Hot Spot PrEN 593 Metallic Butterfly Valves CEN Enquiry Ballot

What is it?

CEN/TC69 has published the attached PrEN 593 for CEN enquiry ballot. The scope of the standard covers metallic butterfly valves with pressure ratings from Class 150 -Class 900 (PN 2.5-PN 160) and sizes DN 20-DN 4000.

Members were asked if they had any comments on the draft standard to contact the BVAA secretariat in order that these comments could be considered and submitted by BVAA to BSI. If sufficient comments were received from members, the BVAA would also arrange a meeting of the Butterfly Valve TEG to discuss and agree the final comments prior to submission.

Why is it Important?

This standard covers the majority of metallic butterfly valve designs, and it is also intended to be a harmonised standard to the PED allowing members to demonstrate their compliance with both the PED and PE(S)R by following its requirements. EN 593 will also be the first CEN valve product standard to adopt a new format based upon the requirements of the latest revision of EN 16668 which is intended to be a template for all future EN valve product standards. Consequently, it is important that BVAA members who supply butterfly valves are involved in developing and agreeing the content of this standard to ensure that it is in line with market requirements and their products.

Supersedes

EN 593:2017 Metallic Butterfly Valves.

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Please Note: This Hotspot is for information purposes, and we invite comments from BVAA members only. Please also note that at time of publication ballots may be closed. For more information, please contact the Secretariat.

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