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Watergates DN500 Knife-Gate Valve
Specifications
Overview
Technical Specifications
- Type
- Pneumatic knife-gate valve (Watergate)
- Housing material
- Stainless steel
- Valve blade material
- Stainless steel
- Max. operating pressure
- 4 bar
- Medium temperature range
- -35°C to 120°C
Weight & Dimensions
- Length
- approx. 1873 mm
- Diameter
- approx. 382 mm
- Weight
- approx. 280 kg
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AI Description
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These four identical pneumatic knife-gate valves from Watergates are designed to control the flow of abrasive, viscous, or slurry-laden materials in industrial piping systems. Built with stainless steel housing and blade, they're built to handle tough operating conditions across a wide temperature range (-35°C to 120°C) at up to 4 bar pressure. Each unit measures approximately 1873mm in length with a 382mm diameter and weighs around 280kg, making them substantial but manageable installations.
Industries & Uses
Knife-gate valves are essential in waste management, recycling, wastewater treatment, mining, and chemical processing industries. They excel at handling materials that would clog or jam conventional valves—think sewage sludge, pulp slurry, or granular waste streams. Any facility processing difficult materials in bulk benefits from their reliable, no-nonsense design.
What to Check When Buying
When evaluating these valves, request detailed maintenance records and inspect the blade edges for corrosion or pitting, as this directly affects sealing performance. Check pneumatic actuator responsiveness and verify all stainless steel components for surface damage. Ask about previous service intervals and whether seal kits have been recently replaced. Since you're purchasing four units, confirm they're genuinely identical and operational. On-site inspection is strongly recommended to test blade actuation and listen for any abnormal pneumatic sounds.
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