GATE VALVE

Gate valve are primarily designed to start or stop flow, and when a straight-line flow of fluid and minimum flow restriction are needed. In service, these valves generally are either fully open or fully closed. The disc of a gate valve is completely removed when the valve is fully open, the disc is fully drawn up into the valve bonnet.

This leaves an opening for flow through the valve at the same internal diameter as the pipesystem in which the valve is installed. A gate valve can be used for a wide range of liquids and provides a tight seal when closed.