Why is it called “butterfly valve” | High Performance Butterfly Valve Factory
Among all types of valves, there is a particular one with the most beautiful name—the butterfly valve . How did the name come from? In answering this question, we could use analogy. For example, the ball valve looks like a ball, so can we guess that the butterfly valve looks like a butterfly? Well, it seems a little funny, but I have to say: “Bingo, right answer!” The butterfly valve is a regulating valve with simple structure, and it can be used for switching control of a low pressure pipeline medium. The opening and closing member (valve or disc) of the butterfly valve is a disc that rotates around the valve shaft to open and close. In the cylindrical passage of the butterfly valve body, the disc rotates about the axis to achieve flow control. The valve is fully open when the disc reaches 90°, and changing the angle of the disc can adjust the flow of the medium. When the butterfly valve is fully open, it has a small flow resistance; when it is between about 15° and 70°, ...