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6 Lug Butterfly Valve
Lugged and Tapped Butterfly Valve

Carbon Steel Lug Butterfly Valve - Electric

PN6~PN20 (Class150)
Water Supply & Wastewater Treatment Energy & Semiconductors Petrochemical Industry Seawater Desalination Mining & Metals Shipbuilding Industry

Product Advantages

iconSuperior Material Composition: Our valves are cast with chemical compositions at the highest end of international standards. For example, our ASTM A351 CF8 stainless steel contains 9% Nickel—the maximum allowable—to ensure superior corrosion resistance and extended service life.

iconLug Hole Positional Accuracy: The true position of our threaded lug hole pattern is precisely controlled to an exacting tolerance of ±0.10 mm relative to the valve centerline.

icon100% Gauge Verification: To validate this precision, every valve's lug holes are 100% inspected with certified go/no-go gauges.

iconPremium raw steel finish with corrosion-resistant coating; deep-cast permanent markings for full traceability (material, pressure, heat number).

Standards and Certifications

Design and Manufacture: ASME B16.34; ASME VIII; API 609:AS2129 JISB2220

Leakage Class: API 598 (Bi-directional Zero Leakage)

Side Flange Standards: ANSI 125LB/ 150LB; ASME; AS-D/E; BS; DIN; EN PN6/ PN10/ PN16; GB; GOST; HG/T; JIS 5K/ 10K

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Top Flange (Actuator Mounting) : ISO 5211; GB 90°

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Face-to-Face Dimension: ISO 5752; MSS SP-68; ASME B16.10; EN 558-1; API 609

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Testing Standards: API 598; EN 12266-1; ISO 5208; BS 6755-1

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Certifications: ISO 9001; CE; BV; API 609; API 598; EAC; SIL3;

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Technical description

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SPECIFICATION OF THE VALVE

 

Type of Connection

Lug (NPT/ Through Hole Connection)

Actuation

Electric

Size

1 1/2in ~ 48in
(DN40~DN1200)

Pressure

10bar~20bar
(1.0mpa~2.0mpa)

Testing Pressure

256psi

Medium

Water, Oil, Gas, Steam, Corrosive Media, Slurry, etc.

Medium Temperature

-25℃~180℃

MATERIAL OF THE VALVE

 

Body

WCB/ WCC/LCB/ LCC/ LC1

Disc

DI/ CF8/ CF8M/ CF3/ CF3M/ 2205/ 2507/ 1.4529/ HC276/ C95400/ C95800

Stem

45#/ SS410/ SS416/ SS420/ SS304/ SS316/ SS316L/ 17-4/ 2205/ 2507/ 1.4529/ K500/ CF8/ CF8M/ HC276

Soft Seat

EPDM/ NBR/ SIL/ FKM/ FPM/ VITON/ PTFE/ HYPALON/ UHMWPE

Coating

Epoxy Resin 200um ~ 250um

Power & Control

Voltage Options: AC 220V, 380V; DC 24V

Frequency: 50Hz / 60Hz

Control Type: On/Off (Quarter-turn)

Modulating Input: 4-20mA / 0-10V DC

Current Draw: Varies by model (e.g., 0.2A ~ 2.5A)

Protection & Housing

Protection Class: Standard IP67 (NEMA 4/4X)

Optional Protection: IP68 (Submersible)

Housing Material: Die-cast Aluminum Alloy

Coating: Anti-corrosion Powder Coating

Ambient Temp: -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +158°F)

Functions & Safety

Manual Override: Handwheel for Emergency Use

Position Indicator: Dome-type Visual Indicator

Limit Switches: 2x Open, 2x Close (Standard)

Torque Protection: Electronic Over-torque Cutoff

Optional Fail-Safe: Battery Backup Module

THE JRVAL ADVANTAGE: ENGINEERED FOR INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH

We integrate our decades of valve engineering expertise with advanced electric actuators to create robust automation solutions. Each assembly is built for high-temperature resilience, long-term reliability, and seamless control in demanding industrial environments.

FOUNDRY-LEVEL MATERIAL CONTROL

Founded by a casting expert, we guarantee material integrity. We use PMI testing to verify alloys, ensuring every WCB carbon steel body strictly adheres to ASTM A216 standards for performance at elevated temperatures.

