Product description
They are defined as regional control valve. They are used as shut-off valves on the water supply lines to separate (control) the zones inside the space. Butterfly valves or rising spindle valves are used for cut-off or control purposes. The location of all valves used in fire systems must be visible and electrically traceable. Butterfly valves are flywheel type with gear box. Butterfly valves’ monitoring switch is inside the valve and has an open-closed position indicator on it.
Butterfly Valve with supervisory – UL Approved, a type of control valve. This valve, which is widely preferred especially in fire extinguishing systems, has a gear box flywheel. Therefore, the open or closed position of the valve can be easily followed. The main function of traceable butterfly valves is to have a shut-off feature on the water lines. Since it is observable, it performs functions such as stopping or cutting the water flow in the line. The position of all valves involved in the water flow in fire systems should be clearly visible. At the same time, these valves must be electrically monitored. Traceable butterfly valve is a type of valve that fulfills this extremely critical task in fire systems.
What is a UL Approved Traceable Butterfly Valve and What It Does?
UL Approved Traceable Butterfly Valves are valves that have a dry contact automation system and perform the task of controlling whether the system is open. Traceable butterfly valves with separable zones are suitable for use as cut-off switches. It is possible to control, direct or cut off the water flow with these valves.
The traceable butterfly valve, which has many advantages over other valve types, is also attractive in terms of sealing. In addition, the traceable butterfly valve, which is more economical, convenient and efficient, has a stainless steel shaft. The most important advantage of traceable butterfly valves is that they provide regional work in maintenance works on fire extinguishing systems.
What is UL Approved Traceable Butterfly Valve?
UL Approved Traceable Butterfly Valve has been developed to control the regional water flow in fire systems and to easily control whether the system is open. The working principle of traceable butterfly valves is based on the principle of making the connection between each unit in the fire installation active or passive.
At the top of the traceable butterfly valve is a panel that provides information on whether the fire suppression system is on or off. In this way, it can be checked whether the system is working or whether it is active against the possible risk of fire. Traceable butterfly valves also transmit information to the system center whether the system is on or off with the help of cables.
What Does a UL Approved Traceable Butterfly Valve Do?
UL Approved Traceable Butterfly Valve has a very critical function in fire suppression systems. While it has the function of checking whether the system is working properly or not, it can also cut off the water flow. It can make the system passive locally and allows maintenance work to be done.
In addition, traceable butterfly valves have an important function in detecting problems in the installation. It does not require the water flow to be cut off in the entire installation in order to make the detection healthy. Maintenance and repair work can be carried out easily thanks to only regional cuts.
Where is UL Approved Traceable Butterfly Valve Used?
UL Approved Traceable Butterfly Valve is a very common valve solution in fire suppression systems. It is suitable for use in all fire extinguishing systems, with some exceptions. These exceptions are gaseous and powdered fire extinguishing systems, as can be expected. These systems, which work with gas or dust, have different characteristics from those of aqueous systems.
It is possible to connect the traceable butterfly valves in 3 different ways according to the needs. Depending on the characteristics of the fire installation, it can be connected as follows;
Today, the most common threaded fastening method is preferred, while threaded fastening is also used significantly. The most important point here is the characteristics of the fire extinguishing installation where the valve will be used.
