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Electric Flat Gate Valve

Electric Flat Gate Valve

A electric flat gate valve is a type of industrial valve used to control the flow of fluids, such as liquids or gases, within pipelines. It is named "flat" due to the flat or parallel gate that moves vertically to open and close the valve.

Description

Your Professional Electric Flat Gate Valve Suppliers in China

Zhejiang Advanced Technology Valve Co., Ltd. is a technology-based manufacturing enterprise, which integrates designing, manufacturing and marketing valves and owns one stop service. The company's leading products include flat gate valves with diversion holes, flat gate valves without diversion, expansion double gate flat gate valves, hard-sealed double gate flat gate valves, and special flat gate valves for alumina plants.

18 Month Warranty

We offers an 18-month warranty for each valve. Within these 18 months, if our products fail, leak, or even damage during use (excluding human factors), we will be responsible for replacing the products with quality problems and delivering them to your warehouse.

Advanced Equipment

The company has various precision machining and testing equipment, large-scale surface CNC grinders, sphere machining centers and other new technologies, as well as the first-class full-performance testing equipment in the country.

Wide Range of Applications

The valve products produced by the company are widely used in petroleum, natural gas, chemical industry, polysilicon, coal chemical industry, power station, metallurgy, papermaking, medicine, military industry and other industries.

 

 

Excellent Pre-sales Service

Our pre-sales service includes the communication and confirmation of a series of transaction terms before you place an order, including price, product drawings, trade terms, delivery date, etc. In addition, in the process of order production, we will let you know the status of the product in the form of pictures and videos to confirm the production process.

 

Introduction of Electric Flat Gate Valve

 

 

A electric flat gate valve is a type of industrial valve used to control the flow of fluids, such as liquids or gases, within pipelines. It is named "flat" due to the flat or parallel gate that moves vertically to open and close the valve.

 

 
Our Related Products

 

Alloy Steel Flat Gate Valve

Alloy Steel Flat Gate Valve

When the valve is fully opened, the flow resistance coefficient is very small, and the valve will eliminate the function of the valve disc and the dirt on the sealing surface every time the valve is opened and closed.

Stainless Steel Flat Gate Valve

Stainless Steel Flat Gate Valve

The packing is made of flexible graphite ring and graphite packing, reliable sealing, light and flexible operation.

API 6A Flat Gate Valve

API 6A Flat Gate Valve

The thrust bearing has large load capacity and the compound lip valve stem packing minimizes the switching torque.

Copper Alloy Flat Gate Valve

Copper Alloy Flat Gate Valve

It is widely used in oil and water steam pipelines such as petrochemical industry and thermal power plants to connect or cut off the intermediate quality of pipelines. The sealing surface of the opening and closing device has compact structure and reasonable design.

Gray Cast Iron Flat Gate Valve

Gray Cast Iron Flat Gate Valve

The cast iron gate valve, furnished with cast gray iron or ductile iron body and bonnet, is a linear-motion manual valve that uses a typically flat closure element perpendicular to the process flow, which slides into the flow stream to provide shutoff.

Ductile Flat Gate Valve

Ductile Flat Gate Valve

Ductile iron gate valve is appropriate for fitting between PN16 flanges, intended for general, industrial and HVAC applications; warm and cold water heating systems where a narrow shutdown is necessary.

Titanium Alloy Flat Gate Valve

Titanium Alloy Flat Gate Valve

Titanium and titanium alloys are non-ferrous high chemical activity metals. Titanium materials have oxide films, good stability and self-passivation ability in strong corrosion environment, so titanium valves can resistance a variety of harsh corrosion conditions.

Nickel Alloy Flat Gate Valve

Nickel Alloy Flat Gate Valve

Nickel Alloy Valves have high amounts of nickel. Nickel, as a corrosion resistant element, provides the material with high corrosion resistance; especially against acids. So the nickel alloy valves are used in chemical and petrochemical industries much.

Slab Gate Valve For Oil Field

Slab Gate Valve For Oil Field

Suitable for natural gas, petroleum, chemical, gas pipelines and other transmission lines, vent systems and steam storage devices, used as opening and closing equipment. Long haul pipeline for natural gas extraction and purification.

 

 
Product Specification

 

Nominal Size

DN15~DN1000

Pressure Rating

PN6/PN10/PN16;CL150(PN20)

Operating Temperature

-30℃~150℃

Characteristics

Quickly open

Rangeability

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Seat Leakage Class

GB/T13927-2008: D,AA

Body Material

WCB/WCC/LCB/LCC;WC6/WC9;CF8/CF8M;4A/5A etc.

Trim Material

16Mn+ENP+Stellite/304spraying Stellite/304nitriding/304+WC etc.

Seal Material

PTFE, Flexible graphite

Packing

To be packed in suitable wooden cases as per client's option or customized

Shipping & Delivery

20-25 days lead time; deliver by ship from Ningbo port or Shanghai port

Notes

Serial valve connecting flange and butt-welding terminal size can be designed at customers' request.

