Butterfly Valve? What s The Difference?

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Choosing the right valve is essential for a successful operation of any ow system
that needs to control liquid ow. How do butter y valves work and what
differentiates them from each other you may be wondering? Each offset valve has
functionality and bene ts of their own. Read our blog to see which butter y valve
will aid in getting the job done!

Source: Crane Engineering

Triple Offset Butterfly Valves

Triple offset butter y valves (TOV) have three separate offsets as shown in the
picture above to the right. Two offsets are placed from the center while the third is
on the seating surface which creates a cone type shape of the disc and seat. These
valves are used mostly in applications where a tight bubble shut-off is required, a
high temperature is expected or hard sealing surfaces are required with zero
leakage(soft seat) or rated leakage(metal seat).

They are low maintenance with an extended valve life since there is no clogging or
cavities between the sealing components and the disc only engages the seat in
the last 1 degree. These valves are best for high-temperature gases and oils, as well
as high pressure over 150 PSI or when API-607 Fire Safe is a requirement as TOV’s,
are inherently Fire Safe T as well.

A triple offset butter y valve is used in similar industries to those in which double
offset valves would be used but are even more effective in demanding and tight
applications. The TOV’s that offer the valve with the seat in the body vs seat on disc 
edge would last longer in abrasive applications. TOV with removable disc and stem
without welding, (spline drive) will be more maintenance friendly.

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Double Offset Butterfly Valves

This valve is also known as a high-performance butter y valve and is quite popular
since it can be used for various applications. This valve has two offsets from the
center which creates a cam action during the application process. Double offset
butter y valves are best used for:

Oil and gas

Pulp and paper
Power generation
HVAC
Chemical
Shipbuilding
Water/wastewater treatment
These valves are used for higher pressure than zero offset butter y valves (ANSI
Rated), and offer adjustable packing on the stem thus lower emissions and stem
leakage.

Zero Offset Butterfly Valves

“Concentric Design”
Zero offset butter y valves are used for liquid and gas applications up to 400
degrees Fahrenheit and 250 PSI. The stem and disc of these valves are centered in
the valve seat which is centered in the body of the valve. This valve can handle
chemicals, coatings, food, some solids, and abrasive applications. An advantage of
using a zero offset valve is that the media going through the valve will not contact
the body since the seat of the valve covers the body.

Choosing the right valve for your operation can be a tough decision. Before making
your purchase, contact our team of specialists at Butter y Valves and Controls to
help you nd the valve that best suits your needs.

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