Gate Valve Dimensions
The tables show the dimensions and weights of API 600 gate valves (bolted bonnet / rising stem) CLASS 150LB-2500LB Dimensions in inches (millimeters) Gate valve diagram showing the key parts of a gate valve for piping WEDGE TYPES The image below shows how the gate valve wedge opens and closes […]
How to Select Gate Valve Materials
The material selection of gate valve mainly depends on the fluid medium and working environment. According to the different medium and environment, the material selection is also different. Generally speaking, the material selection of valve is divided into three aspects; the sealing surface of valve disc, in which the valve body is generally made of […]
What is a ball valve?
What is a ball valve? It’s a question new customers often ask us at sales team, so let’s look into this to answer the question and explain what a ball valve is. A ball valve is described as a mechanical device that directs, guides and modulates the flow of various types of liquids by way […]
How Does A Knife Gate Valve Work
A knife gate valve is a component that utilizes a blade to cut through clogging of heavy liquids. These valves were designed to work in some of the most corrosive, erosive and abrasive environments in the world. Knife gate valves were originally designed for the pulp and paper industry. Stringy pulp would get stuck between the wedge and […]
Different Beteen A Lug And Wafer Butterfly Valve
Butterfly valves have been around for a long time, and are used for a variety of applications. They made their first appearance during the 1930s, and have been utilized by several industries ever since. Often made out of cast iron, butterfly valve’s name is based from the functionality of its disc. There are a few […]
