J-VALVES C95800 Butterfly Valves Earn API 607 Fire Protection Certification​

In high-risk industries such as petroleum, natural gas, and chemical engineering, fire safety has always been an indispensable core issue. Valves used in these industries must be capable of withstanding extreme environmental conditions including fires; otherwise, catastrophic failures could directly threaten the safety of personnel and equipment. Recently, J-VALVES has achieved a significant milestone — its independently developed and produced C95800 butterfly valve has successfully passed the API 607 fire safety certification. This certification fully demonstrates the company's persistent pursuit in the fields of safety assurance and technological innovation.

An Analysis of API 607 Certification

API 607 is an internationally recognized standard formulated by the American Petroleum Institute (API), specifically applicable to fire resistance performance testing of soft-seated quarter-turn valves such as butterfly valves. Essentially, the core objective of this standard is to ensure that valves can maintain good sealing integrity and structural stability during and after a fire, thereby effectively reducing the potential risks of fire spread and leakage of hazardous substances.

Core Technical Requirements of API 607

To obtain API 607 certification, valves must pass a series of rigorous tests that simulate real fire scenarios. The key technical requirements include:

• In terms of test temperature and duration, the valve must be exposed to a flame environment at 750°C to 1000°C for at least 30 minutes continuously.

• Regarding leakage control, both internal and external leakage of the valve must be controlled at extremely low levels, whether during or after exposure to fire.

• Concerning post-fire operability, after the test is completed, the valve must remain operable to ensure that it can perform its preset functions in emergency situations.

Design Features of J-VALVES C95800 Butterfly Valve

J-VALVES C95800 butterfly valve was designed with the goal of meeting and exceeding the strict requirements of API 607. Its main design features are as follows:

• Constructed with fire-resistant materials: The valve seat and sealing elements of the valve are made of fire-resistant materials that can withstand high temperatures without significant performance degradation.

• In addition to the main soft-seated structure, an additional metal-to-metal auxiliary sealing mechanism is equipped. Even if the main soft seat is damaged in a fire, the sealing performance of the valve can still be guaranteed.

• The materials used for the valve body and internal components have the ability to resist thermal stress caused by fire and possess excellent high-temperature resistance.

For J-VALVES, obtaining the API 607 fire safety certification is undoubtedly a milestone achievement. It not only confirms the company's unremitting efforts in providing safe, reliable, and high-quality products but also enables the C95800 butterfly valve to have stronger market competitiveness in industries with extremely high fire safety requirements, offering a verified solution for addressing fire risks. As J-VALVES continues to promote technological innovation and product improvement, it is bound to become a trusted partner for enterprises pursuing the highest safety and performance standards.