Stainless Steel Gate Valve

Stainless Steel Gate Valve

This Stainless Steel Gate Valve features a stainless steel (e.g., CF8M/316) body and solid wedge disc structure, with either non-rising or rising stem design. It achieves full open or full close shut-off of fluid through the vertical movement of the wedge. The product offers low flow resistance, bidirectional sealing, and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for water, oil, gas, and mildly corrosive media in piping systems.
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Description

United Brothers Metal Products Co., Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of stainless steel gate valve in Vietnam, also supports customized service. If you're going to buy bulk advanced stainless steel gate valve, welcome to get free sample from our factory. Quality products and low price are available.

 

Product Introduction

 

A stainless steel gate valve is a linear motion isolation valve. Its closing member is a gate that moves vertically along the seat centerline via the stem, opening or closing the flow path. When fully open, the valve provides an unobstructed flow path with minimal pressure loss. Depending on the structure, it can be classified as outside screw and yoke (OS&Y) or non-rising stem (NRS) . It is not recommended for throttling and should only be used in fully open or fully closed positions.

 

Product Parameters

 

Parameter

Specification

Body Material

Stainless Steel ASTM A351 CF8M (316), 304, 316

Nominal Size

DN20 (3/4") to DN600

Pressure Rating

PN16 (16 bar) to Class 150 (150 psi CWP)

End Connections

BSP Thread (NPT), Flanged (ASME Class 150 / PN16)

Stem Type

Non-Rising Stem / Rising Stem (OS&Y)

Sealing Type

Metal-to-Metal Seal, PTFE Packing, Flexible Graphite

Temperature Range

-20°C to 180°C

Disc Structure

Solid Wedge

 

Product Advantages

 

  • Full Bore Design: When fully open, the flow path is unobstructed with minimal pressure loss, providing excellent flow capacity.
  • Bidirectional Sealing: The wedge design supports bidirectional pressure sealing, ensuring zero leakage shut-off in both directions.
  • Low Maintenance Cost: Features an adjustable packing gland and integral seat, making field maintenance easy. Some large-diameter designs allow online seat replacement.

 

Main Applications

 

  • Industrial Fluid Transport: Suitable for water, steam, oil, and mildly corrosive media in industries such as petroleum, chemical, and power generation, used for isolation.
  • Vacuum & Semiconductor: Used in high and ultra-high vacuum systems to isolate roughing pumps and vacuum lines, ensuring system integrity.
  • Special Working Conditions: For media containing particulates or fibrous materials, a knife gate valve design is recommended to cut through impurities and ensure tight shut-off.
Chemical & Petrochemical
Chemical & Petrochemical
Drinking Water Food & Beverage HVACR
Drinking Water Food & Beverage HVACR
Paper & Pulp Sugar Refinery Water Treatment
Paper & Pulp Sugar Refinery Water Treatment
Shipbuilding
Shipbuilding

FAQ

Q1: Can a stainless steel gate valve be used to regulate flow?

A1: Not recommended. Gate valves are designed for fully open or fully closed positions. If left partially open for flow regulation, high-velocity media can erode the gate and sealing surfaces, leading to premature leakage or failure to close tightly.

Q2: How can I distinguish good stem material from poor quality?

A2: High-quality gate valves not only use stainless steel for the body but also feature stems made of precipitation-hardening stainless steel (e.g., AISI 316) with surface hardening treatment. Inferior products may use low-grade stainless steel (e.g., 200 series) for the stem, which is prone to corrosion and seizure in humid or corrosive environments.

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