing the open and closed position of the
obturator (closure member) of the ball, disc, gate or plug.

PRESSURE
RATINGS

Valves covered by these international standards are furnished per ANSI/ASME

rating or the nominal pressure (PN) classes in seven different pressure ratings
representing the maximum working pressure of the equipment as follows:
Class 150 (PN 20) @

Class 900 (PN 150) @

Class 300 (PN 50) @

Class 1500 (PN 250) @

Class 400 (PN 64) @

Class 2500 (PN 420) @

Class 600 (PN 100) @

TEMPERATURE
CLASSES

Pressure-temperature ratings for ANSI/ASME class-rated valves are in accordance with the applicable rating table for the appropriate material group in
ASME B16.34 and for PN rated valves per EN 1092-1.
For intermediate design pressures and temperatures, the pressure-temperature
rating is determined by linear interpolation.
Pressure-temperature ratings for non-ASME B16.34 and non-EN 1092-1are
determined from the material properties in accordance with the applicable
design standard.
For 6DSS valves, the minimum design temperature is 32F (0C ) unless
otherwise specified.
If the maximum pressure differential (MPD) at which the valve is required to
be opened is not specified, then the pressure rating as determined for
material at 100F (38C) shall be the MPD.
Note: Non-metallic parts can limit maximum pressures and minimum and
maximum temperatures.

DESIGN
VERIFICATION
TESTING

Performance verification testing is performed on production valves to validate that the performance requirements specified for pressure, temperature,
mechanical cycles and standard test fluids are met in the design of the
product.
Performance Verification Testing may include:
Hydrostatic Shell/Seat Testing
Pneumatic/Air/Gas Testing
Pressure/Temperature Cycles
Load/Mechanical Cycles
Functional and Operational Testing
Although pneumatic/air/gas testing is an optional requirement in API
Specification 6D (ISO 14313), Cameron is proud to offer a wide variety of
products proven to meet, and often exceed, the performance verification
requirements of API 6D (ISO 14313).

MATERIAL
CLASSES

There are various Material Classes which specify minimum material

requirements for general or sour service. API 6D (ISO 14313) and/or 6DSS (ISO
14723) equipment must be designed, tested and marked as satisfactory for
one of these Material Classes.

Minimum Material Requirements

M
 anufacturer shall develop documented material specification for
pressure-containing and pressure-controlling parts agreed design
standard such as ASME B16.34.
S ervice compatibility - Non-metallic parts for valves intended for
hydrocarbon gas service for valves above class 600 shall be resistant to
explosive decompression.
Chemical/carbon equivalent restrictions - carbon steel weld end valves:

Specification

Carbon

Phosphorus

Sulphur

CE%

6D

.23%

.035%

.035%

.43%

6DSS

.21%

.030%

.030%

.41%

A
 ustenitic stainless steel weld end valves:
- 0.03% max. carbon
- 0.08% max. carbon if the material is stabilized
F racture toughness on base material and weld metal is based on yield
strength (SMYS) and not tensile strength for all carbon/alloy material
design temperature as:

6D

-20 C

-29 F

6DSS

0 C

+32 F

MATERIAL
CLASSES

(continued)

B
 olting material with a hardness exceeding HRC 34 (Rockwell C) or HBW
340 (Brinell) are not to be used for valve applications where hydrogen
embrittlement can occur, unless otherwise agreed.
Sour service - HIC testing is mandatory on plate material per NACE TM 0284.
A
 s defined by National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
Standard MR0175, these material classes will also include an H2S rating
in compliance with NACE Standard MR0175.

SOUR SERVICE &

ISO 15156
(NACE MR0175)

Sour service is defined as any case where the absolute partial pressure of
hydrogen sulfide (H2S) exceeds 0.05 psi (0,0003 Mpa). As an example, if the
total shut-in pressure is 2000 psi (13,8 Mpa), a concentration of 25 parts per
million (ppm) is equivalent to 0.05 psi partial pressure, so ISO 15156 would
apply. API 6D (ISO 14313) and API 6DSS (ISO 17423) specifications require that
materials for pressure-containing and pressure-controlling parts including
bolting used in sour service meet the requirements of ISO 15156 (all parts).

