75% lower emissions than metal alternatives: The Butterfly Valve 565 with marine approvals
The plastic Butterfly Valve 565 by GF Piping Systems has previously joined the company’s portfolio for the marine industry with approvals by DNV, BV, ABS, LR, and RINA. A comparative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) conducted by an independent institute now also shows that the 565 is more sustainable than an equivalent metal valve. In addition, it is the first industrial butterfly valve with an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).In 2022, experts of the leading certification societies in the maritime sector, Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Bureau Veritas (BV), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS),