ABZ Valve Resilient Rubber Seated Butterfly Valve 396/397 Series

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Forum’s ABZTM 396/397 butterfly valve series offers durable, general-purpose valves ideal for dead-end service applications. Available in wafer or full-lug styles from 2 to 72 inches, these corrosion-resistant valves feature one-piece bodies that simplify maintenance and increase working life. Forum designs the 396/397 series to meet rigorous industry standards from API, ASME, and ANSI.   

Forum’s ABZ butterfly valves provide reliable performance across a range of temperatures and pressures. Their resilient seats and variety of available disc materials suit them for use with a wide range of media. Compact and lightweight, these space-saving valves install easily into pipelines and control the flow of liquids, gasses, slurries, and powders.  

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• General purpose butterfly valves from 2 to 72 inches.  
• Pressure ratings vary by size: 2 inches to 12 inches rated up to 200 PSI bi-directional and dead end service; 14 inch to 24 inch rated 150 PSI bi-directional and dead end service; 26 inches and larger rated at 150 PSI bi-directional and 75 PSI dead end service.
• One-piece wafer (396) or full-lug (397) style body.   
• Semi-lug (396) or full-lug (397) end connections.
• Stub shaft and internal drive for easy stem removal.  
• Bonded EPDM, Buna-N, or Viton seat for tight shut-off.
• Variety of disc materials for different applications.  
• Long neck for insulation.  
• Complies with API 598/609, ANSI 125/150, and ASME 16.1/16.5 and 16.34, and MSS SP67 standards.

APPLICATIONS

• Ideal for dead-end service and frequent operation.   
• Used in oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical, mining, general industry and municipal plants.
• Suitable for liquids, gasses, slurries and powders.  
• Installed in pipelines, tanks, heat exchangers and other equipment.  

PERFORMANCE  

• Rated from full vacuum up to 200 PSI bi-directional pressure in smaller sizes; 150 PSI in larger sizes.
• Operates across a wide range of temperatures.  
• Provides tight shut-off and long service life.
• Simplifies installation, operation, and maintenance.  
• Offers high flow capacity for size.