gate valve

Valve in a pipeline used to start or stop water flow. May be operated by hand with or with mechanical assistance or by high or low voltage (solenoid) electric controlled mechanical assistance. Gate valves consist of seated slide or gates operated perpendicular to the flow of water. Head loss through a gate valve is typically less than a globe valve, but more than a ball or butterfly valve.

Authorization Path: 2.4.5.2.17.0