What is an Oil Gate Valve? An oil gate valve is a type of linear motion valve designed to start or stop the flow of oil and other petroleum-based fluids in a pipeline. It is not used for flow regulation. Its primary function is to provide a tight seal and a full, unobstructed flow path when fully open. The name "gate" comes from the disc, which is a solid, rectangular or circular wedge that moves up and down at a right angle to the flow, much like a gate. Key Components Body: The main pressure-c…

What is a Water Gate Valve? A water gate valve is a type of valve that uses a flat or wedge-shaped gate (a "disc") to control the flow of water in a pipeline. The primary characteristic of a gate valve is that it is designed to be either fully open or fully closed. It is not intended for regulating or throttling flow. When fully open, the gate is completely lifted out of the water path, offering minimal flow resistance and very low pressure drop. When fully closed, the gate seals against two sea…

What is an Industrial Gate Valve? An industrial gate valve is a linear motion valve designed to start or stop the flow of fluid. Its primary function is isolation. The name comes from the closure element, which is a "gate" or "wedge" that is raised or lowered into the path of the flow. Key Principle: It operates by lifting a rectangular or circular gate out of the path of the fluid. When the valve is fully open, the gate is completely removed from the flow stream, resulting in very low flow resi…

What is a Gate Valve? A gate valve is a type of valve that uses a flat, vertical "gate" or "wedge" that is lowered or raised to control the flow of a fluid. Its primary function is to either fully start or fully stop the flow. It is designed for minimal pressure drop when fully open and is not suitable for regulating or throttling flow. How It Works: The Basic Principle The operation is straightforward: Opening the Valve: Turning the handwheel counter-clockwise raises the gate (via a threaded st…