GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This unidirectional knife gate valves are designed and built to handle light to heavy slurries in mining and mineral processing, energy, pulp and paper and other industrial sectors. Thanks to our outstanding engineering team, our SRS valves achieve reliable shut-off, longer service life and lower cost of ownership and maintenance. This model of the SR family is recommended for applications up to 100°C and up to 16 bar design pressure with the appropiate flange drilling.
DESIGN FEATURES
| Flange drilling to fit EN1092-1 PN10 as standard version (others on request).
| Face to face to fit EN-558 series 20.
| Hydrostatic testing to EN-12266-2.
| Design pressure up to 16bar for DN50 to DN250 and 10bar for DN300 size.
GENERAL MATERIALS
| Body: GJS-500 Ductile iron
| Knife: SS304 Stainless steel
| Stem/Shaft: SS304 Stainless steel
| Seat: Metal + removable EPDM sleeve
| Supports: Carbon steel
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
| Robust design up to 16bar working pressures
| Maintenance-free top moulded seal design
| Metal seat + soft seat
| Easy field replaceable soft seat sleeve
| Shear tip knife gate for superior performance
| Autoflushing bottom cavity
| Thickest knife on market
| High flow rates and low pressure drops
| Epoxy coating for carbon steel and iron components
| Uni-directional leakproof design
| Custom flange drillings to most standards, PN10 as standard
BRAND DETAILS
| Brand: PARAVALVES.
| Country: Spain.
| Scope: Fully valve design and manufacturing for knife gate valves, dampers and penstocks.
| Key details: PARAVALVES has been established as an spanish valve development company with own engineering and manufacturing facilities for a wide range of industrial applications Worldwide. Many years of experience leading valve engineering works succeed
in the best quality and efficient designs to be able to withstand the most demanding applications. Own Engineering team and manufacturing professionals are proud of every product made, ensuring the most reliable designs and best material performance to exceed every customer requirements. PARAVALVES is an spanish company that develop and manufacture industrial valve solutions through constant, orderly and structured innovation. Knife gate valves, damper valve solutions and penstocks for a wide range of industrial applications.
| Brand website: https://paravalves.com
DOCUMENTS
PRODUCT CATALOGUE
| paravalves SRS Model: SRS-catalogue-EN
GENERAL ARRANGMENT DRAWINGS (GAD)
| Handwheel option: SRS-HANDWHEEL
| D/A Pneumatic cylinder option: SRS-PNEUMATIC
USES & INDUSTRIES
Knife gate valves are industrial valves designed for on-off and throttling applications in various industries. They are specifically suitable for applications where a straight-line flow of fluid with minimum turbulence is required. Here are some common uses and industries where knife gate valves find application:
| Wastewater Treatment: Knife gate valves are commonly used in wastewater treatment plants for handling sludge, slurries, and other viscous fluids. They are effective in applications where solid particles may be present in the fluid.
| Pulp and Paper Industry: In the pulp and paper industry, knife gate valves are used for handling pulp, paper stock, and other fibrous materials. They provide reliable shut-off in systems with high consistency fluids.
| Mining and Minerals Processing: Knife gate valves are used in mining and minerals processing for handling abrasive slurries, tailings, and other challenging materials. Their design allows for reliable operation in abrasive environments.
| Power Generation: Power plants, especially those using coal or other solid fuels, utilize knife gate valves for handling ash and slurry applications. They are employed in ash handling systems and other processes where solid particles are present.
| Chemical Processing: Knife gate valves find applications in chemical processing plants for handling various chemicals, including corrosive and abrasive substances. They are suitable for controlling the flow of fluids with suspended solids.
| Food and Beverage Industry: In the food and beverage industry, knife gate valves are used in applications where the flow of thick or viscous fluids containing solids needs to be controlled. They are often employed in processes involving liquids with high solids content.
| Steel and Metal Processing: Knife gate valves are utilized in steel and metal processing industries for handling slags, slurries, and other abrasive materials. They provide reliable isolation in processes where harsh conditions are present.
| Petrochemical Industry: In petrochemical plants, knife gate valves are used in applications involving the handling of crude oil, petrochemicals, and other fluids with suspended solids. Their ability to handle abrasive media makes them suitable for such environments.
| Water Treatment and Distribution: Knife gate valves are employed in water treatment facilities and distribution systems for isolating and controlling the flow of water, especially in applications where solids may be present.
| Marine and Shipbuilding: In marine and shipbuilding applications, knife gate valves are used for handling seawater, sludge, and other fluids. Their robust design makes them suitable for maritime environments.
Knife gate valves offer advantages in terms of low pressure drop, compact design, and ease of maintenance. However, their selection should be based on the specific requirements and characteristics of the fluid being handled in each industry or application.