Abstract: A position indicator for and method for applying the same to valve arrangements having a first strip attached to a first movable part and a second strip attached to a second stationary part of the valve arrangement. The strips have a line arranged down the middle with contrasting lines on either side for easy alignment of the indicator strips. The indicator strips are initially applied as a single strip to the first and second parts of the valve arrangement and then severed at a point between the first and second parts when the valve arrangement is in a known preferred position.

Abstract: A valve closure member with a hub which extends beyond the radius of the circumferential sealing region of the closure member to a point greater than the extended edge of the lip of the valve seat recess in the valve body. The extended hub is spaced from the circumferential sealing region by a recess to receive a portion of the lip when the closure member is rotated.

Abstract: In a pin connection of a shaft to a closure member on a rotary valve, the recesses in the shaft which receive the pins are shaped such that one of a pair of pins are placed in compression versus shear for rotation of the shaft in a respective direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a butterfly valve having a seat, when viewed in cross-section, of generally U-shaped configuration, and an insert configured with appropriately shaped cooperating surfaces. The sealing effectiveness of the valve is enhanced by line pressure regardless of the direction of application of such pressure, the torque characteristics of the valve are relatively low, the ability to withstand temperature cycles is good, and the seat is restrained from destructive interference with the disc.