Bray's resilient-seated butterfly valves dominate water, HVAC and light process service, while the high-performance range covers higher pressure and temperature duty with a PTFE or metal seat. Both are commonly supplied with Bray pneumatic or electric actuators and mounting kits.
Because these valves are relatively inexpensive new, the resale market is driven by quantity and by complete actuated packages. A single used four-inch resilient butterfly is not worth a pickup; a pallet of them with actuators is.
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Inspection points
What decides the price
Liner condition
A set or perished liner is the most common defect. Note it honestly.
Actuator package
Bracket, coupling, solenoid and limit switches. Complete packages sell.
Lug threads
On lugged bodies, stripped threads reduce value sharply.
What to send
Making the review quick
A wide photograph of the whole unit, a close photograph of the valve nameplate, and the model number if you have it. If there are several identical units, one set of photographs and a quantity is enough.
If the equipment is already separated, keep the parts together and label them as a set. A matched pair is worth more than two orphans.
Questions sellers ask
Are actuated Bray valves bought as packages?
Yes, and that is the preferred form. Keep the actuator mounted.
Do you buy damaged valves for parts?
Occasionally, in quantity. Send photographs.