A project buyer's guide to the valve that dominates water treatment, HVAC, and mining slurry lines
From a supplier's perspective — what actually goes wrong in the field, and what to do about it
Gate valves are among the most widely used isolation valves in industrial piping. When fully open, the gate lifts completely out of the flow path, so the valve offers straight-through flow with very low pressure drop. This makes gate valves the preferred choice for on-off service in water, oil and gas, steam and process lines. This guide explains the main gate valve types and gives you a practical checklist for selecting a quality valve that lasts.