Exploring Butterfly Valves in Water Trucks: Types and Operational Insights
Butterfly Valves are pivotal in regulating water flow in both on-road and off-road water trucks and get their name from the rod and disc movements resembling a butterfly’s body and wings. Butterfly valves are widely employed for fluid control across diverse industrial applications. Their physical appearance varies, but their classification derives from their operational principle. Compared to needle, sliding, or gate valves, butterfly valves are favored due to their lighter weight and lower cost. Butterfly Valves exhibit superior resilience against environmental elements.On water trucks, butterfly valves exist in three primary types: hydraulic, pneumatic, and manual. Manual variants feature a spring-loaded mechanism for manual operation, while pneumatic valves are controlled externally. Air-operated models, albeit more costly, boast a wafer design fitting between class 150 flanges with a lifespan of over one million cycles. Utilizing 80-120 PSI air pressure, double-acting actuators facilitate precise valve opening and closing.
Despite their straightforward design, butterfly valves for water trucks are chosen for their reliability in challenging environments. Their selection hinges on their ability to withstand the rigors encountered in typical water truck operations.
We at CurryFluidPower offer all replacement butterfly valves, including the common 3” and 4” replacement sizes on our ecommerce store: CurryDirect, and the ordering platform SmartEquip.
3” Butterfly Valve Part # BFV-B-GVNL-3-GY
4” Butterfly Valve Part # BFV-B-GVNL-4-GY
Please contact us with any questions. sales@curryfluidpower.com
