ASTM F1508-96(2021) - 1.1.2021
 
1. Scope

1.1?This specification covers spring-loaded, angle style, pressure relief valves for steam, gas, and liquid system applications (excluding boiler safety and hydraulic system relief valves).

1.2?The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

A125-24

Standard Specification for Steel Springs, Helical, Heat-Treated

A217/A217M-25

Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Martensitic Stainless and Alloy, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for High-Temperature Service

A216/A216M-26

Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature Service

A193/A193M-26

Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting for High Temperature or High Pressure Service and Other Special Purpose Applications

A182/A182M-26a

Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature Service (Includes all amendments and changes 6/25/2026).

A689-25

Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Bars for Springs

B21/B21M-20

Standard Specification for Naval Brass Rod, Bar, and Shapes

F468-23(2026)

Standard Specification for Nonferrous Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, Socket Head Cap Screws, and Studs for General Use

D5204-22

Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Polyamide-Imide (PAI) Molding and Extrusion Materials

B148-24

Standard Specification for Aluminum-Bronze Sand Castings

B62-17(2025)

Standard Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal Castings

A194/A194M-26

Standard Specification for Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, and Stainless Steel Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure or High Temperature Service, or Both

A105/A105M-26

Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Forgings for Piping Applications

A479/A479M-25

Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes for Use in Boilers and Other Pressure Vessels

A351/A351M-24e1

Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts (Includes all amendments and changes 2/3/2025).

A494/A494M-26

Standard Specification for Castings, Nickel and Nickel Alloy

A276-13

Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes

A313/A313M-18(2025)

Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Spring Wire

B61-15(2021)

Standard Specification for Steam or Valve Bronze Castings

B164-26

Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy Rod, Bar, and Wire

B637-26

Standard Specification for Precipitation-Hardening and Cold Worked Nickel Alloy Bars, Forgings, and Forging Stock for Moderate or High Temperature Service

F467-24(2026)

Standard Specification for Nonferrous Nuts for General Use

A227/A227M-24

Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Cold-Drawn for Mechanical Springs

A229/A229M-24

Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Quenched and Tempered for Mechanical Springs

A231/A231M-24

Standard Specification for Chromium-Vanadium Alloy Steel Spring Wire