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Vajra's engineering team has published 3 technical guides covering knife gate valve for industrial valve selection, specification, testing and procurement. Browse the full set below.

Valves for Mining Slurry Service - Knife Gate, Pinch, Rubber-Lined Ball and Butterfly Valves

Mining operations present the most abrasive valve service conditions in industry. Ore slurry, tailings, concentrate, and mine water all contain solid particles that rapidly erode conventional valve internals. Knife gate valves, pinch valves, and rubber-lined butterfly and ball valves are the solutions specifically designed for mining slurry isolation and flow control.

2026-05-238

Mining & Mineral Processing Valves: Slurry, Leach, and Dewatering Selection Guide

Mining and mineral processing is one of the most demanding environments for valves - abrasive slurries, corrosive leach solutions, high-viscosity tailings, and extreme pH levels destroy standard industrial valves in weeks. Selecting the right valve type is critical.

2026-05-1910

NYC DEP Approved Valves: Knife Gate, Plug Valve, Ball Valve Specifications for Water and Wastewater

NYC DEP (New York City Department of Environmental Protection) manages one of the largest municipal water and wastewater systems in the world - 1.1 billion gallons of drinking water daily, 7,000+ miles of water mains, and 14 wastewater treatment plants serving 8.5 million people. This guide covers the valve types, material specifications, and approval standards that NYC DEP specifies for its infrastructure projects.

2026-04-277

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Reviewed by Engineering Editorial Team, Vajra Industrial SolutionsDiscipline: Industrial Valve Engineering ContentLast reviewed: 20 June 2026

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