Quality System Procedure

QSP-A5-01 Control of the Application and

Removal of the API Monogram
Revision No. : 0
Effective Date: February 14, 2014

Prepared by:

Date:

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Purpose

This procedure outlines the API Monogram marking requirement for the manufacture product of
API Spec 6D, API Spec 6A and API Spec 16A. PTBMI factory API monogram stamper shall
apply the API Monogram as indicated in the specific place as per the product specification after
the product is confirmed by QA/QC Department conforms to API specification requirement.
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Scope

This procedure is responsive to element Annex A, A.5 Control of the Application and Removal of
the API Monogram, of API Specification Q1 Ninth Edition.
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Responsibility
a)


b)

Plant Manager
Verify the Marking Checklist filled and checked by the supervisor.
QC Personnel

Audit the Marking Checklist

Maintain the Marking Checklist

Make sure all the work or process is conjunction with the API monogram marking
requirement.

c)

Supervisor

Prepare all the necessary tools.

Make sure all required information is obtained before starting the marking.

Make sure the marking machine can function properly.

Make sure the marking work is done correctly and safely.

Recheck every piece of nameplate and make sure all the information marking on the
nameplate is correct.

Make sure all the information have been marked on the valve.

Fill up the Marking Checklist.

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API Monogram Stamper/ Technician

Follow the instruction given in Shop Order.
Marking Requirement API Spec 6D

Valves that meet the requirement of ISO 14313 and API Spec 6D shall be marked in accordance
with the requirements of Table 1 (Appendix B) and Table 2 (Appendix C). PTBMI API
Monogram license number (6D-1322) is only being used and marked in conjunction with the API
Monogram.
4.1

Marking Method
a. Body/cover/closure stamping shall be performed using a low-stress die-stamp, rounded
V or Dot Face type.
b. Each valve shall be provided with an austenitic stainless steel nameplate securely affixed
and so located that it is easily accessible.
c. The marking on the nameplate shall be visually legible.

4.2

Identification Markings

On valves whose size or shape limits the body markings, they may be omitted in the following
order:
a. manufacturer's name or trademark;
b. material;
c. rating;
d. size
For valves smaller than DN 50 (NPS 2), the nameplate can be attached to the valve with the
stainless steel wire. The nameplate and serial number may be omitted by client agreement.
*NOTE: The purchaser can specify requirements for the marking of valve components.

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If the valve with one seat uni-directional and one seat bi-directional, the directions of both seats
shall be specified on a separate identification plate as illustrated in Appendix A: Figure 1. In
Figure 1, one symbol indicates the bi-directional seat and the other symbol indicates the unidirectional seat.
4.3

API Monogram Record (API 6D)

Marking checklist for API 6D is being used to monitor the marking conformance as required by
API product specification. This record shall be maintained for a minimum of 10 years.
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Marking Requirement of API Spec 16A

Adapter and loose connections of API 16A manufactured in accordance with the American
National Standard by PTBMI shall be marked in accordance with the procedure and requirements
of API 16A and Table 3 (Appendix D), Table 4 (Appendix E), Table 5 (Appendix F), Table 6
(Appendix G), Table 7 (Appendix H), Table 8 (Appendix I).
Equipment shall be stamped on the product with the product description code (PDC) or
alphanumeric code, followed by ISO 13533 or API 16A and PTBMI API 16A licence
number (16A-0360).
5.1

Marking Method
a. Low-stress-area marking
Using of sharp V stamping for identification on low-stress areas (such as nameplate,
outside diameter of flanges, etc.).
b. High-stress-area marking
Using of dot, vibration or round V stamping for identification on high-stress areas.
Sharp V stamping is allowed in high-stress area only if subsequent stress-relieving is
performed to the component.

