If your business relies on piping equipment, Waukesha valves are some of the best you can buy. In fact, they manufacture high-quality butterfly valves which come with a wide range of benefits. Here is more on the subject to help you make the right decisions for your business.
How Does a Butterfly Valve Work?
A butterfly valve uses a rotating disc to control flow within a piping system. The disc completely seals off the flow in the “closed” position. It has hinges at the top and bottom, and when the operator turns the valve, the disc rotates and opens, letting liquid into the system. This is one of the most commonly used Waukesha valves for agricultural and municipal wastewater treatment applications.
Benefits
The butterfly valve acts on similar principles as ball valve applications. However, because it uses a disc instead of a ball, there are several benefits to consider. For instance:
- A butterfly valve opens and closes very quickly
- Discs require less supporting structures than balls (ball valves), and they are lighter.
- Smaller profile – in areas with limited space this is an important consideration.
- Rough and dependable – the butterfly valve is one of the most durable and reliable valves made for industry. There is very little maintenance, and this makes them a cost-effective solution for many valve applications.
- Large sizes available
- Stainless steel butterfly valves serve many industries.
- Easy to operate pneumatically, electrically, or manually
Downside
When the valve disc opens, it is not completely open. This causes some pressure to remain in the system. In some precise applications, this is not recommended.
Selections
Your Waukesha valves distributor can help you choose the best valves and equipment for your business. You can call them or go to their websites for more details.
