What is a knife gate valve?

A knife gate valve is a linear-motion valve with a sharp-edged gate that slices through compacted solids, slurries and viscous media. It is widely used in mining, wastewater treatment, pulp & paper, chemical and oil & gas industries.

What types of knife gate valves does SHIELD manufacture?

SHIELD manufactures wafer, lug and flanged knife gate valves with resilient (rubber, EPDM, PTFE) or integral metal seats, in sizes from DN50 to DN1200 and pressure ratings PN10, PN16, Class 150 and Class 300.

Which actuation types are available for SHIELD knife gate valves?

Manual handwheel, gear, electric, pneumatic and hydraulic actuation are all available, enabling integration into any manual or automated control system.

Which industries use SHIELD knife gate valves?

SHIELD knife gate valves are widely used in mining & minerals, water & wastewater treatment, pulp & paper, chemical processing and oil & gas industries.

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