{"id":13893,"date":"2022-06-29T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/?p=13893"},"modified":"2026-02-25T07:55:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:55:37","slug":"parts-of-butterfly-valve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/parts-of-butterfly-valve\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Parts of Butterfly Valve + Function: A complete guide!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this article from Linquip, we will talk about Different Parts of Butterfly Valve. These useful valves are utilized for isolating and regulating the flow of a liquid. Butterfly valves are considered to be among the quarter-turn valves and their working principle are the same as ball valves. These valves are quick to act and with just a quarter turn, can move from fully open to fully closed position. Now that you know a bit more about these valves, let\u2019s dive deeper and learn about different parts of butterfly valve.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13894\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13894\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13894\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2-300x195.jpeg\" alt=\"parts of butterfly valve\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2-645x420.jpeg 645w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2.jpeg 686w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13894\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">parts of butterfly valve<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"\u21d2 View a List of Butterfly Valves for Sale and Their Suppliers \u21d0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/industrial-directories\/342\/butterfly-valve\/for-sale?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Landing_CTA_banner&amp;utm_id=Blog_for_sale&amp;utm_content=butterfly_valve_for_sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u21d2 View a List of Butterfly Valves for Sale and Their Suppliers \u21d0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Different Parts of Butterfly Valve<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Before moving forward, let\u2019s first take a quick look at 6 Different Parts of Butterfly Valve all at once:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Butterfly Valve Body:<\/strong> (The wafer-style body, Lug style butterfly valves)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disk<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Stem:<\/strong> Wetted, Non-wetted<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seat<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Based on the actuation method, there can be some other parts as well, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hand Lever<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gear<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the automatic actuation, the parts are a bit different based on the butterfly valve type. These types that contain automatic actuation are Electric, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic.<\/p>\n<p>The parts mentioned above are the necessary units of a butterfly valve. Now we will explain them one by one to understand their function better. Each of these parts plays an important role in the final purpose of the butterfly valve. For example, the disc is placed at the core of the pipe and a rod runs through this disc and reaches an actuator that is positioned on the outside of the valve. By the rotation of the actuator, the disc starts to move. This movement can be perpendicular or parallel to the flow of the fluid.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13895\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13895\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13895\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4-300x163.png\" alt=\"parts of butterfly valve\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4.png 461w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13895\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">parts of butterfly valve<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Butterfly Valve Body<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The body contains different parts of butterfly valve. Bodies fit between two pipe flanges and they have two common designs: wafer-style body and lug style butterfly valve.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Wafer-Style Body<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This design uses bolt holes that run through the body of the valve for connecting to the pipes. The wafer-style body is more economical than the lug style butterfly valve because the design is a bit less complex and it is easier to install. They are mainly used in universal flow systems in order to avoid backflow. Keep in mind that they are not suitable for regulated systems.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lug Style Butterfly Valves<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This design uses protruding lug holes that are placed on the outside of the body of the valve for connecting to the pipe. Due to their complex design, they are a bit more expensive compared to wafer-style body design. However, they have different advantages that justify the cost. The valve in lug style butterfly valve has been designed in a way that helps carry the weight of piping inside the body which is a great plus point compared to its competitor. When piping from one side of the valve is removed, you will have dead-end servicing available.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Disk<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Among different parts of butterfly valve, a disk exists that has been positioned inside the body of the butterfly valve. This disk is responsible to control the flow of the fluid and works similar to the gates or balls that are placed inside the ball valves. The disk also has two types: <strong>Eccentric<\/strong> and <strong>Concentric<\/strong>. The eccentric disc has a bit more complicated design compared to the concentric. The concentric disk contains a stem that passes through the disk\u2019s centerline. Valves with concentric disks are usually used in applications that require low pressure. The eccentric disk, in contrast, contains a stem that runs behind the center line. It is in the opposite flow direction.<br \/>\nThe eccentric disk is among the parts of butterfly valve that has been initially designed to help prevent the contact between the seal and the disk before the butterfly valve is closed completely. This design enables the valve to have a longer lifespan.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Stem<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Although the stem is a very small item when compared to other parts of butterfly valve, it is crucial for the function of the valve. The stem is used for connecting the disk inside the valve to the handle that is positioned on the outside. It enables the butterfly valve to open or close.<\/p>\n<p>Stems are available with two different designs related to the protection of the stem:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wetted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wetted stems are vulnerable to corrosion and erosion and don\u2019t contain materials in their design to protect them from such problems. That is why it should be made of materials that are compatible with the media that are going to flow through the line.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-Wetted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This stem has been designed in a way that is protected from erosive or corrosive liquids that are running in the line.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Seat<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Last but not least in the list of different parts of butterfly valve is the seat. Seats are usually made from various polymers and are either pressed or locked down or bonded to the body. The use of polymer is to increase the leak-proof ability of the seal between the seat and the disk. By pressing the disk against the seat, these two will seal together. This will stop the flow. It\u2019s interesting to know that the seat runs the length of the inner diameter of the butterfly valve.<\/p>\n<p>Now, this is where the <strong>actuation method<\/strong> comes into play. Butterfly valves can be controlled manually or automatically depending on the design. If they are manual, they have handles and gears. If they are automatic, they contain pneumatic, electric, or hydraulic actuators. Now, we\u2019ll explain the remaining parts of butterfly valve that are related to these specific types of designs.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Hand Lever<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These parts are usually made from steel and they are chemically treated and powder coated to pass meticulous inspection\/salt spray tests for dimensional accuracy. Hand levers commonly contain a handle and a locking lever. Plus, they are normally used for small butterfly valves. These hand levers can be locked into different positions including closed, open, and partially open.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13897\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13897\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hand-lever-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"parts of butterfly valve\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hand-lever-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hand-lever-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hand-lever-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/hand-lever.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13897\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">parts of butterfly valve<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Gear<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Another item in the list of different parts of butterfly valve for the manually operated ones is the gear. They are used for larger butterfly valves. The use of a gearbox increases the torque but slows the opening and closing speed as a result. The butterfly valves that use gears are self-locking and can\u2019t be back driven. But they may have position indicators.<\/p>\n<p>That was all there is to know about different parts of butterfly valve. What do you think about them? Which part do you think is the most crucial one? Which one do you think has room for improvement? Comment below and share your thoughts with us. Don\u2019t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/sign-up?client_redirect=\/\">sign up<\/a> on Linquip to talk to our experts if you have any questions about this field. 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Butterfly valves are considered to be among the quarter-turn valves and their working principle are the same as ball valves. 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