July 2022

Choosing the right type of butterfly valve is key to every application. The available range of butterfly valves from equipment manufacturers includes concentric, single (1x) offset, double (2x) offset, and triple (3x) offset butterfly valves. In this article, you will learn the benefits of a triple offset butterfly valve, see a sample drawing, and realize its benefits vs other types of butterfly valves.

Valves, typically composed of metal, serve as a conduit to a variety of fluids. As such, a valve frequently experience corrosion. In this article, you will learn the causes of valve corrosion, the concept of corrosion allowance, and anti-corrosion measures.