In our last blog, we took a closer look at some of the industries that DynaQuip serves, including the industrial, commercial, and residential markets. To seamlessly keep pace with the demands of a wide variety of applications, we have developed valve technology to provide fluid control solutions. 

One of these solutions is our proven and popular automated butterfly valves that have built a strong reputation for performance and durability. What exactly is an automated butterfly valve, how does it work, and what is it used for? Here are a few details about one of our proven products and how it is used within various industries.  

What is a butterfly valve and how does it work?

Named for the shape it makes when turning, a butterfly valve is used to isolate or regulate fluid control. A metal disc within the valve can be turned and positioned at a 90-degree angle to stop the flow of fluid or gas, or rotated one quarter of a turn to be parallel with fluid flow in the open position. Intermediate rotations allow the operator to control the speed and volume of fluid or gas outtake or intake allowing for a complete range of fluid control. 

How are butterfly valves used? 

Typically butterfly valves are used in smaller, limited-space areas. Unlike gate valves (which literally lift and lower a gate for fluid control), butterfly valves can be used for regulating the flow of fluid and can also be used in the fully open or closed positions. Think of this in the same way that the handle on your sink allows you to control water flow from a maximum, steady stream all the way down to the off position. 

What industries use butterfly valves?

You’ll often find these valves in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food, agriculture, water, and wastewater industries. The professionals who use butterfly valves in these applications require constant and reliable control of the fluid or gases they are implementing or processing through their operations. 

How are automated butterfly valves powered?

Butterfly valves can be designed to operate manually, electronically, or pneumatically. DynaQuip specializes in automated butterfly valves that feature an electric or pneumatic actuator. An actuator is the component that receives a control signal then converts electrical or hydraulic energy into mechanical force to open or close the valve upon command. 

What makes Dynaquip automated butterfly valves an industry leader?

The technology built into everyone of our products, including automated butterfly valves, is backed by over eight decades of experience and expertise. We are relentlessly focused on the design, development and manufacture of durable flow control and fluid connector products for fluid power applications. This drives us to continually create and provide innovative and solutions-oriented valve and fluid control products.

How DynaQuip Helped a Pipeline Manufacturer With a Water Tank Solution.

When a process engineer with a pipeline manufacturing company approached DynaQuip for a high-differential pressure valve solution that could help to move and process water from a pit to nearby water tanks, the DynaQuip team took action. One additional challenge was the lack of electrical access on the site. The answer? An air-actuated, 16-inch ANSI 300 high-performance butterfly valve designed to accommodate the high differential pressure. This butterfly valve featured a stainless-steel, corrosion-resistant body and disc. The end result was an effective and durable butterfly valve that performed well under demanding conditions and was literally a liquid asset for our client. 

Our mission continues.

In our next blog, we’ll take a closer look at DynaQuip automated ball valves to discover how they work, where they are used, and what makes them popular. At DynaQuip, we are honored to serve the needs of our customers and end users in the manufacturing, oil and gas transmission, food and beverage, fluid power, OEM, semiconductor, light industrial, residential, and commercial markets.  We pride ourselves on meeting their unique specifications and timing needs with innovative ideas and flexible service.

DynaQuip works where you work and we’re always ready to listen to your challenges, assess your needs and partner with you to deliver lasting excellence and performance. For more information, explore our website or feel free to contact us at 800-545-3636. We’re always up to the challenge.