EN 12351:2010

Industrial valves - Protective caps for valves with flanged connections EN 12351:2010

Publication date:   Jun 17, 2010

Scope

This European Standard specifies protective caps for flanged valves with and without internal coating.
The use of protective caps according to this European Standard is limited to the protection during transport and
storage to prevent:
the entry of dirt;
the damage of the connecting surfaces.
The protective caps do not protect against the consequences of improper handling.
This European Standard does not apply to protective caps for valves and pipe fittings with welded and threaded
ends.
NOTE It is possible to use these protective caps with flanged components other than valves.