Gate Valve Leaking When Closed: Causes and Fixes
If you’ve got a gate valve leaking when closed, you’re not alone. I’ve dealt with this frustrating issue countless times, and I … Read more
What is The Gate Valve? Complete Guide (2025)
What is the gate valve? It’s one of the most common industrial valves used to completely open or close fluid flow in pipelines. Gate valves work by lifting a wedge-shaped barrier (called a gate) straight up out of the flow path, creating an unobstructed passageway when fully open.
How to Properly Store and Maintain Backup Gate Valves for Maximum Reliability
Here’s the thing: How to properly store and maintain backup gate valves isn’t just about keeping spare parts on a shelf. It’s about … Read more
What is the Difference Between Ball Valve and Gate Valve?
Choosing the right valve for your piping system can make a huge difference in performance, maintenance costs, and overall reliability. But as … Read more
How Many Turns on an 8 Inch Gate Valve? Full Opening Guide
In this comprehensive guide, I’ll break down everything you need to know about operating 8 inch gate valves correctly, why the number of turns matters, and how to avoid common mistakes.
How to Identify Gate Valve and Globe Valve
As an experienced engineer working with industrial valves, I often get asked how to tell gate valves and globe valves apart. These … Read more
What Is a WCB Valve?
When selecting valves for industrial applications, you’ll often come across mysterious-sounding specifications like “wcb valve.” But what exactly does wcb mean, and … Read more
When to Use a Gate Valve: The Ultimate Guide
Have you ever wondered when to use a gate valve in your plumbing or industrial system? You’re not alone. Today I’m going … Read more
What is a Gate Valve? The Complete Guide
A gate valve is a type of valve used to start and stop fluid flow in pipes and pipeline systems. This versatile … Read more
Gate Valve vs Knife Valve: Which Should You Use?
When it comes to selecting valves for industrial applications, two common options are gate valves and knife valves. Both can be used … Read more
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