The material of the main parts and sealing surface of the valve can be designed and selected according to the actual working conditions or the special requirements of users.

 

 
Structural Features of Electrical Flat Gate Valve
 

This series of products adopt the new floating seal structure, which is suitable for the opening, closing and adjusting devices of control media such as oil and natural gas with pressure less than 15.0MPa and temperature from -29 ℃ to 121 ℃. The product is of novel design, Proper, rigorous testing, light operation, with strong corrosion resistance, wear resistance, erosion resistance, the oil industry is an ideal new equipment.

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Using floating seat, two-way opening and closing, reliable sealing, opening and closing flexible.

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The gate has a guide to give precision guidance, while the sealing surface are sprayed carbide, erosion-resistant.

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Body bearing capacity is high, the channel is straight-through, fully open, and the gate diversion hole through and straight pipe similar to the flow resistance is very small. Stem composite filler, multiple seals, making the seal reliable, small friction.

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Close the valve, turn the handwheel clockwise, the gate moved down to the bottom, due to the role of medium pressure, the inlet seal seat toward the gate direction, the formation of a larger seal than the pressure, forming the first seal . At the same time, the gate pressure to the outlet seal seat, a double seal.

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Due to the double seal, the consumable parts can be replaced without affecting the pipework. This is our factory product priority over similar products at home and abroad an important feature.

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Open the gate, turn the hand wheel counterclockwise, the gate moved up, diversion hole and channel hole through. With the rise of the gate, the through hole gradually increases to the limit position, the guide hole coincides with the passage hole, then fully open.

 

 
 
Benefits of Electric Flat Gate Valve
Five-piece Flat Gate Valve without Diversion Hole

Precision in Production

The intricate process of manufacturing electric motorized flat gate valves involves meticulous stages, ensuring the creation of a durable and reliable component for industrial pipeline systems.

 

Hydraulic Flat Gate Valve

Material Selection

The selection of premium-quality materials, specifically special alloy materials with corrosion resistance, high-temperature endurance, and pressure resilience, is foundational to the durability of the valve in harsh operating conditions.

Pneumatic Flat Gate Valve

Design Excellence

The design phase explores fluid dynamics, mechanical structures, and electrical controls comprehensively. This approach guarantees stable and reliable operation across diverse conditions, incorporating state-of-the-art CNC machining and automated production lines for enhanced uniformity and precision.

K-shaped Plate Flat Gate Valve without Diversion Hole

Quality Assurance

Rigorous quality testing, spanning sealing performance, pressure resistance, and electrical functionality, ensures that every electric motorized flat gate valve adheres to exacting quality standards, solidifying the reputation of these products in the competitive market.

 

The Maintenance Methods for Electric Flat Gate Valve
 

Use Silicone Tape
When we are dealing with a steel gate valve in the home, in fact, we are dealing with plumbing issues. Sometimes it becomes necessary to shut off the water in the home because of the plumbing work or the broken pipe. Where the steel gate valve is installed actually has a weakness as it exists between two pipes that screw into either end of the valve. These areas are weak points when pipes are blocked or frozen. To maintain this connection we should wrap the threads with silicone tape and replace every year.

Use Lubrication
As time goes by, the steel gate valve will start to get stuck. To prevent the valve from sticking we need to periodically lubricate the stem of the valve wheel. Any type of spray lubricant can do the work. In winter, it is better to lubricate the wheel and stem once at the beginning of a month and once at the end of a month.

Be Wary of Rust
Rust is always a problem on a steel gate valve and especially one that is outside of the home. We should inspect the valve regularly for rust. If there is some rust, we can use a wire brush to scrape the rust off of the metal. It is also a great idea to paint the steel gate valve in order to prevent rust. We need to remove the rust before painting it because the rust can continue to spread.

Use the Valve
A good way to keep these valves working efficiently is to use them. All we need to do is turn the knob to the left to close the valve and then to the right to open the valve. Doing this occasionally will prevent the valve from sticking inside the pipe as well as keeping the wheel loose.

Tighten the Nuts
The steel gate valve is assembled with a series of nuts which attach the valve to the pipes and the wheel knob to the stem. Use an adjustable wrench to tighten all nuts to the right every year or so, which is good for valve pressure maintenance.

 

 

Our Certificates

We guarantee that all our products have passed the quality control and stringent regulations imposed not only by our company but also by international organizations. Our certifications assure that our product line is top grade by industry standards.

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Common Problem of Electric Flat Gate Valve

 

Q: What is electric gate valve?

A: Electric gate valve refers to the linear movement of the electric gate valve actuator through electric voltage and signal control to open or close the gate valve. Electric gate valves can help you achieve the purpose of remote control, help you reduce labor costs, and improve production efficiency.

Q: What are the 2 types of gate valves?