PRECISION CNC MACHINING

Our state-of-the-art CNC centers ensure every component's dimensions are machined to exact specifications. This precision is critical for perfect sealing, low torque, and the flawless operation of the valve assembly.

PROVEN RELIABILITY & DESIGN

With two decades of field validation, our valve designs are not just theoretical; they are proven to be rational and reliable. This extensive experience means our products deliver consistent, trustworthy performance under pressure.

Automated Control for Demanding Industrial Applications

Our electric actuated carbon steel lug valves deliver superior performance and reliability in high-temperature, high-pressure, and challenging industrial processes where automation is key.

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Oil & Gas Utilities

For non-critical utility lines such as service water, firewater, and cooling systems, our WCB valves provide a reliable, automated solution within the butterfly valve oil and gas industry, ensuring robust performance and easy integration.

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Power Generation

In thermal power plants, managing auxiliary steam and cooling circuits is vital. Our electric high temperature butterfly valve is engineered from WCB carbon steel to reliably handle elevated temperatures for optimal plant efficiency.

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Chemical Processing

For automated control of process fluids, solvents, and thermal oils, the robust WCB body of our carbon steel butterfly valve offers superior strength and compatibility, ensuring safe and precise plant operations.

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Refining & Petrochemical

In refinery utility applications, a dependable electric wcb butterfly valve provides automated isolation and control for cooling water, nitrogen lines, and process vents, enhancing operational safety and efficiency.

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Pulp & Paper Mills

The strength of carbon steel is ideal for automated control of steam, black liquor, and process water lines. We supply a robust lug and wafer type butterfly valve to handle the demanding conditions of paper manufacturing.

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Industrial Steam Systems

Our electric actuated lug style butterfly valves, specified with high-temperature seats, provide precise modulation and tight shut-off for low-pressure steam distribution and condensate return lines in any industrial facility.

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Marine & Shipbuilding

For engine room applications, including fuel oil service, lube oil, and high-temperature cooling systems, a carbon steel electric marine butterfly valve offers the required strength and fire-safe characteristics for safe vessel operation.

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District Heating & Energy

In district heating networks, our automated pn16 butterfly valve made from carbon steel is ideal for managing the flow of high-temperature hot water, ensuring reliable distribution and isolation within the system.

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General Manufacturing

The quintessential intelligent industrial butterfly valve for modern factories. Use it on thermal oil circuits, process steam, and high-pressure air lines for precise, data-driven control integrated with your plant-wide SCADA system.

Engineered for Extreme Industrial Environments

Our electric carbon steel valve assemblies are built to perform where temperature, pressure, and operational demands exceed the limits of standard materials.

Elevated Temperature Service

The WCB carbon steel body maintains its structural integrity at high temperatures, making our high temp butterfly valve the prime choice for automated control in steam, thermal fluid, and other hot process applications.

High-Pressure Systems

Carbon steel's superior strength makes it ideal for systems operating at higher pressures. Our robustly constructed class 150 butterfly valve provides reliable, automated shutoff in demanding pressure environments.

Automated Steam Control

Our electric actuated butterfly valve assembly, featuring a carbon steel body and high-temperature trim, is engineered for reliable, modulating control of low to medium pressure steam lines, enhancing process automation.

Dead-End Service & Isolation

The lugged design is essential for equipment maintenance and safety. A full lug butterfly valve allows for downstream piping to be disconnected while the valve maintains a seal, a critical function in any industrial plant.

Compliance with API Standards

For applications in refining and oil & gas, adherence to strict standards is non-negotiable. Our valves are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of an api 609 butterfly valve, ensuring safety and interoperability.

Outdoor & Corrosive Atmospheres

The strength of carbon steel is protected by a multi-layer coating system. Our epoxy coated butterfly valves are standard, providing excellent resistance to atmospheric corrosion in harsh industrial or coastal environments.

Trim Configurations for Chemical & Steam Service

We pair our robust WCB carbon steel body with specialized disc and seat materials to provide reliable, automated control in chemically aggressive and high-temperature media.

Acids and Aggressive Chemicals

For automated control of harsh chemicals where steel is suitable, a ptfe lined butterfly valve configuration provides an inert barrier, protecting the valve's wetted parts and ensuring process purity and long service life.

