Radiator Butterfly Valves for Transformers | Oil-Immersed Transformer Cooling Valve Manufacturer

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Updated: May 26, 2026
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Radiator Butterfly Valves for Transformers

Radiator valves for transformers are used in pipelines of oil-immersed power transformers or reactor fittings. The radiator valves enable a replacement of components without the necessity of removing any insulating liquid. The main advantage compared to other valves is the compact and cost-efficient construction. Our valves are designed in accordance with EN 50216-8 (DIN 42560).
Leakproofness and durability are the key success factors of our transformer radiator valves for transformers. Each valve is routine tested individually and either produced as an wafer flange radiator valve B or for being welded onto transformer tank as radiator valve type A.
For special transformer valve requirements each transformer valve is available with a soft-sealed clap. Type A OR and B OR valves don’t show any leakage while vacuum or overpressure will be applied due to the O-ring sealing.

Transformers Radiator Valves – Overview

  • DIN 42560 A / A OR (welding neck flange radiator valve)
  • DIN 42560 B / B OR (wafer flange radiator valve)
  • N1610 (welding neck flange with height= 46)
  • Aluminium radiator valves B 76/80/100 OR

1. Operating temperature: -30℃~120℃

2. Sealing pressure: Vacuum butterfly valve can withstand 0.5Mpa without leakage; hard seal butterfly valve can withstand 0.1Mpa without leakage.

3. Minimum tolerance level: ISO12944-6 C4-M

Installation and Usage Instructions

1. With the valve cover removed, the butterfly valve’s open/closed status should be clearly visible. If the locating pin is close to the “OPEN” mark, the butterfly valve is open; if it’s close to the “CLOSE” mark, the butterfly valve is closed.

Note: The red arrow on the shaft head indicates the valve plate direction; facing the pipe diameter indicates open, and perpendicular to the pipe diameter indicates closed.

2. When installing the butterfly valve, it should be in the closed position. Please check if the flange hole spacing matches the butterfly valve. If the flange hole spacing is incorrect, stop installation immediately.

3. When hoisting transformer components, prevent the butterfly valve from being subjected to impact. All sealing rings are made of special rubber; if any are damaged and need replacement, please contact our company.

4. During installation, ensure the butterfly valve is concentric with the flange inner hole and tighten all mounting bolts evenly to avoid damage to the butterfly valve seals due to uneven force during tightening.

5. Opening and Closing Operation Method

5.1. Use an adjustable wrench to unscrew the valve cover counterclockwise. Remove the valve cover and its seal together and keep them safe.

5.2. According to the direction indicated by the limit indicator on the valve shaft, rotating it 90 degrees counterclockwise will open the butterfly valve, and rotating it 90 degrees clockwise will close it.

6. When installing the valve cover, pay attention to the valve’s open/closed state. The red arrow indicates the valve plate direction; facing the pipe diameter indicates open, and perpendicular to the pipe diameter indicates closed. Locate the markings corresponding to the current valve’s open/closed state, cover the seal to expose the corresponding markings, and finally tighten the valve cover clockwise.

Common Faults, Cause Analysis & Solutions

Common FaultCause AnalysisSolution
Valve Door Closing FailureCheck whether the flange matches the valve door, or whether the flange does not match the valve port. The valve plate may touch the flange during rotation, preventing normal opening and closing.Replace with the correct valve door.
Valve Oil LeakageOil leakage at the connection between the valve and flange. Check whether the mounting bolts are tightened and whether the sealing gasket is damaged.Tighten the mounting bolts evenly or replace the sealing gasket.
Valve Plate Oil LeakageAccording to the standard, a certain amount of leakage is allowed for hard-sealed butterfly valves. If the leakage exceeds the standard value, it may be caused by long-term wear of the valve plate.Please contact our company.
Screw Rod Oil LeakageOil leakage from the screw rod may be caused by damaged sealing components.Please contact our company to replace the sealing components.

Technical Specification Table

No.Nominal Diameter DNSeries No.Nominal Pressure (KPA)Pitch Circle Diameter D4Bolt SpecificationAngle αD1D2D3D5 / A*AShapeThickness
15011501254-M1245506888125×125Square35
28011501504-M20458095115150×150Square35
38021501604-M16458095115150×150Square35
48031501504-M20458095115190Round35
510012501808-M1622.5100125145220Round35
612512502008-M1622.5125149169250Round40
712522502108-M1622.5125149169250Round40
815012502408-M2022.5150177201280Round40
920012502958-M2022.5200218250340Round40
10250125035012-M2015250285312390Round40
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