Plastic valves have come a long way. Once considered inferior to their metal alternatives, the valves are now promoted as a lightweight, corrosion-resistant and durable alternative to traditional metal valves, offering benefits such as lower initial costs, reduced energy consumption for transport and operation, and easier installation.
GF Building Flow Solutions Americas recently launched the 565 Butterfly Valve, an addition to the Uponor ChlorFIT Schedule 80 Corzan CPVC system. Designed for municipal use in drinking water and wastewater treatment, this launch marks a key milestone in the company’s expansion into comprehensive valve offerings that meet the demands of modern construction, offering a lighter, more sustainable alternative to metal, without compromising performance or reliability.
“This newest offering in the Uponor ChlorFIT line is our next step in advancing the industry with innovative polymer piping systems that deliver superior performance,” says Anna Picchetti, vice president of marketing and strategy at GF Building Flow Solutions Americas. “By providing solutions that consistently outperform metals through greater efficiencies, job site safety and long-lasting reliability, we are cultivating a more sustainable future for building design and construction.”
Available in gear wafer, gear lug, lever wafer and lever lug configurations, 565 Butterfly Valves are designed for a wide range of applications in addition to municipal water and wastewater treatment, including domestic water, hydronic heating, chilled water and industrial water. The flexible configurations of the valves support efficient system design across diverse commercial building types.
Up to 60% lighter than metal valves, they enable faster, safer and more efficient installations. Corrosion- and chemical-resistant materials are used for long-term durability in aggressive environments. They have low operating torque with optimized disc and bushing design to provide effortless actuation, increasing valve service life. Peroxide-cured EPDM seals create greater reliability and longevity compared to sulfur-cured alternatives. They have global compatibility, meeting ISO, DIN and ANSI standards for new, retrofit or service applications. They are available in 2- to 12-inch sizes for gear wafer and gear lug valves, and 2- to 8-inch sizes for lever wafer and lever lug. They complement the company’s existing valve offerings, which includes the ProPEX Lead-Free Brass Transition Ball Valves launched earlier this year, delivering an integrated system approach designed to simplify specification, streamline installation and maximize long-term value for engineers, contractors and building owners.
800-321-4739; www.uponor.com/chlorfit
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