Two industrial valves, two very different jobs. The Pratt 10-inch lug butterfly valve is a manual valve for moving large volumes of air or water. The ASCO 2-inch solenoid valve is an electrically operated valve for automated low-pressure flow. Think about the media you are moving, the pipe size already in place, and how often the valve needs to change position. The right choice comes down to how much flow you need to control, and whether someone will be at the valve or a control signal will do the work.
Quick Verdict
If your system runs through a 10-inch line and you want a straightforward hand-operated valve, the Pratt butterfly valve is the clear fit. If you need automated on/off control in a low-pressure 2-inch line, the ASCO solenoid valve is the one to pick. These valves solve different problems, so the decision is about your pipeline, not just the price.
Pratt vs ASCO at a Glance
| Product | Listed Price | Operation | Key Specs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt Industrial 10" 150# Lug Butterfly Valve | USD 160.00 | Manual | 10-inch lug style; for air and water |
| ASCO 8215C83 2" NPT 2-Way NO Solenoid Valve | USD 95.55 | Solenoid | 120VAC; 2-inch NPT; 0-25 PSI |
Where Each Valve Wins
- The Pratt Industrial 10" lug butterfly valve wins when your line is large, the media is air or water, and you want straightforward manual control without wiring or control logic.
- The ASCO 8215C83 wins when you need a 120VAC solenoid to switch flow in a 2-inch NPT line and your pressure stays within 0-25 PSI.
Product Notes
Pratt Industrial 10" 150# Lug Butterfly Valve
If your process moves a lot of air or water through a 10-inch line, this lug-style butterfly valve is built for that scale. The 150# rating and CF8M disc point to a component built for industrial service, and because it is manually operated, you can open or close it without relying on electrical power. At $160.00, it's the higher-priced of the two valves, but the much larger pipe size and material spec explain the gap. The trade-off is that manual operation requires someone to be physically at the valve to adjust it, so it won't fit remote or automated setups. It's also a 10-inch valve, so it can't step in for a 2-inch solenoid valve in a smaller line. If your system needs the scale and simplicity of a hand-operated butterfly valve, this is the one.
ASCO 8215C83 2" NPT 2-Way NO Solenoid Valve
If you need electrically switched flow in a 2-inch line, the ASCO solenoid valve brings automation to the job. It runs on 120VAC at 60 Hz, and the N.O. (normally open) two-way design means flow passes through until the coil is energized. At $95.55, it's the lower-priced option here, and it gives you remote on/off control that a manual valve can't match. The limitation is the pressure range: 0-25 PSI, so it's meant for low-pressure service rather than high-pressure industrial lines. The 2-inch NPT size also means it's a compact solution, not a bulk-flow valve like the 10-inch butterfly. If your process is low-pressure and you want a solenoid-operated valve with a 120VAC signal, this ASCO model is a practical fit.
Final Choice by Use Case
Pick the Pratt Industrial 10-inch lug butterfly valve when you need a large, hand-operated valve for air or water flow. Pick the ASCO 8215C83 solenoid valve when you need a compact, electrically switched valve for low-pressure service.
