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Status : Active
Standard Type : Main
Document No : API STD 6DX (Standard + Revision Tracker) : 2025
Document Year : 2025
Pages : 113
Section Volume : Exploration and Production (01)
API STD 6DX (Standard + Revision Tracker) : 2025
This document defines the requirements for mechanical integrity and sizing of actuators used on valves manufactured under API Specification 6D. It is applicable to all types of electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic actuators, inclusive of mounting kit, installed on pipeline valves.
This document is not applicable to actuators installed on control valves, valves being used for regulation, valves in subsea service, handheld powered devices, stand-alone manually operated gearboxes, instrument tubing and associated fittings, and actuator control equipment.