Butterfly Valves Benefit Many Different Applications

Butterfly valves are one of the most common types of valves for industrial and commercial process applications. Here’s a look at what makes them unique and some of the more unusual, niche applications they can prove beneficial in.All About Butterfly ValvesFrom a design perspective, most butterfly valves are very simple. They consist of a round body that contains a round disc. This disc rotates around a central stem that connects to the handle on top. Butterfly valves are quarter-turn valves, meaning they go from “opened” to “closed” with only a 90-degree turn of the handle. When the disc of a