What are the regulations regarding the painting of valve handles and handwheels?

Date: 2025-12-29Views: 2154

The paint on the handles and handwheels corresponds to the paint colors of the sealing surface materials; see the table below for details.

Paint colors for valve handles and handwheels:

Sealing Surface Material

Handle and Handwheel Paint Colors

Sealing Surface Material

Handle and Handwheel Paint Colors

Bronze or Brass

Red

Cemented Carbide

Sky Blue

Babbitt Alloy

Yellow

Plastics

Purple-Red

Aluminum

Aluminum White

Cast Iron

Black

Acid-Resistant Steel, Stainless Steel

Light Blue

Rubber

Medium Green

Nitrided Steel

Light Purple

Monel Alloy

Navy blue