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Double Offset Soft Seated Butterfly Valve

High-performance Valves With Enhanced Sealing And Low Torque

Double offset soft seated butterfly valve ensures precise flow control and tight shut-off in industrial pipelines, offering corrosion resistance and low torque operation. ideal for water, oil, and gas systems, it provides reliable performance up to 300 psi.

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Direction Control

Regulate the path of fluid flow, directing it as needed within the system.

Pressure Regulation

Maintain or adjust fluid pressure to ensure safe and optimal system operation.

Flow Management

Start, stop, or throttle the flow rate of various media through pipelines.

What is a valve?

What is a Valve?

A valve is a device that makes or stops the flow of media (liquid, gas, powder) in piping and equipment and controls its flow. Valves are crucial for creating complex piping networks that can efficiently transport various substances.

Industrial Valves are critical components designed to regulate, direct, or control the flow of fluids (liquids, gases, or slurries) in piping systems, ensuring leak-free operation and precise flow management. Complying with standards like ANSI, API, ASME, and GB, these corrosion resistant valves are made from materials such as stainless steel (AISI 304/316), titanium, nickel alloys, and bronze, offering robust boiler pipeline protection. Used in industries like petrochemical, water supply, power generation, and mining, they handle pressures from 0.0013 MPa to 1000 MPa and temperatures from -270°C to 1430°C, supporting applications from cryogenic LNG to high-temperature steam systems.

Ball Valves feature a pivoting, perforated ball for quick shut-off and precise flow control, ideal for oil and gas pipelines. Available in sizes from 1/4" to 48" (DN6 to DN1200), they support threaded, flanged, or welded connections. Butterfly Valves, with a rotating disc, provide efficient shut-off and throttling in water supply and HVAC systems, offering compact design and low flow resistance. Check Valves prevent backflow in pump and steam trap outlets, with swing, lift, or wafer designs ensuring one-way flow. Control Valves regulate flow, pressure, or temperature via adjustable passages, while Cryogenic Valves secure liquified gases like LNG at temperatures as low as -196°C. Gate Valves and Globe Valves offer linear or throttling control for water and steam systems, with globe valves providing better regulation but higher pressure loss.

Manufactured through forging, casting, or machining, industrial valves undergo rigorous testing, including hydrostatic, leakage, radiographic, and ultrasonic inspections, to meet standards like API 598 and GB/T13927. Stainless steel valves (AISI 316) resist corrosion in acidic or saline environments, while titanium and nickel alloys excel in extreme conditions like chemical processing. Surface treatments like passivation or ceramic lining enhance durability in abrasive or high-temperature applications, such as boiler tubing or slurry transport. Valves support manual, electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic actuation, with nominal diameters from DN6 to DN1400, catering to small-scale instrumentation or large-scale pipelines.

Compared to standard fittings, industrial valves offer precise flow control, backflow prevention, and pressure regulation, making them essential for dynamic systems. Certified by NSF/ANSI 61 for potable water or API 6D for pipeline safety, they ensure compliance with industry standards. Corrosion resistant valves like those in duplex stainless steel or Hastelloy handle corrosive media, while ceramic-lined or rare earth alloy valves resist wear in mining or power generation. Their versatility extends to maintenance, with designs allowing easy access for repairs. Sunny Steel’s white-glove service ensures timely delivery of high-quality valves tailored to engineering specifications.

Addressing challenges like fluid backflow, corrosion, and pressure fluctuations, Industrial Valves deliver reliable, efficient solutions for piping systems. Their robust construction, corrosion-resistant materials, and precise control mechanisms make them ideal for engineers seeking durable boiler pipeline protection. From water treatment to petrochemical refineries, these valves ensure safety, performance, and longevity in demanding industrial environments.

Types of Industrial Valves

Ball Valve

Uses a hollow, perforated, and pivoting ball to control fluid flow. Ideal for quick shut-off.

  • Quick shut-off
  • Tight sealing
  • Compact design
Gate Valve

Designed for on/off service, providing a clear passage when fully open. Minimal pressure drop.

  • On/off service
  • Clear passage
  • Suitable for slurries
Globe Valve

Used for throttling or regulating flow. Features a movable disc and a stationary ring seat.

  • Excellent throttling
  • Good shut-off
  • Flow regulation
Check Valve

Allows fluid to flow in only one direction, preventing backflow. Operates automatically.

