SKU AK-BOAX-S Category

Butterfly valve BOAX-S Wafer

Soft-sealing wafer butterfly valve for HVAC, water and energy systems.

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Product information

The KSB butterfly valve BOAX-S is a centric, soft-seated industrial valve in wafer design for water, energy and HVAC systems. With its compact, maintenance-free design, reliable elastomer bellows and high-quality stainless steel disc, the BOAX-S offers a durable, universally applicable solution for drinking water, heating and cooling circuits and technical building systems. Thanks to the ISO 5211 interface, it is ideal for integrated automation.

Special features

  • Centric, soft-sealing design
  • Wafer design (intermediate flange) for easy mounting
  • Elastomer bellows (EPDM or NBR) with high tightness, leakage rate A
  • Stainless steel flap disk
  • Face-to-face length to ISO 5752 / EN 558, series 20
  • Flanged connection according to EN 1092
  • Corrosion-resistant exterior coating (epoxy resin or polyurethane)
  • ISO-5211 recording for automation
  • Optionally with thermometers connection

Advantages

  • Maintenance-free design for economical operation
  • Universally applicable in HVAC, drinking water and process systems
  • Very good tightness due to seamlessly embedded ring bellows
  • Compact design with low weight
  • Simple retrofitting of pneumatic or electric actuators
  • Ideal for heating, cooling and ventilation circuits
  • Silicone-free standard version (paint wetting-friendly)

Variants

  • Nominal sizes: DN 20-DN 600
  • Nominal pressures: PN 6 / PN 10 / PN 16
  • Gaskets:
    EPDM (standard for water, drinking water)
    NBR (for oils, air, individual industrial media)
  • Design:
    Wafer design (intermediate flange)
    One-piece body with centering eyes
  • Automation options:
    Handlever
    Worm gearbox
    Pneumatic part-turn actuators
    Electric actuators (24 V / 230 V)
    Limit switch boxes, position indicators, solenoid valves

Areas of application

  • Heating and cooling circuits (HVAC)
  • Ventilation and air conditioning systems
  • Drinking water distribution and treatment
  • General water supply
  • Industrial media circuits (water-based & neutral media)
  • Irrigation, swimming pool and filter systems

Recommendation

In combination with AirTorque actuators and accessories for maximum efficiency and reliability.

FeatureSpecification
TypeBOAX-S (wafer type)
Nominal size (DN)DN 20 – DN 600
Nominal pressure (PN)PN 6 / PN 10 / PN 16
Housing materialEN-GJS-400-15 (ductile iron)
Disc materialStainless steel 1.4301 / 1.4308
Seat/gasketEPDM-XU, Nitrile-K, Epichlorohydrin EG
Temperature range-10 °C to +130 °C (depending on gasket)
StandardsEN 593, EN 12266-1, ISO 5752-20, EN 558-1-20
Face-to-face lengthISO 5752 Series 20
Flanged connectionEN 1092-1
Drive flangeISO 5211
Leakage rateA according to EN 12266-1
CoatingEpoxy resin or polyurethane, orange RAL 2002
Special featuresMaintenance-free, automation possible

Modifications for butterfly valves

Armaturenfabrik Valve Butterfly valve BOAX-S from KSB with handlever

Manually operated butterfly valves

The classic solution for simple applications – robust, cost-effective and without an external power source. Ideal for manual operation with low switching frequency.
Advantages:
  • Simple operation
  • Low maintenance and inexpensive
Disadvantages:
  • Cannot be automated
  • Greater effort with frequent switching
Recommended accessories:
Spindle extensions, reduction gears, suitable gaskets
Armaturenfabrik Valve BOAX-S butterfly valve from KSB automated with pneumatic quarter-turn actuator

Pneumatic butterfly valves

Perfect for fast and automated processes – pneumatic actuators ensure short switching times and high reliability.
Advantages:
  • Very fast switching times
  • Ideal for automation
Disadvantages:
  • Compressed air supply required
  • Higher investment costs
Recommended accessories:
Pneumatic quarter-turn actuators, solenoid valves, limit switch boxes
Armaturenfabrik Valve Butterfly valve BOAX-S from KSB automated with electric quarter-turn actuator

Electric butterfly valves

The solution for precise control and simple integration into digital systems – perfect for modern systems without compressed air.
Advantages:
  • Precise control
  • Simple integration into control systems
Disadvantages:
  • Longer switching times
  • Sensitive to moisture
Recommended accessories:
Electric actuators, limit switches, ATEX/SIL options

FAQs

Which gaskets are available?
EPDM-XU, Nitrile-K, EG.
Yes, with electric or pneumatic actuators.
EN 593, EN 12266-1, ISO 5752-20.

Insulation – In combination with fittings and containers

Our insulations are more than just accessories – they perfectly complement fittings and systems and increase efficiency, safety and adaptability.
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We offer:

  • Custom-made insulating pads to fit your fitting
  • Heating jacket integration – reliable even under extreme conditions
  • Insulation jackets and pipe insulation for SKID assemblies – ideal for modular systems and complex systems
  • Special solutions for high temperatures – for power plants, the chemical and process industries
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