Clarkson KGF 300-psi Slurry Knife Gate Valve

4 through 30

The Clarkson KGF slurry knife gate valve offers

the same features and performance found in the
KGD, but 300 psi design.

Features
300-psi design.
Patented, field replaceable elastomer
sleeves.
Dynamic self-adjusting secondary
seal.
Long lasting lubrication.
No metal parts in contact with the
flowing slurry.
Unobstructed flow eliminates
turbulence, minimizes pressure drop
across valve.
100% Isolation-bubble tight shut-off
results in absolutely zero down-stream
leakage.
Double-seated design provides
bi-directional flow and shut-off.
No seat cavity where solids can
collect and prevent full gate closure.
No gate or stem packing is required,
eliminating packing leakage and
maintenance.
Adaptable frame (yoke) design
featuring a top-removal stem nut, can
be field modified to an air cylinder or
bevel gear in the field without welding.

General applications Technical data

Mining Size range : 4 thru 30 rated to 300 psi
Power Sleeve : Gum rubber standard
Pulp and paper Temperatures : Standard sleeve rated
to 160F, up to 300F
Alumina
with proper elastomer
Chemical selection
Cement

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How the KGF sleeves work Available sleeve materials:

Matching sleeves are placed in the KGF valve housing to seal against the gate when the valve is Gum Rubber: This category includes all
closed and seal against each other when the valve is open. This tight seal contains the high natural gum elastomers, both filled
internal line pressure, precluding direct pressure against the secondary seal. As the gate moves and unfilled and synthetic Polyisoprene. Has
from open to closed position, it separates the facing sleeves. The unique KGF sleeve assembly high tensile strength, superior resistance to
provides positive sealing action when the valve gate is closed and when the gate is open; the tear and abrasion and good flexibility at low
sleeves provide an unobstructed port and protect metal parts from the flowing slurry. temperatures. Maximum continuous operating
temperature 160F.
EPDM-HTP: Advantages, excellent
Open position: Closed position: resistance to heat,ozone and sunlight, very
Gate positioned Gate travels completely good flexibility at low temperature, good
above seals. through sleeves to provide resistance to alkalis, acids, and oxygenated
blind flange shut off and solvents and superior resistance to water and
Tight fit between
expel solids. steam. Limitations, poor resistance to oil,
sleeves contains
gasoline, and hydrocarbon based solvents.
internal pressure. 100% Isolation-bubble
Maximum continuous operating temperature
Metal parts not in tight shut-off results in
300F.
contact with slurry. absolutely zero
downstream leakage. Nitrile-HTP: Advantages,
Unobstructed port very good resistance to oil, gasoline, alkalis
area eliminates Double-seated design
and acids. Good resistance to hydro-carbon
turbulence, provides bi-directional flow
based solvents. Limitations, Inferior
minimizes pressure and shut-off.
resistance to ozone and oxygenated
drop across valve. Tight fit between sleeves solvents. Maximum continuous operating
No seat cavity where and gate contains internal temperature 225F.
solids can collect and pressure.
prevent full gate closure.

Secondary seal
The one-piece, self-adjusting, molded elastomer secondary seal eliminates any leakage between
the knife gate and top of the valve body in any orientation. The seal also prevents any outside
contaminants from getting inside the valve. It is dynamically self-adjusting, eliminating the need
for continual adjustment required with conventional style packing. The secondary seal is also
used to lubricate the gate as it cycles through the seal, providing smoother gate movement and
longer seal life, as well as reducing the force required to actuate the gate. Silicon-based lubricant
is held inside a series of rib cavities built into the seal, each time the gate passes through the
seal, a small amount of the long-lasting lubricant is released.

The seal is replaceable and can be changed while the valve is in the line.

