Butterfly valves use occurs throughout our daily life. Probably the most common is within the car carburetor. The gas pedal is the outside source that controls the air-intake valve (butterfly) to make your car go. Many industrial machines depend on butterfly valves as part of their operation. Applications where steam, liquids, gas or air need to be controlled rely on butterfly valves.

There are many benefits in the use of a butterfly valve. On the whole they are priced lower than other types of valves. Due to the minimum parts involved in a butterfly valve they have a long operational life and are reliable. Their simple design makes them easy to maintain. Most butterfly valves are lightweight and compact. Butterfly valves are designed to withstand a wide range of temperatures and still work.