What are the advantages of a fire-safe butterfly valve?

Maintain integrity during fire.

Fire-safe butterfly valves are designed to maintain sealing integrity when exposed to high temperatures during a fire. This helps prevent the spread of fire and smoke through the valve. The internal parts and seals are made of special high-temperature materials that do not melt or deform significantly at elevated fire temperatures.

Slow fire progression.

By maintaining a seal, a fire-safe butterfly valve helps slow down the spread of fire to other areas. This can buy more time for fire suppression and evacuation.

Reduce fire/water damage.

Sealing during a fire helps prevent water or fire suppressant chemicals from leaking through the valve into other areas. This limits collateral water/chemical damage.

Ensure safe shut-off.

Even at high temperatures, a fire-safe butterfly valve can still be shut off to isolate components or control the release of pressurized water or fire suppressant agents. China wafer butterfly valve supplier provides controlled shut-off during a fire emergency.

Meet fire safety codes.

Fire-safe butterfly valves help building owners meet fire safety codes that require containing fires within certain areas or zones. They provide a seal and barrier to comply with these fire containment regulations.

Protect critical equipment.

When installed at key locations, a fire-safe butterfly valve helps protect important equipment, utilities, drains, ventilation systems, etc. from being damaged or disrupted by the spread of fire or release of suppressants. Critical systems can continue functioning longer.

Allow safe passage.

Even when closed, a fire-safe butterfly valve still allows safe passage of people and equipment during a fire emergency. They do not require any specialized opening mechanisms. Regular manual operation is still possible.

Retrofit applications.

Fire-safe butterfly valves can often be installed as retrofits to improve the fire safety of existing systems. They provide a simple solution to add fire containment features where needed.