A gate valve, also known as a sluice valve, is mechanism for lifting a gate/wedge out of the path of the fluid. It is typically used for on/off control, rather than flow regulation.
A gate valve typically has a hand wheel that spins. The spinning motion causes the internal gate valve wedge to completely retract into the valve body allowing full flow.
Strahman Gate Valve sealing systems utilize different designs for wedge and slab valves.
For valves on full vacuum service Strahman offers a special vacuum package that maintains tightness to atmosphere. Valves with this package are usually equipped with an M Ring Seal design as process sealing. The system uses a replaceable aluminium or nickel seal ring and provides high vacuum performance. This special vacuum package provides zero leakage between atmosphere and process
There are several types of Gate Valve available.
We can supply your industrial heavy duty Gate Valve needs with bespoke valves and specialised valving for Petrochemical, Oil, Gas, Chemical, Fine Chemical, Food, Pharmaceutical and Wastewater. Please contact us by email or phone 020 8777 9294 to discuss your requirements and your project specifications.
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