TA-Luft compliant Instrumentation Valves and DBB Valves
Our E Series Manifolds, Monoflanges as well as our Ball Valves and VariAS-Blocks are available with the TA-Luft option according to the amendment (status 2021).
Our extensive TA-Luft compliant portfolio has been certified by TÜV Süd.
TA-Luft amendment 2021
On December 1, 2021, the amended Technical Instructions on Air Quality Control (TA-Luft) came into force. It sets strict limits for pollutant emissions from plants subject to immission control approval.
The most important change in valve specifications is the adoption of the ISO 15848-1 standard, which specifies how a valve is to be tested and gives the parameters for classification.
After the transition period expires in 2025, the requirements must generally meet the state of the art and thus the emission level of new plants. For plants in the planning or installation phase, care must be taken to ensure that valves, pumps, compressors or even flange connections directly comply with the specifications of TA-Luft.
In 2011, we already received the first ISO 15848-1 certificate and have thus basically met the requirements of the new TA-Luft for more than 10 years.
TA-Luft compliant E Series Manifolds
TA-Luft compliant Monoflanges
TA-Luft compliant VariAS-Blocks and Ball Valves
Enclosed you will find an overview of our TA-Luft Valve Head Unit:
Needle Valves acc. to OS&Y Needle Valve acc. to Bellows Sealed Head Unit acc.
TA-Luft 2021 and ISO 15848 TA-Luft 2021 and ISO 15848 to TA-Luft 2021 and ISO 15848
AS-Schneider offers a variety of ISO 15848-1 solutions that comply with the new TA-Luft 2021. Since the tightness class is defined in the TA-Luft, this cannot be selected.
However, in order to find the optimal solution, the following must be considered:
( 1 ) Chemical resistance
Are there restrictions on the seal material (PTFE, Graphite, FKM Elastomer, Bellows)?( 2 ) Endurance class
TA-Luft does not give any specific information on the endurance class, but it requires that testing and maintenance of sealing systems must be specified in management instructions in order to ensure leak-tightness in the long term. To save this effort, AS-Schneider valves are designed to be maintenance-free under certain conditions.For example, instrumentation valves with strength class CO1 (205 mechanical cycles) can be considered maintenance-free over a period of 30 years if they are operated no more than 7 times per year (205 cycles / 30 years = 6.8 cycles per year).
If a higher frequency of operation is required, a solution with a higher strength class should be selected.
( 3 ) Pressure and temperature
Is the certified pressure and temperature range sufficient for the application?| AS-Schneider Type | Sealing Material | Max. Pressure | Temperature Range | Endurance Class / Mechanical Cycles |
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Screwed-in Valve Head Units |
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| E Series | PTFE | 420 bar | -29°C to +82°C | C01 / 205 |
| E Series | Graphite | 420 bar | -29°C to +82°C | C01 / 205 |
| ISO FE Type 1* | FPM-O-Ring + Graphite Packing | 420 bar | -29°C to +200°C | CO2 / 1,500 |
| ISO FE Type 3 | PTFE / Carbon filled PTFE | 420 bar | -29°C to +200°C | CO2 / 1,500 |
| ISO FE Type 4 | Graphite Packing | 420 bar | -50°C to +400°C | CO1 / 205 |
| OS&Y Valve Head Units | ||||
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ISO FE Type 1 (OS&Y) |
FPM-O-Ring + Graphite Packing | 420 bar | -29°C to +200°C | CO1 / 205 |
| ISO FE Type 3 (OS&Y) | PTFE / Carbon filled PTFE | 420 bar | -29°C to +200°C | CO3 / 2,500 |
| ISO FE Type 4 (OS&Y) | Graphite Packing | 420 bar | -50°C to +400°C | CO1 / 205 |
| Bellows Sealed Valve Head Units | ||||
| Bellows | Metallic Bellows with Safety Stuffing Box. |
250 bar | Meets the requirements of the TA-Luft without proof. |
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| Ball Valves | ||||
| KB1-, KB3-, KC1-, KC3- with XCE-Sealing System |
Carbon filled PTFE | 420 bar | -29°C to +40°C | CO1 / 205 |
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KB2-, KB4-, KC2-, KC3- |
Primary Seal: Carbon filled PTFE and Graphite Packing |
420 bar | -29°C to +40°C | C01 / 205 |
| VariAS-Blocks | ||||
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VariAS-Block with |
Primary Seal: |
420 bar | -29°C to +200°C | CO1 / 205 |
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VariAS-Block with |
Primary Seal: |
420 bar | -29°C to +200°C | C01 / 205 |
* In this version, the packing was retightened 1x in the specified temperature range during the test.
No readjustment was required in the temperature range -29°C to +40°C.
Detailed information on the subject of TA-Luft and the TA-Luft amendment (2021) can be found on our blog page. In our blog, we regularly keep you up to date with technical articles on numerous key topics relating to TA-Luft and TA-Luft applications. Browse through the numerous TA-Luft blog articles and enjoy being inspired and expanding your knowledge.
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The revised TA-Luft Emission Standard refers to ISO 15848-1 to protect the general public and the neighborhood. And to prevent harmful effects on the environment caused by air pollution. All that in order to achieve a high level of protection for the environment as a whole. In our blog article, we explain what impact this change will have on the valve industry.
Impact of revision of the TA-Luft on the valve industry