Knife Gate Valves

Knife Gate Valves are specialized linear shutoff valves engineered with a beveled, sharp-edged stainless steel gate that cleanly slices through thick slurries, fibrous suspensions, viscous fluids, and dry bulk solids. Unlike conventional wedge gate valves, knife gates eliminate bottom body cavities where solids can pack and prevent closure, making them indispensable for pulp and paper mills, wastewater treatment, coal mining, and chemical processing.

Zeron Fastners manufactures uni-directional and bi-directional Knife Gate Valves conforming to MSS-SP-81 and TAPPI TIS standards. Built in Ductile Iron, Cast Steel (WCB), SS 304, SS 316, and Duplex Stainless Steel with resilient elastomer (EPDM/NBR/Viton) or metal-to-metal seating. Available with manual handwheel, bevel gear, pneumatic double-acting cylinders, or electric actuators for automated slurry handling.

Knife Gate Valves Suppliers Manufacturer India

Technical Specifications

Specification Feature Details & Standard Compliance
Design Standards MSS-SP-81, ASME B16.34, TAPPI TIS, BS EN 12266-1
Size Range 2" to 48" (DN50 - DN1200)
Pressure Ratings Class 150# (PN10, PN16, 150 PSI CWP)
Body Styles Semi-Lugged, Full Lugged, Wafer Flangeless Pattern
Gate Materials SS 304, SS 316, SS 316L, 17-4PH, Hard Chrome Plated / Stellite Coated
Body Materials Cast Iron (GG25), Ductile Iron (GGG40), Cast Steel (WCB), CF8M, CF3M
Seat Materials EPDM, Nitrile (NBR), Viton (FKM), Virgin PTFE, Metal-to-Metal Hardfaced
Stem Design Rising Stem (OS&Y) / Non-Rising Stem in Stainless Steel
Packing / Gland Multi-layer PTFE impregnated braided synthetic fiber with scraper rings
Actuation Options Rising / Non-Rising Handwheel, Pneumatic Cylinder, Bevel Gearbox, Electric Motor
Testing Standards MSS-SP-81, API 598 (Bi-directional Bubble Tight / Uni-directional Zero Leakage)

Knife Gate Body & Seat Configurations

Type & Model Key Features & Operating Applications
Bi-Directional Knife Gate Valves Zero leakage in either flow direction; ideal for reversing flows, pump discharge, and backpressure pipelines.
Uni-Directional Slurry Knife Valves Heavy-duty beveled gate engineered for high-density mining tailings, pulp stock, and fly ash discharge.
Pneumatic Actuated Knife Gates High-speed pneumatic double-acting cylinder for rapid open/close automation on automated slurry headers.
Through-Conduit O-Port Knife Valves Features circular orifice gate that provides full uninterrupted flow with zero seat obstruction in both open and closed positions.

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