Gate Valve

Product Description

The Knife Gate Valves minimize the pressure drop across the valves in the fully opened position and it completely stops the flow of the liquid. The advantage of the Stainless Steel Gate Valves and the knife valves is that their application in slurries allows the gates to cut right through the slurry. It can be easily customized according to the customer specifications and details. It is easily adaptable to the requirements and specifics of the customer.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is a gate valve used for?

The most common type of valve used in water supply systems is a gate valve. It serves as a linear motion isolation valve and can stop or start fluid flow. The closing portion that slides in the flow stream to produce closure and, as a result, acts as a gate, gives gate valves their name.

What are the 2 types of gate valves?

There are two main categories of gate valves: parallel and wedge-shaped. The knife gate valve, which has a sharp edge at the bottom of the gate, is a common type of parallel gate valve that uses a flat gate between two parallel seats.

Why is it called a gate valve?

Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. A gate valve, also known as a gate valve, is a valve that is opened by lifting a barrier (gate) out of the way of the fluid.

What type of valve is a gate valve?

The most typical type of valve found in any process plant is a gate valve. It is a linear motion valve that controls when the flow of fluid starts or stops. These valves are fully open or fully closed when in use. The disc of a gate valve is completely isolated from the flow when fully open.