Description
Motorized knife gate valves are designed with a sharp-edged blade that slides across the valve seat, providing reliable shut-off for fluids and solids. The motorized actuator provides automated control, allowing for remote operation and precise positioning of the gate.
Benefits:
- Reliable shut-off: The sharp-edged blade design ensures tight sealing, preventing leakage and minimizing downtime.
- Automated control: The motorized actuator allows for remote operation and precise control, improving efficiency and reducing labor costs.
- Versatility: Motorized knife gate valves are suitable for handling a wide range of fluids and solids, making them ideal for diverse industrial applications.
- Low maintenance: The simple design of motorized knife gate valves minimizes the need for maintenance, resulting in cost savings over time.
- Durability: Motorized knife gate valves are constructed with robust materials, ensuring long-lasting performance even in harsh environments.
Applications:
- Mining and mineral processing: Motorized knife gate valves are used for slurry and tailings handling, as well as in flotation circuits.
- Pulp and paper: They are employed in applications such as black liquor, wood chips, and waste water treatment.
- Chemical and petrochemical: Motorized knife gate valves are used for handling abrasive or corrosive fluids in chemical and petrochemical processes.
- Water and wastewater: They are used in water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, and irrigation systems for controlling the flow of liquids and solids.
- Food and beverage: Motorized knife gate valves are used in food processing and beverage production for handling viscous fluids, slurries, and solids.
Technical Specifications:
- Sizes: Typically available in sizes ranging from 2 inches to 48 inches or larger, depending on the manufacturer.
- Pressure ratings: Can handle various pressure ratings, ranging from ANSI class 150 to 600 or higher.
- Material construction: Body and gate materials can vary depending on the application, but commonly used materials include stainless steel, cast iron, and carbon steel.
- Actuation: Motorized actuator options include electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic, with various control options available.
- End connections: Can be designed with flanged, wafer, or lug-style connections, depending on the installation requirements.