Fuel, Oils & Solvents

When handling hydrocarbons, selecting the correct seat is crucial. A butterfly valve viton seat paired with our carbon steel body offers excellent resistance to swelling and degradation, ensuring a tight seal in automated fuel lines.

Seawater Cooling Systems

As a leading china lug butterfly valve supplier, for seawater cooling we specify a CF8M (316SS) disc inside the WCB body, providing a cost-effective and robust automated solution for marine and coastal industrial applications.

Saturated Steam (Low Pressure)

For automated control of low-pressure steam, a butterfly valve with ptfe seat is an excellent choice. The PTFE material (or RTFE for reinforcement) provides the necessary temperature resistance and reliable sealing performance.

Abrasive Media & Light Slurries

For automated lines with abrasive particles, we offer a carbon steel rubber lined butterfly valve. The resilient NBR or abrasion-resistant EPDM liner protects the body and ensures tight shut-off by enveloping particles.

Industrial Water & Air

For general plant utilities where higher pressure or temperature resistance is needed, the standard epdm seat butterfly valve in a carbon steel body provides an economical and highly reliable automated solution.

Engineering for Reliability: A High-Cycle Steam Isolation Solution for a Geothermal Plant

For a leading geothermal energy producer, maintaining the integrity of their secondary steam loop is paramount for plant uptime and safety. They required an ultra-reliable, automated electric lug butterfly valve capable of withstanding high-cycle operation in a demanding thermal environment.

The Client: A Geothermal Power Plant Operator
The client operates a 50MW facility where saturated steam is used to drive turbines. The Plant Manager, Mr. Ivanov, faced recurring failures with their existing 12-inch (DN300) turbine bypass isolation valves. "The constant thermal cycling caused stem leakage and seat degradation," he explained. "We needed a valve engineered for this specific duty, not a generic product. We required a partner who could provide a complete, documented engineering solution, from casting to final assembly."

For this critical application, they needed a supplier who could prove the quality and rationale behind every component.

The Technical Challenge: Thermal Cycling, Wet Steam, and Absolute Reliability

Surviving millions of cycles in a high-temperature, erosive environment.
The challenge was threefold: 1. **Thermal Fatigue:** The valve had to withstand frequent temperature swings from ambient to 180°C without loss of sealing or mechanical integrity. 2. **Erosion Resistance:** The low-quality saturated steam contained moisture droplets that could erode the disc and seat over time. 3. **Verifiable Quality:** The client demanded full material traceability and documentation for every critical manufacturing step to satisfy their stringent internal safety protocols.

The JRVAL Solution: A Protocol of Precision Engineering & Material Science

We proposed an integrated solution built around our **Electric Actuated ASTM A216 WCB Carbon Steel Lug Butterfly Valve**, enhanced with a series of specified manufacturing and material treatments.

Foundry Control & Normalizing Heat Treatment

We began with raw ASTM A216 WCB steel, with a tightly controlled carbon content (0.22-0.25%) for an optimal balance of strength and ductility. After casting, every valve body underwent a crucial **normalizing heat treatment**. The castings were heated to 915°C (1680°F), held for 2 hours to ensure full austenitic transformation, and then air-cooled. This process refines the grain structure, relieves casting stresses, and significantly improves the material's toughness and resistance to thermal fatigue. A sample from each batch was sectioned for metallographic analysis, with reports provided to the client confirming a fine, uniform ferrite-pearlite microstructure.

Precision Machining with Go/No-Go Gauge Control

Recognizing the importance of perfect alignment, we machined the valve's critical surfaces to exacting tolerances. The **lug thread holes were individually inspected with calibrated go/no-go gauges** to guarantee reliable bolt connections. The valve seat bore was machined to a concentricity of 0.05mm relative to the stem bore, ensuring even seat compression, which reduces torque and extends seat life dramatically under high-cycle conditions.

Component Selection for Steam Duty

We engineered the valve's wetted parts specifically for this application. The stem was machined from **17-4PH stainless steel**, precipitation-hardened for maximum strength and resistance to stem twisting. The disc was cast in CF8M (316 SS), with the disc sealing edge receiving a **hard-facing of Stellite 6**, providing a tough, erosion-resistant surface against the wet steam. For the seat, we specified **RTFE (Reinforced Teflon)**, which offers the required temperature resistance of PTFE with enhanced resistance to deformation under pressure.

