The importance of water for humanity cannot be understated. At first glance, it looks like an easy thing to handle. However, this vital media poses various challenges to industries requiring sophisticated and robust piping systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Water is life, and water is the most used substance on Earth. Consequently, treating it with utmost care and the highest quality systems is crucial for the environment, industries, and humans. Water challenges vary for industries such as water treatment, marine, and cooling applications. They all need reliable yet cost-effective solutions. Global megatrends such as climate change, urbanization, and digitalization are additional challenges industries must consider.
Historically, when it comes to butterfly valves, metal was the material of choice. The robustness and economic efficiency were convincing arguments for choosing metal valves. As durable as they are, there are some crucial drawbacks.
First, metal suffers from corrosion and abrasion. Depending on the environment, this shortens the lifetime of the valve significantly, resulting in additional costs due to interruptions of operation and replacements for the old valves. Second, there is weight. Metal butterfly valves are heavy, increasing stresses on piping systems and leading to required supporting structures. Additionally, the heavy valves are cumbersome to install and maintain. Those drawbacks are the foundation for the biggest challenge- sustainability and the ecological footprint. Lightweight and long-living components are key for reaching both mandatory and self-proclaimed sustainability goals.
Building the future with lightweight durability
As thermoplastics provide strength, durability, and resistance to corrosion, they have overtaken metal as the primary choice for industrial applications. The benefits of the durable material in industrial applications cannot be denied.
With the Butterfly Valve 565 Lug-Style, GF Piping Systems completes its portfolio of high-quality thermoplastic butterfly valves for water- and water treatment applications. Introduced in 2021, the success story of the 565 started with the launch of the Wafer-Style valve. The Butterfly Valve 565 Lug-Style now completes the portfolio, allowing for even more use cases. Unlike a Wafer-Style valve, the Lug-Style valve can be used as an end valve thanks to the body design and threaded inserts. Therefore, piping systems can be disassembled one-sided, facilitating the maintenance and operation of filters, tanks, and other installations.
The thermoplastic solution flattens the path to a more sustainable future by being 60% lighter than metal competitors on average. Meanwhile, the expected service life is three times greater than metal valves in critical installations. With the latest innovation of the Butterfly Valve 565, GF Piping Systems can offer a more sustainable, robust, and cost-effective solution for the reliable control of fluids. Thanks to the standard interface, the Butterfly Valve 565 can be easily equipped with different actuation possibilities, such as pneumatic, electric, and smart actuators, enabling automated processes and future-proof operation.
Superior performance
Superior in every way, our high-performance thermoplastic butterfly valve enables the safe and sustainable control of fluids for all your water applications.
Direct replacement
The Butterfly Valve 565 comes in the same installation length as metal solutions. The exchange does not require any additional work on the pipes or new designs. This reduces the effort of both planning and installation, also thanks to a lighter weight. Highly reliable The Butterfly Valve 565 is built to last. High-performance thermoplastics protect it from abrasion and corrosion. This guarantees a longer system lifetime, even under harsh conditions such as water hammers. The results are a reduction of both maintenance costs and production stops. Swiss quality The Butterfly Valve 565 is produced by GF Piping Systems in Seewis (Grisons), Switzerland. High-quality valves have been produced here for over half a century. They combine technological innovation with the highest standards of material selection, manufacturing, and quality testing for safety, durability, and reliability.
60% lighter
Thanks to its low weight, a single person can lift and install the Butterfly Valve 565 in just a few minutes. This allows for easier installation, since the low weight significantly reduces the need for costly transportation and personnel. Reduced costs With the initial cost being comparable to metal solutions, the Butterfly Valve 565 outperforms its metal counterparts in the long run, reducing maintenance and replacement costs thanks to its superior materials and design. Ready for digitisation With its standard interface, the Butterfly Valve 565 can be upgraded with various modules, such as the smart actuator. This allows for automation and digitisation of your systems, making them even more cost-effective and efficient.
Built for you
Customisable and sustainable
At GF Piping Systems, we understand that different challenges require adjustable solutions. This is why we revolutionised the well-proven design of lug-style butterfly valves. Adding plug-in lug inserts ensures the highest compatibility, flexibility, and increased sustainability.
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