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11 ADVANTAGES OF USING GATE VALVES IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY

11 ADVANTAGES OF USING GATE VALVES IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Valves are devices used to control the flow of liquids and gases by opening, closing, or partially obstructing the passage within a pipeline or system. There are many types of valves, each with specific functions for regulating flow depending on the application. They are generally designed to operate under harsh environmental conditions, withstand high pressure, and provide reliable flow control.

ASJ Industrial Hose & Fitting are the people to see for top quality valves and related products. We’re a leading distributor of valves in Riverside, CA and surrounding communities. One of our most popular types of valves are gate valves.

WHAT ARE GATE VALVES?

Gate valves are one of the commonly used types of industrial valve. Also known as stop valves, line valves, wedge gate valves, and sluice valves, gate valves act like a gate to control the flow of liquids or gases. They’re ease of operation and versatility make them ideal for applications that involve slurries or non-flammable liquids like heavy oils, light grease, and varnish.

There are three types of gate valves:

Split wedge

A two-piece design that’s flexible and can self-adjust to the seats. This makes it easier to achieve a tight seal and less likely to stick or bind.

Slab gate

A one-unit gate with a bore-size hole that’s aligned with the two-seat rings when open. This design minimizes turbulence and pressure loss, making it ideal for transporting crude oil and natural gas liquids.

Knife gate

A specialty valve with a tapered knife-like edge on its lower surface that’s used to cut through plastic solids and high-viscosity slurries.

WHY ARE GATE VALVES SO WIDELY USED?

Gate valves provide many advantages, including:

  • Low flow resistance: When fully open, gate valves allow fluid to flow directly through the valve, resulting in minimal pressure drop.
  • Bidirectional flow: Gate valves can be used in both directions, making them versatile.
  • Full bore design: The unobstructed bore of a gate valve ensures no turbulence, which is ideal for high-velocity fluids.
  • Less space: Gate valves require less installation space than ball valves.
  • High capacity: Gate valves can restrict or allow a large flow with minimal head loss.
  • Complete closure: The gate fits the closure perfectly, avoiding any leakage.
  • Simple design and operation: Gate valves are easier to operate than isolation valves with more complex designs.
  • Energy-efficient: Gate valves consume less power when opening or closing than globe valves.
  • Minimal erosion: Gate valves typically experience less erosion on their sealing surface when they are fully open.
  • Better under pressure: Gate valves are generally better than butterfly valves at performing under pressure.
  • Complete shut-off: Gate valves provide complete shut-off of any water flow for troubleshooting, maintenance, and pipe-cleaning tasks.

GATE VALVE APPLICATIONS

Gate valves have many applications:

Water treatment

Gate valves are used in water treatment plants to control the flow of water and chemicals. They can handle high pressure and corrosive environments.

Oil and gas

Gate valves are used in oil and gas pipelines, refineries, and production platforms to control the flow of crude oil, natural gas, and other fluids.

Power generation

Gate valves are used in power plants, especially coal-fired and nuclear facilities, to handle high pressure and high temperatures.

Chemical processing

Gate valves are used to control the flow of various chemical substances, including corrosive substances.

Mining

Gate valves are used in the processing of minerals and in hydraulic systems to handle abrasive and corrosive materials.

Marine

Gate valves are used in marine applications, such as controlling ballast water, fuel oil systems, and cargo oil piping.

Pulp and paper

Knife gate valves are used in pulp and paper mills to control the flow of pulp and recycled paper slurries.

Agriculture

Gate valves are used in irrigation systems to regulate water distribution to fields.

HVAC

Gate valves are used to control heating and cooling fluids in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC).

GATE VALVES IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Whether you’re working with air, water, oil, hydraulic fluid, exhaust, oil, chemicals, or any other liquid or gas, you need to have control of when and where the material flows. You need valves – and ASJ Industrial Hose and Fittings is the place to go.

ASJ is a family owned and operated business that has been serving the Riverside County area since 1982. We maintain a large inventory of gate valves and related products at our 24,000 square foot facility in Corona, CA. Call us at (951) 735-1351 – our representatives are here to help you find just the right products for your application.

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