Knife gate valve is a type of gate valve specifically designed for media containing solids, fibres, or high-viscosity materials that would clog or jam a standard gate valve. The gate has a sharpened lower edge that cuts through fibrous and solid-laden media as it closes, preventing buildup and ensuring a reliable seal. The thin, flat gate profile gives the valve a very short face-to-face length, making it more compact than a conventional gate valve of the same bore size.
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The sharpened lower edge of the gate slices through pulp fibres, rags, and suspended solids as the valve closes. This prevents the media from becoming trapped between the gate and the seat, which would prevent full closure in a standard gate or ball valve.
As the gate slides through the media on each open and close cycle, it wipes accumulated material from the seat surfaces, helping to maintain sealing performance over time without requiring manual cleaning.
When fully open, the gate retracts completely out of the flow path, leaving a straight-through bore with no internal restrictions. This minimises pressure drop and reduces the risk of solids settling inside the valve body.
Non-standard sizes, special materials, and modified configurations are available with full technical documentation upon request.
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