A: Gate valves can be divided into two main types: Parallel and wedge-shaped. The parallel gate valves use a flat gate between two parallel seats, and a popular type is the knife gate valve designed with a sharp edge on the bottom of the gate.

Q: What is the difference between manual gate valve and electric gate valve?

A: Gate valves are usually used with larger diameter pipes and are operated by hand. They are also commonly called slice valves. Actuated valves are operated by electric, hydraulic or pneumatic power remotely and are commonly used on smaller (2″ and less) diameter pipes.

Q: What is the purpose of a gate valve?

A: A gate valve is generally used to completely shut off fluid flow or, in the fully open position, provide full flow in a pipeline. Thus it is used either in the fully closed or fully open positions. A gate valve consists of a valve body, seat and disc, a spindle, gland, and a wheel for operating the valve.

Q: What is the main disadvantage of the gate valve?

A: Assembly, start-up, and maintenance require large space. In the fully closed position, the slow movement of the slide causes high flow speed. Due to vibration and collision, abrasion and deformation occur in the seating surfaces and the surface gets damaged from friction.

Q: When not to use a gate valve?

A: Because of this, gate valves may not be the best choice for applications that require frequent operation or fast cycle times. Gate valves are most commonly controlled by a manual handwheel, but electric and pneumatic actuation options are also available.

Q: What is the most common used gate valve?

A: Solid wedges are the most common because of their simplicity and strength. They can be installed in any position, are suitable for almost all fluids, and are practical for turbulent flow. Flexible wedge gate valves are commonly used in steam systems.

Q: Which is better gate valve or butterfly valve?

A: Pressure differential: gate valves are generally better than butterfly valves at performing under pressure. Their construction means that flow can keep going without creating any undue pressure fluctuations. And their use doesn't take much effort.

Q: Why is it called a gate valve?

A: A gate valve is the most common valve for water supply systems. It represents a linear-motion isolation valve and has a function to stop or allow the flow. Gate valves got their name from the closure element sliding into the flow stream to provide shutoff and, therefore, acting like a gate.

Q: What are the problems with gate valve?

A: The most common causes of gate valve failure are wear and the seat's and wedge's corrosion. The inner areas of a valve wear off over time, and corrosion can make the wedge stick in the open or closed position. When the handwheel is overused, the stem leading to the wedge breaks off and renders the valve useless.

Q: Should gate valve be fully open?

A: Gate valves are one of the most common valves used as a main shut off valve. They are reliable and long-lasting. Gate valves have a twist-type handle and should only be used to fully open water supply or completely shut off water supply. Using these valves to regulate the flow of water can wear them out.

Q: Why should you close a gate valve slowly?

A: The faster the valve is closed, the more aggressively kinetic energy is converted into pressure, resulting in a higher pressure surge. The more gradually a system can slow its flow, the better a pressure surge is mitigated. Imagine gradually applying the brakes in a car compared to slamming on the brakes.

Q: How much pressure can a gate valve handle?

A: The main purpose of gate valve is to shut off the flow of fluids in a system. The valve is designed to be in either a fully opened or fully closed position. It is suitable to apply in low pressure application and the pressure rating can be up to 150 PSI working pressure.

Q: Does a gate valve reduce pressure?

A: Gate valves are equipped with a wedge-shaped metal gate that can be lowered to halt water flow and raised to allow flow to continue. When the gate is fully drawn up into the valve, it retracts entirely, allowing the water to flow through without any reduction in pressure.

Q: What is the advantage of using a gate valve?

A: Gate valves have dual flow directions. They're not limited to one-way flow, nor are they subject to the flow directions of the medium. Therefore, gate valves are suitable for use in pipelines where the flow direction may change. Plus, they are easier to install than other more sophisticated types of valves.

Q: Why do gate valves fail?

A: Gate valves can become stuck in the open or closed position due to rust, debris, or lack of lubrication. When a valve is stuck, it cannot perform its intended function.

Q: Why does my gate valve spin but not open?

A: A gate valve has a stem, and if the stem turns and turns for you while not exerting any control over the water flow either way, there's a good chance that the stem is broken off at the gate or the threads on the stem have been stripped to the point that they no longer operate the way they're supposed to.

Q: What materials are used in gate valves?

A: Gate valves are typically constructed from cast iron, cast carbon steel, ductile iron, gunmetal, stainless steel, alloy steels, and forged steels. All-metal gate valves are used in ultra-high vacuum chambers to isolate regions of the chamber.

Q: What materials are used in gate valve seats?

A: The seats can also be metal-to-metal with Stellite or TCC coating. To facilitate assembly and on-line maintenance, the design usually includes "wings". Sizes range from 1/2" to 72" and materials can vary from carbon steel to nickel alloys.

Q: What is the most common used gate valve?

A: Solid wedges are the most common because of their simplicity and strength. They can be installed in any position, are suitable for almost all fluids, and are practical for turbulent flow. Flexible wedge gate valves are commonly used in steam systems.

 

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