Plum Type Knife Gate Valve

The Plum Type Knife Gate Valve adopts the plum blossom shape specially designed by WAITS VALVE, which has better sealing and fluidity. The valve is made of durable and corrosion resistant materials and can operate reliably even in harsh conditions. It is very suitable for the metallurgical, chemical and power industries, with easy operation, low maintenance cost and reliable pipeline control.

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Product Description

WAITS VALVE high quality Plum Type Knife Gate Valve is a specially designed valve. The fluid flow is controlled by a gate with a plum blossom opening. This type of valve is mainly used in pipeline systems that require efficient flow cutoff, especially for handling complex media containing suspended particles or fibers.

Implementation Standards-Plum Type Knife Gate Valve
Design Standards	API600, API6D, EN1074
Flange Standard	ASME B16.5, ASME B16.47-A/B, EN1092-1/2
Connection	RF.FF, RTJ
Test Acceptance	API 598 EN12266
Structure Length	API6D/ASME B16.10/EN558
Pressure and Temperature Ratings	ASME B16.34
Fire Test	BS 6755‌
Low Leakage Standard	API 622
Anti-Clogging Design	MSS-SP-81‌
Application-Plum Type Knife Gate Valve
Size	DN50~DN500
Pressure Range	PN10~PN16
Temperature Range	-29℃+550℃‌
Application	Coal preparation and slag discharge, ash treatment, sewage treatment, cement plant slurry, paper mill slurry, etc.
Drive Mode	Hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, electric, bevel gear, pneumatic, etc.
Valve Body/Valve Cover	Forgings: A105, A182 F304, F304L, F316, F316L, F51, F53, B148, A350 LF2, LF3, LF5, Castings: DI A216 WCB, CF3, CF8, CF3M, CF8M, 4A, 5A, C95800, LCB, LCC, LC2
Gate	Forgings: A105, A182 F304, F304L, F316, F316L, F51, F53, B148, A350 LF2, LF3, LF5, Monel, Castings: A216 WCB, CF3, CF8, CF3M, CF8M, 4A, 5A, C95800, LCB, LCC, LC2
Sealing Surface	PTFE, stainless steel seal, carbide
Valve Stem	F6A F304 F316 F51 F53 Monel K500
Filler	Flexible graphite, graphite asbestos packing, polytetrafluoroethylene...

Features

Stuffing box and machined supports

The Plum Type Knife Gate Valve is easy to operate and consumes less energy

Low maintenance costs due to stable top structure guiding the gate

Unique seat design and seat material for excellent performance and low life cycle costs

No flow restriction when fully open

One-piece cast body

Stainless steel gate

Rugged stuffing box system

Applications

The Plum Type Knife Gate Valve is designed and configured for tough and abrasive shutoff applications such as handling slurries, powders or granular materials, as well as pulp, paper and recycled paper.

Mining and mineral processing

Pulp and paper applications

Water and wastewater

Sand and gravel plants

Tailing lines

Abrasive slurries

Plum Type Knife Gate Valve