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Knife Edge Gate Valves: 5 Design Features for Clog-Free Operation

Knife Edge Gate Valves: 5 Design Features for Clog-Free Operation

Standard gate valves often fail in slurry and heavy-media applications because solids get trapped in the seat pocket, preventing a full close. Knife Edge Gate Valves solve this by design. Featuring a sharp, beveled blade that shears through media and a specialized flow path, these valves are the ultimate solution for paper pulp, wastewater, and thick slurry. Here are the 5 design features that ensure your flow control stays clog-free.

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Valve Selection Guide for the Paper and Pulp Industry: Fighting Clogging and Corrosion

Valve Selection Guide for the Paper and Pulp Industry: Fighting Clogging and Corrosion

The Paper and Pulp industry is one of the harshest environments for flow control equipment. The combination of abrasive wood fiber slurries, corrosive bleaching chemicals, and high-consistency pulp requires specialized valve designs. This guide focuses on the valves engineered to survive here: the Knife Edge Gate Valve for isolation and the Stainless Steel Butterfly Valve for utility, ensuring long-term operation without downtime from clogging or corrosion.

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