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5 Minutes to Quickly Understand the Technical Analysis of Butterfly Valves

How it works:

  • Double eccentric design: stem center offset body center + offset seat center.
  • Action Mechanics:
    • The disc is completely disengaged from the seat when opened, reducing friction and operating torque.
    • The disc gradually engages the seat when closed to avoid extrusion damage.
  • Thermally compensated design: Lower stem disc springs allow thermal expansion and provide continuous grounding

The particularity of the packing design

  • Deep stuffing box:
    • Tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) V-shaped filler (long life).
    • High temperature compression packing (applicable ≤ 750°F)
    • Stainless steel fasteners as standard.
    • Optional fillers:
  • Live-loaded packing:
    • Optional configurations for enhanced sealing and controlled fugitive emissions (API 641 certified).
  • Inverted packing configuration: suitable for vacuum conditions.

Features and Benefits

The particularity of the valve seat design

Seat typeSealing materialPeculiarityPressure/temperature resistanceCertification Standards:
S02TFM polymersBi-directional sealing, pressure-responsive sealing lip; Chemical resistance (except alkaline solutions)740 psi, -46~260°CASME/FCI 70-2 Class VI
F02Stainless steel + TFM insertsFireproof design, metal-to-metal triple seal; Two-way fire certification1,480 psi, -46~260°CAPI 607 4th Edition
M01316 Stainless Steel (Full Metal)ultra-high temperature applications; Washout resistanceThe rated pressure of the same valve body is up to 750°CASME/FCI 70-2 Class IV

Seat and Seal Material Codes and RatingS

The particularity of the material

  • Body Material:
    • Carbon steel (A216 WCC): Standard operating conditions.
    • Low-temperature carbon steel (LCC, ASTM A352): -46°C low-temperature condition.
    • Stainless steel (316/CF8M): corrosive media or high temperature.
  • Key Component Materials:
    • Stem: 17-4PH stainless steel (≤650°F) → Nickel-based alloy for high temperature (UNS 7718/5500).
    • Disc: Hard chrome plated stainless steel (anti-wear).
    • Bearings: Teflon+ steel (standard) or Teflon+ 316SS (high temperature)

Applicable media

  • Conventional media: water, oil, steam, gas, slurry.
  • Special working conditions:
    • High temperature: steam, hot oil (≤750°F, M01 seat required).
    • Vacuum: Absolute pressure 20 μm (S02/F02 seat).
    • Sulfur Condition: Complies with NACE MR0175 (H₂S Corrosion Resistance).
    • Low temperature: -46°C (LCC body).

Maximum temperature and pressure

ParameterStandard valueRemark
Maximum temperature750°F(399°C)M01 seat + nickel-based alloy stem required
Highest pressureClass 300 Body: 740 psi (ambient)Seat-limited (e.g., S02 seat up to 740 psi)
Fire ratingF02 Seat: 1,480 psi + 30 minute fire certificationAPI 607 4th Edition

Comparison table of key features

CharacteristicS02 Valve Seat (TFM)F02 Seat (Metal+TFM)M01 Valve Seat (Full Metal)
Sealing gradeClass VI (Zero Leakage)Class VI (Zero Leakage)Class IV (Low Leakage)
Pressure resistance740 psi1,480 psiThe rated pressure of the valve body
Temperature resistance limit260°C (intermittent 500°F)260°C (intermittent 500°F)399°C(750°F)
Fire certificationNoAPI 607 bidirectional certificationNo
Applicable mediaChemicals, vapors (≤200 psi)High-pressure steam and fire risk working conditionsUHT steam/hot oil

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