Where it fits BHGE’s 33000 Series Triple Offset Butterfly Valve provides customers an ideal control valve solution due to its high capacity and tight shutoff. As the image on the right illustrates the 33000 triple offset design eliminates friction between the disc and seat. Contact is only made at the final point of closure with the 90-degree angle acting as a mechanical stop eliminating any potential overtravel. Compared to competitive offerings the sealing components of the 33000 are easily replaceable whereas the whole body would need to be replaced with many competitors’ valves. With metal to metal seating bubble tight shutoff is achieved resulting in zero leakage complying to API 598. In addition the 33000 offers substantially higher CV compared to globe valves. These product features enable the 33000 to be an ideal complement to the other BHGE control valve solutions... ※ An updated PDF of this announcement is attached for your peruse. ※