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Flowseal High Performance Butterfly Valve

Overview

Flowseal high performance butterfly valves from Crane are engineered for demanding industrial applications requiring reliable bi-directional shutoff. These valves feature a patented seat design that provides bubble-tight sealing from vacuum conditions up to full ASME Class 150, 300, and 600 cold working pressures.

The unique self-energized seat mechanism uses an encapsulated elastomeric O-ring core that creates a mechanical pre-load between the disc and seat at low pressures. As line pressure increases, the seat dynamically compresses against the disc edge, delivering tighter sealing at higher pressures. This design minimizes seat wear and reduces operating torque over the valve's service life.

Flowseal valves are manufactured under ISO 9001 quality assurance and are Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) certified. CE marking is available on request. The valves are offered with multiple actuation options including electric, pneumatic, vane actuators, and manual gear operators.

Key Features

  • Bi-directional bubble-tight shutoff (zero leakage) with patented seat design
  • Self-energized sealing at vacuum-to-low pressure; pressure-energized sealing at higher pressures
  • Blow-out proof solid shaft for disc alignment and rigid support
  • Composite PTFE bearings above and below disc for low friction and extended service life
  • Seat replacement possible without special tools
  • Available in soft seat, metal seat, and fire-safe seat configurations
  • ASME B16.34 body design in wafer or lug configurations
  • Multiple actuation options: electric, pneumatic, vane, and manual

Specifications

ParameterValue
Sizes2" to 48"
Pressure ClassASME Class 150, 300, 600
Body DesignASME B16.34 (Wafer / Lug)
Seat OptionsSoft Seat (TFE, RTFE, UHMWPE), Metal Seat, Fire-Safe Seat
PackingChevron TFE design
BearingsComposite PTFE bonded to epoxy-glass filament wound ring
CertificationsISO 9001, PED, CE marking available
ActuationElectric (On/Off, Modulating), Pneumatic (Spring-Return, Double Acting), Vane, Manual Gear/Lever

Applications

Flowseal high performance butterfly valves are installed across a wide range of process industries:

- Hydrocarbon processing and chemical/petrochemical plants - Power generation and utilities - Water and wastewater treatment facilities - Pulp and paper manufacturing - HVAC systems in large commercial and industrial buildings - Marine and commercial shipbuilding - Food and beverage processing - Specialty applications including snowmaking systems

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