To help build out a working filtration system, [Fab] needed some valves, so set about printing some of his own. [Fab] went with a simple butterfly valve design, similar to the throttle valve in ...

The system designer agreed to investigate the applicability of a high-performance butterfly valve, knowing the two valve styles have quite different inherent flow characteristics. Segment ball valves ...

The drawback is that this is an expensive solution and cannot readily be scaled up. Quite often, butterfly valves are used especially in larger sizes due to lower cost. To reduce the tendency to ...

ball valves, butterfly valves, etc. Each has its specialty, so knowing your options is key. Material matters: Consider the materials the valve is made of. It should be compatible with the type of ...