GF Piping Systems is showcasing the Butterfly Valve 565, a lightweight and corrosion-free product with a lug-style design that can be used in a variety of applications, at the Valve World Americas Expo & Conference in June.
The new 565 Butterfly Valve is built to optimize piping systems built for water applications and a wide range of other applications. This new generation comes at a significantly lower initial cost and will require less energy due to its lower static weight, reducing overall costs even further. The new valve is extremely durable and will be low maintenance during its long service life.
Butterfly Valve 565 development
The Wafer-Style Butterfly Valve 565, introduced in 2021, was developed as an alternative to metal valves. Due to its lightweight plastic design, identical installation lengths, as well as high pressure and temperature resistance, the 565 is promoted as more cost-effective and longer lasting than metal alternatives.
In order to offer the full product range, GF Piping Systems developed the Butterfly 565 Lug-Style, which can be used as an end valve, thus enabling piping systems to be disassembled one-sided. This facilitates the maintenance and operation of filters, tanks and other installations.
565 Lug-Style
As standard, the 565 Lug-Style features plug-in inserts that can be configured to fulfill the needs of a wide variety of applications. The removable inserts have been designed to increase flexibility and customization during operation and improve material separation at the end of the valve’s service life. The 565 Lug-Style also features patented housing with open sides, which reduces material usage and offers easier access to the threaded plug-in inserts.
The new valve also adopts the same general specifications as the rest of the lineup. It is made from plastics that protect it against corrosion and abrasion while reducing the overall weight compared to metal. In addition, it features a Data-Matrix-Code for traceability and an optional LED position feedback sensor. The 565 Lug-Style comes with many marine and water approvals, including NSF, DNV, Lloyd’s Register, and KTW-BWGL. Furthermore, it is the first industrial valve with an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
565 range installation
Depending on the application, the 565 range can be configured to meet different requirements. The 565 can be operated manually with a lockable hand lever or a hand wheel, but it also features a digital interface as standard for plug-and-play process automation. Optional equipment includes pneumatic, electric, or smart actuators and positioners, as well as compatibility with inductive double sensors and a switching ring for precise feedback on position and performance. As a result, the 565 is designed to be seamlessly integrated into automation loops, which can be controlled and monitored remotely.
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