Series L - Bidirectional Knife Gate Valve

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

DESCRIPTION

Two-piece cast body, joined by screws, with internal guides for smooth movement of gate during operation.

Provides high flow rates with low pressure drop. Various seat and packing materials available.

Face-to-face dimension in accordance with CMO Valves standard.

GENERAL APPLICATIONS

This knife gate valve is suitable for liquids that contain a maximum of 20% suspended solids. It is also recommended in gravity discharge applications for solids and fine particles, because of its half-moon shape which cuts the flow and high consistency fluids.

Designed for a wide range of applications such as:

  • Paper Industry
  • Mining
  • Chemical Plants
  • Food Industry
  • Pumping
  • Silo Emptying
  • Sewage Treatment

Series L valves are available with handwheel rising and non-rising stem, pneumatic, hydraulic, handwheel gear box, 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
Series L Handwheel with Rising Stem
HANDWHEEL WITH RISING STEM
Series L Pneumatic Cylinder
PNEUMATIC CYLINDER

Series L Electric Actuator
ELECTRIC ACTUATOR

Series L Hydraulic Cylinder
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER

Series L Gear Box
GEAR BOX

Specifications

ANSI Flanges DIN Flanges Pressure (PSI) Actuator Types Knife Gate Material Valve Body Material
2 inch ANSI 50 mm 150 HAND, PNEU, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
2.5 inch ANSI 65 mm 150 HAND, PNEU, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
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
28 inch ANSI 700 mm 30 HAND, PNEU, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
32 inch ANSI 800 mm 30 HAND, PNEU, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
36 inch ANSI 900 mm 30 HAND, PNEU, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
40 inch ANSI 1000 mm 30 HAND, PNEU, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
1200 mm 30 HAND, PNEU, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
1300 mm 30 HAND, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
1400 mm 30 HAND, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
1500 mm 30 HAND, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
1600 mm 30 HAND, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
1700 mm 30 HAND, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
1800 mm 30 HAND, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
1900 mm 30 HAND, ELEC, HYD SS Cast Iron, Cast SS
2000 mm 30 HAND, 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
Greased Cotton 150 212 6-8
Graphite 580 1202 0-14