Lubricant Contact
Ribs

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Heavy-duty angle The standard 316

operator frame stainless steel gate is
(yoke) designed completely withdrawn
to accept top from the process flow in
removal stem nut, the open position and can
bevel gear or be inspected or replaced
cylinder actuator without taking the valve
without welding out of service

Dynamic self-adjusting
secondary seal retains
long lasting internal
lubrication

Flush ports
Field replaceable
double elastomer
sleeved design
provides a blind Cast ductile body
flange shut-off housing to suit ANSI
when the gate is B16.5/300 or 150 as
closed. Tight fit required with enlarged
between sleeves internal flush and
contains internal containment area
Unobstructed flow area, Note: KGF above
pressure fully lined with elastomer sleeves, no 12 are fabricated
metal to metal contact, no guides or wedges

Specification

Clarkson KGF slurry knife gate valve

High pressure, slurry knife gate valve, 300-psi CWP design shall be, packingless,
rubber-lined, bidirectional valve suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.
The full port design shall have no internal obstructions and will provide a blind
flange shut-off when the gate is closed. The valves sealing surface is to be between
two rubber sleeves that are compressed into the ductile iron valve housings. The
sleeve will be molded with an integral stiffener ring that locates the sleeve in the valve
housing and helps the sleeves resist the high shearing forces present when the gate
is driven between them. Valve shall have a one-piece, molded, replaceable elastomer
secondary seal to eliminate any leakage between the knife gate and top of the
valve body in any orientation and prevent any outside contaminants from getting
inside the valve. It shall be dynamically self-adjusting, eliminating the need for
continual adjustment. The secondary seal shall retain a Silicon-based lubricant
to lubricate the gate as it cycles through the seal, providing smoother gate movement
and longer seal life, as well as reducing the force required to actuate the gate. The
stainless steel gate shall be completely withdrawn from the process flow when in
the open position, and can be inspected and replaced, if necessary, without taking
the valve out of service. When the valve is in the closed position, the downstream
sleeve can be replaced while the upstream portion of the valve is still holding
pressure. The valve body housing to be drilled and tapped to suit ANSI B16.5/300
or 150 as required. Valve is equipped with a heavy steel fabricated handwheel
operator stand (yoke) which can be converted to bevel gear or cylinder operator
in the field without welding, complete with a 304 stainless steel rising stem.
All nonferrous exterior surfaces shall be painted to factory standard.
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MH MG AC HC
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K M G
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A B* J. Inlet diameter
H. Port diameter

Dimensions and Weights

Value
Size A B B1 C D E F G H J K M N P R
4 11.75 6.68 6.42 6 27.27 28.27 29.38 30.26 3.36 3.88 12.63 9.15 17.75 16 12
6 14.25 7.01 6.75 7.25 33.61 36.57 35.68 36.56 5.75 5.83 14.75 10.32 19 20 12
8 16.75 7.03 6.78 8.5 39.55 40.68 42.41 43.29 7.34 7.86 17.5 13.4 24 20 24
10 19.5 8.66 8.4 10 47.53 50.4 50.78 9.1 9.8 20.09 17.02 27.37 24
12 22 9.92 9.52 11 53.56 55.44 55.81 10.75 11.5 22.41 17 28.62 24

Universal flanges drilled and tapped to ANSI B16.5 Class 300 or Class 150 as required
Note: Contact factory for dimensions above 12

Standard Configuration Optional

Ductile iron body housings Various gate materials
316 stainless steel gate rated for 300 psi - Jessop 700 - 316L SS - 317L SS - 317L MN
Universal body housing drilled and tapped to match - Ferralium 255 - 410 S or - 17-4 PH - Alloy 20
ANSI B16.5 Class 300
- Hastelloy C-276 - Others
High tear strength gum rubber sleeves with integral support rings
Body housing drilled and tapped to match ANSI B16.5
EPDM secondary seal Class 150
Sleeves (see page 2) Actuators (see below)
Note: KGF above 12 are fabricated
Stem covers Control accessories

Actuation
Note: Not all actuators shown are available on all valve sizes

MH Manual Handwheel BG Manual Bevel AC Air Cylinder HC Hydraulic EM Electro-mechanical

Gear Cylinder

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