Partial Pressure Formulas:

H2S PPM
H2S PSIA = 1,000,000 x Shut-In Pressure
H2S PSIA = % H2S x Shut-In Pressure
CO2 PSIA = % CO2 x Shut-In Pressure
ISO 15156 lists acceptable materials, including any restrictions on mechanical
properties, heat treat procedures and method of manufacture. As an example,
carbon and low-alloy steels must have a hardness of no more than 22 HRC.
If acceptable low alloy steel is welded in an exposed area, it must be stress
relieved at a temperature of at least 1150F (593C).

Examples of Material Usage Limits per NACE MR0175, 2003

Revision (Assuming 5000 psi Total Pressure and No Elemental Sulfur)
Material Type

Application
(Part)

Maximum H2S
at 5000 psi
(34,5 Mpa)

Minimum pH
of Water
Phase

Maximum
Temperature

Carbon or
Low Alloy Steel

Body, Bonnet, Hanger

Gate, Seat, Stem

No Limit

No Limit

No Limit

410 or F6NM
Stainless Steel

Body, Bonnet, Gate, Seat

No Limit

3.5

No Limit

Stem

300 ppm

3.5

No Limit

Valve Stem Only

4.5

No Limit

17-4 PH SST or
Monel K-500

Ring Gasket

No Limit

No Limit

No Limit

Obturator, Seat, Stem

3000 ppm

No Limit

140 F (60 C)

Stellite or
Tungsten Carbide

Obturator, Seat Trim

No Limit

No Limit

No Limit

Nickel Alloys
718 and 925

Body, Bonnet, Obturator

Seat, Stem

No Limit

No Limit

275 F (135 C)

40,000 ppm

No Limit

400 F (204 C)

Nickel Alloys
625 and 825

Body, Bonnet, Obturator

Seat, Stem

No Limit

No Limit

No Limit

316 or 304
Stainless Steel

SOUR SERVICE &

ISO 15156
(NACE MR0175

(continued)

There are sound reasons for the changes to NACE MR0175. Previous
editions did not address the effects of environmental factors other than
H2S on the resistance of materials to sulfide-stress cracking. While the major
oil and gas companies, drilling companies and equipment manufacturers
were aware of the limitations of the materials they used, the standard did
not provide enough guidance for companies with less experience or
metallurgical expertise.
In a few cases, materials that have been approved in MR0175 and widely
used for certain components are no longer permitted by the standard. An
example is the use of 17-4 PH stainless steel for tubing hangers. In other
cases, the new restrictions may dictate a change in materials from past usage.
For instance, tubing hangers or valve stems made from 410 or F6NM stainless
steel are approved for use only if the partial pressure of H2S is no higher
than 1.5 psi. As a result of such limitations, it may not be possible to certify
that a product complies with NACE MR0175, without knowing specific fluid
conditions.
Another change to the standard is the expansion of scope to cover stress
corrosion cracking (SCC) as well as sulfide-stress cracking (SSC). As a result, AISI
316 and other austenitic stainless steels are limited as to service temperature
and chloride content as well as H2S.
Recognizing the impact of the new environmental limits in NACE MR0175,
(ISO 15156) the standard now allows purchasers to qualify materials for use
outside those limits, or to use materials not listed. This can be done by using
like for like materials in an existing field or by documenting successful service history in a comparable application. Purchasers can also perform material
qualification testing, as detailed in MR0175, and avoid the lengthy balloting
and approval process.
There are many additional factors that can dramatically influence the selection
of proper materials in addition to those included in NACE. Factors such as
temperature are important considerations during completion and throughout
the service life of the well.

