Valterra 6912 gate valve is used to control flow, enabling users to isolate sections of piping systems for maintenance, repairs or adjustments, making them indispensable components in plumbing and fluid handling operations. It is ideal for commercial and industrial settings, including water distribution systems, wastewater treatment plants, irrigation systems and industrial processing facilities.
Features:
- It features PVC construction, ensuring durability and corrosion resistance in various operating conditions.
- This gate valve has a 12-inch pipe size, providing ample flow capacity for low-pressure or vacuum lines.
- It comes with a rising step, allowing for easy identification of the valve position and facilitating smooth operation.
- This gate valve offers a bonded bonnet, ensuring a secure seal and preventing leakage in low-pressure applications.
- It is equipped with a 304 stainless steel wedge, providing reliable sealing and resistance to wear and corrosion.
- This gate valve features a hand wheel handle made of 304 stainless steel, offering durability and ease of operation.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What is the difference between a ball valve and a gate valve?
A. While both are used to control the flow of fluids, gate valves use a gate-like disk to block or allow flow, whereas ball valves use a spherical ball with a hole. Ball valves are generally quicker to operate but may have a slightly higher pressure drop than gate valves.
Q. What are the steps for the maintenance of this Milwaukee gate valve?
A.
- Adjust the stem packing & the cycling of the valve from open to closed position periodically.
- In case of a packing leak, increase the pressure on the stem packing by adjusting the packing gland nut in the clockwise direction until the leakage stops.
- The packing should be changed whenever a new stem is installed.