KGM Uni-Directional Metal Seat
KGM Technical Detail
Design And Manufacturing: MSS SP-81 / MSS SP-148 / AWWA C520
Size Range : 2” to 48”
Pressure Rating: PN 6 / PN 10
Valve Face To Face Dimension: MSS SP-81
Flange Standard Conformity: ASME B16.5 150 / ASME B16.47 / PN 10 / PN 16
Inspection & Testing: MSS SP-151
Seat Leakage: 40 CC/Min/Inch size @ 2.8 bar
Description
The KGM model knife gate valve is a uni-directional valve designed for general industrial service applications. The design of the body and seat assures non-clogging shutoff on suspended solids in industries such as:
Pulp and Paper
Power plants
Wastewater treatment plants
Chemical plants
Food and Beverage
Bulk handling
Mining etc.
Features
The body is a single casting with integral jams.
The valve utilizes a rigid yoke which can accommodate a hand wheel, pneumatic cylinder, Gear or electric
This model has a raised face seat for positive sealing along with cast wedges and gate guides for tight shut off in demanding applications.
Various wiper materials available in packing to provide gate support and stabilize packing seal
Material Construction:
| Description | Material |
| Body | CF8 / CF8M / WCB / DI / CI |
| Gate | SS 304 / SS 316 / SS 410 |
| Packing | Braided PTFE / Braided Graphite |
| Gland | CS / SS 304 / SS 316 / SS 410 |
| Stem | SS 304 / SS 410 |
| Yoke | SS 304 / Carbon Steel |
| Handwheel | DI |