{"id":10194,"date":"2025-05-08T14:47:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T11:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valve.tr\/what-is-a-gate-valve\/"},"modified":"2025-05-08T14:47:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T11:47:37","slug":"what-is-a-gate-valve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valve.tr\/en\/what-is-a-gate-valve\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Gate Valve?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"575\">Among the valves used in industrial flow control systems, <strong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"284\">gate valves<\/strong> are one of the most common and functional solutions. Used to fully open or close the flow of liquid or gas, this type of valve is known for its low pressure loss and reliable sealing properties. So, <strong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"522\"> what isa gate valve<\/strong>, how does it work and in which applications is it preferred?  <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"604\">Gate Valve Description<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"928\">A <strong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"622\">gate valve<\/strong> is a type of valve that operates with a slider (gate) moving inside and controls the fluid passage with the up-and-down movement of this slider. The gate is placed perpendicular to the flow line. When the valve is fully open, the fluid passes through unimpeded; when it is fully closed, the flow is completely interrupted.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1025\">Therefore, gate valves are suitable for <strong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1010\">fully open or fully closed operation, notstepped<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1049\">How does it work?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1221\">Gate valves are usually operated by a <strong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1090\"> handwheel<\/strong>. As the wheel is rotated, the spindle in the internal mechanism moves the gate up or down: <\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1339\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1280\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1280\"><strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1248\">When it liftsup:<\/strong> Valve opens, flow is free.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1339\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1339\"><strong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1303\">When it goesdown:<\/strong> The valve closes, the flow is completely cut off.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1478\">Since the fluid path is straight, <strong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1412\">pressure loss is minimal<\/strong>, making them ideal for long-distance pipelines.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1478\">You canalso check our <a href=\"https:\/\/valve.tr\/true-conduit-gate-vanalar\/\"><strong>Through Conduit-Slab Gate Valves<\/strong><\/a> page.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1508\">Gate Valve Types<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1579\">Different types are available according to the slide structure and sealing type:<\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"2327\">\n<thead data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1688\">\n<tr data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1688\">\n<th data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1612\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1590\">Type<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1688\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1626\">Description<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"2327\">\n<tr data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1902\">\n<td data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1827\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1819\">Solid Gate Valve<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1902\" data-col-size=\"md\"> It hasone piece gate, it is used for general purpose.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2009\">\n<td data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1934\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1927\">Flexible Gate Valve<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2009\" data-col-size=\"md\">The gate is slightly flexible, providing better sealing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2115\">\n<td data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2041\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2036\">Knife Gate Valve<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2115\" data-col-size=\"md\"> Suitable for fluids withsolid particles, creating a shearing effect.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2221\">\n<td data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2147\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2140\">Rising Shaft Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2221\" data-col-size=\"md\">Shaft movement is visible, position control is easy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2327\">\n<td data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2253\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2249\">Non-rising Shaft Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2327\" data-col-size=\"md\">Space saving , suitable for closed areas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"container-wrap\">\n<div class=\"container main-content\">\n<div class=\"row\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7485\" src=\"https:\/\/valve.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Gate-Valve-300x282.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/valve.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Gate-Valve-300x282.png 300w, https:\/\/valve.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Gate-Valve-768x723.png 768w, https:\/\/valve.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Gate-Valve.png 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2348\">Advantages<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2552\">\u2705 Fully open or fully closed operation<br data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2394\">\u2705 Very low pressure loss<br data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2424\">\u2705 Suitable for large diameter pipelines<br data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2465\">\u2705 Long life and durability<br data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2497\">\u2705 Available in various materials and pressure classes<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2579\">Areas of Use<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2639\">Gate valves are used in a wide range of industries:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2851\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2668\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2668\"><strong data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2666\">Water treatment plants<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2708\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2708\"><strong data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2706\">Oil and gas pipelines<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2733\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2733\"><strong data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2731\">Chemical industry<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2760\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2760\"><strong data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2758\">Power plants<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2795\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2795\"><strong data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2793\">Fire extinguishing systems<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2819\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2819\"><strong data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2817\">HVAC systems<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2851\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2851\"><strong data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2851\">Industrial steam lines<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2896\">Why should a gate valve be preferred?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"3164\">Thanks to their low cost and durable construction, gate valves are indispensable especially <strong data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"3022\"> in lines requiring full closing or full opening<\/strong>. In addition, thanks to their low pressure loss and in-line free passage advantages, they increase fluid efficiency in long pipelines. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3343\">As Valve.tr, we offer <strong data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3264\">cast, stainless or special alloy gate valve solutions<\/strong> to suit your needs. You can contact us for technical support and product selection. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Among the valves used in industrial flow control systems, gate valves are one of the most common and functional solutions. 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