Flowrox™ slurry knife gate valves

Isolate the flow in demanding conditions

Heavy duty slurry knife gate valve isolates flow even in the most demanding process conditions. The bi-directional flow tolerates backflow and elastomer sleeves on both sides of the gate provide tight shut off. Flowrox knife gate valve follows the concept of the ease of maintenance. The valve body is cast in one piece which eliminates the need for sealing between the body halves. Load distribution ring is integrated into the valve sleeves. The valve contains only two service parts; ring sleeves and secondary seal.

Benefits and features

Bi-directional flow

Bi-directional flow tolerates backflow. 100% isolation.

Free flow

Full bore enables free flow of process medium.

 

Wear resistant

Only the ring sleeves in contact with the process medium.

Simple to install and service

Face-to-face according to industry standards. Contains only two service parts; ring sleeves and gland packing.

No over compression during installation

Integrated load distribution ring. (SKF, SKW) Steel retaining flange is supporting the ring sleeve (SKH)

Slurry wafer knife gate valve (SKW)

The SKW valve is designed for heavy-duty applications to isolate flow, even in the most demanding process conditions. It is built for easy maintenance and contains only two service parts: ring sleeves and a secondary seal.

Key features:
  • Improved performance – Integrated load distribution ring
  • Ease of maintenance  – Universal tower design
  • Simple installation – One peace body with lockout pins

Typical installations:

  • Tailings slurry lines
  • Slurry pump isolation
  • Thickener feed and discharge lines
  • Flotation isolation

Sizes: DN 50 to DN 600.

 

Slurry flanged knife gate valve (SKF)

The SKF valve is designed for demanding slurry applications where a flanged connection is required. It ensures reliable flow isolation under harsh process conditions. The design focuses on easy maintenance and includes only two service parts: ring sleeves and a secondary seal.

Key features:
  • Enhanced performance – Integrated load distribution ring
  • Easy maintenance  – Universal tower design
  • Quick installation – One-piece body with lockout pins

Typical installations:

  •     Tailings slurry lines
  •     Slurry pump isolation
  •     Thickener feed and discharge lines
  •     Flotation isolation

Sizes: DN 80 to DN 600.

 

Large SKF valves DN900–1500

Knife gate valve actuator cylinders repositioned to the side

In larger slurry knife gate valves above DN 900, the actuator cylinders have been repositioned to the side. This design offers several benefits:
  • Significantly reduced height – Easier to install with less clearance required above the valve
  • Increased safety – Installation and maintenance are performed at ground level, not high in the air
  • Easier maintenance – All access points are within reach, approximately two meters from the ground
These valves are available in sizes from DN 900 to DN 1500. They can handle pressures from 10 bar down to 4 bar, depending on size. Flange drillings are PN10 or ANSI 150, with other options available on request. Actuation can be hydraulic or electric.

Entire valve body cast in one piece

For sizes DN 900 to DN 1500, the Flowrox slurry knife gate valve body is cast as a single piece. This eliminates any risk of leakage through the body. The design is simpler and more robust, with fewer components. Fewer parts also mean lower spare part inventory and reduced maintenance time.
 

High pressure knife gate valve for slurries (SKH)

Isolate the flow even at 20 bar pressure

The SKH valve is designed for high-pressure applications, handling up to 20 bar in demanding slurry processes. Like the SKW and SKF models, it has only two service parts: ring sleeves and gland packing, ensuring easy maintenance.
  • Ease of maintenance: Universal tower design
  • Simple installation: One-piece body with flushing ports
Sizes: DN 80 to DN 600

Typical installations:

  •     Tailings slurry lines
  •     Slurry pump isolation
  •     High-density slurry lines
  •     Ash slurry disposal

 

 

Tower design fits well with smaller knife gate valves. 

 

 

 

 

Flowrox SKF slurry knife gate valve – flanged design for reliable isolation in demanding slurry applications.

 

 

 

Flowrox SKF knife gate valves DN 900 to DN 1500 feature a new design with two actuator cylinders positioned to the sides instead of the traditional tower design.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flowrox SKH knife gate valve for higher pressures.

Technical specifications

Series SKW SKF SKH
Size range: 50 - 600 mm / 2 - 24 in 80 - 1500 mm / 3 - 60 in 80 - 600 mm / 3 - 24 in
Pressure range: up to 10 bar (145 psi) up to 10 bar (145 psi) up to 20 bar (290 psi)
Temperature range: 0 - 100 °C / 32 - 212 °F 0 - 100 °C / 32 - 212 °F 0 - 100 °C / 32 - 212 °F

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