---
title: 'Valve Concentricity & Runout Explained'
url: 'https://valverefacer.com/runout'
markdown: 'https://valverefacer.com/runout.md'
date: '2026-09-24'
description: "What valve concentricity and runout mean, why an off-center or wobbling valve face won't seal, and how both are controlled when refacing valves."
taxonomy:
  archives_month:
    - sep_2026
  archives_year:
    - '2026'
---

# Valve Concentricity & Runout Explained

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