8.17. Actuator construction materials
Materials of construction shall be manufacturer's standard for the specified environmental exposure. The material of diaphragm housing shall be steel, unless otherwise specified. For piston type actuators aluminum housing are acceptable except for valve on depressurizing or emergency shut-off services. In special cases such as for the larger sizes of butterfly valves, consideration may be given to (long-stroke) cylinder actuators.
The enclosure housing the electrical components of a valve shall be made of iron, steel, brass, bronze, aluminum, or an alloy containing not less than 85% aluminum. A metal such as zinc or magnesium or other alloys shall not be used.
Copper shall not be used for an enclosure for use ...