Slab Gate Valve
The Slab Gate Valve is a field-proven valve that provides reliability and interchangeability. The valve is available in a wide variety of trim configurations to suit all service conditions. Valves are also available prepared for an actuator of the customer's choice or equipped with a Neway Pneumatic Diaphragm, Pneumatic Piston or Hydraulic Actuator. It is available in pressure ratings from 2000 to 20,000 psi and bore sizes of 1-13/16" to 7-1/16".
Features
Slab gate valves are full bore, through conduit design, non-rising stem, symmetrical, bi-directional design without a preferred direction of operation.
Bearing cap grease ftting allows positive bearing lubrication.
Stem can be back seated to allow stem seal replacement with the valve under pressure(For safety purposes,it's suggested to replace packing after releasing pressure).
Grease injection ftting is located on the bonnets, for lubricating stem, and gate. It can also be used to test the back seat integrity.
Positive metal-to-metal sealing (gate-to-seat and seat-to-body).
Special modified ACME threads at the gate-to-stem connection provide sufficient freedom of movement to creating effect a positive downstream seal.
Handwheel can be easily removed/reassembled by means of a screw and nut.