10

WELDING

QUALITY
CONTROL

Welding, including repair welding, of pressure-containing and pressurecontrolling parts are performed to qualified procedures. The following table
applies to pressure containing fabrication and repair weldments for bodies,
bonnets, obturator, seats and end connections or closures:

Requirements

API 6D

API 6DSS

Weld Procedure Qualification

ISO 15607, ISO 15609, ISO 15614-1

or ASME Sec. IX with hardness survey

ISO 15607, ISO 15609, ISO 15614-1

or ASME Sec. IX with hardness survey

Welder Performance Qualification

ISO 9606-1, ASME Sec. IX or EN

287-1

ISO 9606-1, ASME Sec. IX or EN

287-1

Welding Consumables, Instrument

Calibration

Documented Controls Required

Documented Controls Required

Visual Exam of Weld

Required

Required

Weld Surface
NDE: PT/MT

By Agreement

By Agreement

Weld Volumetric NDE: UT/RT

By Agreement

By Agreement

Weld Procedure Qualification Hardness Testing

Meet ISO 15156 (all parts)

Meet ISO 15156 (all parts)

Weld Procedure Qualification - Impact

Testing

Required in accordance with ISO

148-1 or ASTM A370

Required in accordance with ISO

148-1 or ASTM A370

Specification 6D (ISO 14313) and 6DSS (ISO 14723) describe pertinent

information on inspections, tests, examinations and required documentation.
Since the selection of type of testing and nondestructive examination for 6D
equipment is ultimately a purchasers decision but it is a mandatory requirement for 6DSS equipment, the following quality control and nondestructive
examination (NDE) information is provided to make it easy for users to select
the quality level consistent with their risk management needs.

NDE Type and Extent

Acceptance Criteria

API 6D

API 6DSS

API 6D

API 6DSS

RT of castings critical areas

per ASME B16.34 API 6D

ASME B16.34, App I

ASME Sec. V, Art. 2

ASME B16.34, App I

ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,

App 7

RT of castings accessible
areas

ASME B16.34, App I

ASME Sec. V, Art. 2

ASME B16.34, App I

ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,

App 7

RT of welds
weldments

ASME Sec. V, Art. 2

ASME Sec. V, Art. 2

ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1, Part

UW51 (linear indications);
ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1, App
4 (rounded indications)

Same as 6D

UT of castings critical
areas per ASME B16.34

ASME B16.34, App IV

ASME Sec. V, Art. 5 (direct

and shear wave)

ASME B16.34, App IV

ASTM A 609, Table 2, QL 2

UT of castings accessible
areas

ASME B16.34, App IV

ASME Sec. V, Art. 5 (direct

and shear wave)

UT of forgings and plate

surface areas

11

Examination Method

ASTM A 388; or
A 435; or
A 577 (as applicable)

ASME Sec. V, Art. 5

ASME B16.34, App IV

ASME Sec. V, Art. 23; or
ASTM A 388; or
A 435; or
A 577 (as applicable)

ASTM A 609, Table 2, QL 1

ASME Sec. VIII, Div.1; or
ASTM A 578/578M
Level B

QUALITY
CONTROL

(continued)

Examination Method

NDE Type and Extent

API 6D

API 6DSS

Acceptance Criteria
API 6D

API 6DSS

MT of forgings 100%
accessible surface areas

ASME Sec. V, Art. 7

ASME Sec. V, Art. 7

ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,

App 6

Same as 6D; or
no linear indications
(sealing surfaces)

MT of bolting

ASME Sec. V, Art. 7

ASME Sec. V, Art. 7

ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,

App 6

Same

MT of 100% machined
surfaces

ASME Sec. V, Art. 7

ASME Sec. V, Art. 7

ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,

App 6

Same as 6D; or
no linear indications
(sealing surfaces)

MT of weld bevels
weld ends

ASME Sec. V, Art. 7

ASME Sec. V, Art. 7

ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,

App 6

Same as 6D

LP of castings 100%
accessible surface areas

ASME Sec. V, Art. 6

ASME Sec. V, Art. 6

ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,

App 8

Same as 6D; or
no linear indications
(sealing surfaces)

LP of bolting

ASME Sec. V, Art. 6

ASME Sec. V, Art. 6

ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,

App 8

Same as 6D

LP of 100% machined
surfaces

ASME Sec. V, Art. 6

ASME Sec. V, Art. 6

ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,

App 8

Same as 6D; or
no linear indications
(sealing surfaces)

LP of weld bevels
weld ends

ASME Sec. V, Art. 6

ASME Sec. V, Art. 6

ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,

App 8

Same as 6D

VT of castings surfaces

MSS-SP-55

Same as 6D

Type 1 none acceptable;

Type 2 to 12 A & B

Type 1, none acceptable;

and
Type 2 to 12, A and B

VT of forgings and plate

surfaces

As required by ASTM
Product Spec

As required by ASTM
Product Spec

VT of weldments

ASME Sec. V, Art. 9

Complete joint penetration

on Pressure Containing
Welds; or
Undercuts should not
reduce thickness in area to
below minimum
thickness; or
Surface porosity and
exposed slag not permitted
on or within 45mm of
seating surfaces.