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c. Weld metal overlays

When equipment has weld metal-overlaid ring grooves, the ring gasket type and number
shall be followed by CRA to designate a corrosion-resistant alloy or SST to designate
an austenitic stainless steel.
Notes:
a. All type 16B and 16BX hub connections shall be marked on the neck of the connection,
12mm (1/2 in) max from the required length of the neck.
b. All flanges shall be marked in accordance with ISO 10423.
c. If the ring groove is overlaid with corrosion-resistant material, the ring groove number
shall be followed with CRA.
5.2

Repair and Remanufacture Markings

Location of marking for metallic equipment which is repaired or remanufactured shall be in

accordance with Table 3 (Appendix D).
The following marking shall be added to the parts:
a. RMFR for remanufacture or RPR for repair.
b. Repairers /remanufacturers name or mark.
c. Date of repair or remanufacture (month & year).
Note: For repair and/or remanufacturer marking requirement, the RMFR for remanufacture or
RPR for repair shall be added adjacent to the API Monogram applied.
5.3

API Monogram Record (API 16A)

Marking checklist for API 16A is being used to monitor the marking conformance as required by
API product specification. This record shall be maintained for a minimum of 10 years.

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Marking Requirement for API Spec 6A

Other end connectors (OEC) and flange connector shall be marked on the exterior surface as
specified in Table 9 (Appendix J).
6.1

Identification Markings

Marking shall contain the following:

a. ISO 10423,
b. The temperature classification
c. Maximum and minimum operating temperatures
d. Material class
e. Product specification level
f. Performance requirement level
g. Date of manufacture (month and year)
h. Manufacturers name or mark.
6.2

Marking Method
a. Using of dot, vibration or round V stamping for identification on low-stress areas.
b. Conventional sharp V-stamping is acceptable in low-stress areas, such as OD of the
flange.
c. Sharp V-stamping is not permitted in the high-stress areas.
d. Nameplates are not required if the information is permanently marked on the body or
connector.
e. When equipment has weld metal-overlaid ring grooves, the ring gasket type and number
shall be followed by CRA to designate a corrosion-resistant alloy or SST to designate
an austenitic stainless steel.

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f. Hardness test marking if hardness are required for bodies, bonnets or end and outlet
connectors, the actual value of the hardness test shall be stamped on the part adjacent to
the test location.
g. Other end connectors (OEC) the following shall apply:
i.

Other end connectors shall be marked with OEC following the size or pressure
rating.

ii.

Clamp hub end connectors shall be marked ISO 13533 following the size and
pressure rating.

iii.

Loose connectors such as welding neck connectors, blind connectors, threaded

connector, adapter connectors and spacer connectors shall be marked as specified in
Table 9. Performance-requirement level (PR) marking is not required for loose
connectors.

6.3

Repair and Remanufacture Markings

Location of marking for metallic equipment which is repaired or remanufactured shall be in

accordance with Table 9 (Appendix J).
The following marking shall be added to the parts:
a. RMFR for remanufacture or RPR for repair.
b. Repairers / remanufacturers name or mark.
c. Repair / remanufacture level (RL)
d. Date of repair or remanufacture (month & year)
Note:
RL level are representative of the product specifications and if applicable product specification level
(PSL) to which the equipment was originally manufactured.
RL level indicate the level of technical requirements associated with the repair or remanufacture of
equipment and do not represent equipment suitability for specific service or performance requirements.

Note: The API Spec 6A Monogram shall not be applied to any product that has been repaired and
remanufactured, including those products that meet the requirement of Annex J of API Spec 6A.

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Nameplates

Nameplates, when required, shall be made of a corrosion-resistant material. The API monogram
shall be marked on the nameplate, in addition to the marking requirement as shown in Table 9.
PTBMI API Monogram license number (6A-1474) is only being used and marked in conjunction
with the API Monogram.
6.5

API Monogram Record (API 6A)

Marking checklist for API 6A is being used to monitor the marking conformance as required by
API product specification. Record required by API product specification shall be listed in API
Monogram Record List. This record shall be maintained for a minimum of 5 years.
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Nonconforming Product

If the product subsequently found to be nonconforming with the API specified requirement, the
API monogram should be removed by grinding off the marking. Record of non-conforming
product shall be maintained and retained. See procedure of QSP 510 01 Control of Nonconforming product.
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Marking Procedure
a. Workshop manager hand over the Shop Order Form (PRO-5711-01) to the supervisor.
b. Supervisor will prepare all the necessary equipment and ensure all the equipment is in
good shape.
c. Supervisor will check on the serial number and information which will be marked on the
nameplate valve component or loose connector.
d. Supervisor will make sure all the information is correct.
e. API Monogram Stamper will mark the nameplate using nameplate marking machine.

