PPH bare shaft butterfly valve placed next to a pneumatic actuator, highlighting the ISO 5211 direct mounting pad for easy automation.

PPH Pneumatic Butterfly Valve

The Huiya PPH pneumatic butterfly valve is a large-bore automated valve for hot alkaline and corrosive media up to 85°C — built for the high-flow lines where caustic, effluent, and process slurries demand a material that won’t soften or corrode. Made from polypropylene homopolymer (PPH) in sizes DN40 to DN1000, its wafer-style body with a universal slotted-hole flange fits ANSI, DIN, and JIS bolt patterns — one valve for piping systems anywhere in the world.

Universal Flange: Fits ANSI, DIN & JIS

Most butterfly valves require you to commit to one flange standard. This valve’s slotted (elongated) bolt holes accommodate the bolt circle diameters of ANSI Class 150, DIN, and JIS standards at once — so one valve mounts to all three. That eliminates the risk of ordering the wrong standard and lets distributors and contractors standardize inventory across regions.

Benefits:

One valve fits ANSI, DIN, and JIS flanges — no need to specify standard
Slotted holes accommodate multiple bolt circle diameters
Simplifies inventory for multi-region projects
Eliminates flange-mismatch reordering delays

Why PPH for Alkaline & High-Flow Service

For large-diameter lines carrying hot caustic, alkaline effluent, or corrosive process water, PPH offers the right balance: it handles sodium hydroxide up to 50% at elevated temperature, resists organic acids, and stays mechanically rigid up to 85°C — where UPVC would soften and deform. A butterfly valve gives compact, economical flow control at large sizes, making PPH butterfly valves a cost-effective backbone for alkaline and effluent mains.

Field story — don’t gamble on temperature margins (metal-plating plant, Malaysia): A plating plant’s wastewater shop needed to handle mildly acidic effluent at 65–70°C. Reasoning that UPVC’s 60°C rating could “just about” stretch to 65°C, they installed UPVC handle butterfly valves. Within six months the heat caused severe creep deformation — the valve body expanded and squeezed the rubber seat until workers couldn’t turn the valve by hand; forcing it snapped the UPVC stem. The cause: at 60°C, UPVC has already lost over 70% of its pressure and mechanical strength; at 65°C under continuous service it behaves like a softening candle. The fix was PPH butterfly valves, whose melting and Vicat softening points are far above UPVC’s — at 70°C the PPH stays rigid, the stem doesn’t twist, and the seat doesn’t deform. A low-cost upgrade that bought complete reliability.

Technical Specifications

SpecificationDetail
Valve TypeWafer-type pneumatic butterfly valve, universal slotted flange
Body MaterialPPH (polypropylene homopolymer)
Size RangeDN40–DN1000
Flange CompatibilityUniversal — ANSI Class 150, DIN, JIS (slotted holes)
Pressure RatingPN10 (1.0 MPa) at ambient temperature
Max. Temperature85°C (185°F)
DiscPPH
SeatEPDM or FKM (selected by media)
StemReinforced square stem (stainless steel core)
ActuatorPneumatic, double-acting or spring-return, aluminum alloy

Dimensions

huiya pph pneumatic butterfly valve dimensions
DN H1 H2 L
408638
508010840
658811845
809813047
10011214556
12512616262
15013817767
20016521086
250204260105
300238270120
350266300130
400308350140
450320370152
500345400155
600405460175
700491560205
800545620240
1000683750305

All dimensions in mm. H1 = height to stem center, H2 = overall height with actuator, L = face-to-face. Universal slotted flange fits ANSI Class 150, DIN, and JIS bolt patterns. Full flange drilling data available on request.

Actuator Torque Requirements

DN 40 50 65 80 100 125 150 200 250 300
N·m303540455580130200400600

Break torque for actuator sizing (safety factor 1.2–2). Larger sizes (to DN1000) available — contact us for torque data. Our team can recommend the correct actuator for your pressure.

Chemical Compatibility

PPH disc and body excel in alkaline and organic-acid service; seat is EPDM or FKM by media.

Excellent for: sodium hydroxide up to 50% (even hot), ammonia, organic acids, hydrochloric acid (standard), dilute sulfuric acid, salt solutions and alkaline effluent.

Not recommended: strong oxidizers (sodium hypochlorite, chlorine, hydrogen peroxide), aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons. For oxidizers and chlorinated media, a CPVC or PVDF valve is correct — contact us.

Applications

Large-bore flow control on alkaline and corrosive lines:

Alkaline & effluent mains — caustic, alkaline wastewater, process water
Metallurgy & mining — large corrosive transfer lines
Dyeing, paper & chemical parks — hot effluent mains
Water treatment — large-diameter dosing and isolation

Why a Butterfly Valve?

For large diameters, butterfly valves are more compact, lighter, and more economical than ball valves, and they offer good throttling control. At DN200 and above, a PPH butterfly valve is usually the most cost-effective choice for on/off and modulating duty on alkaline and corrosive lines.

Carrying acids or solvents rather than alkalis? The same butterfly valve is available in PVC, CPVC and PVDF. For tight isolation or full-bore flow, the PPH true union ball valve suits serviceable lines and the PPH flanged ball valve handles higher pressure. Tell us your media and temperature for a free material recommendation — Material Selection Service. View all PPH valves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does one valve really fit ANSI, DIN, and JIS?

Yes — the slotted (elongated) bolt holes accommodate all three bolt patterns, so a single valve mounts to ANSI Class 150, DIN, or JIS flanges. No need to specify standard when ordering.

Q: What size range and temperature?

DN40 to DN1000, up to 85°C (185°F). PPH stays rigid at temperatures where UPVC softens.

Q: Why choose PPH over UPVC for hot lines?

UPVC loses most of its strength above 60°C and creeps/deforms. PPH stays mechanically rigid to 85°C, so the stem won’t twist and the seat won’t deform — essential for hot effluent and caustic.

Q: Is this a wafer or lugged butterfly valve?

This is a wafer-type butterfly valve, designed to mount between two pipe flanges. The slotted bolt holes fit ANSI Class 150, DIN, and JIS bolt patterns, so the same valve works with any of the three flange standards.

Q: Can it handle sodium hypochlorite?

No — use CPVC or PVDF for hypochlorite and oxidizers. We supply both.

Q: What seat material should I choose?

EPDM for alkalis and most general media; FKM (Viton) for higher-temperature or specific chemical needs. Tell us your media and we’ll specify.

Request a Quote for PPH Pneumatic Butterfly Valves

Need a large-bore PPH butterfly valve for hot alkaline or corrosive service? Tell us your size, media, and temperature — we respond within 24 hours.