1.1 This specification covers three classes of gray iron for castings intended for use as valve pressure-retaining parts, pipe fittings, and flanges.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. NOTE 1—The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM A126-04(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM A48/A48M Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings*, 2022-05-01 Update
ASTM A644 Standard Terminology Relating to Iron Castings
ASTM E8/E8M Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM A126-04(2019) history
2023ASTM A126-04(2023) Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
2019ASTM A126-04(2019) Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
2004ASTM A126-04(2014) Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
2004ASTM A126-04(2009) Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
2004ASTM A126-04 Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
2001ASTM A126-95(2001) Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
2001ASTM A126-95e1 Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
1966ASTM A126-66 Standard Specifications For Gray Iron Castings For Valves, Flanges, And Pipe Fittings