ASTM A217 WC6 Butterfly Valve Manufacturer China

ASTM A217 WC6 Butterfly Valve is a valve made from WC6 material, which is a low alloy steel comprising 1 ¼% chromium and ½% molybdenum. This material falls under the ASTM A217 specification, which covers a group of low alloy steels, including molybdenum and chromium molybdenum steels. Butterfly valves belong to the family of quarter-turn rotational motion valves utilized in pipelines to regulate or shut off fluid flow. They find widespread application across various industries, particularly in water supply, collection, distribution systems, and pumping stations. The key advantages of butterfly valves include their simple construction, compact design, lightweight, affordability, smaller footprint, and faster actuation speeds compared to other valve types.