VT of others 100%
surfaces

ASME Sec. V, Art. 9

No visible defects

Documented procedures

Same as 6D; or
when specified by
Customer
PT ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,
App 8; no linear
indications; or
MT ASME Sec. V, Div. 1,
App 6; no linear
indications

Documented procedures

Same as 6D; or
when specified by
Customer
PT ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,
App 8; no linear
indications; or
MT ASME Sec. V, Div. 1,
App 6; no linear
indications; or
RT ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1,
UW51 (linear indications) or
ASME Sec. VIII, Div. 1, App
4 (rounded indications); or
UT ASME Sec. VIII, Div.
1, App 12; ASTM A 578; no
lack of fusion

Repair welds defect

removals; prior to welding

Repair welds pressurecontaining parts

MT or PT

MT or PT

Same as 6D; or
when specified by
Customer
PT per ASME Sec. V, Art. 6
(100% sealing and
accessible surfaces)

Same as 6D; or when

specified by Customer
PT - ASME Sec. V, Art. 6
(100% sealing and
accessible surfaces); or
MT - ASME Sec. V, Art. 7
(100% sealing and
accessible surfaces); or
RT - ASME Sec. V, Art. 2
(100% where practicable,
areas); or
UT - ASME Sec. V, Art. 23 or
ASME Sec. V, Art. 5 (direct
and shear wave)

NDE Requirement API 6D (when specified) and API 6DSS (mandatory)

Personnel
Qualification

API 6D

API 6DSS

NDE

ISO 9712 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A

ISO 9712 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A

Welding Inspectors

AWS QC1, equivalent or Mfrs documented training

program

AWS QC1

Visual Inspectors

Annual eye exam per ISO 9712 or ASNT SNT-TC-1A

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QUALITY
CONTROL

(continued)

Minimum Bore Required for Full-Port Valves

Nominal Size

Minimum Bore (mm)

DN

NPS

PN 20 ~ 100
(Class 150 ~
600)

PN 150
(Class 900)

PN 250
(Class 1500)

PN 420
(Class 2500)

50

49

49

49

42

65

2-1/2

62

62

62

52

80

74

74

74

62

100

100

100

100

87

150

150

150

144

131

200

201

201

192

179

250

10

252

252

239

223

300

12

303

303

287

265

350

14

334

322

315

400

16

385

373

360

450

18

436

423

500

20

487

471

550

22

538

522

600

24

589

570

650

26

633

617

700

28

684

665

750

30

735

712

800

32

779

760

850

34

830

808

900

36

874

855

950

38

925

1000

40

976

1050

42

1020

1200

48

1166

1350

54

1312

1400

56

1360

1500

60

1458

Minimum Bore Size for Bypass, Drain and Vent Connections

Nominal Valve Size
DN

NPS

Connection Size
mm (inch)

50 ~ 100

2~4

15 ()

150 ~ 200

6~8

20 ()

250

10

25 (1)

Valve Flanged Ends

End flanges are furnished with raised face (RF) or ring-joint face (RTJ). Dimensions, tolerances and
finishes are in accordance with:
ASME B16.5 for sizes up to and including DN 600 (NPS 24), except DN 550 (NPS 22),
MSS SP-44 for DN 550 (NPS 22),
ASME B16.47 Series A for DN 650 (NPS 26) and larger sizes.
Valve Weld Ends
Weld ends conform to Fig. 434.8.6 (a), (1) and (2), in ASME B31.4 or Fig. 14 and 15 of ASME B31.8
unless otherwise agreed. In case of heavy walled valve body, the outside profile may be tapered at
30 degrees and then 45 degrees as illustrated in Fig. 1 of ASME B16.25.

