API Trim Chart
| API Trim Family | API Trim No. | Material Type | Nominal Trim | Stem | Disc/Wedge Surface | Seat Surface | Acceptable API Trim Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martensitic Stainless Steel | 1* | 13Cr | 410 | 410 SS | F6 | 410 SS | – |
| Martensitic Stainless Steel | 8 | 13Cr | 410 Hardfaced | 410 SS | F6 | Stellite 6 | 5 |
| Martensitic Stainless Steel | 5 | 13Cr | 410 Full Hardfaced | 410 SS | Stellite 6 | Stellite 6 | – |
| Austenitic Stainless Steel | 10 | 18Cr-8Ni-Mo | 316 | 316 SS | 316 SS | 316 SS | 12 or 16 |
| Austenitic Stainless Steel | 12 | 18Cr-8Ni-Mo | 316 Hardfaced | 316 SS | 316 SS | Stellite 6 | 16 |
| Austenitic Stainless Steel | 16 | 18Cr-8Ni-Mo | 316 Full Hardfaced | 316 SS | Stellite 6 | Stellite 6 | – |
| Monel™ | 9 | Ni-Cu Alloy | Monel | Monel | Monel | Monel | – |
| Monel™ | 11 | Ni-Cu Alloy | Monel Hardfaced | Monel | Monel | Stellite 6 | – |
| Alloy 20 | 13 | 19Cr-29Ni | Alloy 20 | Alloy 20 | Alloy 20 | Alloy 20 | 14 |
| Alloy 20 | 14 | 19Cr-29Ni | Alloy 20 Hardfaced | Alloy 20 | Alloy 20 | Stellite 6 | – |
| Alloy 20 | 18 | 19Cr-29Ni | Alloy 20 Full Hardfaced | Alloy 20 | Stellite 6 | Stellite 6 | – |
| Hastelloy® C-276 | 19B | NiMo16Cr15W | Alloy C276 | Alloy C276 | Alloy C276 | Alloy C276 | – |
- *Trim 1 is listed as obsolete for API 600, and no longer included in API 602
- Trim 5A and 8A apply Ni-Cr alloy hardfacing instead of typical Co-Cr Stellite 6 hardfacing
- Trim materials noted are nominal, and data provided in this chart is for informational purposes only. Always consult API to verify information via current API publications and data
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