  • Prevents backflow
  • Protects equipment
  • Automatic operation
Butterfly Valve

Used for isolating or regulating flow, with a disc that rotates on a shaft. Lightweight and compact.

  • Isolating/regulating flow
  • Lightweight, compact
  • Quick operation
Plug Valve

Quarter-turn valve using a cylindrical or tapered plug to stop or start flow. Simple design.

  • Quick shut-off
  • Simple design
  • Good for slurries
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General Standards of Valves

Comprehensive list of key international valve standards from major organizations, updated as of 2025.

Organization Standard Description
ANSI American National Standards Institute General industrial standards
API American Petroleum Institute Standards for oil and gas industry
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and pressure vessel codes
BS British Standards UK national standards
GB, JB, HG China Valve Standards Chinese national and industry standards
FCI Fluid Control Institute Standards for fluid control and conditioning equipment
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ANSI Valve Standards

American National Standards Institute

Code ANSI Standard Name
ANSI A126 Grey Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings
ANSI A181 Forged or Rolled Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for General Service
ANSI B16.10 Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves
ANSI B16.34 Valves - Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End
ANSI B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
ANSI/FCI 70-2 Control Valve Seat Leakage
ANSI B127.1 Constant-Level Oilers

API Valve Standards

American Petroleum Institute

Code API Standard Name
API 526 Flanged Steel Pressure-Relief Valves
API 527 Seat Tightness of Pressure Relief Valves
API 594 Check Valves: Flanged, Lug, Bolted Bonnet
API 595 Cast Iron Gate Valves - Flanged Bonnet
API 597 Steel Venturi Gate Valves - Flanged and Welding Ends
API 598 Valve Inspection and Testing
API 599 Steel and Ductile Iron Plug Valves
API 600 Bolted Bonnet Steel Gate Valves for Refinery Service
API 602 Compact Steel Gate Valves - Flanged, Threaded, and Welding Ends
API 603 Corrosion-Resistant Gate Valves - Flanged Ends
API 604 Ductile Iron Gate Valves - Flanged Ends
API 607 Fire Test for Quarter-Turn Valves
API 608 Metal Ball Valves - Flanged, Threaded, and Welding Ends
API 609 Butterfly Valves: Double Flanged, Lug- and Wafer-Type
API 6D Pipeline and Piping Valves
API 6FA Fire Test for Valves
API RP 574 Inspection Practices for Piping System Components
API RP 576 Inspection of Pressure-Relieving Devices

ASME Valve Standards

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Code ASME Standard Name
ASME A105/A105M Carbon Steel Forgings for Piping Applications
ASME A181/A181M Carbon Steel Forgings, for General-Purpose Pipes
ASME A182/A182M Forged or Rolled Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature Service
ASME A350/A350M Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Forgings for Low-Temperature Service
ASME A694/A694M Carbon and Alloy Steel Forgings for Pipe Flanges, Fittings, Valves, and Parts for High-Pressure Transmission Service
ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 Through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard
ASME B16.10 Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves
ASME B16.11 Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded
ASME B16.34 Valves - Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End
ASME B31.1 Power Piping
ASME B31.3 Process Piping
ASME F1508 Standard Specification for Angle Style, Pressure Relief Valves for Steam, Gas, and Liquid Services
ASME F1565 Pressure-Reducing Valves for Steam Service

