SLIDE GATE VALVE

Slide Gate valves are linear motion valves used for material flow without any change in direction. Slide gate valves are generally installed at the outlet of dry bulk storage bins, silos, hoppers, chutes, mechanical conveyors or any similar gravity discharge points to provide an efficient method for controlling the flow of free-flowing dry bulk materials.

A typical slide gate valve consists of a valve body, valve seat, valve disc, a spindle, gland, and an operating mechanism. The operation of the valve is mostly by a hand wheel, but gear or electric actuators are also very common. The compact structure and smaller operating torque of Slide Gate valves provide good sealing, smaller flow resistant coefficient, and longer service life. 

Swanx make Slide Gate Valve has a distinct feature of sealing surfaces between the gate and seats. This makes the valve most suitable for use in a straight-line flow of fluid where minimum restriction is desired. These valves offer a size advantage over other types of valves in terms of space to be allotted between pipe flanges to accommodate the valve.