Low Temperature Forged Valves

Grade LF2, Grade LF3 - Low Temp Forged Valves

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Low Temp forged valves


  • Trade Name
    Grade 1 Low Temp
    Grade 6 Low Temp
    Grade 3 Low Temp
    Forged Valves
    A/SA350 Grade LF2
    A/SA350 Grade LF2
    A/SA350 Grade LF3

    Carbon steel Grade LF2 is impact tested at -50°F. Three and one half nickel Grade LF3 material is impact tested for services down to -150°F.

    Charpy V-Notch Impact Testing is required.

    Refer to Specifications A/SA961 for additional requirements. Optional supplementary requirements are listed in A/SA350 and A/SA961.

  • The specification listed above reflects the common materials required for manufacture and fabrication of items for use in Low Temperature Service.
Ordering information for this specification is as required by Specifications A/SA961. In addition, the order should indicate the number of test reports desired and address any applicable requirements found in the footnotes to A/SA350 Table 1.

Information provided in this page is in accordance with the 2013 Edition of the ANNUAL BOOK OF ASTM STANDARDS.
Refer to ASME B & PV Section II for non-identical A/SA requirements