Tag: thermoplastic butterfly valves

Thermoplastic Butterfly Valves: Considerations and Selections

Thermoplastic valves and pipes have increased in popularity within water, wastewater, and chemical treatment spaces. While metallic valves have existed for centuries, engineered thermoplastic valves are only about 50 years old.

GF Piping Systems’ Thermoplastic Butterfly Valve

Model 565 consists of high-performance plastic components, including a PVDF disc with fiber-reinforced polyamide housing and EPDM or FKM seals. The butterfly valve is suitable for pressures up to 232 psi (16 bar) and temperatures ranging from 14 to 176°F (-10 to 80°C).