The following aspects shall be considered when selecting flat gate valve according to different demands:
Fluid properties: need to know the properties of the fluid, such as temperature, pressure, flow, viscosity, corrosivity, etc. Depending on the characteristics of the fluid, suitable body materials, sealing materials and trim parts can be selected.
Valve specification: select the appropriate plate gate valve according to the pipe size and flow requirements. Generally, the larger the size of the valve, the greater the weight and size.
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Operation mode: there are many operation modes of the flat gate valve, such as manual, electric, pneumatic, etc. Appropriate operation mode can be selected according to actual demand. For systems with high degree of automation, electric or pneumatic operation modes can be selected.
Valve application: The flat gate valve is widely used, such as control of fluid flow, pressure regulation and fluid cut-off. Select the valve suitable for the application according to the actual needs.
Installation environment: installation environment of flat gate valve shall be considered, such as indoor, outdoor, high temperature, low temperature, corrosive environment, etc. Select proper valve materials and protective measures according to the installation environment.
Cost budget: the cost budget shall be considered when selecting the flat gate valve. The price of valves of different brands and specifications is different, so the selection shall be made according to the actual budget. Meanwhile, under the premise of guaranteeing performance and service life, valves with higher cost performance can be selected.
To sum up, many aspects shall be considered when selecting the flat gate valve, including fluid characteristics, valve specification, operation mode, valve application, installation environment and cost budget. Based on the comprehensive consideration of the actual needs, suitable flat gate valves can be selected. Meanwhile, operation and maintenance shall be carried out in accordance with relevant specifications and requirements during installation and use to ensure the performance and service life of the flat gate valve.
