Silicone free butterfly valves are essential for applications where silicone contamination is a concern, such as in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. These valves feature a disc that rotates to regulate the flow of liquids or gases, offering precise control with minimal pressure loss. With no silicone components, they help prevent contamination, ensuring product purity. Silicone free butterfly valves are available in various sizes and materials to suit a wide range of industrial applications.

Key features and benefits of Silicone Free Butterfly Valves

Key Features

The valve is designed without the use of silicone, making it an excellent choice for industries where contamination must be strictly controlled. This feature helps to prevent any risk of silicone transfer into the process media, which is especially important in sensitive applications such as food processing or pharmaceuticals.

Key Features

Butterfly valves without silicone components often have enhanced resistance to a wide range of chemicals. This makes them suitable for handling aggressive or corrosive substances, ensuring longer service life and consistent performance in demanding conditions.

Key Features

These valves provide reliable flow control with smooth operation, allowing for precise adjustments in regulating liquids or gases. The silicone-free design does not compromise the sealing capabilities, offering a tight seal that minimises leakage and ensures efficient system performance.

Ductile iron silicone-free butterfly valves are designed for industries requiring reliable flow control without silicone contamination. These valves are suitable for applications such as water treatment, HVAC systems, and food processing, where silicone sensitivity is critical. Made from ductile iron, these valves offer strength and durability, while their compact design allows for easy installation and maintenance, ensuring smooth operation in demanding environments.

Size Range:	1.5" to 24"
Pressure Range:	ANSI 150, JIS 10K, JIS 16K, PN10, & PN16
Seat Types:	EPDM, NBR Buna, Viton & More
Actuator Types:	Extension Gear Box, Extension Lever, Gear Box Hand Wheel, & Lever

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Carbon steel silicone-free butterfly valves are essential components in industrial applications, designed for controlling fluid flow with precision and efficiency. These valves are highly durable, corrosion-resistant, and suitable for environments requiring silicone-free operations, ensuring product purity. The simple design of the carbon steel silicone-free butterfly valve allows for easy maintenance and operation, making them a cost-effective solution in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and chemical production.

Size Range:	1.5" to 24"
Pressure Range:	ANSI 150, JIS 10K, JIS 16K, PN10, & PN16
Seat Types:	EPDM, MBR Buna, Viton, & More
Actuator Types:	Extension Gear Box, Extension Lever, Gear Box Hand Wheel, & Lever

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Stainless steel silicone-free butterfly valves are essential components in industries requiring precise flow control, particularly in sensitive environments like food and pharmaceuticals. Their stainless steel construction ensures durability, corrosion resistance, and compatibility with a wide range of fluids. Designed without silicone, these valves are ideal for applications where contamination risks must be minimised, offering reliable sealing and efficient performance in demanding operational conditions.

Size Range:	1.5" to 24"
Pressure Range:	ANSI 150, JIS 10K, JIS 16K, PN10, & PN16
Seat Types:	EPDM, NBR Buna, Viton, & More
Actuator Types:	Extension Gear Box, Extension Lever, Gear Box Hand Wheel, & Lever

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Aluminium Bronze Silicone-Free Butterfly Valves are widely used in industries requiring durability and resistance to corrosion, especially in marine and chemical applications. These valves, free from silicone components, ensure compatibility with sensitive processes, preventing contamination. Designed for reliable flow control, they offer excellent mechanical strength and long service life, even in harsh environments. Their lightweight yet strong construction makes them an ideal choice for demanding industrial systems.

Size Range:	1.5" to 24"
Pressure Range:	ANSI 150, PN10, & PN16
Seat Types:	EPDM, NBR Buna, Viton, & More
Actuator Types:	Gear Box Hand Wheel & Lever

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A silicone-free butterfly valve is a type of flow control device used to regulate the movement of liquids, gases, or slurries through a piping system. Unlike traditional butterfly valves that may use silicone-based seals, silicone-free butterfly valves are designed with alternative materials, eliminating any risk of silicone contamination. This makes them ideal for industries where purity is critical, such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. These valves operate by rotating a disc inside the pipe, which can be positioned to allow, restrict, or fully block the flow of material.

The importance of silicone-free valves lies in the fact that even trace amounts of silicone can cause contamination in sensitive applications. In the food and beverage industry, for example, silicone residues can compromise product safety and alter the taste or quality of the product. Similarly, in pharmaceutical and biotechnological processes, silicone contamination can lead to impurities that may affect the efficacy or safety of medications and other products. Silicone-free butterfly valves ensure compliance with strict hygiene and safety standards, offering a reliable solution for maintaining product integrity across critical industrial processes.

