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Technical guide · August 2, 2026

Butterfly Valve Seat Materials: EPDM, NBR and PTFE

A practical guide to EPDM, NBR and PTFE butterfly valve seats for water, oil and chemical applications.

Butterfly Valve Seat Materials: EPDM, NBR and PTFE

Seat material controls media compatibility, temperature range, shut-off and operating torque. A familiar material name is not enough; compound grade and actual process conditions matter.

EPDM

Common for water, HVAC and many dilute chemicals, but generally unsuitable for petroleum oils.

NBR

Often selected for oil-bearing water, air and compatible hydrocarbon service within its temperature limits.

PTFE

Offers broad chemical resistance but requires careful review of pressure, temperature, liner design and torque.

Selection data

Provide fluid concentration, cleaning chemicals, minimum and maximum temperature, pressure and required leakage class.

Information to include with an enquiry

Provide nominal size, pressure rating, medium, temperature, connection standard, materials, operating method, required testing and project documentation. Greysen will review the duty and confirm the final configuration in the approved data sheet.

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