Name: Gate Valves, On Off Service Use, Long Term Operation
Brand: Arvind Pipes
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

Question 1

What are gate valves used for?

Accepted Answer

Gate valves are commonly used in water supply systems, oil and gas pipelines, power plants, and other industrial applications where on/off control is required and frequent operation is not needed.

Question 2

How do I know if a gate valve is open or closed?

Accepted Answer

Typically, when the valve stem is visible (rising stem design), the valve is open. When it’s fully retracted, the valve is closed. Non rising stem designs may require position indicators.

Question 3

What is the difference between a rising stem and a non rising stem gate valve?

Accepted Answer

In rising stem valves, the stem moves up when the valve opens, making it easy to see the valve position. In non rising stem valves, the stem stays in place, and the gate moves inside.