In addition to contamination concerns, silicone-free butterfly valves offer advantages in terms of durability and performance in challenging environments. Silicone seals, while flexible, may degrade over time when exposed to certain chemicals, high temperatures, or aggressive cleaning processes. By using alternative sealing materials, silicone-free valves provide greater resistance to chemical corrosion and thermal stress, making them more reliable in harsh conditions.

Industries

Silicone in the Paint Industry

Silicone-free formulations in the paint industry offer significant advantages, starting with improved adhesion. Silicone compounds, though useful in certain applications, can interfere with how well paint sticks to surfaces. Silicone-free paints generally adhere more effectively to a wide range of materials like wood, metal, and plastics. This stronger adhesion is crucial for creating durable, long-lasting finishes, which is essential for both aesthetic and protective purposes in various industries.

Another major benefit of silicone-free paints is that they make re-coating easier. Paints that contain silicone can create a slippery, non-porous surface, making it difficult for additional layers of paint to stick properly. Without silicone, subsequent layers bond more consistently, ensuring a smooth and even finish. This characteristic is especially valuable in projects that require multiple coats of paint for optimal coverage or for repair purposes.

Choosing silicone-free butterfly valves eliminates the risk of silicone contamination, which is crucial in industries where purity and product safety are top priorities. Silicone contamination can alter the quality, safety, or taste of products, especially in food, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Additionally, silicone-free valves often offer better resistance to harsh chemicals, high temperatures, and aggressive cleaning procedures, making them more durable and reliable in demanding environments.

Industries that benefit most from silicone-free valves include food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, cosmetics, and personal care, where product purity is essential. Other industries, such as chemical processing, water treatment, and oil and gas, also require silicone-free valves for their resistance to degradation and better performance in harsh or highly regulated environments.

Silicone-free butterfly valves typically require minimal maintenance compared to traditional silicone-sealed valves. Regular inspections for wear, seal integrity, and cleaning are essential, particularly in industries where hygiene is critical. The exact maintenance schedule depends on the operating conditions, such as pressure, temperature, and the type of materials being processed. Replacing seals and cleaning the valve components at recommended intervals will ensure long-lasting performance and prevent unexpected downtime.

Yes, silicone-free butterfly valves can be designed to withstand high-temperature applications, depending on the materials used for the seals and valve construction. Many silicone-free valves are made from advanced materials like PTFE, EPDM, or Viton, which offer excellent resistance to both high temperatures and chemical exposure. These valves are suitable for industries such as chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, and oil and gas, where both high-temperature and aggressive chemical conditions are common.

The cost of silicone-free butterfly valves can vary depending on the materials used and the specific application requirements. While silicone-free valves may sometimes be slightly more expensive than traditional options, their benefits—such as reduced contamination risks, increased durability, and longer service life—often lead to cost savings in the long run, especially in industries that require strict quality control and frequent cleaning.

Silicone-free butterfly valves use alternative sealing materials such as EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer), PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), Viton, or nitrile rubber, depending on the application. These materials provide excellent resistance to high temperatures, chemicals, and wear, making them suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.

Yes, silicone-free butterfly valves are ideal for food and beverage applications. They prevent the risk of silicone contamination and can meet strict FDA and other food safety standards. With the right material choices, these valves are safe for direct contact with food products and help maintain the quality and purity of food and beverages during processing.

Yes, silicone-free butterfly valves can often be customized to meet the unique requirements of specific applications. This may include customizing the size, material, and type of seal to handle specific pressures, temperatures, or chemicals. Working with manufacturers that offer tailored solutions ensures that the valve performs optimally in your operational environment.

In most cases, silicone-free butterfly valves offer equal or superior performance compared to traditional valves. They provide excellent sealing, durability, and resistance to corrosion, making them suitable for demanding applications. With the added benefit of preventing silicone contamination, they are a better choice for industries that prioritize product purity.

Silicone-free butterfly valves, when made with suitable materials like PTFE or EPDM, are highly resistant to aggressive chemicals, making them a preferred choice in chemical processing plants. These materials resist chemical attack and maintain their integrity in corrosive environments, ensuring a longer service life and more reliable performance.

Yes, silicone-free butterfly valves can be integrated with automated systems. They can be equipped with actuators (pneumatic, electric, or hydraulic) to enable automated control of the valve's position, making them ideal for applications requiring precise flow regulation and remote operation.

Silicone-free butterfly valves eliminate the risk of silicone particles breaking down or leaching into the process material. In industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and cosmetics, where even small amounts of contamination can have significant impacts, using silicone-free materials ensures that the final product remains pure and uncontaminated throughout the manufacturing process.

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