SJ Butterfly Valves Successfully Delivered to Kuwait Industrial Project 

Author: SJ

Q1 Journey to the Middle East: Empowering Infrastructure in Kuwait

Client: AL-ARFAJ ENGINEERING CO. W.L.L

Project Location: Kuwait Free Trade Zone, Kuwait

A key commercial and industrial hub across the Gulf region, Kuwait Free Trade Zone imposes stringent requirements on structural integrity, corrosion resistance, and operational reliability for large-diameter fluid control equipment.

Industrial operations across the Middle East are characterized by high ambient temperatures, arid climate, and demanding continuous operating cycles. After a thorough technical assessment and qualification review, the end client, AL-ARFAJ ENGINEERING CO. W.L.L,a thorough technical assessment and qualification review, the end client, AL-ARFAJ ENGINEERING CO. W.L.L, selected SJ as its primary valve supplier. Tailored for this large-scale infrastructure project, the SJ engineering team delivered high-performance large-size butterfly valves built to withstand harsh process media and local environmental constraints.

Q2 In-depth Analysis: Core Specifications and Advantages of SJ Butterfly Valves

Parameter Item            Specification / Data

Equipment Name:            Butterfly Valve

Pressure Rating:              10 Bar

Size (NPS):               54" (DN1350)

End Connections:            RF (Raised Face)

Body Material:             DI (Ductile Iron)

Disc Material:          CF8M (SS316 Stainless Steel)

Stem Material:              17-4PH

Seat Material:           NBR (Nitrile Rubber)

Operation:               Bare Shaft(BARE)   

These 54-inch butterfly valves incorporate SJ’s proven fluid-control technology with standout advantages:

Robust Construction & Structural Integrity (DI Body + CF8M Disc): The 54” large-size design features a heavy-duty ductile iron body paired with a corrosion-resistant CF8M (316SS) disc. It accommodates high-flow fluid transfer while delivering excellent resistance to pitting corrosion and localized wear under severe service conditions.

High-Strength Stem for Stable Torque Transmission (17-4PH) : Fitted with a 17-4PH precipitation-hardened stainless steel stem, the valve offers superior torsional and bending strength, guaranteeing stable long-term torque transmission under heavy operating loads.