ISO 5211 EN 12266-1 API 598

Concentric Butterfly Valve

Reliable Soft Sealing for Water, HVAC & General Industrial Applications Cost-Effective Design with Stable Quality and Long Service Life

Concentric butterfly valve with hand lever and manual gearbox options for water and HVAC applications
  • Zero Leakage Soft Seat Design (EPDM / NBR / PTFE)
  • Consistent Quality Across Every Batch
  • Full Pressure Testing Before Shipment
  • OEM & Custom Materials Available
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Industry Applications

Applications of Concentric Butterfly Valve

Designed for general-purpose flow control, concentric butterfly valves are widely used in systems where reliable sealing, corrosion resistance, and cost efficiency are critical.

Water Treatment Systems

Used in municipal water supply, wastewater treatment, and desalination systems for reliable shut-off and flow regulation.

Corrosion-resistant EPDM / PTFE seats for extended networks

Concentric butterfly valve installed in municipal water treatment pipeline system

HVAC Systems

Ideal for chilled water, cooling water, and air handling systems in commercial and industrial buildings.

Lightweight wafer design for frequent open/close cycles

Butterfly valve application in HVAC chilled water system

Irrigation & Agricultural Systems

Used in large-scale irrigation networks for water distribution and flow control across farmland and greenhouses.

Low cost and simple maintenance for high-volume usage

Butterfly valve for large-scale agricultural irrigation water distribution

Food & Beverage Industry

Applicable for non-contaminating media with food-grade rubber seats, smooth flow path for easy cleaning.

Optional FDA-compliant materials available

Sanitary butterfly valve in food and beverage processing pipeline

General Industrial Applications

Suitable for general fluid control in low to medium pressure systems handling water, air, and non-aggressive media.

Economical alternative to gate valves with versatile material options

Concentric butterfly valve in general industrial piping system

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Before You Source

Common Issues That Only Show Up After Installation

Concentric butterfly valves are often selected for simplicity and cost advantage. But long-term performance depends heavily on material quality, manufacturing control, and batch-to-batch consistency.

1

Premature Seat Degradation

Rubber seats lose elasticity or crack under frequent cycling and temperature swings. Once degraded, sealing drops fast, forcing unplanned shutdowns and seat replacement.

2

Sealing Failure After Repeated Use

Shut-off looks fine at first. But after months of cycling, poor machining tolerance or uneven seat compression leads to persistent leakage that's hard to fix without full replacement.

3

Dimensional Mismatch on Site

When flange or face-to-face dimensions aren't tightly controlled, you end up dealing with alignment issues, extra labor, and project delays that shouldn't have happened.

4

Batch-to-Batch Inconsistency

The first order performs well, so you reorder. But the next batch arrives with different rubber, slightly different dimensions, or noticeably different torque. Now you have a supply chain problem.

5

Missing Test Records & Traceability

No pressure test report, no material certificates. When your client or project auditor asks for documentation, there's nothing to show. This is especially painful on international tenders.

Quality Assurance

How We Ensure Consistent Quality in Every Valve

From raw material selection to final pressure testing, each step is designed to eliminate common failure risks and maintain consistency across every batch.

Raw material inspection and traceability for butterfly valve production
1

Material Selection & Traceability

All raw materials are sourced according to defined standards and verified before production. Body and disc materials are checked against chemical composition requirements, while rubber compounds are selected based on temperature, media compatibility, and frequency of operation.

Each batch is recorded and traceable, linking every finished valve back to its material source. This ensures consistency not only within one order, but across repeat orders over time.

2

Rubber Seat Manufacturing Control

The performance of a concentric butterfly valve largely depends on the quality of the rubber seat. Seats are produced using controlled molding processes rather than manual fitting or bonding.

Rubber hardness, elasticity, and compression characteristics are monitored during production to maintain stable sealing performance. This prevents early cracking, deformation, or loss of sealing after repeated operation.

Rubber seat molding and quality control process for butterfly valve
CNC machining and dimensional control for butterfly valve body and flange
3

Machining Accuracy & Dimensional Control

All critical dimensions including flange drilling, face-to-face length, and shaft alignment are controlled according to international standards such as EN and API specifications.

Machining tolerances are strictly maintained to ensure proper fit during installation. This reduces the risk of misalignment, leakage at connection points, and on-site modification.

