The gate valve is a shutoff valve that controls the flow of pipeline media through the vertical movement of the gate. Its core component is a wedge-shaped or parallel gate, which is driven by the valve stem to move up and down to achieve the full open or full closed state of the valve. This valve design focuses on completely cutting off the flow of the medium, and can provide a straight flow channel in the fully open state to minimize the fluid resistance.
The most prominent feature of the gate valve is its full-diameter design and reliable shutoff performance. When the valve is fully opened, the gate is completely retracted into the upper part of the valve body to form a flow channel consistent with the diameter of the pipeline, and almost no additional flow resistance is generated.
| Double Piece Body Knife Gate Valve Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Valve Body Material | WCB/CF9/CF9M/S322205/310/GGG40 |
| Gate Material | 310S/201/304/316/316L |
| Stem Material | 420/304/316/310L |
| Sealing Material | NBR/VITON/EPDM/HTV/Fully Lined PU/Fully Lined Rubber |
| Drive Types | Manual/Gear/Electric/Pneumatic/Hydraulic/Electro-Hydraulic |
| OEM & ODM | Acceptable |
| Payment Terms | T/T, L/C, Western Union |
The gate valve adopts a flow channel structure with the same diameter as the pipeline. When opened, the valve plate is completely separated from the medium flow path, forming a nearly unobstructed straight-through flow channel, maximizing energy efficiency.
Effective sealing can be achieved on both sides of the gate valve plate without being restricted by the flow direction of the medium. Symmetrical sealing ensures reliability in both forward or reverse installation.
Consists of fewer moving parts with a simple mechanical structure. The lifting stem design avoids rotational wear, maintaining stable operating performance and extending the maintenance cycle.





