Wedge Gate Valve Parts

They are operated by a threaded stem which connects the actuator generally a hand wheel or motor to the stem of the gate.

Wedge gate valve parts.

In addition to popular end connection options these valves can be ordered with mueller s exclusive aquagrip system that incorporates an o ring sealed compression connection and integral pipe. Resilient wedge gate valves resilient wedge valves from clow valve company bring the latest technology and more than a century of engineering expertise to your water system. A gate valve can be defined as a type of valve that used a gate or wedge type disk and the disk moves perpendicular to flow to start or stop the fluid flow in piping. They re designed to meet or exceed awwa standards and have for decades been recognized as the original and definitive standard.

Mueller resilient wedge gate valves have features to make them easier to operate preserve sealing capability and interior coating integrity for many years of reliable service. If the valve has a rising stem its position can be seen just by looking at the position of the stem. A gate valve also known as a sluice valve is a valve that opens by lifting a round or rectangular gate wedge out of the path of the fluid. The distinct feature of a gate valve is the sealing surfaces between the gate and seats are planar so gate valves are often used when a straight line flow of fluid and minimum restriction is desired.