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MARKING
and FINAL
INSPECTION

Section 13 and Table 12 of Specification 6D specify marking instructions and the

checklist below describe marking/inspection for monogrammed equipment:
API Monogram Product Checklist
Customer:

Sales Order:

Valve Description:

Serial Number:

1. A re manufacturers name or trademarks identified on body and

nameplate?

Pass

Fail

n/a

2. Are pressure class identified on body and nameplate?

Pass

Fail

n/a

3. Are

pressure/temperature rating identified on nameplate?
a) Maximum operating pressure at maximum operating temperature
b) Maximum operating pressure at minimum operating temperature

Pass

Fail

n/a

4. Are face-to-face/end-to-end dimension identified on nameplate?

Pass

Fail

n/a

5. A
 re body material designation identified on body and nameplate?
Are cast and heat melting identification identified on body, bonnet
closures and stem?
Material symbol, e.g., AISI, ASME,ASTM. or ISO. NOTE: When body
is fabricated of more than one type of steel, the end connection
material governs marking.

Pass
Pass

Fail
Fail

n/a
n/a

6. A
 re trim identification identified on nameplate?
Symbols indicating material of stem and sealing faces of closure
members if different from that of body. Note: MSS SP-25 gives guidance on marking.

Pass

Fail

n/a

7. A
 re nominal valve size identified on body or nameplate or both as
practicable?
a) Full-opening valves: nominal valve size
b) Reduced-opening valves: shall be marked as specified in 6.2

Pass

Fail

n/a

8. Are ring joint groove number identified on valve flange ends?

Pass

Fail

n/a

9. A
 RE SMYS and minimum wall thickness identified on valve body
weld bevels?

Pass

Fail

n/a

10. A
 re flow direction (for check valves only) identified on body of
unidirectional valve only?

Pass

Fail

n/a

11. Are separate seat sealing direction identification plate on body?

Pass

Fail

n/a

12. Are unique serial number identified on body and nameplate?

Pass

Fail

n/a

13. A re date of manufacture (month and year) identified on nameplate?

Pass

Fail

n/a

14. Is ISO 14313 identified on 6D nameplate or ISO 14723 identified on 6DSS
nameplates?

Pass

Fail

n/a

15. A
 re bonnet, body and closures traceable to Heat Numbers?
Cover/Bonnet Heat #_______ Body Heat #_______
Closures (L/R) Heat #_______ /_______

Pass

Fail

n/a

16. I f body material is carbon steel, do the MTR meet the chemistry
requirements of API 6D clause 7.4 for weld ends?

Pass

Fail

n/a

17. If a weld repair was performed, was NDE performed before and
after repair, is it documented and do results meet acceptance
criteria?

Pass

Fail

n/a

18. W
 ere shell and seat test performed per API requirements?
Shell Test Pressure______ Time_____ Seat Test Pressure_____ Time_____
Double Block and Bleed____Seat Test Pressure_______ Time_______

Pass
Pass
Pass

Fail
Fail
Fail

n/a
n/a
n/a

19. Are valves drained and lubed?

Pass

Fail

n/a

20. I f body/bonnet material is a non-corrosion resistant alloy, has it

been painted after hydrostatic test?

Pass

Fail

n/a

21. Does valve meet API requirements?

Pass

Fail

n/a

Checked by:
Date:
Pass

Note: For API monogrammed equipment, the API monogram is also marked along with the license number of the API
approved manufacturing facility.

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THE API
MONOGRAM
PROGRAM

Program Description
The American Petroleum Institute administers the API Monogram Program
as a service to the global oil and natural gas industry. The program is widely
known for the API Monogram symbol, which can be found physically marked
on many products used in the industry today. The mark is a warranty by the
licensed product manufacturer or service provider to the API and to the
purchaser of the product, that (a) the item complies in every aspect with the
applicable API Product Specification in effect on the date of manufacture and
(b) the item was manufactured in conformance with the manufacturers
API-approved quality management system.

API Product Standards and the API Monogram Program

There are more than 70 API Specifications that are currently eligible for
licensing under the API Monogram Program. These standards cover a wide
variety of products and services used in the industry and are maintained by
APIs internationally recognized standards organization to keep current
with practices and technology used in the industry today.

API Quality Management System

The API Monogram Program quality management system is based on ISO
9001 with the addition of requirements that are of specific importance to the
oil and natural gas industry. The quality management system is documented
in API Specification Q1.

