KLEP
wedge gate valve
The KLEP Wedge Gate valve is a medium-duty general purpose valve that is suitable for various applications in mining, general industry, agriculture, fishing industry and for general marine applications. KLEP Wedge Gate valves are ideal for use in controlling a wide variety of liquid and sand fluids. Trouble-free performance in continuous use applications ensures minimum maintenance and downtime.
Product features
Specifications
| Size range: | 2″ – 18″ (50mm – 450mm) |
|---|---|
| Valve type: | Wedge Gate Valve |
| Body style: | Flanged |
| Temperature range: | 80°C |
| Pressure rating: | Up to 240 psi (16 bar) |
| Body material: | Cast ductile iron |
| Gate material: | SG iron |
| Body lining: | Unlined. (Rubber lined optional). |
| Paint: | 2 coat epoxy paint |
| Spindle: | Stainless steel |
| Manufacturing standard: | SABS 664 |
| Duty: | Abrasive applications |
| Hydro-static test: | 1.5 times the rated pressure |
Features
- Valve body can be lined.
- Seals in both directions.
- No blocking or leakage.
- Metal seated gate valve.
- Epoxy coated.
- Seats hydraulic pressed in the wedge.
- Seat ring out of flow when in open position.
- Rising and non-rising spindle.
- Back seat to re-pack gland packing under pressure.
- Closing direction: clockwise or anti-clockwise.
- Full bore with low head-loss characteristics.
- Lifting Lugs.
Valve design
The KLEP Valve is a metal-sealed wedge gate valve manufactured to SABS 664 standards.
Suitable for isolation and scouring purposes.
Applications
The valve is suited for mining and mineral processing, power generation, sand/gravel, chemical & soda ash, pulp & paper, environmental & effluent, dry feeds and powders.
Actuators
All types of Actuators can be fitted; Electric, Gearbox, Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Handwheel.
Accessories
- Bellow and stem protective cover
- Flushing Ports
- Limit switches
- Manual lockout option
Dimensions and Weights
Dimensions and weights are for guidance only – detailed dimension drawings are available on request.
All dimensions are in millimetres, unless otherwise stated.
| Part | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body | Cast SG iron |
| 2 | Body seat | Hydraulically pressed into wedge |
| 3 | Wedge seat | Brass |
| 4 | Wedges | Cast SG iron |
| 5 | Bonnet | Cast SG iron |
| 6 | Packing | Graphite in rope |
| 7 | Gland | Cast SG iron |
| 8 | Spindle | Stainless steel |
| 9 | Yoke assembly | Mid steel |
| 10 | Spindle nut | Bronze |
| 11 | Handwheel | Bronze |
| 12 | Handwheel nut | Carbon steel |
| 13 | Body lining | Rubber, urethene or ceramic |
| Valve Size | A | B F/F | C | AC D | EC E | BG F | HW G | H | I | J | K | L | WEIGHT KG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 170 | 216 | 85 | 559 | 300 | 370 | 550 | 50 | 170 | 300 | 350 | 300 | 50 |
| 80 | 200 | 229 | 100 | 659 | 370 | 440 | 542 | 80 | 200 | 300 | 350 | 300 | 80 |
| 100 | 220 | 254 | 110 | 710 | 380 | 470 | 695 | 100 | 220 | 400 | 350 | 400 | 90 |
| 150 | 285 | 280 | 142 | 1003 | 610 | 661 | 900 | 150 | 285 | 500 | 350 | 400 | 90 |
| 200 | 340 | 317 | 170 | 1224 | 770 | 845 | 1104 | 200 | 340 | 500 | 350 | 400 | 100 |
| 250 | 405 | 356 | 202 | 1441 | 905 | 1014 | 1360 | 250 | 405 | 500 | 350 | 400 | 250 |
| 300 | 460 | 380 | 230 | 1615 | 1012 | 1120 | 1560 | 300 | 460 | 500 | 350 | 400 | 300 |
| 350 | 520 | 470 | 260 | 1745 | 1140 | 1230 | 1840 | 350 | 520 | 600 | 350 | 500 | 450 |
| 400 | 580 | 470 | 290 | 2016 | 1280 | 1355 | 1940 | 400 | 580 | 600 | 350 | 500 | 500 |
| 450 | 640 | 485 | 320 | 2300 | 1487 | 1600 | 2180 | 450 | 640 | 700 | 500 | 500 | 600 |