Knife Gate Valves

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    MERRICK Knife gate valves can be utilized as isolation valves located at the feeder outlet, pulverizer outlet or in the burner line at the furnace face. These valves provide “off-on” control of the material of varying sizes.

FEATURES

  • Laminated mild steel plate insert and bolted construction for greater strength, durability and ease of maintenance
  • 3/4” corrosion-resistant Type 304 stainless steel blade polished to a 2B finish with machined cam guides for smooth operation and positive seal
  • Fiberglass packing gland with high temperature silicone lubricant for positive pressure seal and operation up to 500oF
  • Low profile design to minimize wear
  • NFPA 85 (2001 addition) rated (50 psi explosion)
  • Standard flange patterns are per ANSI 125/150
  • 0.010” thick abrasion resistant tungsten carbide coating on internal wetted surfaces
  • Designed for coal dust and fly ash contamination
  • Easy field replacement of packing material

OPTIONS

  • Manual operator (handwheel or pocket sheave and chain), hydraulic, electrical or pneumatic actuator
  • Complete pneumatic or hydraulic packages with limit switches and solenoid valves, piped and wired, ready for customer connection to power and control source
  • Replaceable wear ring inserts for abrasive materials
  • Non-standard bolting patterns and bolt circles
  • Rising stem operator
Knife Gate Valves

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