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High-Performance API 609 Marine Butterfly Valve, Fire Safe Certified, for High-Pressure Service

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API 609 compliant marine butterfly valve featuring certified fire-safe design for critical high-pressure service. Offers robust construction with corrosion-resistant materials (carbon/stainless steel), bubble-tight shutoff, and versatile actuation. Ideal for offshore platforms and ships, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance in harsh environments.
Negotiable MOQ: 1 Unit (Price negotiable depending on order volume and customization)
Key Specifications
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Standard:
API 609
Fire Safe Certification:
Yes
Service Type:
High-Pressure Marine Service
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Port of Shipment:
China
Delivery Detail:
Delivery time depends on order quantity.
Standard API 609
Fire Safe Certification Yes
Service Type High-Pressure Marine Service
Valve Type Butterfly Valve
Body Material Carbon Steel / Stainless Steel
Seat Material PTFE / Metal
Pressure Rating Class 150 - Class 600
End Connection Wafer / Lug / Double Flange
Actuation Type Manual Lever / Gear / Pneumatic / Electric

As a leading manufacturer specializing in industrial valve solutions, Shanghai Zhibang Valve Manufacture Co., Ltd. proudly presents our High-Performance API 609 Marine Butterfly Valve. Engineered for the most demanding offshore and marine applications, this valve combines robust construction with advanced safety features, including Fire Safe Certification, ensuring reliable operation under extreme conditions. With over 8 years of manufacturing expertise since our establishment in 2016, we have fine-tuned this product to deliver exceptional durability and leak-tight performance in high-pressure systems, making it a trusted component for shipbuilders, offshore platform operators, and marine engineers worldwide.

Our valve is meticulously designed to meet and exceed the rigorous standards of marine service. Its core advantages lie in its specialized design and material selection, tailored to withstand corrosive seawater environments and high-pressure surges common in marine piping systems.

Key Features & Technical Advantages:

  • API 609 Compliance: Manufactured strictly in accordance with API Standard 609 for butterfly valves, ensuring dimensional interchangeability, design integrity, and performance reliability recognized in the global oil, gas, and marine industries.
  • Fire Safe Design: Certified to relevant fire-safe standards (e.g., API 607, API 6FA, or similar), the valve features a secondary metal seat seal. In the event of a fire, the primary soft seat may degrade, but the metal-to-metal seal engages to maintain a critical barrier against fluid leakage, preventing catastrophic escalation.
  • High-Pressure Capability: Engineered for high-pressure service, with pressure classes typically ranging from Class 150 to Class 600. The robust disc design, high-strength stem, and reinforced body construction prevent deformation and ensure stable operation under sustained high pressure.
  • Corrosion Resistance: Available in materials like carbon steel with protective coatings or stainless steel (e.g., 316/316L), offering excellent resistance to saltwater corrosion, extending service life, and reducing maintenance frequency in harsh marine environments.
  • Bubble-Tight Shut-Off: Utilizes advanced seat materials such as reinforced PTFE or resilient polymers, providing superior sealing performance and achieving bubble-tight shut-off, which is crucial for system isolation and safety.
  • Versatile Actuation Options: Can be fitted with manual levers, gear operators, or automated actuators (pneumatic or electric), allowing for easy integration into remote-controlled or automated shipboard systems.
  • Compact & Lightweight Design: The butterfly valve design offers a significant space and weight saving compared to gate or globe valves, an essential factor in space-constrained marine vessel design.
  • Low Torque Operation: The disc design minimizes operational torque, reducing the size and cost of required actuators and making manual operation easier.

