Reference profile
- Designation
- ASTM A216
- Title
- Carbon Steel Castings Suitable for Fusion Welding for High-Temperature Service
- Issuing body
- ASTM
- Current edition
- [verify]
- Status
- Library record: draft; official standard status [verify].
- Category
- Material & Fabrication
1
Overview
Specification for carbon-steel castings (e.g. WCB) for valve bodies, pump casings, and pressure parts.
2
Scope & Applicability
Covers
- Grades WCA/WCB/WCC
- Weldability
- Mechanical properties
Does NOT cover (exclusions)
- Exclusions are not documented in this library record. Confirm the official publication, neighbouring codes, the adopted edition, and jurisdictional boundaries before application.
3
Key Requirements
Lifecycle requirements
- Valve/pump casting selection
- CS casting procurement
4
Technical Details
Specification for carbon-steel castings (e.g. WCB) for valve bodies, pump casings, and pressure parts.
Components: WCB, WCC, Valve body casting, Pump casing.
Where to find it in the codeRefer to the official table of contents and the sections cited by the project specification; section numbering can vary by edition.
5
Engineering Notes
- WCB is the default CS casting for valve bodies and pump casings in general process service.
6
Related Standards
- ASTM A351
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
- ASME BPVC II
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
7
Source, Edition & Status
- Publisher
- ASTM
- Edition Year
- N/A
- Industries
- Refinery, Petrochemical, Power
- Content Status
- draft
- Last Reviewed
- 2026-07-01
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-01
- Verified By
- Engineering Reviewer
- Official Link
- N/A
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