Valve description:
Product name: Non-rising stem DIN Gate Valve.
Design: EN 1984
Material: 1.0619 (GP240GH)
Nominal size: DN150
Nominal pressure: PN16
Connection ends: EN1092-1/B1
Face to face: EN558-1/line 14 (DIN 3202 F4) = 210mm
Model of operation: Hand wheel
Test and inspection: EN 12266-1
Technical Parameters and Characteristics
Product type: Gate valve
Size range: NPS 2 - 60 Inch, DN50 - DN1500
Design pressure: Class 150 - 2500 LB, PN10 - PN420
Design standard: API 600, ASME B16.34, EN 1984, DIN 3352
Design temp.: -196℃ - 573℃
Material: ASTM A216 WCB, ASTM A216 WCC, ASTM A217 WC6, ASTM A217 WC9,
ASTM A217 C5, ASTM A217 C12A, ASTM A352 LCB, ASTM A352 LCC
ASTM A351 CF8, ASTM A351 CF8M, ASTM A351 CF3M, ASTM A351 CF8C
CN3MN, CK3MCUN, CN7M, ASTM A890 4A(CD3MN), ASTM A890 5A(CE3MN),
ASTM A890 6A(CD3MWCuN), ASTM B148 C95800, ASTM B148 C95500
Connection end: ASME B16.5, ASME B16.25, EN1092 series.
Operation: Hand wheel, gearbox, electric
Application: electric power, petroleum refining, petrochemical engineering, offshore oil, chemical engineering
What is a Non-Rising Stem Gate Valve?
A valve where the stem does not move vertically but rotates internally to raise or lower the gate. This design is ideal for installations with limited vertical space.
How Does a Non-Rising Stem Gate Valve Work?
The handwheel turns the stem, which in turn moves the gate up or down inside the valve body without changing the external height of the stem.
How Does a Rising Stem Gate Valve Work?
The handwheel lifts the stem and gate together, providing a visual indication of whether the valve is open or closed.
Which Valve Should I Choose?
Use a rising stem valve for above-ground applications where visibility and ease of maintenance are important.
Use a non-rising stem valve for underground or space-limited installations.
Conclusion
The choice between rising stem and non-rising stem gate valves depends on your specific application needs. For clear valve status indication and easy maintenance, go with a rising stem valve. For compact installations, a non-rising stem valve is the better option.