GF Building Flow Solutions Americas is proud to announce the launch of 565 Butterfly Valves, a strategic addition to the growing Uponor ChlorFIT® Schedule 80 Corzan® CPVC system. This launch marks a key milestone in the company’s expansion into a comprehensive valve offering that meets the demands of modern commercial construction, offering a lighter, more sustainable alternative to metal, without compromising performance or reliability.
Available in Gear Wafer, Gear Lug, Lever Wafer, and Lever Lug configurations, the 565 Butterfly Valves are designed for a wide range of applications, including domestic water, hydronic heating, chilled water, and industrial water. The flexible configurations of the valves support efficient system design across diverse commercial building types.
Key features and benefits include:
- Up to 60 percent lighter than metal valves, enabling faster, safer, and more efficient installations
- Corrosion- and chemical-resistant materials for long-term durability in aggressive environments
- Low operating torque with optimized disc and bushing design to provide effortless actuation, increasing valve service life
- Peroxide-cured EPDM seals for greater reliability and longevity compared to sulfur-cured alternatives
- Global compatibility, meeting ISO, DIN, and ANSI standards for new, retrofit, or service applications
- Available in 2- to 12-inch sizes for Gear Wafer and Gear Lug; 2 to 8 inches for Lever Wafer and Lever Lug
“This newest offering in the Uponor ChlorFIT line is our next step in advancing the industry with innovative polymer piping systems that deliver superior performance,” said Anna Picchetti, Vice President of Marketing and Strategy at GF Building Flow Solutions Americas. “By providing solutions that consistently outperform metals through greater efficiencies, jobsite safety, and long-lasting reliability, we are cultivating a more sustainable future for building design and construction.”
