What is a Gate Valve?
A gate valve, also known as a sluice valve, is a valve that opens by lifting a barrier out of the path of the fluid.
Gate Valve Suppliers In South Africa
AVK Valves Southern Africa
Address: 10 Chris St, Alrode, Alberton, 1451, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Tue
Phone: +27 11 908 3760
LVSA GROUP – VALVE MANUFACTURER IN SOUTH AFRICA
Address: 46 Kindon Rd, Robertsham, Johannesburg, 2091, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Tue
Phone: +27 31 054 7650
Dual Products International South Africa C C
Address: Antwerp St, Apex, Benoni, 1540, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Tue
Phone: +27 11 422 4326
How do I choose a gate valve?
Different types of wedge nut designs.
Wedge guides and shoes.
Rubber.
Compression set – the ability to regain original shape.
How to avoid the formation of biofilm.
Resistance to water treatment chemicals.
Drinking water approval.
Blast cleaning.
What can damage the gate valve?
Gate valves fail to close fully when sediment builds up inside the valve’s body. Damaged valve stem: Check whether the valve’s stem area has been damaged.
Wear and corrosion are the most common causes of such damage.
What is the standard size of a gate valve?
AVM offers Metal-Seated Gate Valves in accordance with BS5163 (EN1074), DIN3352, SABS664/665, and AWWA C500. The standard size range is DN50 to DN2200 and PN6 to PN40.
The design is well-proven, being used in thousands of installations worldwide.