A knife gate valve is a specially designed valve that is typically suitable for some special industrial and fluid control applications. The following are the common application industries for knife gate valves:
Wastewater Treatment:Knife gate valves are commonly used in wastewater treatment systems to control and cut off the flow of wastewater. This includes wastewater treatment plants, industrial wastewater treatment, and other wastewater treatment applications.
Pulp & Paper Industry:In the pulp and paper industry, knife gate valves can be used to control the flow of pulp, especially when media containing solid particles need to be processed.
Excavation & Mining:Knife gate valves are commonly used in the excavation and mining industries, especially when handling fluids containing slag, slurry, or other solid particles.
Power industry:In power stations and thermal power plants, knife gate valves are often used to control the flow of water and other media, such as boiler feed systems.
Chemical Industry:Due to their ability to handle media containing particles or fibers, knife gate valves are also used in some chemical applications, such as piping systems for handling corrosive media or particulate matter.
Food & Beverage Industry:Knife gate valves may also find applications in the food and beverage industry, particularly where suspended particles or viscous media need to be handled.
Overall, knife gate valves are suitable for industrial applications that need to handle media containing particles, suspended matter, or fibers. When selecting a valve, the characteristics of the medium, the process requirements, and the wear resistance and sealing performance of the valve need to be considered.