Case Study
High temperature knife-edge gate valve sealing
Problem Case Study: High temperature knife-edge gate valve sealing Application High temperature knife-edge gate valve. l Media: hot ash, dry and hot abrasive slurry applications l Temperature: up to 1000°C (1832°F) l Shafts: shut-off plate sealed typically with three layers of packing l Speed: low l Gland pressure: up to 10 bar (150 psi) l Packing sizes: Typically 10 mm ( 3/8”) and 12.5 mm ( 1/2”) square section James Walker solution A unique construction of Lionpak ® 9601, capable of withstanding temperatures up to 1000°C (1832°F), with very good abrasion resistance to dry and hot slurries and excellent flexibility to enable it to adapt well to the groove corners (readily forming a circular section when required). Lionpak 9601 also contains a unique hig