Forged Steel Gate Valve – Industrial Grade for African Markets
The Forged Steel Gate Valve is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of African industrial applications. Manufactured to international standards with local support across Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, and Kenya.
Technical Specifications
| Type |
Gate valve |
| Size Range |
1/2″ to 12″ |
| Pressure Rating |
Class 150 to Class 2500 (PN16 to PN420) |
| Temperature Range |
-29°C to +425°C standard |
| Body Material |
Carbon Steel / Stainless Steel |
| End Connection |
Flanged, Threaded, Welded |
| Design Standard |
API 6D, ASME B16.34 |
| Testing Standard |
API 598, ISO 5208 |
Key Features
- Full bore design for minimal pressure drop
- Rising or non-rising stem options
- Bolted bonnet or pressure seal bonnet
- Back seat design for stem seal maintenance
Applications
- Oil & Gas: Refineries, pipelines, storage terminals
- Power Generation: Thermal plants, turbine systems
- Water Treatment: Distribution networks, treatment plants
- Mining: Process plants, slurry service
- Chemical Processing: Batch processes, storage systems
Quality Assurance
- 100% hydrostatic testing at 1.5x design pressure
- Seat leakage test per API 598
- Material certificates per EN 10204 3.1
- Dimensional inspection per applicable standards
- Third-party inspection available
African Supply Advantage
- Stock available in Lagos, Johannesburg, Cairo, Nairobi
- Local technical support and commissioning
- Faster delivery than imports from Asia/Europe
- Compliance with local standards (SABS, SON, KEBS)