Rubber Butterfly Valve Seat With Metal Backing Ring

Rubber butterfly valve seat with metal backing ring, cartridge design, bubble-tight sealing, custom-made for DN200–DN450 industrial and water applications.

RUBBER BUTTERFLY VALVE SEAT WITH METAL BACKING RING

A Stable and Reliable Sealing Solution for Large-Diameter Industrial Butterfly Valves

In industrial pipeline systems, butterfly valves are widely used thanks to their compact design, light weight, and quick operation. However, achieving absolute sealing, minimizing leakage, and ensuring long-term operational stability depend largely on the quality of the rubber seat inside the valve.

The rubber butterfly valve seat with metal backing ring, manufactured by Anh Trí Tuệ Co., Ltd., is engineered specifically for these requirements. The product is ideal for butterfly valves from DN200 to DN450, operating in environments such as clean water, wastewater, food processing, mild chemicals, HVAC systems, cooling towers, and heavy industries.

  1. What Is a Butterfly Valve Rubber Seat? How Does It Seal?

A butterfly valve seat is a rubber ring installed inside the valve body and in direct contact with the valve disc. When the valve closes, the disc presses tightly against the rubber surface, forming a continuous 360-degree sealing line.

For small DN sizes, the seat may simply be a rubber ring fitted into the valve body.
However, for large DN sizes or higher pressure ratings, rubber alone may: deform under load,  shift off-center, twist or bulge during bolt tightening, lose its shape over time

=> The optimal solution is to use a rubber seat reinforced with a metal backing ring, ensuring long-term dimensional stability and reliable sealing.

  1. Detailed Structure of the Rubber Seat with Metal Backing Ring
  • Sealing Rubber Layer

Directly contacts the valve disc.

  • Materials: NBR, EPDM, FKM (depending on the application)
  • Hardness: 60–75 Shore A
  • High elasticity, excellent sealing, abrasion resistance
  • Reinforced Fabric Layer

Embedded within the rubber to:

  • maintain shape under pressure
  • increase tensile strength
  • prevent damage during repeated opening and closing cycles
  • Metal Backing Ring

The key component ensuring rigidity and form stability.

  • Materials: CT3, SS304, SS316, brass, etc.
  • Precision CNC machining for high concentricity
  • Bolt holes for mounting into the valve body
  • Prevents twisting or deformation and allows the entire seat to be removed as a cartridge assembly
  1. Outstanding Advantages of the Metal-Backed Rubber Seat
  • Absolute, Long-Term Sealing

The metal ring maintains the original profile of the seat, ensuring no leakage and meeting Zero Leakage standards.

  • Superior Performance for Large DN and High Pressure

Even under strong bolt tightening or PN10–PN25 pressure, the seat does not bulge, deform, or collapse.

  • Fast Maintenance & Replacement

The cartridge-style design allows complete removal and replacement without disassembling the entire valve from the pipeline.

  • Compatible with Multiple Valve Brands

Easily manufactured based on old seat samples or valve body/disc dimensions from various imported brands.

  • Longer Service Life Compared to Standard Rubber Seats

The reinforced fabric and metal ring significantly increase durability.

  1. Practical Applications
  • Clean Water – Wastewater – Cooling Water

Used in large-diameter butterfly valves in distribution, drainage, and recirculation systems.

  • Food & Beverage Industry

Suitable for CIP systems, hot/cold water lines, and fluid transfer pipelines.

  • HVAC – Fire Protection – Water Supply Systems

Wafer/lug-type butterfly valves requiring high sealing performance.

  • Steel Mills – Cement Plants – Mild Chemical Service

Cooling circuits, recirculation systems, and alkaline/acidic environments.

  1. Custom Manufacturing
  • Provide your old seat sample for reverse engineering and reproduction
  • Or provide drawings / valve body + disc dimensions for optimal seat design
  1. Why Choose Anh Trí Tuệ
  • Extensive experience in manufacturing technical rubber components for industrial applications
  • Fully in-house tooling – suitable for both small-batch and custom-made orders
  • ISO-based quality control with traceable materials
  • Competitive pricing compared to imported spare parts