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Electric Butterfly Valve Selection Guide

Achieve precision automated flow control with JRVAL's expertly engineered electric butterfly valves. This guide will help you select the ideal valve and actuator combination for superior performance, reliability, and system integration.

Choosing Your Electric Actuator

The right actuator is critical for performance. We offer a range of electric options factory-mounted to your valve for guaranteed compatibility and reliability. Understand the key types to make an informed decision.

On/Off (Quarter-Turn) Actuators

The standard choice for simple, reliable open and close operations. These actuators drive the valve from 0° to 90° and back, ideal for isolation tasks.

  • Simple, cost-effective, and robust.
  • Provides clear open/closed position indication.
  • Ideal for basic automated shutoff applications.

Modulating (Positioning) Actuators

For applications requiring precise flow control. These actuators respond to an analog input signal (e.g., 4-20mA or 0-10V) to position the valve disc anywhere between fully open and fully closed.

  • Enables precise throttling and flow regulation.
  • Integrates seamlessly with PLC and SCADA systems.
  • Essential for process control loops.

Smart & Fail-Safe Actuators

Advanced actuators offering enhanced safety and diagnostics. Fail-safe models use spring-return or battery backup to move the valve to a preset safe position upon power loss.

  • Fail-Safe options for critical safety systems (ESD).
  • Smart actuators offer digital communication (e.g., Modbus).
  • Provide diagnostics for predictive maintenance.

Electric Lug Type Butterfly Valves

Lug-style valves feature threaded inserts, making them ideal for dead-end service. Paired with an electric actuator, they provide safe, automated isolation for equipment maintenance without draining the entire system.

Electric Lug Stainless Steel Valve

Lug Stainless Steel with Electric Actuator

The premium choice for automated dead-end service in corrosive environments. This assembly combines maximum corrosion resistance and guaranteed dimensional accuracy with precise electric control.

  • Ultimate Corrosion Resistance: Cast with ASTM A351 CF8 containing 9% Nickel—the highest end of the standard—for unmatched durability in marine and chemical applications.
  • Flawless Installation: Lug hole pattern is controlled to a ±0.10 mm tolerance and 100% gauge-verified, eliminating flange misalignment and ensuring a perfect seal.
  • Zero-Porosity Guarantee: High-density casting ensures a solid body free from porosity or shrinkage, maximizing strength and pressure-holding capability.
Best For: Automated chemical processing, marine systems, and applications requiring frequent, safe equipment isolation.
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Electric Lug Carbon Steel Valve

Lug Carbon Steel with Electric Actuator

The industrial workhorse for automated dead-end service. This valve provides the strength of carbon steel and installation flexibility, with deep-cast markings for full traceability.

  • Precision & Traceability: Premium finish with deep-cast permanent markings for full traceability of material, pressure, and heat number, ensuring quality control.
  • Guaranteed Material Integrity: We guarantee an optimized composition for our ASTM A216 WCB Carbon Steel, with a full MTC for traceability.
Best For: Industrial water lines, HVAC systems, and equipment isolation where remote or automated control is needed.
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Electric Lug Ductile Iron Valve

Lug Ductile Iron with Electric Actuator

A highly reliable and economical automated solution, providing excellent strength and durability for a wide range of industrial and municipal applications.

  • Excellent Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Offers strength approaching that of steel with superior durability for long-term automated performance.
  • Cost-Effective Automation: The ideal choice for large-scale projects like municipal water or large HVAC systems where both budget and remote control are key.
Best For: Municipal water works, wastewater treatment plants, and large-scale automated HVAC systems.
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Electric Flange Type Butterfly Valves

Featuring two integral flanges for the most secure and rigid connection. This design is the preferred choice for automated control in large-size, high-pressure, and critical applications.

Electric Flange Stainless Steel Valve

Flange Stainless Steel with Electric Actuator

The pinnacle of reliability for automated flanged connections. Engineered from zero-porosity castings for critical service in corrosive environments where a leak-proof seal is non-negotiable.

  • Precision-Matched Flanges: Customized from pipeline measurements and reinforced per standards (e.g., HG/T) to ensure a perfect, leak-free automated seal.
  • Traceable Craftsmanship: ISO9001 casting with permanent markings enables lifetime quality tracking from raw material to final assembled electric valve.
  • Superior Material (9% Nickel): Cast with ASTM A351 CF8 at maximum allowable Nickel for superior corrosion resistance and extended life.
Best For: Large-diameter pipelines (DN300+), high-pressure chemical lines, and offshore platforms requiring remote control.
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Electric Flange Carbon Steel Valve

Flange Carbon Steel with Electric Actuator

Delivers robust, leak-proof automated performance for demanding industrial applications where high-grade corrosion resistance is not the primary requirement.

  • Guaranteed Material Integrity: Full Material Test Certificate (MTC) provided, guaranteeing ASTM A216 WCB composition for maximum strength and reliability.
  • Full-Process Reliability: Reinforced components and strict standards separation ensure performance that exceeds industry norms in strength, sealing, and operation.
Best For: Automated high-pressure steam lines, oil & gas transportation, and large-scale industrial water systems.
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Electric Wafer Type Butterfly Valves

Wafer valves are held in place by pipeline flanges, offering a compact and economical solution for automated systems. JRVAL elevates this design with heavy-body construction for unmatched performance and durability.

Electric Heavy Body Stainless Steel Wafer Valve

Heavy Body Stainless Steel with Electric Actuator

The ultimate wafer valve for demanding automated applications, featuring a high-density, zero-porosity casting for superior corrosion and pressure resistance.

  • Robust Construction: Heavy-walled body significantly exceeds standard thickness requirements (e.g., HG/T 3704), ensuring superior structural integrity under electric actuator torque.
  • Superior Material (9% Nickel): Cast with ASTM A351 CF8 at the maximum allowable Nickel content for guaranteed corrosion resistance and extended service life.
Best For: Chemical processing, water treatment, and food & beverage plants where automation and cleanliness are critical.
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Electric Heavy Body Carbon Steel Wafer Valve

Heavy Body™ Carbon Steel with Electric Actuator

Engineered for high-stress industrial systems, this valve's extra-thick body offers superior resistance to pipeline pressure and mechanical stress, ensuring long-term automated reliability.

  • Enhanced Durability: The reinforced carbon steel body provides a higher safety factor, ideal for automated systems in demanding industrial environments.
  • Guaranteed Material Integrity: Full MTC traceability ensures an optimized ASTM A216 WCB composition, maximizing strength while minimizing impurities.
Best For: Oil & Gas, power generation, and general industrial applications requiring robust and reliable automation.
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Electric Signet Series Carbon Steel Wafer Valve

Signet™ Carbon Steel with Electric Actuator

A premium concentric valve combining robust materials with meticulous craftsmanship. The Signet Series is engineered for exceptional performance and aesthetics in automated systems.

  • Premium Craftsmanship: Features a finely coated body and a unique, recessed stainless steel nameplate for superior aesthetics and long-term identification.
  • Flange Precision Customization: Tailored flange adjustments eliminate pipeline dimensional mismatches, ensuring a perfect, leak-free connection.
Best For: Applications where both high performance and superior aesthetics are required, such as in visible pipe runs or OEM equipment.
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Choosing the Right Actuator: A Comparative Guide

The valve body is only part of the solution. Selecting the correct actuator is critical for performance, safety, and efficiency. This guide compares the most common options for butterfly valves.

Actuator Type Operating Principle Key Advantages Best Applications / Industries
Handle (Lever) Manual quarter-turn (90°) operation. Often includes a locking mechanism or notched plate for positioning.
  • Simple, low cost, and reliable.
  • Provides immediate visual feedback of valve position.
  • No external power source required.
  • Fast-acting for quick shutoff.
  • Small-diameter pipelines (typically ≤ DN300).
  • General purpose water, air, and chemical lines.
  • Applications requiring infrequent operation.
  • Food & Beverage, HVAC, Water Treatment.
Gear (Worm Gear) A manual handwheel turns a gearbox, which multiplies torque to make opening/closing large valves easier.
  • Significantly reduces the physical effort needed.
  • Allows for precise control and throttling.
  • Prevents water hammer by enabling slow operation.
  • Self-locking design holds the disc in position.
  • Large-diameter valves (≥ DN250).
  • High-pressure or high-flow systems.
  • Municipal Waterworks, Power Plants, Shipbuilding.
  • Any application needing slow, controlled operation.
Pneumatic Uses compressed air to move a piston or diaphragm, which rotates the valve stem. Can be spring-return or double-acting.
  • Very fast and powerful actuation.
  • High cycle life and extremely reliable.
  • Intrinsically safe for explosive environments (no spark).
  • Lower cost than electric actuators for large sizes.
  • Automated process control systems.
  • Emergency shutdown (ESD) systems (spring-return).
  • High-cycle applications.
  • Chemical, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical.
Electric An electric motor drives a gear train to rotate the valve stem. Can offer sophisticated control options.
  • Extremely precise positioning for modulation control.
  • Ideal for remote operation where compressed air is unavailable.
  • Easily integrates with PLC and SCADA systems.
  • Low energy consumption when not in operation.
  • Remote and unmanned facilities (e.g., pipelines).
  • Advanced automation and process control.
  • Wastewater Treatment, Power Generation, HVAC.
  • Applications requiring complex control logic.

Why Partner with JRVAL?

We are not just a supplier; we are your vertically integrated manufacturing partner. From raw casting to final assembly and actuator mounting, we control every step to deliver automated valve solutions that meet the highest international standards.

Uncompromising Quality

ISO9001, BV, and CE certified. We provide complete test reports for material, heat treatment, and mechanical performance with every shipment.

Vertically Integrated Factory

From raw casting and precision machining to final assembly, we control the entire production line. This ensures consistent quality and faster lead times.

Risk-Free Procurement

Free Samples. Compare our valve quality against any other brand before you purchase. Experience the JRVAL difference firsthand.

Custom & Standard Solutions

With over 2,000 sets of independent machining process tooling, we can deliver both standardized and fully customized valve solutions for any application.

2-Year Warranty

We stand by our products with a comprehensive warranty. Valve body, disc, and seat are all available for new spare parts replacement if needed.

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