Wafer butterfly valves offer several significant advantages. Firstly, their compact and lightweight design makes them highly space-efficient, ideal for installations where space is limited. Unlike traditional valves, their wafer-style body can be easily sandwiched between two flanges, reducing installation complexity and saving both time and cost.
In terms of operation, these valves provide quick opening and closing, typically achieved with a 90-degree rotation of the handle or actuator. This rapid response makes them suitable for applications requiring frequent on-off control. The streamlined disc design minimizes flow resistance, ensuring low pressure drop and high flow capacity, which improves system efficiency and reduces energy consumption.
Maintenance is another strong point. The simple structure of wafer butterfly valves means fewer components, decreasing the likelihood of failure and making repairs straightforward. Moreover, many models feature replaceable seat rings, allowing for easy maintenance without replacing the entire valve.
Regarding material versatility, they can be manufactured from various materials, including stainless steel, ductile iron, and plastic, enabling them to withstand different media, temperatures, and corrosive environments. This adaptability makes wafer butterfly valves a reliable choice across diverse industries, from water treatment and HVAC systems to chemical processing and power generation.
| Size | A | B | C2 | D | E | F | KxK | Top PCD | Plate HOLE N-Dia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN50 | 140 | 70 | 105 | 41 | 90 | 30 | 11x11 | 70 | 4-θ9 |
| DN65 | 152 | 76 | 117 | 44 | 90 | 30 | 11x11 | 70 | 4-θ9 |
| DN80 | 159 | 91 | 130 | 44 | 90 | 30 | 11x11 | 70 | 4-θ9 |
| DN100 | 178 | 102 | 162 | 51 | 90 | 30 | 14x14 | 70 | 4-θ9 |
| DN125 | 191 | 119 | 187 | 54 | 90 | 30 | 14x14 | 70 | 4-θ9 |
| DN150 | 203 | 133 | 216 | 54 | 90 | 30 | 17x17 | 70 | 4-θ11 |
| DN200 | 241 | 170 | 271 | 64 | 125 | 30 | 17x17 | 102 | 4-θ11 |
| DN250 | 273 | 210 | 330 | 64 | 125 | 30 | 22x22 | 102 | 4-θ11 |
| DN300 | 308 | 243 | 376 | 76 | 125 | 30 | 22x22 | 102 | 4-θ11 |
| Size | A | B | C2 | D | E | F | K | SxS/d | Top Plate Data PCD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN350 | 413 | 267 | 45 | 150 | 80 | 525 | 470 | 22x22 | 125 |
| DN400 | 451 | 309 | 45 | 175 | 90 | 585 | 525 | 27x27 | 140 |
| DN450 | 467 | 318 | 45 | 175 | 109 | 650 | 585 | 27x27 | 140 |
| DN500 | 525 | 350 | 45 | 175 | 127 | 720 | 650 | 36x36 | 140 |
| DN600 | 607 | 410 | 45 | 210 | 154 | 850 | 770 | 36x36 | 165 |
| Size | A | B | C | L | фD | фK | Nxфd | 4xM | фE | фF | a° | G | H | O | P | фR | Weight(Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN700 | 784 | 581 | 163 | 169 | 895 | 840 | 24xф31 | / | 741 | 695 | 15 | 355 | 146 | 146 | 228 | 400 | 361 |
| DN800 | 832 | 655 | 188 | 195 | 1015 | 950 | 24xф34 | / | 847 | 794.7 | 15 | 355 | 146 | 146 | 228 | 400 | 444 |
| DN900 | 974 | 745 | 203 | 211 | 1115 | 1050 | 24xф34 | 4xM30 | 943 | 864.7 | 12.857 | 377 | 170 | 170 | 243 | 450 | 660 |
| DN1000 | 1054 | 803 | 216 | 224 | 1230 | 1160 | 24xф37 | 4xM33 | 1049 | 965.7 | 12.857 | 377 | 170 | 170 | 243 | 450 | 830 |
| Size | A | B | C | L | фD | фK | Nxфd | 4xM | фE | фF | a° | G | H | O | P | фR | Weight(Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN700 | 784 | 581 | 163 | 169 | 910 | 840 | 20xф37 | 4xM33 | 741 | 695 | 15 | 355 | 146 | 146 | 228 | 400 | 396 |
| DN800 | 926 | 655 | 188 | 195 | 1025 | 950 | 20xф40 | 4xM36 | 847 | 794.7 | 15 | 377 | 170 | 170 | 243 | 450 | 573 |
| DN900 | 974 | 745 | 203 | 211 | 1125 | 1050 | 24xф40 | 4xM36 | 943 | 864.7 | 12.857 | 377 | 170 | 170 | 243 | 450 | 690 |
| DN1000 | 1110 | 803 | 216 | 224 | 1255 | 1170 | 24xф43 | 4xM39 | 1049 | 965.7 | 12.857 | 476 | 180 | 250 | 302 | 450 | 1025 |
A wafer butterfly valve is a quarter-turn rotational valve designed to isolate or regulate fluid flow. Its disc is positioned in the center of the pipe, rotating 90 degrees via an actuator or manual lever to fully open or close the passage, held in place between pipe flanges.
Wafer butterfly valves are clamped directly between two pipe flanges using through-bolts, making them lighter, more compact, and cost-efficient. Lug butterfly valves have threaded inserts around the body, allowing them to be installed without nuts or used in dead-end service.
Yes, while they excel at quick on-off isolation, wafer butterfly valves can also provide reliable throttling and flow regulation capabilities when positioned at partial opening angles.
For corrosive environments, stainless steel bodies paired with PTFE (Teflon) or specialized elastomer seats provide superior chemical resistance, preventing media degradation and premature wear.
Ensure proper alignment between the adjoining pipe flanges to avoid pinching the disc or elastomer seat. Tighten bolts in a cross pattern uniformly to ensure an even seal and prevent body distortion.
Due to their streamlined design with few moving parts, maintenance intervals are minimal. Periodic visual checks for disc wear, stem seal integrity, and seat condition are recommended based on system cycle frequency and medium severity.