KNIFE GATE VALVES

For Handling Tough Slurries


The Legendary Knife Gate Valve
for Tough Slurries
Rugged and Dependable Service
Red Valve Slurry Knife Gate Valves are designed for on/off
service. A heavy-duty, stainless steel gate passes through
two cartridge-reinforced rubber slurry seats. These special
elastomer slurry seats provides a drop tight seal. When the
valve is in the open position, the full port eliminates flow
obstructions, keeping abrasive wear to a minimum.
The topworks, including the gate, in our knife gate valves require
very little maintenance. The only replacement parts in the Series
DX are the cartridge slurry seats. In the Series D Flexgate, the
only replacement parts are cartridge slurry seats and packing.
Both of these valves have a unique design that allows the slurry
seats to be replaced easily, with no valve disassembly required.
The valve is simply unbolted from the line, the old seats are
removed, and the new slurry seats are inserted into the valve.
KNIFE GATE VALVES
For Handling Tough Slurries
Series DX Valves used for tailings isolation at the bottom of thickener
in a Peruvian Mine.
Series D Flexgate Valves used in surge bin overflow for frac sand
mining.
The Series DX has a wiper blade that eliminates
the need for packing. The Series D Flexgate has its
packing material contained within a unique “inverted”
packing box that simplifies replacement. The valves
can remain inline while their topworks, gates and
packing boxes are removed. Both of these innovative
designs eliminate the need to dig old packing from Pnuematic cylinder actuated Series DX Valves used for tailings
deep within a valve body. service at a copper mine in Mexico.

A Knife Gate Solution for Every Industry
Mining Industry
Red Valve Knife Gate Valves are widely used in copper and
phosphate mines and many mining-related processes, including
chemical separation and thickener underflow lines. Replaceable
seats on the Series DX and Series D make them ideal for abrasive
applications. Both offer outstanding performance and value.
Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants
Large Diameter Knife Gate Valves are often used in water and
wastewater treatment plants and stormwater pumping stations. The
positive shutoff and reliable performance of Red Valve Knife Gate
Valves make them ideal for a variety of applications, such as pump
isolation, on materials ranging from stormwater to raw sewage, grit
and sludge.
KNIFE GATE VALVES
For Handling Tough Slurries
Power Industry
Red Valve Knife Gate Valves are ideal for widespread use throughout a
fossil uel power plant, with fly ash, bottom ash, lime and cooling water all
popular applications. Low operating torque provided by the double-seal
ACME stem makes them the preferred choice of operational personnel. A
specially designed, metal-seated valve is available for high-temperature fly
and bottom ash.
General Industry
Chemical processing, brewing, cement, tanneries, sugar mills, chemical
plants, animal feed manufacturing and many other industries all benefit
from Red Valve Knife Gate Valves. Series DX and Series D Valves are
used in many different industries where a low-profile, high-performance
valve is needed. Popular installations include hopper discharge valves,
pump isolation valves, diverter valves, emergency shutoff valves and tank-
drain valves.
Pulp and Paper Mills
Red Valve Knife Gate Valves have many uses throughout the papermak-
ing process. They are ideally suited for the harsh external environment in
pulping areas. The stainless steel gate ensures a positive shutoff, even
through pulp fibers. The precision-machined gate keeps packing wear to
a minimum.
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Series DX Series DX
Red Valve’s Series DX Slurry Knife Gate Valves are the most durable and user-friendly
valves avaiable for difficult slurry applications. The fully elastomer-lined DX Valve
prevents slurry build-up or dewatering by eliminating the seat cavity. Bodies made
from ductile iron provide a ruggedness that can only be provided by castings having
significant elongation.

When open, the DX Valve’s reinforced elastomer sleeves seal against each other,
providing a 100% full-port opening which minimizes turbulence and wear. In this open
position, the seats isolate and protect all metal parts of the valve from coming in contact
with the process. When closed, the sleeves provide a drop-tight seal in both directions.

Grease Fittings for Gate and
Stem Lubrication
Open/Close Lock-Out Feature (Optional)
Robust Corrosion-Resistant
Ductile Iron Yoke
Heavy-Duty 316 Stainless
Steel Gate
Wiper Blade Eliminates Need for
Packing
Materials of Construction
►Ductile iron body standard 3”- 30”
►Fabricated steel body 26” and larger
►Available sleeve materials: Pure Gum Rubber, EPDM or the valve prevents the gate lubricant
BUNA-N, other materials available on request
►Standard gate material: 316L SS
►Optional gate materials: 17-4PH, 317L, 904L,
duplex, alloy 20 and C-276
►Optional proprietary gate coatings: PTFE, PFA
and FEP
►Optional splash guard and pipe-away containment
Each time the DX Valve strokes, it discharges a small amount of slurry, which keeps
the gate path and seat area clear of entrapped particulates. Unlike traditional knife gate
valves, the DX prevents slurry build-up in the seat area, which might otherwise prohibit
the valve’s ability close. Both the slurry sleeves and gates are field-replaceable.
A wiper blade mounted on top of
and process from leaking through the
top. The DX Valve’s innovative design
eliminates the need for traditional
packing. This wiper blade also
prevents external grit from entering
the valve body. To control slurry
discharging from slot in the valve, a
plate style splash guard is utilized.
Optional systems to pipe or flush slurry
away are also available.

