Gate Valve
A multi-turn valve where a flat or wedge-shaped gate slides perpendicular to the flow to open or close. Provides minimal pressure drop when fully open. Not suitable for throttling. Types: solid wedge, flexible wedge, split wedge, slab gate (through-conduit), parallel slide. Standard for on-off isolation in pipelines.
What is Gate Valve?
A multi-turn valve where a flat or wedge-shaped gate slides perpendicular to the flow to open or close. Provides minimal pressure drop when fully open
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API 6D is the most widely cited standard for pipeline and piping valves in the oil and gas industry.
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API 600 is the primary design and manufacturing standard for full-opening steel gate valves in sizes NPS 2 and larger with flanged or butt-weld ends and bolted or pressure-seal bonnets.
Gate, Globe, and Check Valves for Sizes DN 100 and Smaller for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
API 602 covers compact forged steel gate, globe, and check valves in sizes NPS 1½ and smaller for petroleum and natural gas service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Gate Valve?
A multi-turn valve where a flat or wedge-shaped gate slides perpendicular to the flow to open or close. Provides minimal pressure drop when fully open. Not suitable for throttling. Types: solid wedge, flexible wedge, split wedge, slab gate (through-conduit), parallel slide. Standard for on-off isolation in pipelines.
What is a Gate Valve used for?
Gate Valves are used in industrial piping systems for on-off isolation, flow control, or backflow prevention depending on the valve type. They are selected based on the process fluid, operating pressure and temperature, required shutoff class, and pipeline size. Vajra Industrial Solutions supplies Gate Valves certified to API 6D, ASME B16.34, and other applicable standards.
How do I select the right Gate Valve for my application?
Selecting the correct Gate Valve requires specifying: (1) nominal pipe size (NPS/DN), (2) pressure class per ASME B16.34, (3) body and trim material based on fluid compatibility and temperature, (4) end connections (flanged RF/RTJ, butt-weld, socket-weld, or threaded), (5) required certifications (API 6D, ISO 9001, fire-safe API 607). Contact Vajra Industrial Solutions at sales@vajravyuh.com with your specifications for a quote.
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