api 5000API Recommended Practice 500, 4th Edition. API has published API Recommended Practice (RP) 500, Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities*Tolerances and ring gaskets are according to API 6A. Materials for API 6A Type 6B 5000 psi(34.5 MPa) Weld Neck RTJ Flange, API 6A 6B Weld Neck