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Manual Operated Flexgate

Manual Operated Flexgate

Manual Operated Flexgate

Product catalog summary
Materials of Construction
The Flexgate Slurry Knife Gate Valve is constructed with a cast iron body for sizes up to 30 inches and fabricated steel for sizes 36 to 72 inches. Optional materials include 304SS or 316SS. The gate is made from ASTM A240 T–316 stainless steel, with optional materials such as 17-4 pH, Hastelloy C, or Teflon-coated 316 stainless steel. Slurry sleeves are available in Pure Gum Rubber, Buna-N, EPDM, and Viton®.
Design and Features
The valve features a bi-directional seal with removable rubber cartridge seats that provide excellent wear resistance. The seats are metal-reinforced and available in various elastomers for abrasion resistance and chemical compatibility. A flushing port is included at the valve base. The design minimizes the need for expensive overhauls and unscheduled shutdowns, with slurry seats and packing as the only replacement parts.
Manual Operation
Flexgate Valves from 3 to 12 inches come with standard handwheel mechanisms, including cast handwheels and machined 303 stainless steel stems. For manual valves 12 inches and larger, a 4:1 bevel gear actuator is recommended to reduce rim pull. Pneumatic and electric operators are also available.
Actuated Flexgate
The actuated Flexgate is available with pneumatic, electric, or hydraulic actuators, and options like limit switches, solenoids, and air regulators. The pneumatic actuators are made from Black Amalgon, a fiberglass-reinforced epoxy resin, suitable for corrosive environments and high-cycle conditions. They operate within a temperature range of -90°F to 225°F and withstand pressures up to 250 psi.
Elastomer Slurry Sleeve Selection
The document provides a table for selecting slurry sleeves based on temperature and abrasion resistance. Pure Gum Rubber, EPDM, Viton®, and Buna-N are compared for continuous and intermittent temperature ranges, minimum temperature, and abrasion resistance.
Valve Specifications
A detailed table lists specifications for manual operated Flexgate valves, including dimensions, maximum working pressure, and material thickness for various sizes ranging from 3 to 72 inches. Electric actuators are recommended for valve sizes 20 to 72 inches.
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Manual Operated Flexgate-1

Manual Operated Flexgate Red Valve’s Flexgate Slurry Knife Gate Valve is built with a cast iron or fabricated steel body and features a heavy-duty stainless steel gate. Removable rubber cartridge seats on either side of the gate provide a bi-directional seal and excellent wear resistance. The seats are metal reinforced and available in a wide variety of elastomers for abrasion resistance and chemical compatibility. A port at the base of the valve allows for flushing. The Flexgate Valve provides a bi-directional shutoff. A heavy-duty topworks is standard. The relatively simple design eliminates expensive overhauls, unscheduled shutdowns and costly replacement parts – the only replacement parts are the slurry seats and packing. Cast iron body through 30"; fabricated steel 36" - 72"; optional 304SS or 316SS body Ǡ Gate ASTM A240 T–316 Optional 17-4 pH, Hastelloy C or tefloncoated 316 stainless steel Ǡ Slurry sleeves available in Pure Gum Rubber, Buna-N, EPDM and Viton ® Consult Factory Flexgate Valves of 3" - 12" are provided with standard handwheel mechanisms featuring cast handwheels, machined 303 stainless steel stems with yoke sleeves and thrust D washers designed to reduce operating torque. It is recommended that manual Flexgate F to F A Valves 12" and larger be specified with a 4:1 bevel gear actuator to reduce rim pull. Pneumatic and electric operators are available. Stem Diameter Gate Thickness

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Manual Operated Flexgate-2

Actuated Flexgate Red Valve’s Flexgate Valves are available with pneumatic, electric or hydraulic actuators. Other options include limit switches, solenoids and air regulators. The actuated Flexgate provides long-term abrasion resistance under high-cycle conditions. The valve self-cleans each time it is cycled and is ideal for automated operations. Elastomer Slurry Sleeve Selection * Pure Gum Rubber Continuous Temperature (ºF) Intermittent Temperature (ºF) Minimum Temperature (ºF) Abrasion Resistance Excellent Excellent Red Valve manufactures its pneumatic actuators using Black Amalgon, a fiberglass-reinforced...

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