Detailed Technical Specifications:

Parameter Specification / Option
Design Standard API 609
Fire Safe Standard Compliant with API 607 / 6FA or equivalent
Pressure Rating Class 150, Class 300, Class 600 (Customizable)
Size Range 2" to 48" (DN50 to DN1200)
Body Material WCB Carbon Steel, CF8/CF8M Stainless Steel, Duplex Steel
Disc Material WCB, 316 SS, 316L SS, Duplex Steel
Seat Material PTFE, Reinforced PTFE, Metal Seat (Fire Safe)
Stem Material 17-4PH Stainless Steel, 316 SS
End Connection Wafer, Lug, Double Flange (RF, RTJ)
Temperature Range -29°C to +200°C (with PTFE seat); Higher ranges available with metal seats
Leakage Class Zero Leakage (Bubble-tight) per ANSI/FCI 70-2

Benefits for Your Marine Operations:

  • Enhanced Safety: The fire-safe certification provides an additional layer of protection for critical marine systems like fuel lines, cargo handling, and firefighting systems, mitigating fire risks.
  • Operational Reliability: High-pressure design and corrosion-resistant materials ensure dependable performance, minimizing unscheduled downtime and costly repairs at sea.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Helps vessel operators and shipyards meet stringent international maritime and classification society standards (e.g., ABS, DNV, LR).
  • Cost-Effectiveness: Long service life, low maintenance needs, and the compact design contribute to lower total cost of ownership over the valve's lifecycle.
  • Flexibility: Wide range of sizes, materials, and actuation options allows for perfect matching to your specific system requirements.

Shanghai Zhibang's commitment to quality is underscored by our ISO9001 certification, governing every stage of production from raw material sourcing to final testing. Our products have gained trust in over a dozen major markets, including North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, with an annual export value consistently between US$1 Million to US$1.5 Million. We ship efficiently from multiple ports like Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Beijing, ensuring timely delivery to your project site anywhere in the world. Choosing our High-Performance API 609 Marine Butterfly Valve means investing in a component backed by proven manufacturing rigor, global logistical support, and a track record of satisfying demanding marine industry clients. Contact us today to discuss your specifications and receive a competitive quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

  1. Q: What specific fire-safe standard does this valve comply with?
    A: Our valve is designed and tested to meet the requirements of recognized fire-safe standards such as API 607, API 6FA, or equivalent. The exact certification documentation is available upon request for your project approval process.
  2. Q: Can this valve be used for both upstream (oil/gas) and downstream (refining) marine applications?
    A: Yes. Its API 609 design and fire-safe feature make it suitable for a wide range of marine services, including offshore production platforms, FPSOs, tanker cargo systems, and shipboard fuel and ballast lines.
  3. Q: What is the typical lead time for an order of these valves?
    A: Lead times vary based on size, material, and quantity. Standard configurations typically have shorter lead times. We provide accurate delivery schedules with every quotation to help you plan your project timeline.
  4. Q: Are special coatings available for enhanced corrosion protection?
    A: Absolutely. We offer optional epoxy, phenolic, or other specialized coatings on carbon steel bodies to provide an extra barrier against harsh marine atmospheric and submerged conditions.
  5. Q: Do you provide valves with actuators pre-mounted and tested?
    A: Yes, we offer a complete package with pneumatic, electric, or hydraulic actuators pre-assembled, wired/piped, and functionally tested at our factory, ensuring ready-to-install convenience.
  6. Q: How does the fire-safe mechanism work in case of a fire?
    A: The valve incorporates a primary resilient seat (e.g., PTFE) and a secondary metal seat. Under normal conditions, the primary seat seals. During a fire, the primary seat may burn away, but the disc shifts slightly to contact the secondary metal seat, creating a metal-to-metal seal to prevent major leakage.
  7. Q: What documentation do you provide with the valves?
    A: Standard documentation includes a material test report, certificate of conformity, pressure test certificate, and operation manual. Fire-safe test certificates and third-party inspection reports can be provided as required.
  8. Q: Can you customize the valve to meet specific project or classification society requirements?
    A: Certainly. As a manufacturer, we have the flexibility to customize design details, materials, testing protocols, and markings to meet the specific requirements of your project or classification societies like ABS, DNV, or Lloyd's Register.
Product Tags: API 609 Marine Butterfly Valve , Fire Safe Butterfly Valve , High Pressure Marine Valve

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Year Established
2016
Annual Export Value
US$1 Million - US$1.5 Million
Product Certifications
ISO9001