
2026-02-20

The global pipeline valves market is gradually moving towards unification of standards. Today, the most common are ANSI/ASME, EN1092 and DIN, but there are still differences between them.
For international suppliers, this means the need to produce flanges that meet multiple standards simultaneously. For example, projects in the Middle East often require ANSI, while European customers prefer EN or DIN.
The differences concern not only the sizes, but also the requirements for testing, marking and documentation. In recent years, product quality control has been strengthened, including mandatory confirmation of the origin of the material and identification of each batch.
This trend helps improve product quality, but at the same time increases demands on manufacturers. Companies that can meet multiple standards gain a competitive advantage in the international market.
In the future, further standardization of requirements is expected, which will simplify international trade in industrial components.