CV valves - label examples
The markings for CV valves are specified in document K1001 and also
here. Below are images of a few of the
CV valves in the collection along with their meanings.
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A 'classic' marking, YL is the date code (L=december, Y=1966),
KB/F means a
valve made to specification K1001 or K1006 (K) and approved by a
UK authority (B). The valve was made in the
STC Paignton factory (F) |
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Similar to the above example, this time a valve made to K1001/K1006,
UK approved, in January 1957 at AEIs Leicester facility.
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Similar again, this time the date code (KK) is rotated to save space.
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A different layout, the date code and 'broad arrow' appearing on top.
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A more complex example, the date code here is the 4-digit variant,
6901 meaning the 1st week of 1969. What complicates this mark is the
original valve has been modified and re-labelled as CV2012.
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Here, the valve shows both CV and civilian type markings, a 4-digit
date code, but no other information. Given the order of preference is
CV number, factory code and date code, there is no factory code present.
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In this example the valve carries a 2-letter date code and the CV
number, but the approving agency is missing after the K. RC indicates the
valve was made by Ferranti.
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Another example of missing information, this time neither the
specification or qualification letter is present.
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Finally, some valves only ever get the CV number and no other 'relevant' markings
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