This document specifies the requirements for metallic gate valves with flanged, butt welding, socket welding, spigot or threaded end connections and capillary, compression or loose nut/union body ends.
This document is applicable to metallic gate valves mainly used for industrial and general purpose applications. However, they can be used for other applications provided the requirements of the relevant performance standards are met.
The range of nominal sizes covered is:
- DN 8; DN 10; DN 12; DN 15; DN 20; DN 25; DN 32; DN 40; DN 50; DN 65; DN 80; DN 100; DN 125; DN 150; DN 200; DN 250; DN 300; DN 350; DN 400, DN 450; DN 500; DN 600; DN 700; DN 750; DN 800; DN 900; DN 1000.
The range of pressure designations covered is:
- PN 6; PN 10; PN 16, PN 20, PN 25; PN 32, PN 40; PN 63; PN 100;
- Class 150; Class 300; Class 600; Class 800.
Legislation related to this standard
Directive 2014/68/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of pressure equipment
IN_DEVELOPMENT
prEN 18378
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Close of review
Sep 24, 2025
