Series AB - Bidirectional Wafer Knife Gate Valve​

Liquids low in solids, Bi-directional Flow, <145 PSI Pressure

DESCRIPTION

  • Bidirectional wafer-design knife gate valve.
  • One-piece cast body.
  • Provides high flow rates with low pressure drop.
  • Various seat and packing materials available.
  • Face-to-face dimension in accordance with CMO standard.

GENERAL APPLICATIONS

This knife gate valve is suitable for liquids that contain a maximum of 4% suspended solids.

Designed for applications such as:

  • Chemical plants
  • Pumping
  • Food Industry
  • Sewage treatment

Yes, Series AB Valves are pressure tight on both sides up to 145 PSI.

Series AB valves are available with handwheel, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric drives.

Typically temperatures up to 565° C (1,050° F) pose no issue. If you have a higher temperature application, call or email us so we can learn more about your application.

Series AB
HANDWHEEL GEAR BOX
HANDWHEEL GEAR BOX
PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR
PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR
HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR
HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR
ELECTRIC-MOTOR
ELECTRIC-MOTOR

Specifications

 
3 inch ANSI 80 mm 150 HAND, PNEU, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
4 inch ANSI 100 mm 150 HAND, PNEU, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
5 inch ANSI 125 mm 150 HAND, PNEU, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
6 inch ANSI 150 mm 150 HAND, PNEU, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
8 inch ANSI 200 mm 120 HAND, PNEU, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
10 inch ANSI 250 mm 90 HAND, PNEU, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
12 inch ANSI 300 mm 90 HAND, PNEU, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
14 inch ANSI 350 mm 75 HAND, PNEU, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
16 inch ANSI 400 mm 75 HAND, PNEU, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
18 inch ANSI 450 mm 45 HAND, PNEU, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
20 inch ANSI 500 mm 45 HAND, PNEU, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
24 inch ANSI 600 mm 45 HAND, PNEU, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS

Seats Materials

 
Material Max (°F) Applications
EPDM 194 Mineral acids and oils
Nitrile 194 Hydrocarbons, oils and greases
Viton 392 Hydrocarbons and solvents
Silicone 392 Food Products

Note: Other materials available upon request.

Blade Packing Materials

 
Material Psi Max (°F) pH
Dry Cotton 7.5 212 6-8
Ceramic Fiber 5 2552 0-14
Synthetic+PTFE 1450 -328+518 0-14
Graphite 580 1202 0-14
Geased Cotton 150 212 6-8