The API Licensing Process

Organizations may voluntarily apply to API for a license to produce and
mark products with the official API Monogram. In the application process,
the organization must identify the API standard(s) it expects to conform to
under the license, which specific products/services within that standard will be
included or excluded under the agreement and the physical location of the
facility that will produce the product. Upon acceptance of the organizations
application, API will (a) review the organizations quality management system
documentation for compliance with API Specification Q1; (b) perform an
on-site audit of the implementation of the organizations quality management
system and (c) conduct and on-site evaluation of the organizations capability
to produce products in compliance with the applicable API specification(s). If
approved, the organization will be issued a numbered license granting it the
right to use the API Monogram for a period of three years, during which time
the organization may be subject to additional, unannounced audits by the API.

Using the API Monogram

Under the license agreement, the organization may not physically mark
any product with the API Monogram that does not fully conform with the
applicable API Standard and/or if the product manufacture deviated from
the licensed organizations quality management system. For each use of the
API Monogram, the organization is also required to mark the unique license
number issued by the API adjacent to the monogram, which is traceable to
the individual API-licensed facility that produced the product.
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THE API
MONOGRAM
PROGRAM

For more information, contact your local Cameron representative.

Cameron P.O. Box 1212 Houston, TX 77251-1212 Tel: 1.281.499.8511
www.c-a-m.com

(continued)

API
SPECIFICATION Q1
(ISO 29001)

API Specification Q1 (ISO 29001) is intended to be used in conjunction with

international oil and gas product standards by internationally licensed
manufacturers. Used in this manner, API Specification Q1 delivers significant
value to the industry by providing a cohesive link between the accreditation
of a manufacturers quality system and their ability to provide products
meeting industry and customer requirements.
API Specification Q1 differs from generic quality systems (e.g., ISO9001)
by its role in the voluntary licensing of manufacturers to provide oil and gas
industry products in accordance with API specifications. APIlicenses are only
issued after an on-site survey has confirmed that the licensee adheres to the
requirements of both the quality system standard APISpecification Q1 and
the requirements of an international oil and gas product specification
recognized by the oil and gas industry and API. In contrast, generic quality
system requirements are normally intended to be applied to any industry or
product through contractual agreements with or without industry standards
or specifications.
API Specification Q1 includes the basic quality management system
requirements of ISO 9001 and is also published as ISO 29001.

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API and ISO

ACCREDITATIONS

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Cameron is proud to maintain API and ISO accreditations at many manufacturing

and CAMSERV repair facilities. In fact, Cameron holds one of the largest number
of API licenses in the industry. These accreditations, however, only make up a
part of Camerons commitment to quality. We invite you to contact your local
Cameron representative and review our commitment to quality in detail.

Plant Location

State/Country

API Licenses

ISO 9001
Certifications

Deer Park

Australia

6A, 16A, 17D, Q1

Shanghai Moqiao

China

6A, Q1

Shanghai Songjian

China

6A, Q1

X
X

Weifang City, Shandong

China

6D

Batam Island

Indonesia

6A

Bekasi

Indonesia

Johor

Malaysia

Selangor
Muscat

X
6A, 16A, 17D

Malaysia

6A, 6D, 17D

Oman

6A, 16A, 16C, 16D, Q1

Al Rushaid

Saudi Arabia

6A, 6D, 16A, 16C, 16D, Q1

Jubail (JV)

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

Singapore

Abu Dhabi

UAE

Luanda

Angola

Bonor Regis

England

X
6A, 6D, 16A, 16C, 17D

6A, 16A, 17D

Leeds

England

Newmarket

England

X
X

Rugby/Sunbury

England

Tunbridge Wells, Kent

England

Beziers

France

6A, 16A, 16C, 17D

Celle

Germany

6A, 16A, 16D, 17D, 17F, Q1

Longford

Ireland

6A, 16C, 17D Q1

Colico

Italy

6A, 6D, 6DSS, 17D

Milan

Italy

Voghera

Italy

Hoogezand

Netherlands

Onne Port

Nigeria

6A, 6D, 6DSS

Port Harcourt

Nigeria

6D

Stavanger

Norway

6A

Campina

Romania

6A, 11AX, 11B

Ploiesti

Romania

6A

Aberdeen

Scotland

Calgary (10th St NE)

