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EN 20898 8.8 bolting (for ped valves)

Thread starter Johnwoo1991
Start date May 18, 2024

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May 18, 2024

Johnwoo1991

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Is it possible in ball valves destined for Europe, to use 8.8 (EN 20898/ISO 898) bolts for the cover and trunnion? Many valve manufacturers use L7/B7 for ped valves, but I never understood why they avoid 8.8. Is it just to avoid doing the PMA for the 2014/68 EU?