The Durco TX3 triple‑offset butterfly valve delivers superior shut‑off performance while reaping the operational advantages of low‑torque actuation and minimized component wear. Its precision‑machined seat and sealing surface are manufactured at an offset angle, which distributes uniform contact load across the full circumference of the seat ring and eliminates rubbing friction between seat and seal during valve opening and throttling travel. Paired with a high‑performance laminated seal ring, this triple‑offset geometry delivers long‑service‑life, bi‑directional, bubble‑tight shut‑off, even for gaseous‑media operating conditions。
Technical Data
- Pressure rating
- Pressure Class Range: ANSI Class 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500
- Body material
- Seating Material: Laminated graphite/metal seat ring, solid metal seat.
Specifications
- ASM
- E B16.34 - Valves--Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End
- API
- 609 - Butterfly Valves: Double-Flanged, Lug-and-Wafer Type
- ISO
- 15848-1 - External leakage of valve stems
- API
- 607 - Fire Test for Quarter-Turn Valves
- ISO
- 10497 - Testing of valves -- Fire type-testing requirements
- Size Range
- NPS 3 to 60

