Tag: ASME A13.1

New ASME A13.1 for Marking Plastic Pipes

ASME A13.1, “Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems,” has just been revised and you can get your copy of the new 2015 Edition from Document Center Inc. now.  This new update revises and replaces the 2007 Edition (which was reaffirmed in 2013).  You’ll need to purchase a copy if you use this standard in your business.

ASME A13.1 is the most commonly used pipe identification standard here in the U.S.  It provides you with information on color, size and wording for the labels you’ll use for all plastic pipes with the exception of those that are buried in the ground or included in electrical conduits.  These labels provide you with the means of figuring out what is flowing in a pipe, what the direction of the flow is, and how much of a risk (hazard) the material is.

ASME A13.1 is comprised of sections on the scope, definitions and references, and method of identification included in the standard.  It also has figures of GHS pictograms and the location of identification markers.   Tables are provided for examples of the content descriptions appearing in a legend, the designation of the colors, and the size of the legend lettering to be used.  The new 12 page standard does include a summary of changes at the beginning of the publication.

Where do the colors come from that are used in ASME A13.1?  The ANSI Z535.1 is the source publication for these colors.

How do you get your copy of ASME A13.1 2015?  You can order one or more copies at the Document Center webstore, www.document-center.com.  Here is a direct link to the order page for ASME A13.1.  Want more information or prefer to work with a real person?  Contact our staff by phone (650-591-7600) or email (info@document-center.com).  Here at Document Center we’ve been working with standards since 1982.  Make us your Standards Experts!

9 ASME Standards Reaffirmed – What does this mean?

ASME has recently announced that 9 ASME standards have been reaffirmed.  This is a normal result of a 5-year review cycle that is the norm in the U.S. standards developing community.  However, each organization manages the process a bit differently.  So customers at my company, Document Center, often want to know how an ASME reaffirmation impacts their use of the standard.

A reaffirmation or reapproval means that the document is still valid — the standard has been reviewed and is still OK to use just as it is.

Many associations reprint their documents and include the reaffirmation information on the cover of the standard.  This often results in a user repurchasing a standard that has had no change to the technical content.  With stringent conformance requirements by some auditors, these companies feel compelled to have each new issue on hand.

For ASME, since the reaffirmation process is just a confirmation that the contents remain valid, the notification to the customer base is done by the inclusion of the reaffirmation date in the cataloging information.  Also, a sticker is placed on the cover of the item for each new sale after the reaffirmation takes place.

If you have purchased a copy of an ASME standard from Document Center and later it is reaffirmed, you can request a copy of the new sticker to put on the outside cover of your publication.  This sticker is provided at no charge and can be considered proof that your copy remains up-to-date.

Here’s a list of the 9 items recently affirmed:

  • ASME A13.1-2007(R2013), Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems
  • ASME B5.10-1994(R2013), Machine Tapers
  • ASME B5.11-1964(R2013), Spindle Noses and Adjustable Adaptors for Multiple Spindle Drilling Heads
  • ASME B5.35-1983(R2013), Machine Mounting Specifications for Abrasive Discs and Plate-Mounted Wheels
  • ASME B5.40-1977(R2013), Spindle Noses and Tool Shanks for Horizontal Boring Machines
  • ASME B5.47-1972(R2013), Milling Machine Arbor Assemblies
  • ASME B5.48-1977(R2013), Ball Screws
  • ASME B5.55M-1994(R2013), Specification and Performance Standard, Power Press Brakes
  • ASME N511-2007(R2013), In-Service Testing of Nuclear Air Treatment, Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems

If you need any of these ASME standards, you can purchase them at Document Center’s web store, www.document-center.com.  Or you may prefer to contact us by phone (650-591-7600), fax (650-591-7617) or email (info@document-center.com).  We’re Your Standards Experts.