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Differences between API609 Category A and Category B

Aug 19,2022

API 609 is the American design standard forbutterfly valves, which is divided into Category A and B.


Category A valves are "concentric" type. Also known as rubber lined butterfly valves. These are popular in low pressure systems (Class 150 or less), relatively lower cycle life, rubber liners are also good for abrasive slurry services.


Category B valves are "offset" type, meaning the shaft is offset from the disc, so they can handle higher differential pressures. Most of the offset types cause the disc to rotate freely from the seat after a few degrees of rotation, which minimizes seat wear and increases valve cycle life. The offset type can have rubber, polymer (PTFE or other), metal &graphite, or even metal seats. Lots of variety which makes these suitable for a variety of temperatures and pressures.

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ENDs:

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Function:

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Pressure:

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high performance butterfly valve Class 300

high performance butterfly valve Class 600


Operation:

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