Understanding Butterfly Valve Seats: Hard vs Soft vs Rubber

Quick Overview Butterfly valve performance depends far more on the seat design than most buyers realise. Whether you choose a hard seat, soft seat or rubber-lined option directly affects sealing performance, service life, torque and maintenance cost. In this guide, Vcore Valve explains how different butterfly valve seats work, where they succeed, where they fail, […]
Can You Use a Slip-On butterfly valve flange?

Quick Summary Using a slip-on flange with a butterfly valve is possible, but butterfly valve flange requires proper understanding of valve and flange compatibility. In this article, we’ll explore the considerations, challenges, and best practices for using slip-on flanges with butterfly valves, ensuring your system operates efficiently and securely. Introduction Imagine you’re designing a piping […]