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What are the reasons that affect the service life of butterfly valves

Butterfly valves are a common type of valve in industrial production piping systems. However, the service life of a butterfly valve is often affected by a variety of factors. The following butterfly valve manufacturers summarize the possible reasons that affect the service life of butterfly valves: 1. Improper installation and maintenance of equipment: Butterfly valve manufacturers believe that improper installation or maintenance of butterfly valves often leads to the destruction of valve seats. For example, if the internal structure of the valve body and piping are not cleaned prior to installation, residues in the piping may cause damage to the seat of the butterfly valve. Therefore, it is recommended that the operator perform regular maintenance and maintenance on the butterfly valve to ensure that the valve is in normal condition and avoid damage to the sealing ring of the valve seat. 2. The quality of the equipment: when the butterfly valve manufacturer does not pay attention to the details when talking about the processing quality of the seat of the butterfly valve, it will lead to cracking, porosity and other problems on the seat sealing ring. In addition, the operator selects the wrong butterfly valve model, which can cause the valve to mismatch the load standard, resulting in damage to the seat seal. Therefore, choosing the right butterfly valve model is important to extend the life of the equipment. 3. Pay attention to the flushing of the protruding face: Although the butterfly valve is stable, the flushing of the media may affect the life cycle of the valve seat. Due to the washout of the medium, the seat seal may be located inside the pipeline. Continuous flushing will cause corrosion of the seat seals and damage to the protruding surfaces of the seats. In addition, the butterfly plate rubs against the seat every time it opens and closes, which can adversely affect the protruding surface over time. In summary, maintaining the long-term stable operation of the equipment will be a key factor in maintaining the service life of the butterfly valve. Operators should follow proper installation and maintenance procedures and select the correct type of butterfly valve to ensure that all parts of the equipment are functioning properly and that the service life of the equipment is maximized.