A bigger splash
Europa-Park in Rust, Germany, is the largest theme park in Europe, with more than 6 million visitors every year. The theme park rides run smoothly thanks to solutions from GF Piping Systems.
It is light, uncomplicated and ensures that everything runs smoothly in the background at Europa-Park in Rust, southern Germany. The butterfly valve 565 from GF Piping Systems is installed in the filter systems of several water attractions at Europe’s largest amusement park, such as Josefina’s Magical Imperial Journey and Atlantica Super Splash (pictured). This valve ensures that the water pipes can be opened and closed as required without any complications. All the components used in the rides need to be both durable and easily replaceable, to not interrupt ongoing operations – crucial at a park that receives more than 6 million visitors a year. Also, while the previous butterfly valves made of metal needed more maintenance and were more susceptible to corrosion due to their material, the Butterfly Valve 565 is significantly more durable. There is no material wear because it is made of corrosion-free plastics. In addition, the plastic butterfly valves are 60% lighter than the metal alternatives. They require less energy to manufacture and are easy to install. This not only reduces costs, but also protects the environment.
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• When comparing the Butterfly Valve 565 to the alternative metal valve, production of type 565 emits 26% less greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).
• Approximately 80 plastic butterfly valves are installed in Europa- Park. They are mainly used in water treatment systems for rides and fountains.