October 17, 2024
New +GF+ butterfly valve 565
New +GF+ butterfly valve 565
To optimise piping systems, GF Piping Systems offers the new Type 565 butterfly valve as the best choice for water applications and a variety of other applications. Pressure up to 16 bar and temperatures in the range from -10 °C to +80 °C are no problem for it. It is modular in construction and lightweight, and consists of high-performance plastic components.
In addition, the 565 butterfly valve is available as a free shaft end or with a hand lever, manual transmission, pneumatic drive (FC, FO and DA) or electric drive (24V, 230V), and with a dEA smart drive (24V, 230V). The flap is 60% lighter than a comparable metal flap, allowing a single technician to safely and easily handle it during installation. The lightweight material also minimises the energy required for transport and installation. It is quick and easy to install and has the same installation length as metal fittings (ISO 5752 series 20), avoiding costly modifications to existing piping systems – an obvious advantage over the metallic alternative. Metal butterfly valves also suffer from wear and tear – whether due to corrosion, contamination or prolonged use. They are not as durable and need to be replaced. The resulting downtime leads to delays in operation, additional installation and acquisition costs, and the need to deploy an expert to install, inspect and monitor the new metal valve. Plastic butterfly valves have already proven that they are superior to metal butterfly valves in almost every respect thanks to higher corrosion resistance and lower weight.
High-performance thermoplastics protect the 565 butterfly valve from damage, even under harsh conditions, such as pressure surges and extreme temperatures. This can help avoid maintenance costs and production downtime. This also makes itself very strongly felt from an economic point of view. Thanks to its standard interface, the butterfly valve can be upgraded with various modules, such as the intelligent drive. This enables the automation and digitisation of plants, making them even more cost-effective and efficient.