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CAST STEEL GATE VALVE MANUFACTURER IN ITALYValvesonly Europe is one of the best cast steel gate valve manufacturer in Italy. Cast steel is a metal that is created by melting iron in the form of a vessel. Cast steel enables a more uniform steel composition and fewer impurities than previous manufacturing procedures. Cast steel is also known as "crucible steel" because it is made in a crucible. Iron and carbon or other alloys are combined to form steel. Many of the impurities in iron are removed during the production of steel, making it stronger and more durable. Cast steel was the first steel that allowed for the incorporation of alloys to the iron.
Cast steel is a ferrous alloy with an acceptable carbon concentration of roughly 0.75 percent. Steel castings are real metal objects created by pouring liquid steel into the interior of a mold. They can be created from many of the identical carbon and alloy steels that are used to make wrought metals. Although containing the exact same chemical structure as forged steels, cast steel frequently has poorer mechanical properties. Cast steel compensates for this disadvantage by manufacturing complex shapes in fewer steps.
What is Gate valve?
A gate valve that operates in two positions controls the fluid flow: fully open and completely closed. Because the fluid stream is clear of obstructions, this valve has low flow resistance. It ensures that there is minimal leakage and is utilized to handle low pressure. This valve cannot control or regulate the flow of fluid. A sluice valve is another name for it. The gate valve produces a minor pressure drop and a relatively small amount of flow resistance. When the gate fully opened, this disc was completely removed from the stream's flow.
Why is cast steel used in gate valve?
Cast steel gate valves are used as efficient shut-off valves for water, steam that is saturated, air, gas, and oil with one-way flow. Cast steel gate valves are mostly used in manufacturing processes, boiler plants, and severe environments wherein a more durable valve is required.
Cast steel is used in gate valve for making it stronger and durable for longer period of time.
Types of Cast Steel Gate Valve:
• Rising Stem Gate Valve
• Non-Rising Stem Gate Valve
• Bellow Seal Gate Valve
• Pressure Seal Gate Valve
Cast Steel Gate Valves are utilized in a variety of industries, including:
• Chemical
• Petrochemical
• Power Generation
• Pulp and Paper and bio products
• Oil and Gas
• Refining Sectors
• Mining industry
• Marine Industry
Advantages of Cast Steel Gate Valve:
• Having small flow resistance
• Lower pressure drop
• Maintenance requirement is less
• Fully opened and fully closed
• High capacity
• Cheaper cost
• Simple design
• Available in various sizes
Disadvantages of Gate Valve:
• It cannot be used to control and regulated the flow
• It is unidirectional
• When half open, it generates noise and vibration.
• Cannot be used for throttling service
Available material: Cast steel (WCB, WC6, LCB, WCC, LCC, WC9)
Size: 2" to 8" (PN16), 2" to 10" (ANSI 150) or 2" to 8" (ANSI 300).
Class: 150 to 2500.
Nominal Pressure: PN20, Class 150 or Class 300
Operations: Hand Wheel , Gear operated , Electric actuated and Pneumatic Actuated
Ends: Flanged (FF, RF, RTJ), Butt-weld, Socket weld, Threaded
Standards: API607, DIN, BS, ANSI, AWWA, ASME, API6D
In order to fulfill our clients' needs, Valvesonly Europe offers an extensive selection of cast steel Gate Valves. We are a company with many years of experience offering excellent valves to our customers. We offer a variety of cast steel gate valves, including rising stem gate valves, non-rising stem gate valves, bellow sealed gate valves, and pressure seal gate valves, depending on the needs of our customers.
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