Series DX
Length F to F Max Operating Max Operating
Ductile Iron Body Height Height
Without Pressure Pressure Weight
Available Sizes 3” - 30” Valve Size With Retainig Closed Open
Retaining 316 SS Gate 17-4 PH Gate (lbs)
Flanges C H
Flanges (psi) (psi)
3” 5.875” 6.875” 17.13” 20.38” 100 150 49
4” 5.875” 6.875” 18.25” 22.63” 100 150 66
100% Full Port Design 6” 6” 7” 21.06” 27.18” 100 150 109
8” 6.25” 7025” 26.56” 34.50” 100 150 173
10” --- 8.875” 32.44” 43.63” 100 150 222
Abrasion-Resistant Slurry 12” --- 10.125” 37” 50.88” 100 150 340
Slotted Flange Holes for Easy Sleeves are Field Replaceable 14” --- 10.125” 43.63” 57.63” 100 150 495
Through-Bolt Installation and Provide Bi-Directional, 16” --- 11” 47.5” 63” 100 150 635
Drop-Tight Shutoff 18” --- 12.125” 52.53” 70” 100 150 895
20” --- 14.125” 57.94” 74.13” 100 150 1060
24” --- 14.625” 66.68” 86.94 100 150 2250
30” --- 15.75” 88.63” 120.63” 75 150 2388
Retaining rings are optional in valve sizes 3” - 8” and standard in sizes 10” and larger.
36”, 42” and 48” available upon request.
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Series D Flexgate Series D Flexgate Manual

Red Valve’s Series D Flexgate Valves are built with a cast or fabricated body and feature
heavy-duty stainless steel gate. Ductile iron cast bodies provide enhanced performance
where external and internal factors demand materials providing significant elongation.
Removable rubber cartridge seats on either side of the gate provide a bi-directional seal
and excellent wear resistance. The seats are metal-reinforced and available in a wide
variety of elastomers for abrasion resistance and chemical compatibility. A port at the
base of the valve allows for flushing.

The Flexgate Valve provides a bi-directional shutoff. A heavy-duty topworks is

standard, and the relatively simple design eliminates expensive overhauls, unscheduled
shutdowns and costly replacement parts – the only replacement parts are the slurry
Materials of Construction seats and packing.
►Ductile Iron body 3” - 12”; cast iron body 14” - 30”;
fabricated steel body 36” - 42” Red Valve Flexgate Valves of 3” - 12” are
►Standard sleeve materials: Pure Gum Rubber or EPDM, provided with standard handwheel mechanisms
other materials available on request
Stainless Steel Gate featuring cast iron handwheels, machined 303
►Standard gate: ASTM A240 T–316 stainless steel stems with yoke sleeves and H1
H

►Optional gate: 17-4 pH, Hastelloy C or teflon-coated thrust washers designed to reduce operating
316 SS torque. Flexgate Valves 14” and larger
feature fabricated (tubular) handwheels. It is
D
recommended that manual Flexgate Valves
B
12” and larger be specified with a 4:1 bevel
Inverted Packing Box gear actuator to reduce rim pull. Pneumatic F to F A

TFE Available and electric operators are available.

Heavy-Duty Top Works
Series D Flexgate Manual
Ductile Iron, Cast Iron or Max Working
Height Height Height Pressure (psi)
Fabricated Steel Body Valve Size Length Width Height
Closed Open Pneumatic
Gate
D F to F A B Thickness Gate Material
H1 H Actuated
316 SS 17-4 pH
3” 2.25” 8” 3.875” 17.125” 20.375” 27.5” .25” 150 150
4” 2.25” 9.25” 4.75” 18.25” 22.625” 29.5” .25” 150 150
100% Full-Port Design 6” 2.375” 11.5” 5.875” 21.0625” 27.1875” 33.5” .5” 150 150
Bi-Directional, 8” 2.875” 14” 7” 26.5625” 34.5625” 38.625” .5” 150 150
Drop-Tight Shutoff 10” 3.125” 16.75” 8.375” 32.4375” 43.625” 49.875” .5” 150 150
Flush Port Allows for a 12” 3.25” 20.125” 10.0625” 37” 50.875” 55” .5” 100 150
Controlled and Safer Work 14” 3.25” 21.5” 11” 43.625” 57.625” 59” .5625” 100 150
Dependable, Environment 16” 3.75” 24” 12.5” 47.5” 63” 63” .675” 100 150
Maintenance-Free 18” 3.75” 25.75” 13.25” 52.625” 70” 83.75” .75” 100 150
Design With Replaceable 20” 4.625” 27.5” 13.75” 57.9375” 74.125” • .875” 100 150
Slurry Sleeve
24” 4.75” 32.5” 16” 66.6875” 86.9375” • 1” 100 150
30” 5” 38.75” 19” 88.625” 120.625” • 1.125” 75 125
36” 5.125” 46” 23” 96” 134.875” • 1.25” 75 125
42” 5.125” 53” 26.5” 100” 137.25” • 1.25” 50 75
*Consult factory.
18” and smaller - installed length is .12” less than minimum F to F.
20” and larger - installed length is .25” less than minimum F to F.
48” and larger - consult factory.
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Series D Flexgate Actuated Principle of Operation Accessories

