Butterfly Valves
Butterfly valves are designed for efficient flow isolation and regulation in multiple processing applications. With corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction, hygienic product-contact surfaces, and a compact quarter-turn design, these valves are well suited for food and beverage, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, water cooling, cosmetic, dairy, and other demanding process applications.
Butterfly valves use a rotating disc positioned within the flow path to control fluid movement. A quarter-turn of the valve stem rotates the disc between open and closed positions, providing quick operation and relatively low flow resistance.
Key Benefits
Hygienic Construction — Smooth product-contact surfaces and sanitary designs help minimize product retention and support effective cleaning and sanitation.
Efficient Flow Control — The streamlined disc provides relatively low flow resistance when the valve is fully open, supporting efficient fluid transfer.
Reliable Shutoff — Precision-machined components and resilient seat materials provide dependable sealing for process isolation.
Quick Operation — The trigger-style handle allows fast quarter-turn operation while providing defined positioning for convenient flow control and reliable status indication.
Compact Design — The lightweight, space-efficient construction requires less installation space than many larger valve designs.
Easy Maintenance — Serviceable seats, seals, and operating components can simplify inspection, maintenance, and replacement.
Self-Draining Capability — Properly configured and installed valves can help minimize retained fluid and support hygienic system design.
Typical Applications
Water Cooling Systems
Chilled Water Systems
Cooling Tower Systems
Heat Exchanger Systems
Process Water Systems
Recirculating Water Systems
Utility Water Systems
Cooling Skids
Pump Systems
Water Treatment Systems
CIP Water Systems
Equipment Isolation
Cooling Loops
Construction & Materials
Body Material: 304 and 316/316L stainless steel
Disc and Stem Material: 316L stainless steel
Seal and O-Ring Material: Buna-N, EPDM, PTFE and Viton
End Connections: Weld end, tri-clamp, ANSI flanged
Actuation: Manual trigger handle, pneumatically actuated, electrically actuated
Size Range: 1/2 to 12 inch
Surface Finish: 30RA ID, 20RA MP ID, 15RA EP ID
Performance Specifications
Maximum Working Pressure: Up to 140 psi, depending on configuration
Maximum Working Temperature: Up to 200°F (93°C), depending on configuration
Flow Capacity: Cv ranges 10–800+, depending on configuration
Quality & Compliance
Sanitary butterfly valves are manufactured using controlled stainless steel materials, precision-machined components, and application-specific sealing materials to provide consistent performance and hygienic service. Valves can be supplied with material certifications, dimensional inspection, pressure testing, surface-finish verification, and documentation demonstrating conformance with applicable sanitary, ASTM, ASME, FDA, and industry requirements, depending on the specific configuration.