<p>16" (DN400) wafer butterfly valve featuring a replaceable cartridge seat design. The field-replaceable seat allows quick in-situ replacement without special tools, reducing maintenance downtime and extending valve service life. Ideal for water treatment, HVAC, and general industrial applications.</p>
The 16-inch (DN400) wafer butterfly valve from Laux Valve features an innovative replaceable cartridge seat design. Unlike conventional lined or bonded seat valves, the cartridge seat can be replaced in the field without special tools, significantly reducing maintenance downtime and extending the valve's service life.
Key Features
Replaceable Cartridge Seat — Quick field replacement reduces downtime. No special tools required.
Wafer Type Design — Compact, lightweight, and cost-effective for installation between flanges.
Ductile Iron Body — ASTM A536 Grade 65-45-12 ductile iron for strength and durability.
Class 150 / PN16 — Rated for standard industrial pressure classes.
API 598 Tested — 100% hydrostatic shell and seat leakage testing.
Full Traceability — Each valve serial numbered with recorded test data.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Size
16" (DN400)
Type
Wafer Butterfly Valve
Seat Design
Replaceable Cartridge Seat
Body Material
Ductile Iron ASTM A536 65-45-12
Disc Material
Ductile Iron / Stainless Steel CF8M (Optional)
Seat Material
EPDM / NBR / PTFE (Optional)
Pressure Rating
Class 150 / PN16
Face-to-Face
API 609 Table 1
Testing Standard
API 598 / EN 12266-1
Operation
Lever Handle / Gearbox / Pneumatic Actuator
Why Choose the Replaceable Seat Design?
Traditional butterfly valves require complete valve replacement or factory refurbishment when the seat wears out. The replaceable cartridge seat design allows:
In-situ seat replacement in minutes, not hours
No valve removal from the pipeline
Reduced spare parts inventory (stock seats, not complete valves)
Extended valve body life — the body outlasts multiple seat replacements
Lower total cost of ownership over the valve's lifetime
Applications
Water treatment and distribution systems
HVAC and building services
Industrial process cooling
Irrigation and agricultural systems
Municipal water supply
Ordering Information
For pricing and availability, contact our sales team:
Email: james@lauxvalve.com | Tel: +86 18920833829
Butterfly Valve Manufacturing Process From Technical Confirmation to Final Delivery
Standardized Quality Control Process
From raw material inspection to final delivery, every butterfly valve undergoes a comprehensive quality inspection to ensure reliable performance and compliance with international standards.
International Certifications
Manufactured to international quality standards and certified for global industrial and potable water applications.