BS - British Standard Valves

British Standards Institution

Code British Standard Name
BS 1212 Float Operated Valves - Automatic Valves (Including Float Valves) for Tanks, Cisterns, Hot-Water Cylinders and Feed Cisterns
BS 1414 Specification for Steel Wedge Gate Valves (Flanged and Butt-Welding Ends) for the Petroleum, Petrochemical and Allied Industries
BS 1552 Specification for Control Plug Cocks for Low Pressure Gases
BS 1868 Specification for Steel Check Valves (Flanged and Butt-Welding Ends) for the Petroleum, Petrochemical and Allied Industries
BS 1873 Specification for Steel Globe and Globe Stop and Check Valves (Flanged and Butt-Welding Ends) for the Petroleum, Petrochemical and Allied Industries
BS 1952 Specification for Copper Alloy Gate Valves for General Purposes
BS 2080 Specification for Face-to-Face, Centre-to-Face, End-to-End and Centre-to-End Dimensions for Flanged and Butt-Welding End Steel Valves for the Petroleum, Petrochemical and Allied Industries
BS 2995 Specification for Cast and Forged Steel Wedge Gate, Globe, Check and Plug Valves Screwed and Socket-Welding Sizes 1/2 in and Smaller for the Petroleum Industry
BS 3464 Specification for Cast Iron Gate Valves for General Purposes
BS 5150 Specification for Cast Iron Wedge and Double Disk Gate Valves for General Purposes
BS 5151 Specification for Cast Iron Gate (Parallel Slide) Valves for General Purposes
BS 5152 Specification for Cast Iron Globe and Globe Stop and Check Valves for General Purposes
BS 5153 Specification for Cast Iron Check Valves for General Purposes
BS 5154 Specification for Copper Alloy Globe, Globe Stop and Check, Check and Gate Valves for General Purposes
BS 5155 Specification for Butterfly Valves for General Purposes
BS 5156 Specification for Screw-Down Diaphragm Valves for General Purposes
BS 5157 Specification for Steel Gate (Parallel Slide) Valves for General Purposes
BS 5159 Specification for Cast Iron and Carbon Steel Ball Valves for General Purposes
BS 5160 Specification for Steel Globe Valves, Globe Stop Valves, Stop and Check Valves and Lift Type Check Valves
BS 5351 Specification for Steel Ball Valves for Petroleum, Petrochemical and Allied Industries
BS EN 12266-1 Industrial Valves - Testing of Metallic Valves Part 1: Pressure Tests - Test Procedures

China and International Valve Standards (GB)

China National Standards

Code GB Standard Name Adopting Standard
GB 12220 General Valve - Marking ISO 5209
GB 12221 Flanged Ends Metal Valve - Face-to-Face Dimensions ISO 5752
GB 12222 Multi-Turn Valve - The Connection of the Driving Device ISO 5210/1-3
GB 12223 Part-Turn Valve - The Connection of the Driving Device ISO 5211/1-3
GB 12224 Steel Valve - General Requirements ANSI B16.34
GB 12225 General Valve - Copper Alloy Casting Ware Technology Requirements ASTM B584
GB 12226 General Valve - Gray Cast Iron Technology Requirements ISO 185, BS 1452
GB 12228 General Valve - Carbon Forging Steel Technology Requirements ASTM A105, A181
GB 12229 General Valve - Carbon Casting Steel Technology Requirements ASTM A703
GB 12230 General Valve - Austenitic Casting Steel Technology Requirements ASTM A351
GB 12232 General Valve - Flanged Ends Iron Gate Valve ISO 5996-1982, API 595
GB 12233 General Valve - Iron Gate Valve and Lift Check Valve BS 5152, 5153
GB 12234 General Valve - Flanged and Butt-Welding Ends Copper Gate Valve API 600
GB 12237 General Valve - Flanged and Butt-Welding Ends Steel Ball Valve ISO 7121, API 607
GB 12238 General Valve - Flanged and Wafer Ends Butterfly Valve BS 5155
GB 12239 General Valve - Diaphragm Valve BS 5156, NFE 29
GB 12240 General Valve - Iron Plug Valve API 593
GB 12241 Safety Valve - General Requirements ISO 4126
GB 12242 Safety Valve - Characteristic Testing Solution ANSI/ASME PTC 25.3
GB 12243 Direct Spring-Loaded Safety Valve JIS B 8210
GB 12244 Pressure Reducing Valve - General Requirements JIS B 8372, B8410
GB 12245 Pressure Reducing Valve - Characteristic Testing Solution JIS B 8372, B8410
GB 12246 Pilot Operated Pressure Reducing Valve JIS B 8372, DSS 405
GB 12247 Steam Trap Valve - Classification ISO 6704
GB 12248 Steam Trap Valve - Technology Terms ISO 6552
GB 12249 Steam Trap Valve - Marking ISO 6553
GB 12250 Steam Trap Valve - Face-to-Face Dimensions ISO 6554
GB 12251 Steam Trap Valve - Testing Solution ISO 6948, 7841, 7842
GB/T 13927 General Valve - Pressure Testing ISO 5208
JB/T 6899-93 Valve Fire-Proof Test ISO 10497
JB/T 7927-95 Valve Casting Steelware Out-Form Quality Requirements MSS SP-55
ZBJ 16006-90 Inspection and Testing of Valve API 598
Code GB Standard Name
GB 12227 General Valve - Ductile Cast Iron Technology Requirements
GB 12235 General Valve - Flanged Steel Stop and Lift Check Valve
GB 12236 General Valve - Steel Swing Check Valve
GB/T 13932 General Valve - Iron Swing Check Valve
GB/T 15185 Iron and Copper Ball Valve
GB/T 15188.1 Valve Face-to-Face Dimensions - Butt-Welding Ends Valve
GB/T 15188.2 Valve Face-to-Face Dimensions - Wafer Ends Valve
GB/T 15188.3 Valve Face-to-Face Dimensions - Female Screw-Down Valve
GB/T 15188.4 Valve Face-to-Face Dimensions - Male Screw-Down Valve
JB 93 Handle
JB/T 450 PN16-32.0 MPa Forging Angle Type High-Pressure Valve, Fastener, and Technology Requirements
JB/T 7745-95 Pipeline Ball Valve
JB/T 8527-97 Metal Sealing Butterfly Valve
JB/T 8473-96 Instrument Valve Series
ZBJ 16004-88 Reducing Valve Type and Basing Coefficient
ZBJ 16007-90 Steam Trap Valve Technology Terms
ZBJ 16009-90 Valve Pneumatic Actuator Technology Terms

