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Gate valve solid wedge vs. gate valve flexible wedge

The solid wedge is one piece and machined to fit the seat of the housing for a good seal, whereas in a flexible wedge design, the wedge has an annular groove that allows the wedge to bend within the seat of the housing.


Gate valve

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Most common wedges for Gate valves
Gate valves
Gate valves consists of three main parts.. body, bonnet, and trim. The body is generally connected to other equipment by means of flanged, screwed or welded connections...


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