Intelligent Actuation & Full Traceability

We paired the valve with a high-temperature rated electric actuator, capable of modulating control and providing diagnostic feedback. Crucially, each valve was marked with **deep-cast, permanent traceability numbers** (Material Heat No., Pressure Class, etc.), as requested in the client's specification. This provided a permanent record linking the physical valve to its material certificates and heat treatment reports, ensuring full accountability.

JRVAL delivered more than a valve; they delivered confidence. The detailed reports on the material composition and heat treatment, combined with the precision-machined components, have resulted in zero failures since installation. Their engineering-first approach is the gold standard for critical applications like ours.
Mr. Ivanov, Plant Manager
Mr. Ivanov Plant Manager, Geothermal Power Operations

QUALITY & COMPLIANCE CERTIFIED

Our commitment to quality is verified by internationally recognized standards, providing the documentation and peace of mind you need for your critical industrial applications.

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Technical FAQ: Electric Carbon Steel Lug Butterfly Valves

When should I choose a Carbon Steel (WCB) valve instead of a Ductile Iron one?

The key factor is temperature and pressure. Carbon Steel (ASTM A216 WCB) is the superior choice for industrial high-temperature and high-pressure service. It maintains its structural integrity at elevated temperatures where ductile iron would fail. It is the standard material for applications like steam, thermal oil, gas, and demanding chemical processes, while ductile iron is primarily used for water and general utility services at moderate temperatures.

How do you guarantee the quality of your ASTM A216 WCB carbon steel?

We ensure quality through a strict, multi-stage process. First, we verify the raw material's chemical composition using PMI testing. More importantly, every WCB casting undergoes a crucial normalizing heat treatment. This process refines the grain structure, relieves internal stresses, and significantly improves the material's toughness and resistance to thermal fatigue. We provide full documentation, including Material Test Reports (MTR) and heat treatment curves, to guarantee compliance and performance.

What is the main benefit of a "Lug Style" butterfly valve?

The key benefit is its suitability for dead-end service. Each threaded lug hole allows the valve to be bolted to one flange while the other side of the pipeline is removed for maintenance. This isolates a section of the system without needing to drain the entire line. This feature is invaluable in industrial plants, refineries, and complex piping networks.

Why pair a Carbon Steel body with a Stainless Steel disc/stem?

This is a smart, cost-effective engineering solution. The Carbon Steel body provides the required strength for high-pressure/temperature containment at a lower cost than a full stainless steel valve. The "wetted parts"—the disc and stem (e.g., SS316, CF8M)—are made of stainless steel to provide superior corrosion resistance against the process medium. This bimetallic construction offers the best of both worlds: strength and durability in a cost-efficient package.

What control signals and voltages are required for your electric actuators?

Our electric valves support two primary control methods: On/Off (Quarter-turn), operated by simply applying power, and Modulating Control, which uses a standard 4-20mA or 0-10V analog signal for precise positioning. They are available in various standard voltages, including AC 220V, AC 380V, and DC 24V, allowing direct integration with modern PLC, DCS, or Building Automation Systems (BAS).

What are the key features and safety options for your electric actuators?

Each unit is a fully integrated assembly. Key features include a manual override handwheel for emergency operation, electronic over-torque protection to prevent motor damage, and a clear visual position indicator. For critical applications, we offer optional fail-safe modules (battery backup) that automatically drive the valve to a pre-set safe position (open or closed) upon power loss. The standard housing is IP67 rated, with IP68 available for submersible conditions.

OUR SERVICE & OUR GUARANTEE

As a source factory integrating casting, machining, and assembly, JRVAL's product reliability has been verified by the market for over 20 years.

Free Samples

Compare our products against other brands before you commit. We're confident you'll be satisfied after an in-depth investigation.

2-Year Warranty

We provide a comprehensive 2-year warranty covering non-human damage. Spare parts for the valve body, disc, seat, and gear operator are readily available.

Qualified Quality

Before delivery, we provide complete documentation, including material test reports, heat treatment reports, and mechanical performance tests.

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