Fluid Control Institute (FCI) Standards

Standards for fluid control and conditioning equipment

The Fluid Control Institute (FCI) provides standards to assist in understanding and using control valves, solenoid valves, and regulators.

Code FCI Standard Name
ANSI/FCI 70-2 Control Valve Seat Leakage
ANSI/FCI 70-3 Control Valve Aerodynamic Noise Prediction
ANSI/FCI 91-1 Qualification of Control Valve Stem Seals
ANSI/FCI 85-1 Method of Determining the Thermal Expansion of a Filled Thermal System
FCI 68-2 Procedure in Rating Flow and Pressure Characteristics of Solenoid Valves for Liquid Service
FCI 75-1 Test Conditions and Procedures for Measuring Electrical Characteristics of Solenoid Valves
FCI 82-1 Recommended Methods for Testing and Classifying the Water Hammer Characteristics of Electrically Operated Valves
ANSI/FCI 69-1 Pressure Ratings of Traps

Valve Materials

We offer valves in a wide range of materials to meet diverse industry requirements. Additional grades are available upon request.

Stainless Steel
  • SS304, SS304L
  • SS316, 316L, 316Ti
  • SS317, 317L
  • 347SS, SS310
Super Stainless Steel
  • 904L
  • 254SMO
  • AL6XN
  • ALLOY20
Duplex & Super Duplex
  • S31803
  • S32750
  • S32760
Titanium Alloy
Gr.2, Gr.3, Gr.5, Gr.6, Gr.7, Gr.12
Nickel Alloy
Inconel 600, 625; Hastelloy B, B-2, B3, C276, C-22, C-4, G; Incoloy 800, 800H, 825; Monel 400, K500; Nickel 200, 201
Bronze
C95800, C95500, C95400, C63200
Zirconium Alloy
Zirconium 702, 705

Material Selection Guide

Material Main Properties Typical Applications
Carbon Steel High strength, cost-effective General industrial, water, oil & gas
Stainless Steel Excellent corrosion resistance Chemical, food, pharmaceutical
Alloy Steel High temperature & pressure resistance Power plants, refineries
Duplex Steel High strength, seawater resistance Marine, offshore, oil & gas
Nickel Alloys Extreme corrosion & heat resistance Chemical, aerospace, marine
Cast Iron Low cost, limited strength Low pressure water systems
Bronze & Brass Seawater resistance Marine, small valves

Industrial Applications

Oil & Gas

Upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, including drilling, refining, and transportation.

Chemical Processing

Handling corrosive and hazardous chemicals in various chemical plants.

Power Generation

Steam, water, and fuel systems in thermal, nuclear, and hydroelectric plants.

Water Treatment

Municipal water supply, wastewater treatment, and industrial water management.

HVAC

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in commercial and industrial buildings.

Pharmaceutical & Food

Sterile and hygienic applications, precise flow control in sensitive industries.

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