Gate Valves

Gate Valves are designed for use as isolation valves. These valves make it easy to regulate the flow of liquid through pipes. They are used in pipelines to start or stop the flow. Gate valves are used for a multitude of functions and are commonly used in homes and industrial plants.

Gate Valves are not used to control any feature of the fluid, they are only used to open and cut off the flow, therefore they must be used in the fully open or fully closed position, they can be used in almost any fluid if suitable materials are selected for the fluid.

Can be coupled with any type of actuator.

Advantages

• Gate valves have extremely low friction loss

They can be used in any way within the circuit.

Uniform flow, minimum pressure loss

Gate valves make it easy to save a lot of energy and reduce the total price of ownership

Disadvantages

Gate valves cannot open and close quickly

They cause vibration

In systems with irregularly high temperature variations, leaks occur in gate valves due to the load on the pipe at the end of the valve.

The operation, maintenance and repair of gate valve seating surfaces is complex.

Applications:

Gate valves are suitable for use in extreme temperature and pressure conditions.

They are used for on-off applications.

It has a very widespread use as it can be used in almost all sectors