Canada

Calgary (Farrell Rd SE)

Canada

Edmonton

Canada

Edmonton (3707-97 St)

Edmonton (5003-93rd St)

X
6A, 6D, 16A, 16C, 608

Canada

608, 6D

Canada

6A, 16A, 16C

Quality Policy Statement

Cameron is committed to customer satisfaction by providing superior
products and services that conform to agreed-upon requirements, through
employee involvement in the quality management system and a process of
continual improvement.

Plant Location

State/Country

API Licenses

ISO 9001
Certifications

Little Rock

Arkansas

6D

City of Industry

California

Grand Junction

Colorado

12F

Iola

Kansas

11AX, 11B

Salina

Kansas

Berwick

Louisiana

6A, 16A, 16R, 17D, Q1

Hammond

Louisiana

6A, 6D

New Iberia

Louisiana

6A, Q1

Ville Platte

Louisiana

6A, 6D, 6DSS

Millbury

Massachusetts

Buffalo

New York

Duncan

Oklahoma

Moore

Oklahoma

X
672, 617, 614

Oklahoma City (18th St)

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City (33rd St)

Oklahoma

6A, 16A, 16C, Q1

Oklahoma City (7500 SW 29th St)

Oklahoma

6A, 6D, 17D, Q1

Oklahoma City (845 SE 29th St)

Oklahoma

6A, 6D

Electra

Texas

Houston (11327 Tanner Rd)

Texas

6A, 16C, 17D, Q1

6A, 16C, 17D, Q1

Houston (11331 Tanner Rd)

Texas

Houston (4646 W Sam Houston Pkwy N)

Texas

Houston (6650 Bingle Rd)

Texas

Houston (Equity Drive)

Texas

X
16D, Q1

Houston (JFK Blvd)

Texas

Houston (Port Northwest Drive)

Texas

Houston (Thomas Rd, Bldg G)

Texas

16A, Q1

Katy

Texas

16A, Q1

Odessa (2500 Steven Road)

Texas

Odessa (Rasco Ave)

Texas

6A, 16A, 16C, 16D, Q1

Waller

Texas

6A, 17D, Q1

Casper

Wyoming

12F

X
X
X

Zarate

Argentina

6A, 16A, Q1

Simes Filho

Bahia / Brazil

6A, 6D

Macae

Brazil

6A, 16A, Q1

Taubate

Brazil

6A, 17D, Q1

Veracruz

Mexico

6A, 16A, 17D, Q1

Maracaibo

Venezuela

6A, 16A, 17D, Q1

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MANUFACTURING LOCATIONS
Alvin, USA
Bognor Regis, UK
Caldon, USA
Calgary, Canada
City of Industry, USA
Colico, Italy ()
Duncan, USA
Edmonton, Canada ()
Hammond, USA ()
Harvey, USA
Houston, USA ()
Jacarei, Brazil
Jiskoot, UK
Kilgore, USA
Little Rock, USA ()
Longford, Ireland ()
Midland, USA
Millbury, USA
Muskegon, USA
Odessa, USA
Oklahoma City, USA ()
Port Harcourt, Nigeria ()
Ville Platte, USA ()
Voghera, Italy ()
Weifang, China ()
Songjian, China ()
Yancheng, China

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WAREHOUSE/AFTERMARKET SERVICES

MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS

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Benicia, USA
Bethlehem, USA
Casper, USA
Chengdu, China
Chetwynd, Canada
Corpus Cristi, USA
Deerpark, USA
Edmonton, USA
Houston, USA ()
Jakarta, Indonesia
Jebel Ali, UAE ()
Lafayatte, USA
Lancaster, USA
Melbourne, Australia
New Market, UK ()
Mobile, USA
Odessa, USA
Oklahoma City, USA
Port Allen, USA
Sarnia, Canada
Stafford, USA ()
Torrance, USA
Ville Platte, USA ()

HSE Policy Statement

At Cameron, we are committed ethically, financially and personally
to a working environment where no one gets hurt, nothing gets harmed.

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