Important Features to Consider When Shopping For Industrial Gate Valves

Industrial Gate Valves are an increasingly popular choice among businesses looking to enhance their control of fluid flow through industrial pipelines. Their ability to easily shut off fluids while offering unrestricted passage when in their fully open state makes these valves durable and require minimal maintenance for optimal performance over time. However, selecting and installing the appropriate industrial gate valve solution requires careful selection and installation techniques to get the maximum benefit out of it. Below are some essential features when shopping for gate valves:

An industrial gate valve's main body houses all of its internal operational components and connects to both ends via various connections such as threaded, flange, butt weld, or compression fittings. Which connection type best meets your application will depend on several factors including requirements, valve size, operating pressure, and screwed bonnets being limited to smaller gate valves with lower-pressure applications.

On rotation of an actuator, the internal gate lifts from its original position to open the valve then returns down after it closes to close it off again - a cycle repeated every time an actuator is used - providing precise control of gasses and liquids with viscous properties, along with high degrees of accuracy in movement of the internal gate and stem.

Gate valves should not be used for throttling purposes as their seals tend to be exposed to higher process media velocities than other valve types and can expose them to vibratory noise and premature wear and tear, which may lead to vibration and wear faster. This issue becomes especially troublesome in high-pressure applications where this higher velocity causes internal gate seals to wear down over time and leak.

Therefore, it is crucial to select a reliable valve manufacturer that provides top-quality components designed to withstand rigorous environments. An exceptional manufacturer will use premium-grade materials like stainless steel or bronze to ensure their products are corrosion-resistant for use in harsh conditions and offer custom fabrication services tailored specifically to suit the unique application needs of their clients.