Pneumatic Knife Edge Gate Valve

Automated isolation becomes considerably more practical when a valve can combine a compact gate arrangement with powered linear movement. The Pneumatic Knife Edge Gate Valve is developed for this type of industrial duty, using a knife-edged gate and pneumatic actuation to provide controlled opening and closing. The SVI Make configuration presented here features a 50 mm size, Stainless Steel 304 body, lugged connection and bi-directional flow capability.

Compact Knife-Edge Design with Pneumatic Control

A knife edge gate valve operates by moving a thin gate through the flow passage. The gate travels linearly between open and closed positions, creating a straightforward isolation mechanism. With pneumatic actuation, the movement can be powered using compressed air rather than relying on manual operation, making the valve suitable for installations where remote or automated operation is preferred.

The 50 mm configuration combines this operating principle with a stainless steel construction. Its lugged end connection provides a practical mounting arrangement for compatible piping systems, while the bi-directional specification allows flow to be handled in either direction according to the installation requirements.

Technical Profile for Industrial Selection

Features That Support Automated Isolation

• Pneumatic actuation: Provides powered gate movement for automated opening and closing.
• Stainless Steel 304 body: Offers the specified stainless steel construction for industrial service.
• Knife-edge gate principle: Uses linear gate travel to establish the required flow passage condition.
• Bi-directional flow: Allows the valve to accommodate flow from either direction within the specified application conditions.
• Lugged ends: Provide a practical connection configuration for compatible piping layouts.
• 10 kg/cm² pressure rating: Defines the stated pressure capability for product selection.
• 250°C temperature specification: Supports consideration for elevated-temperature industrial service within the stated limit.

Built for Demanding Industrial Flow Isolation

Knife gate valves are commonly selected when a direct linear gate mechanism is preferred for isolation duties. The thin gate travels through the valve passage, allowing the valve to be opened or closed without the rotating movement associated with quarter-turn designs. Pneumatic operation further suits applications where frequent cycling or centralized control is required.

The stainless steel 304 construction makes this configuration appropriate for industrial environments where material compatibility is an important part of valve selection. Actual suitability should be evaluated against the process medium, concentration of solids where applicable, pressure, temperature and operating frequency.

Application Considerations for Ahmedabad Industries

The SVI Make Pneumatic Knife Edge Gate Valve can be considered for industrial piping and process-isolation systems requiring a 50 mm automated knife gate arrangement. Its combination of pneumatic actuation, lugged connection, stainless steel 304 construction and bi-directional flow specification provides a focused configuration for suitable industrial installations in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and other parts of India.

Minimum order quantity is 1 piece. For product selection and supply, share your line size, process medium, pressure, operating temperature and pneumatic requirements with Shiv Valves Industries to identify the appropriate valve configuration for your application.