4

Assembly Process Standardization

Each component is installed following defined procedures to ensure uniform sealing compression and smooth operation. Particular attention is given to the alignment between disc, seat, and shaft to avoid uneven wear or excessive torque.

This controlled assembly process ensures every valve performs consistently, regardless of production batch or order size.

Standardized assembly line for concentric butterfly valve production
Hydrostatic pressure testing of butterfly valve before shipment
5

Pressure Testing & Final Inspection

Every valve undergoes pressure testing before shipment, including body strength testing and seat leakage testing to verify sealing performance under specified pressure conditions.

Testing results are recorded and provided upon request, ensuring each valve meets functional requirements before leaving the factory.

6

Documentation & Quality Records

Pressure test reports, material certificates, and inspection records are available to support project approvals and compliance requirements on international tenders.

Clear documentation also ensures traceability and simplifies future maintenance or replacement planning throughout the valve's service life.

Quality documentation including test reports and material certificates for butterfly valve

By controlling each stage of production and inspection, we focus on delivering valves that perform reliably not only at installation, but throughout their entire service life.

Key Features

Engineered for reliability, low torque operation, and universal actuator compatibility

Low Operating Torque

Simple and compact structure with 90-degree turn for quick open/close operation.

Replaceable Valve Seat

Reliable bidirectional sealing performance with easy field replacement capability.

Better Flow Regulation

Flow characteristics tend to be straight, providing superior adjustment performance.

Self-Lubricating Bearings

PTFE, al-bronze or SS-lined PTFE bearings with low friction for easy operation.

ISO 5211 Top Flange

Compatible with manual, electric, or pneumatic actuators for universal mounting.

Dry Shaft Design

Multiple sealing design ensures shaft has no contact with service medium.

Blow-Out Proof Shaft

Stepped shaft design retained by a circlip prevents shaft blow-out under pressure.

Pinless Shaft-Disc Connection

Precisely processed connection eliminates linkage lag. Two-piece shaft (one-piece available) fully isolates shaft from medium.

Engineering Design Details

Precision-engineered components for maximum performance and longevity

Butterfly valve disc with spherical edge and streamlined profile

Spherical Disc Edge

The disc edge is processed with a spherical surface and polished to ensure the lowest possible operating torque. The streamlined disc profile maximizes flow performance while minimizing pressure drop across the valve.

For corrosive media applications, the isolated shaft design allows the use of standard shaft materials instead of expensive high anti-corrosive alloys, significantly reducing production cost without compromising performance.

Precision Valve Seat

Valve seat and body are positioned with single or double grooves, ensuring zero displacement and looseness during valve opening. The seat's outer surface features a circular arc design for accurate positioning and easy field replacement.

No flange gasket required during installation, simplifying the process and reducing maintenance overhead. The replaceable seat design means extended valve lifecycle with minimal downtime.

Butterfly valve seat with groove positioning and circular arc surface

Operation Options

Choose the right actuation method for your application requirements

Butterfly valve with hand lever operation

Hand Lever

Compact manual operation for smaller sizes. Quick 90-degree quarter-turn with lockable multi-position handle for throttling applications.

Butterfly valve with manual worm gearbox operation

Manual Gearbox

Worm gear operator for larger sizes requiring torque multiplication. Self-locking mechanism holds valve in any position without creep.

Butterfly valve with gearbox and actuator adapter to ISO 5211
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Gearbox + Actuator Adapter

ISO 5211 adapter allows future upgrade to electric or pneumatic actuators without valve replacement. Maximum flexibility for automation.

Technical Specifications

Standards-compliant design with full traceability and 100% factory testing

Parameter Specification
Valve Type Concentric (Centric) Butterfly Valve
Operation Hand Lever / Manual Gearbox / Gearbox with Actuator Adapter
Top Flange ISO 5211 (compatible with manual, electric, pneumatic actuators)
Bearing Material Self-lubricating PTFE / Al-bronze / Stainless steel lined PTFE
Shaft Design Pinless two-piece shaft (one-piece available on request), blow-out proof with circlip
Coating Epoxy / Rylsan coating, total average thickness 300 micron
Pressure Test Standard EN 12266-1 / API 598
Leakage Rate Class A (Zero Leakage) in both directions Zero Leakage
Testing 100% factory testing before delivery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Technical and commercial questions commonly asked about concentric butterfly valves, covering material selection, quality control, and customization options.

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