American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2008. Published November 2008. Originally approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as A 694/A 694M – 03. 4 p. This specification covers forged or rolled steel pipe flange, forged fittings, valves, and parts suitable for use with high-strength transmission-service pipe. Included are flanges, fittings, and similar parts ordered either to dimensions specified by the purchaser or to ASME or MSS dimensional standards referenced in section 2.