What media and solids are present?
Include particle information, solids concentration and operating temperature.
Slurry & demanding service
Knife gate valves
Knife gate valve inquiries for slurry and severe-service applications. B&K helps define the service before a seat, body or operator configuration is chosen.
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Details that guide selection.
Use these questions to organize your inquiry.
Sealing direction and media characteristics are central to knife gate selection. A single-seated valve and a bidirectional design can have different installation requirements. Review the documentation for the exact selected model.
Is reverse pressure possible?
State the required sealing direction, differential pressure and shutoff criteria.
What is the operating duty?
Identify cycle frequency, actuator type, orientation and maintenance access.
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Our team can confirm the configuration and manufacturer territory for your project.
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