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f. While, body/cover/closure stamping shall be performed using a low-stress die-stamp,

rounded V or Dot Face type.
g. Supervisor will check the nameplate to ensure all the information is correct before attach
the nameplate to valve, adapter and loose connector.
h. For valve which has ring grove the ring groove number will be mark on the flange edge.
i. Supervisor will make sure all the necessary information have been marked by using the
Marking Checklist Form 6D (PRO-5711-08) for valve, Marking Checklist Form 6A
(PRO-5711-07) and Marking Checklist Form 16A (PRO-5711-09) for adapter and loose
connector before process to the next stage.
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Reference
a) Control of Non-conforming Product (QSP-510-01)

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Appendix

Appendix A

Figure 1: Typical identification plate for a valve with one seat uni-directional and
one seat bi-directional

Appendix B

Table 1: Valve marking (API 6D)

Appendix C

Table 2: Marking Example

Appendix D

Table 3: Marking requirements and location (API 16A)

Appendix E

Table 4: Product description code

Appendix F

Table 5: Equipment type

Appendix G

Table 6: ISO equipment size designation

Appendix H

Table 7: Rated working pressure

Appendix I

Table 8: Temperature ratings (Metallic materials)

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Appendix J

Table 9: Marking requirement and locations

Appendix K

Figure 2: Sample of applicable API specification for the Monogrammed product

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Appendix A
Figure 1: Typical identification plate for a valve with one seat uni-directional and one seat bidirectional

Appendix B
Table 1: Valve marking (API 6D)
Table 1 Valve marking (API 6D)
No.
Marking
1 Manufacturers name or trademark
2 Pressure class
3 Pressure/temperature rating:
a) Maximum operating pressure at maximum operating
temperature
b) Maximum operating pressure at minimum operating
temperature
4 Face-to-face/end-to-end dimensions
5 Body material designationa:
Material symbol, e.g. AISI, ASME, ASTM or ISO

Location
Both body and nameplate
Both body and nameplate
Nameplate

Nameplate
Both body and nameplate:
melt identification (e.g
cast or heat number) on
body only
Bonnet/cover [including
melt identification (e.g.
heat number)]
Nameplate

Bonnet/cover material designation:

Material symbol, e.g. AISI, ASME, ASTM or ISO

Trim identificationb:
Symbols indicating material of stem and sealing faces of
closure members if different from that of body
Nominal valve size
Body or nameplate or both
Full-opening valves: nominal valve size
(where practicable)
Reduced-opening valves: shall be marked as specified in
7.3(API 6D)

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Marking

Location
Ring joint groove number
Valve flange edge
SMYS (units) of Valve end, where applicable
Body weld bevel ends
Flow direction (for check valves only)
Body
Seat sealing direction (valves with preferred direction only)
Separate
identification
plate on valve body
Seat test per clauses B.10, B.11, B.12 for DBB, DIB-1 or DIB- Nameplate
2 (API 6D), respectively (where applicable)
Unique serial number
Both body and nameplate
Date of manufacture(month and year)
Nameplate
c
ISO 14313
Nameplate

Appendix C
Table 2: Marking Example
Table 2- Marking Example
On the Body
PTBMI
PN 100 or 600
WCC
DN 200 or 8
R49
12345
On the bonnet/cover

Item 1: name of manufacturer

Item 2: pressure class
Item 5: body material
Item 8: nominal valve size
Item 9: ring joint identification on flange edge
Item 14: serial number

3344

Item 6: bonnet/cover melt identification (cast or

heat No.)

