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What Is A Butterfly Valve?

Butterfly valves are a line of quarter-turn rotational valves used to shut off flow.

In other words, a butterfly valve is a tool that regulates the flow of materials in a large pipe by rotating a disc. They are used in various techniques, media, water supply, and pumping stations. Butterfly valves have critical advantages over other valve types: lighter weights, & lower cost.

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What’s The Difference Between A Globe Valve And A Butterfly Valve?

The main difference is in times of operation when you find differences between the butterfly valve and the globe valve. The working of both valves is different due to their structure composition. The globe valve lifts the stem when it opens up or closes. It means that the rotation of the hand wheel occurs that lifts along with the branch.  But the disc of the butterfly valve turns around its axis to cut and throttle the flow. The butterfly valve is indicated by its lightweight, small volume, simple structure.

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