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Sometimes it is hard to choose between using a knife gate valve or a butterfly valve for a certain application. Both have there merrits and both should be picked according to the media and how it will be used.
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Both are available in manual operation (hand wheel, gear box or lever) as well as with actuators (pneumatic or electric).
Questions to ask before choosing are;
If the answer to any of the above question is yes then a knife gate valve is what you should be using.
Typical applications for knife gate valves include;
If you would like to learn more about knife gate valves or see videos of them in operation click here or as always feel free to contact us to discuss.
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Sometimes it is hard to choose between using a knife gate valve or a butterfly valve for a certain application. Both have there merrits and both should be picked according to the media and how it will be used.
vs
Both are available in manual operation (hand wheel, gear box or lever) as well as with actuators (pneumatic or electric).
Questions to ask before choosing are;
If the answer to any of the above question is yes then a knife gate valve is what you should be using.
Typical applications for knife gate valves include;
If you would like to learn more about knife gate valves or see videos of them in operation click here or as always feel free to contact us to discuss.