On nameplate
PTBMI
PN 100 or 600
10,4 MPa or 104 bar at -29C ; 1500 psi at
-20F
10,2 MPa or 102 bar at 121C; 1478 psi at
250 F
WCC
Stem CR13
Disc CR13
Seat CR13
or
CR13 CR13 CR13
or

Item 1: manufacturer
Item 2: pressure class
Item 3: maximum operating at minimum operating
temperature
Maximum operating pressure at maximum
operating temperature
Item 5:body material
Item 7: trim identification

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CR13
CR13
664 mm or 26.13
DN 200 or 8
or
DN 200 x 150 or 8 x 6
or
DN 200R or 8R
SMYS 276MPa or 40KSI
DBB,DIB-1 or DIB-2,
as applicable
12345
4-07 or 4/07
ISO 14313

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Item 4: face to face /end to end dimension

Item 8: nominal valve size for full-opening valve
Item 8: nominal valve size for reduced-bore valve
Item 8: nominal valve size for reduced-bore valve
Item 10: SMYS (Specified Minimum Yield
Strength)
Item 13: When seat tests per Clause B.10 ,B.11 or
B.12 respectively
Item 14: serial number
Item 15: date of manufacture
Item 16: number of this International Standard

Appendix D
Table 3: Marking requirements and location (API 16A)
Table 3 - Marking requirements and location (API 16A)
Marking
Drilling spools and
Loose connector
adapters
ISO 13533 or API 16A
Nameplate and/or body Connection OD a,b,c
Manufactures name or mark
Nameplate and/or body Connection OD a,b,c
Serial number (if applicable)
Nameplate and/or body
Size designation
Nameplate and/or body Connection OD a,b,c
Rated working pressure
Nameplate and/or body Connection OD a,b,c
Temperature rating
Nameplate and/or body Connection OD a,b,c
Manufactures part number
Nameplate and/or body Connection OD a,b,c
Date of manufacture
Nameplate and/or body Connection OD a,b,c
Product description code (API 16A)
Nameplate and/or body Connection OD a,b,c
refer Table 4
Ring groove designation
Nameplate and/or body Connection OD a,b,c

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Appendix E
Table 4: Product description code
Table 4 - Product description code
Code

Description

AA
BB
CC
DD
EEEE

Equipment type (see Table 5)

Size designation (see Table 6)
Rated working pressure (see Table 7)
Temperature rating (see Table 8)
Date of manufacturer

Appendix F
Table 5: Equipment type
Table 5 - Equipment type
Generic description of equipment
Single Ram BOP
Double ram BOP
Single annular BOP
Double annular BOP
Drilling spool
Adapter
Triple ram BOP
Hydraulic connector
Clamp
Other

Code AA
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
99

Appendix G
Table 6: ISO equipment size designation
Table 6 - ISO equipment size designation
ISO size designation
Code BB
mm
(in)
179
7 1/16
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346
425
476
527
540
680
762

9
11
13 5/8
16 3/4
18 3/4
20 3/4
21 1/4
26 3/4
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Appendix H
Table 7: Rated working pressure
Table 7 - Rated working pressure
Rated working pressure
Code CC
MPa
(psi)
13,8
2000
02
20,7
3000
03
34,5
5000
05
69,0
10000
10
103,5
15000
15
138,0
20000
20
Appendix I
Table 8: Temperature ratings (Metallic materials)
Table 8 - Temperature ratings (metallic materials)
Operating temperature range
Code DD
c
f
-59 to 121
-75 to 250
75
-29 to 121
-20 to 250
20
-18 to 121
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Appendix J
Table 9: Marking requirement and locations
Table 9 Marking requirement and locations
Location
Connections and fitting
Loose connector
ISO 10423
Nameplate and/or body
OD of connector
Temperature class or upper
Nameplate and/or body
OD of connector
and lower operating
temperature range rating
Material class
Nameplate and/or body
OD of connector
Product specification level
Nameplate and/or body
OD of connector
Performance requirement
level
Nominal size (bore if
Nameplate, body and/or
OD of connector
required)
connector OD
Thread size (threaded
Nameplate, body and/or near
OD of connector
products only)
each thread
End and outlet connector size Nameplate or body and each
OD of connector
connector OD
Rated working pressure
Nameplate or body and each
OD of connector
connector OD
Ring gasket type and number Near each connector
OD of connector
Date of manufacture
Nameplate and/or body
OD of connector
Manufacturers name or
Nameplate and/or body
OD of connector
mark
Serial number ( if applicable) Nameplate and/or body
OD of connector
Hardness test values (if
Adjacent to test location
Adjacent to test location
applicable)
Marking

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Appendix K
Figure 2: Sample of applicable API specification for the monogrammed product

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