Powered Single Knife Gate Valves
When material flow becomes unreliable Flow problems under hoppers, silos, or chutes usually show up as blockages, uneven discharge, or the need for frequent manual intervention. Over time, this leads to downtime, extra maintenance, and operators working around the problem rather than fixing it.
A knife gate valve is commonly used in these situations to give reliable shut-off and controlled release of dry product - particularly where space is limited or material is abrasive.
These powered single knife gate valves are designed for simple, repeatable on/off control of grain, seed, and other dry materials. they are typically installed under bins, silos, or conveyors where low resistance movement, long service life, and minimal maintenance matter more than complex automation.
if you already know the specification you need, the details below will be familiar. If not, the overview explains where this type of valve is typically used and why it's chosen.
- Single stage gate valve 6" to 20" variants available
- Single stage valve with smooth low resistance roller guides
- Quality double acting drive
- Replaceable wear guides
- Long life
- Low maintenance
- For grain, seed, and other dry product
- Flanges can be drilled for your specific application
- Industrial painted finish standard grey - others colors available upon request
- Specific adaption to varied installations available upon request
| Capacity | 6" - 20" Apertures |
|---|---|
| Typical Grain Flow Based On Dry Wheat | 50 kg/m - 10 ton/hr |
| Drive | Double Acting Pneumatic / Electric Linier Drives Upon Request |
| Materials | Steel Body And Parts, Also Available In Stainless Steel Upon Request |
| Finish Protection | Industrial Grey Painted, Galvanizing available |