Pneumatic Actuated Knife Gate Valve Supplier Chile
South American Valve is a premier Pneumatic Actuated Knife Gate Valve Supplier Chile. A pneumatic
actuated knife gate valve is a specific type of valve that utilizes a blade-like gate to control the flow of
fluids containing solids, such as slurries or powders. It shares similarities with a standard gate valve but
has some distinct features to handle abrasive or viscous media. The gate of a knife gate valve is a
sharpened, blade-like disc or plate that acts as the closure element. It is designed to cut through the
fluid and solid materials, ensuring positive shutoff and preventing leakage. Pneumatic actuated knife
gate valves are commonly used in industries such as mining, wastewater treatment, pulp and paper,
chemical processing, and bulk handling, where reliable shutoff and handling of abrasive or viscous media
are required. They are particularly well-suited for applications involving slurry, solid-laden fluids, or
powders where other types of valves may face challenges in sealing or operation.
Pneumatic Actuated Knife Gate Valve stands as a leader in Chile by supplier of effective solutions for
fluid and solid material management.
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Body
Bonnet
Seal
Stem
Actuator
Gate
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Effective Flow Control
Abrasion Resistance
Bi-Directional Sealing
Unobstructed Flow Path
Compact Design
Rapid Operation
Easy Maintenance
Flexibility in Installation
Remote and Automated Control
Industry•
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Mining and Minerals
Wastewater Treatment
Pulp and Paper
Chemical Processing
Bulk Handling
Power Generation
Steel and Mining
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Control slurries with minerals and ores.
Used in ore processing, tailings management, and slurry transport.
Handle sludge, slurry, and abrasive fluids.
Common in stock preparation, pulp storage, and paper machine systems.
Used in mixing, dosing, and chemical product transfer.
Handle ash slurry and abrasive materials in power plants.
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Body Material: Cast Ductile Iron, CF8M, CF8, WCB
Class: Class 150/PN16
Size: 2″, 3″, 4″, 5″, 6″, 8″, 10″, 12″
End Connection: Wafer type/Lug type
Operation: Pneumatic Actuated
Pneumatic Actuation Type: Double Acting, Spring Return, User
Nominal Size: DN50 to DN1000
Nominal Pressure: PN16 to PN25, Class150″
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