Slide Gate Valve
A slide gate valve is a type of valve that is designed to efficiently control the flow of free-flowing dry bulk materials like powders, granules, or pellets. These types of valves are usually installed at the outlet of dry bulk storage bins, silos, hoppers, chutes, mechanical conveyors or other similar gravity discharge points. Slide gate valve involves a rectangular blade also called a knife that is made of thick sheet metal and slides horizontally across the valve body. It can be adjusted in any position to obtain the desired product flow rate. These valves get their name as the knife slides into the flow stream to provide closure, acting like a gate. Slide gate valves are installed in pipelines and isolating valves and shouldn’t be used as control or regulating valves.
Uses of Slide Gate Valves
- Pharmaceuticals
- Oil and gas industries
- Food and beverage industry
- Breweries
- Textile Manufacturing
- Mining
- Agriculture
- Water treatment
- Power plants
Key Features of Armtek's Slide Gate Valves
Compact Design
Slide gate valves have a compact design which are easy to install in confined spaces.
Variety of Flange options
Slide gate valves are available in square and circular inlet/outlet flanges, which provide flexibility to suit different requirements.
Zero leakage
The seals of the valve can be replaced with different materials that ensure continuous performance with zero leakage.
Materials of Construction for free flow control
The sliding knife and seal materials can be specified, ensuring free flow of bulk materials as per the specific requirements of the user.
Diverse construction options
Depending on what the slide gate value will be used for, the valve can be constructed using steel, cast aluminum, and welded steel.
Manual or automated operation
Slide gate valves can be operated manually with handwheels or levers or can be automated with pneumatic, hydraulic or electric actuators for remote and precise control.
Custom Design Option
Slide gate valves can be custom-designed to meet the specific application needs.
Why Choose Armtek for Slide Gate Valves?
Option to customize
We offer you the ability to customize your valves to meet your specific requirements. Be it in size, materials or actuation, with us you can customize as per your needs.
Expertise Like no other
We have an excellent team of engineers and technical staff that offer expert guidance like no other. Consult them for advice on selecting the right slide gate for you.
High-Quality Guaranteed
With us, you are guaranteed high-quality products. Our slide gates are built to last long and perform well in high-pressure situations.
Competitive Pricing
At Armtek, we offer high-quality products at competitive prices. We believe in providing value to our customers for their investments in our products that our high-quality and cost-effective.
How do I choose the right slide gate valve for my application?
To choose the right slide gate valve for you, consider the material that needs to be handled, the environment it will be operated in, the amount of flow control that is needed and whether manual or automated operation is required.
Can slide gate valves handle abrasive materials?
At Armtek, we design slide gate valves with top-notch materials so that our valves can withstand wear and tear. Making our slide gate valves suitable for abrasive materials like cement, sand, and chemicals.
FAQ
How does a slide gate valve work?
Slide gate valve involves a rectangular blade also called a knife that is made of thick sheet metal and slides horizontally across the valve body. It can be adjusted in any position to obtain the desired product flow rate.
Where is a manual slide valve most commonly used?
A manual slide valve is usually used where there is low-maintenance and occasional flow control required. Food processing, cement plants and agriculture storage systems typically use manual slide valves.