Definition of Butterfly valve

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Butterfly valve

The term 'Butterfly valve' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A valve designed for quick closure that consists of a circular leaf, slightly convex in form, mounted on a transverse shaft carried by two bearings'.

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