The portfolio includes a standard uni-directional design as well as a bi-directional soft-seated configuration. The optimal selection depends on the direction of differential pressure and your specific sealing performance requirements.
AVM · Sludge and Effluents
AVM · Sludge and Effluents
AVM Knife Gate Valves
AVM Knife Gate Valves
AVM Knife Gate Valves
A sliding gate designed for isolating slurry and media-laden lines. Proper selection of the seat, body, and shut-off mechanism is engineered based on solid content, abrasion levels, and differential pressure.
A sliding gate designed for isolating slurry and media-laden lines. Proper selection of the seat, body, and shut-off mechanism is engineered based on solid content, abrasion levels, and differential pressure.
A sliding gate designed for isolating slurry and media-laden lines. Proper selection of the seat, body, and shut-off mechanism is engineered based on solid content, abrasion levels, and differential pressure.
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Open Design
A configuration to be determined based on media type and installation access.
DN50–2000
DN50–2000
Fully documented product range.
Fully documented product range.
Comprehensive Range of Valve Seats
Comprehensive Range of Valve Seats
Elastomer, PTFE, or metal depending on the model.
Elastomer, PTFE, or metal depending on the model.
Custom Order
Custom Order
Manual, electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic.
Manual, electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic.
Understanding the Technology
Understanding the Technology
The blade alone does not fully define the valve's specifications.
The blade alone does not fully define the valve's specifications.
The blade alone does not fully define the valve's specifications.
Select Construction
The gate travels across the flow path to shut off flow. AVM designs feature bonneted or bonnetless configurations, rising or non-rising stems, and a variety of body styles.
Define the sealing direction
The standard configuration is engineered for unidirectional shut-off, with a bidirectional resilient-seated design also available. Through-conduit models as well as rubber, polyurethane, or ceramic linings are designed to meet specialized operational requirements and must be specified separately.
Distinguishing Fibres from Abrasion
The knife gate valve family covers a wide range of applications. Selecting a valve for fibrous effluents requires a completely different approach than one engineered for abrasive mineral slurry.
AVM DN200 Drawing • Sample Construction. Face-to-face dimensions, flanges, and actuation are verified for each delivery.
AVM DN200 Drawing • Sample Construction. Face-to-face dimensions, flanges, and actuation are verified for each delivery.
Technical Benchmarks
Technical Benchmarks
Standard pressure ratings vary according to diameter.
Standard pressure ratings vary according to diameter.
Standard pressure ratings vary according to diameter.
| Selection Point | Documented Information |
|---|---|
| DN50 to DN400 | PN10 in the standard AVM chart. |
| DN450 to DN600 | PN8 in the standard AVM chart. |
| DN700 to DN900 | PN3 in the standard AVM table. |
| DN1000 to DN2000 | PN2 in the AVM standard chart. |
| Body and blade | Ductile iron, carbon steel, or stainless steel depending on the design. Gate stainless steel grade selected based on corrosion and abrasion requirements. |
| Seats and End Connections | EPDM, NBR, FKM, PTFE, or metal seated depending on the version. Wafer, lug, or single-flange body style depending on the configuration. |
| Design Standard | MSS SP-81 as specified in the brochure. Test conditions and sealing performance levels are to be confirmed upon quotation. |
Custom configurations for higher pressure ratings are available upon request. Please note that PN10 does not apply across the entire product line, and flange drilling patterns should not be confused with the valve's maximum allowable working pressure.
Custom configurations for higher pressure ratings are available upon request. Please note that PN10 does not apply across the entire product line, and flange drilling patterns should not be confused with the valve's maximum allowable working pressure.
Prepare Your Request
Prepare Your Request
The insights that drive your product selection forward.
The insights that drive your product selection forward.
The insights that drive your product selection forward.
Effluents and Fibres
Effluents and Fibres
Effluents and Fibres
Evaluate media characteristics, material build-up, and flushing requirements for the seat or gate area.
Evaluate media characteristics, material build-up, and flushing requirements for the seat or gate area.
Abrasive slurries
Abrasive slurries
Abrasive slurries
Specify particle size, concentration, velocity, and cycle frequency to select the optimal construction and wear protection.
Specify particle size, concentration, velocity, and cycle frequency to select the optimal construction and wear protection.
Automation
Automation
Automation
Size the seating thrust based on the maximum differential pressure. Specify the stroke, operating cycle, power supply, and fail-safe mode.
Size the seating thrust based on the maximum differential pressure. Specify the stroke, operating cycle, power supply, and fail-safe mode.
Technical Inquiries
Technical Inquiries
Your knife gate valve questions answered.
Your knife gate valve questions answered.
Your knife gate valve questions answered.
Specify the particle characteristics, concentration, and flow velocity. This data ensures the proper selection of the gate, seat, and wear protection tailored to your media and cycle frequency.
The documented standard product line features multiple pressure ratings: PN10, PN8, PN3, and PN2, depending on size. The table on this page details the corresponding pressure rating for each diameter range.
Manual, electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic actuation depending on the design. VAMECA evaluates operating torque, duty cycles, and your project's required fail-safe behaviour in the event of power loss.
Related Solutions
Related Solutions
Continue your selection.
Continue your selection.
Continue your selection.
Eccentric Plug
Eccentric Plug
Eccentric Plug
A quarter-turn valve engineered for wastewater, raw water, and slurry applications. The eccentric action cams the plug away from the seat upon opening to minimize friction and wear.
A quarter-turn valve engineered for wastewater, raw water, and slurry applications. The eccentric action cams the plug away from the seat upon opening to minimize friction and wear.
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Explore the Solution →
Wall and Channel Sluice Gates
Wall and Channel Sluice Gates
Wall and Channel Sluice Gates
Controlling an opening, isolating a basin, or regulating a water level: AVM equipment is engineered based on structure geometry, head pressure, and seating direction.
Controlling an opening, isolating a basin, or regulating a water level: AVM equipment is engineered based on structure geometry, head pressure, and seating direction.
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Explore the Solution →
Slurries and Media with High Solids Content
Slurries and Media with High Solids Content
Slurries and Media with High Solids Content
Evaluate abrasion, suspended solids, and operating stresses.
Evaluate abrasion, suspended solids, and operating stresses.
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Explore the Solution →
AVM expertise. Your dedicated VAMECA partner.
AVM expertise. Your dedicated VAMECA partner.
AVM expertise. Your dedicated VAMECA partner.
Technology selection, system compatibility, and technical submittals: let's move forward using your quote, drawings, or existing equipment specs.
Technology selection, system compatibility, and technical submittals: let's move forward using your quote, drawings, or existing equipment specs.