What is SS 304 Butterfly Valve?

A SS butterfly valve is a control valve which can be used to isolate or regulate. The valve operates with a disc fixed through a stem in the body of the valve.

Operation of a butterfly (BF) valve:

Butterfly valves, like any other control valves uses an obstruction component. In this type of valve, a disc is used which is operate with a lever, gear, or actuator on top. This disc is attached to the upper control with a stem which goes from the center of the disc. Butterfly valves some time uses ring gaskets of softer material to provide leak proof operation.

Benefits of using a Butterfly (BF) Valves:

Butterfly valves are compact as compared other types of control valves or mechanical valves.  Its compact size makes it very easy to install as well. One of the key benefit of using this type of valve is its affect on the pressure. As the disc when opened sits perpendicular to the media and it does not reduces the pressure of flow of the media to an extent.

What is a Dairy Butterfly valve

SS 304 butterfly valves for dairy are specially made with the stainless steel material to have no reaction with food grade material. These are generally socket welded valves with stem specially designed to avoid any kind of food blockage. These valve sometimes come with special clamps to avoid any leakage at the ends. Check out our range of butterfly valves here! For more information check here