In the valve industry, some products may seem inconspicuous but are critically important. The Butterfly Check Valve is exactly that—it requires no external power, accepts no human commands, yet can autonomously "judge": allowing forward flow, stopping backflow.
As a valve factory specializing in OEM manufacturing, our understanding of such products goes beyond production—we deeply engage with the logical behavior of fluid systems.
What is a Butterfly Check Valve?
Simply put, it is a combination of a butterfly valve structure and a check valve function:
At its core is a central shaft and disc structure (like blades that open and close);
When the medium flows forward, the disc is pushed open, allowing passage;
When the medium flows backward, the disc quickly closes, preventing backflow, reverse pressure, and pipe hammering.
Compared to the traditional swing-type check valve, the butterfly check valve has the following advantages:
Criteria |
Butterfly Check Valve |
Swing Type Check Valve |
Opening Pressure |
Very low (below 0.3 bar) |
Higher |
Installation Space |
More compact, suitable for short flange connections |
Requires longer valve body |
Closing Speed |
Fast closure, reduces water hammer |
Delayed closure |
Actuator Compatibility |
Can be dual-function (check + control) |
Primarily for check functionality |
OEM Manufacturing: Not Just Labeling, but Co-Creation
Many people think of OEM as "contract manufacturing", but for us, it’s more like “deep co-creation.”
Each OEM butterfly check valve project is more than just a drawing from the client—it often includes:
- Pressure fluctuation parameters under specific working conditions;
- Space limitations in a particular water system;
- Matching requirements for valve seat materials;
- Requirements for consistent appearance and packaging with a brand.
Based on these conditions, we recalibrate the disc weight, spring preload, sealing angle, fatigue resistance—and sometimes even customize the shaft and return torque. Behind this is not just “manufacturing,” but the integration of “design thinking.”
How Do We Handle the Craftsmanship Details?
- Precision Shaft Machining: Stainless steel forgings are used, turned and ground with ±0.01mm concentricity control to ensure responsive opening/closing;
- Lightweight Disc Design: Optimized lever ratio, reduced flow resistance, and improved opening response speed;
- Customized Return Spring: Tailored elasticity based on opening pressure and pipe orientation to prevent mis-triggering or accidental closures;
- Seal Coating/Covering: Depending on conditions, materials like NBR, EPDM, PTFE, or metal hard seals are selected to meet corrosion and high-temperature resistance.
OEM is not just duplication—it’s about turning your unique needs into feasible, scalable solutions.
Application Scenarios: Any Industry Where Flow Must Be One-Way
- High-Rise Building Water Supply & Drainage:
Prevents backflow after water tower or pump shutdown.
- HVAC Circulating Water Systems:
Ensures one-way control between hot and cold ends.
- Firefighting Piping Systems:
Guarantees forward water delivery, avoids pump dry running.
- Industrial Cooling Water Systems:
Prevents low-level water from cooling towers from reversing into equipment.
- Energy/Chemical Transport Systems:
Provides safety protection, interlock control, and acts as part of an emergency shut-off plan.
We Can Provide:
- OEM label production (laser engraving, custom packaging, nameplates)
- Working condition suggestions and drawing optimization
- Small-batch prototyping + batch consistency assurance
- Third-party inspection (CE, ISO, PED, WRAS, etc.) and certification assistance
- Global shipping / consolidated shipping / brand-free neutral packaging support
Final Words|Butterfly Check Valves: Small but Significant
It may not be the star, but it often delivers the system's final stabilizing move.
It doesn’t steal the spotlight, yet it completes the fluid logic loop in the piping system.
We are committed to making this kind of “guardian behind the scenes” reliable, refined, and reassuring to our clients.
Because you know: In critical moments, it’s that trusted “old friend” that automatically makes the right call.