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Pressure Seal Gate Valve
Pressure Seal Gate Valve Manufacturer in Canada
Pressure Seal Gate Valve Technical Profile:
- Nominal Size: 2″ to 48″
- Pressure Class: Class 600 to Class 2500
- Temperature Range: -29°C to +650°C
- Design Standards: API 600, ASME B16.34
- Face to Face: ASME B16.10
- Inspection and Testing: API 598, ISO 5208
- Construction Type: Pressure Seal Bonnet, OS&Y, Flexible Wedge, Bolted Yoke
Pressure Seal Gate Valve Design: Configuration
Pressure Boundary Parts:
- ASTM A216 WCB
- ASTM A217 WC6
- ASTM A217 WC9
- ASTM A182 F11
- ASTM A182 F22
- ASTM A182 F91
- ASTM A351 CF8M
- ASTM A182 F316
Valve Operating Parts:
- Gate: Flexible Wedge / Solid Wedge
- Stem: ASTM A182 F6a / F304 / F316
- Stem Nut: High Strength Bronze / Alloy Steel
- Backseat: Integral Backseat Design
Pressure Seal Components
- Seat Ring: Renewable Seat Ring with Stellite Overlay
- Packing: Flexible Graphite
- Pressure Seal Gasket: Stainless Steel with Graphite
- Stem Seal: Low Emission Packing available for API 624 and ISO 15848 compliance
Pressure Seal Gate Valve Operating Principle:
Pressure Seal Gate Valve is designed for reliable on-off isolation in high-pressure and high-temperature piping systems. The valve operates through the linear movement of a flexible or solid wedge that travels perpendicular to the flow path, providing full bore flow with minimal pressure loss when fully open. Unlike conventional bolted bonnet valves, the pressure seal bonnet utilizes internal system pressure to increase the sealing force between the bonnet and body, creating a self-energizing seal that becomes more effective as pressure rises. This design minimizes external leakage, reduces maintenance requirements, and ensures dependable performance in severe service applications such as power generation, refineries, petrochemical plants, and steam distribution systems.
Pressure Seal Gate Valve Industrial Applications:
- Power generation plants: High-pressure steam isolation in boilers, turbines, and main steam lines.
- Oil refineries: Reliable shut-off in high-pressure hydrocarbon processing units.
- Petrochemical plants: Isolation of process fluids under elevated pressure and temperature conditions.
- Steam generation systems: Full bore isolation in superheated steam and condensate pipelines.
- Oil and gas industry: Critical isolation in upstream, midstream, and downstream processing facilities.
- Chemical processing plants: Handling corrosive and hazardous process media with specialized material grades.
- Fertilizer plants: Isolation of ammonia, urea, and chemical process lines.
- Marine and offshore facilities: High-pressure utility and process piping systems.
- Industrial processing plants: Reliable isolation in severe service applications requiring long operational life.
Pressure Seal Gate Valve Material Selection:
Standard Material Grades:
| Component | Material | Grade | Typical Application |
| Body | Carbon Steel | ASTM A216 WCB | High-pressure oil, gas and steam service |
| Body | Chrome Moly Steel | ASTM A217 WC6 | High-temperature steam pipelines |
| Body | Chrome Moly Steel | ASTM A217 WC9 | Power plants and refinery applications |
| Body | Forged Alloy Steel | ASTM A182 F11 / F22 | High-pressure process systems |
| Body | Chrome Moly Alloy Steel | ASTM A182 F91 | Superheated steam and severe service |
| Body | Stainless Steel | ASTM A351 CF8M | Corrosive process media |
| Gate | Stainless Steel | ASTM A182 F304 / F316 | Reliable isolation and corrosion resistance |
| Stem | Stainless Steel | ASTM A182 F6a / F304 / F316 | Smooth valve operation |
| Seat Ring | Stainless Steel with Stellite Overlay | Hard Faced | Wear resistance and tight shut-off |
Special Material Options:
- Low Temperature Carbon Steel (LCB / LCC) for cryogenic and low-temperature service
- Duplex Stainless Steel (F51) for offshore and seawater applications
- Super Duplex Stainless Steel (F53 / F55) for high chloride environments
- Alloy 20 (CN7M) for acidic chemical processing
- Hastelloy C276 for aggressive chemical service
- Inconel 625 / 718 for high-temperature and severe service applications
- Monel 400 for marine and saltwater environments
Pressure Seal Gate Valve Technical Specifications:
| Parameter | Specification |
| Valve Type | Pressure Seal Gate Valve |
| Operation | Manual / Gear Operated / Electric Actuated / Pneumatic Actuated |
| Bonnet Design | Pressure Seal Bonnet |
| Gate Design | Flexible Wedge / Solid Wedge |
| Flow Characteristics | Full Bore Isolation |
| Leakage Control | Tight Shut-Off |
| Pressure Capability | Class 600 to Class 2500 |
| Temperature Capability | Suitable for service from -29°C to +650°C |
| Service Media | Steam, Oil, Gas, Water, Condensate and Process Fluids |
Pressure Seal Gate Valve Connection Options:
- Raised Face (RF) as per ASME B16.5
- Ring Type Joint (RTJ) as per ASME B16.5
- Butt Weld (BW) as per ASME B16.25
- Custom end connections available to suit project specifications