Red Valve’s Series D Flexgate Valves are available with pneumatic,
electric or hydraulic actuators. Other options include limit switches,
solenoids and air regulators.
The actuated Flexgate provides long-term abrasion resistance under high-
cycle conditions. The valve self-cleans each time it is cycled and is ideal
for automated operations.
Red Valve manufactures its pneumatic actuators using Black Amalgon,
a fiberglass-reinforced epoxy resin. The
actuator material is inert to most corrosive
chemicals, hydraulic fluids, water and
Materials of Construction oil. It has an operating temperature
►Ductile Iron body 3” - 12”; cast iron body 14” - range
from -90°F to 225°F and
can
30”; fabricated steel body 36” - 42” withstand maximum working pressures of C
Red Valve Slurry Knife Gate Valves are designed for on/off
service. A heavy-duty, stainless steel gate passes through
two cartridge-reinforced rubber slurry sleeves. These special
elastomer slurry sleeves provide compression interference fit
resulting in a droptight seal. When the valve is in the open
position, the full port eliminates flow obstructions, keeping
abrasive wear to a minimum.
Closing Action
Floorstands are available with bevel gears, electric actuators and
handwheels. Standard length is 36 inches to centerline of handwheel.
Recommended for valves with long extensions to relieve stem loading.
Special Paints and Coatings are included in Red Valve’s Quality
Control Process, such as epoxy and tar coating.
Atmospheric and Pressure-Containing Bonnets can be be supplied
to protect the topworks of the valve.
Pneumatic Actuators use an Amalgon cylinder that is strong and
lightweight.
Aluminum end plates and a stainless steel
piston rod ensure reliable performance.

►Standard sleeve materials: Pure Gum Rubber or 250
psi. Inside actuator walls
are polished
EPDM, other materials available on request Four-way solenoid valves can be
and impregnated with molydisulfide
for mounted and piped at the factory,
►Standard gate: ASTM A240 T–316
reduced friction and
wear. The piston seal making the valve complete and ready for
►Optional gate: 17-4 pH, Hastelloy C or teflon-coated
is a
long lasting O-ring. The
piston rod is installation.
316 SS
sealed with a
lip seal, which is protected D

by a rod wiper ring.
This wiper ring B Standard Bevel Gear Actuators have a gear ratio of 4:1. Other gear
prevents
dirt from being dragged
through F to F A
ratios are 8:1, 12:1, 16:1 and 24:1.
the seal. Open Closing Closed Limit Switches, when specified, are yoke-mounted to provide remote
Series D Flexgate Pneumatic indication of valve position. Standard switches are 100 volt, NEMA 4
rated. Other types and options are available.
Valve Working Pressure Plant Air
Size 25 psi 50 psi 75 psi 100 psi 125 psi 150 psi (psi)
RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 60 Maintenance Ease
3” - 4”
RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 80
The topworks, including the gate, require very little maintenance. The only replacement parts are the cartridge slurry sleeves and
RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 60
6”
RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 80
packing. The valve’s unique design allows the slurry sleeves to be replaced easily, with no valve disassembly required. The valve is
simply unbolted from the line, removing the old seats, and inserting the new slurry sleeves. The packing material is contained in a
RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-8 60
8” unique “inverted” packing box that simplifies replacement. The valve can remain inline while the topworks gate and packing box are
RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 80
removed. This innovative design eliminates the need to dig old packing from deep within the valve body.
RD-6 RD-6 RD-8 RD-8 RD-8 RD-10 60
10”
RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-6 RD-8 RD-8 80
RD-6 RD-8 RD-8 RD-8 RD-10 RD-10 60
12”
RD-6 RD-6 RD-8 RD-8 RD-8 RD-10 80
RD-6 RD-8 RD-8 RD-10 RD-10 RD-12 60
14”
RD-6 RD-6 RD-8 RD-8 RD-10 RD-10 80
RD-6 RD-8 RD-10 RD-10 RD-12 RD-12 60
16”
RD-6 RD-8 RD-8 RD-10 RD-10 RD-12 80
RD-8 RD-10 RD-10 RD-12 RD-14 RD-14 60
18”
RD-6 RD-8 RD-10 RD-10 RD-12 RD-12 80
Electric Actuators recommended for valve sizes 20” - 72”. Consult factory for dimensions.
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