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What are the advantages of double offset butterfly valves?

Author: becky

Dec. 30, 2024

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DEX Double Offset Butterfly Valves: High-Performance Solutions

In the realm of industrial applications, choosing the right valve is critical for ensuring efficient flow control and system reliability. Among the various options available, DEX double offset butterfly valves stand out due to their innovative design and superior performance characteristics. This blog post will explore the numerous advantages of DEX double offset butterfly valves, emphasizing their suitability for heavy-duty use in various industrial settings.

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Understanding DEX Double Offset Butterfly Valves

The DEX double offset butterfly valve, also known as a double eccentric butterfly valve, features a unique design where the disc and seat are offset from the centerline of the valve body. This configuration allows for a cam-like action during operation, which significantly reduces friction and wear, contributing to longer service life and enhanced performance.

Key Advantages of DEX Double Offset Butterfly Valves

  1. Leak-Free Design
    One of the most significant benefits of DEX double offset butterfly valves is their leak-free performance. Unlike traditional butterfly valves that may create leak paths when opened or closed, the DEX design ensures that the disc does not touch the seat during operation. This feature eliminates the risk of leaks, making these valves ideal for critical applications where fluid containment is paramount.
  2. Low Maintenance Requirements
    Maintenance can be a costly and time-consuming aspect of valve management. However, DEX double offset butterfly valves are designed to minimize maintenance needs. Their construction includes a dry shaft with multiple O-ring seals, which prevents corrosion and eliminates the need for regular exercising typical of standard valves. The first scheduled maintenance can occur as late as 20-25 years after installation, significantly reducing total cost of ownership.
  3. Versatility in Application
    DEX double offset butterfly valves are incredibly versatile and can be used across various industries including water treatment, oil and gas, HVAC systems, and wastewater management. They are suitable for applications requiring tight sealing and reliable isolation of fluids, making them an excellent choice for pump control, reservoir intake isolation, and general plant operations.
  4. High-Performance Capabilities
    These valves are engineered to handle high pressures and temperatures, making them suitable for demanding industrial environments. The design minimizes wear at contact points between the disc and seat, allowing them to maintain functionality under extreme conditions without compromising performance. This makes DEX double offset butterfly valves one of the best butterfly valves for heavy-duty use.
  5. Enhanced Flow Characteristics
    The unique geometry of DEX double offset butterfly valves not only reduces friction but also enhances flow characteristics. The cam action created by the offsets allows for smooth opening and closing with minimal torque requirements. This feature is particularly beneficial in applications where precise flow control is necessary.
  6. Corrosion Resistance
    Corrosion can severely impact valve performance and longevity. DEX double offset butterfly valves are designed with corrosion-resistant materials that ensure durability in harsh environments. The absence of wetted shafts further protects against corrosion-related failures commonly seen in conventional designs.
  7. Cost-Effective Solution
    While initial costs may be higher than standard butterfly valves, the long-term savings associated with reduced maintenance needs and extended service life make DEX double offset butterfly valves a cost-effective solution for industrial applications. Their reliability translates into fewer disruptions and lower operational costs over time.

Ready-to-Ship Valves

At Av-Tek Valves, we understand that time is often of the essence in industrial operations. That&#;s why we offer a range of ready-to-ship DEX double offset butterfly valves to meet your immediate needs without compromising on quality or performance. Whether you require standard sizes or custom configurations, our inventory is designed to provide quick solutions to keep your operations running smoothly.

Explore our range of ready-to-ship DEX double offset butterfly valves today! Contact us now to find out how we can support your industrial valve requirements with high-quality solutions that meet your operational demands.By choosing Av-Tek Valves, you&#;re not just investing in products; you&#;re partnering with a team dedicated to ensuring your success through innovative industrial valve solutions!

 

DEX double offset butterfly valves offer a multitude of benefits that make them an excellent choice for industrial applications requiring high performance and reliability. Their leak-free design, low maintenance requirements, versatility, high-performance capabilities, enhanced flow characteristics, corrosion resistance, and long-term cost-effectiveness position them as a superior solution compared to traditional valve options.For industries looking to improve their fluid control systems with reliable valve solutions, Av-Tek&#;s DEX double eccentric butterfly valves represent an investment in quality and performance that pays dividends over time. By selecting these high-performance butterfly valves for heavy-duty use, operators can ensure optimal operations while maximizing efficiency and minimizing downtime.If you have questions about how DEX double eccentric butterfly valves can enhance your system&#;s performance or if you need assistance selecting the right valve for your application, reach out  today for expert guidance tailored to your specific needs.

What's Different About Zero, Double and Triple Offset ...

Choosing the wrong type of valve can be detrimental to your operation. There are a few different types of butterfly valves on the market, including the zero offset, double offset, and triple offset. I enlisted the help of Scott Telin, one of Crane&#;s application engineers and a member of our valves team, to help differentiate between the three offsets.  If you aren&#;t familiar with all the terms mentioned below, be sure to download &#;The Ultimate Glossary of Valve Terminology&#;. 

Zero Offset

Also known as a concentric design, this is common in general service &#;resilient seated&#; or &#;rubber seated&#; butterfly valves. The stem and disc are centered in the seat of the valve, all of which are centered in the body of the valve. The disc is in constant contact with the seat. 

An advantage of this valve is the media going through the valve will not contact the body, since the seat is constructed as a sleeve or cartridge inside of the body.

Zero offset butterfly valves are used in basic and specialty liquid and gas applications up to 200 PSI and up to 400 deg F. The zero offset butterfly valve can handle chemicals, coatings, food, some solids, and abrasive applications.  

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The zero offset butterfly valve is available in epoxy coated cast iron and stainless steel with multiple seat materials such as Buna, EPDM, VITON, Teflon, Natural rubber and others. 

Double Offset Butterfly Valve

This popular valve is also known as a high performance butterfly valve. This valve has two stems offset from the center.  This creates a cam action during the application's process.

  • 1st offset: The axis of the shaft is behind the centerline of the sealing point of the disc to seat.
  • 2nd offset: The axis of the shaft is eccentric to the center of the valve/pipe line.

The double offset butterfly valve is generally used in: 

  • Power generation
  • Pulp and paper
  • HVAC
  • Chemical
  • Oil and gas
  • Water and wastewater treatment
  • Shipbuilding   

Double offset butterfly valves are available in higher pressures than the zero offset style.  The double offset is up to ANSI Class 600 rating in carbon steel, stainless steel, Hastelloy and other body material, with variations of Teflon seats and also Fire Safe design with metal back up seats.   

Triple Offset Butterfly Valve

With the triple offset butterfly valve there are three offsets.  Two are placed in a similar position to the double offset butterfly valve, while the third offset is the geometry of the seating surface, creating a type of cone shape of the disc and seat. This cone angle, along with the two eccentric shaft offsets, allows the disc to seal against the seat with no friction.

This seat design also allows for uniform sealing, and thus a tight shutoff in a metal seat design. This design is a lower cost, lower torque option (easier to automate), than alternative style metal seated valves.

Triple offsets are generally used in applications similar to gate valves, where a metal seat is required, and tight shutoff and/or quarter turn actuation is desired. Applications like high pressure steam (over 150 PSI), superheated- steam, high temperature gases and oils, high temperature applications are good for this type of valve because a metal seat is required over a soft seat. 

The triple offset valve is used in similar industries as the double offset butterfly valve, but in more demanding applications.  

If you have any further questions, don&#;t hesitate to contact us! Our valve team has over 20 years of experience and is happy to help! 

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