Cryogenic Gate Valve

South American valve is a top cryogenic gate valve manufacturer in Peru. A cryogenic gate valve is a type of valve used to control the flow of fluid in extremely low-temperature environments, Similar to other gate valves, the cryogenic gate valve is designed to isolate or open the flow of fluid by raising or lowering a gate or wedge-shaped disc that blocks the flow passage. However, cryogenic gate valves are designed with specific materials and construction features to withstand the extreme cold and thermal contraction that occurs in cryogenic applications.

Cryogenic gate valves are typically made of materials such as stainless steel, high-performance alloys, or special cryogenic materials that can withstand low temperatures and thermal cycling. They also feature bi-directional sealing, ensuring that no fluid leaks through the valve when it is closed, regardless of the pressure differential across the valve. With a full-bore design that allows for high flow rates and minimal pressure drop, cryogenic gate valves are commonly used in industries such as LNG processing, aerospace, and medical research, where precise and reliable flow control is essential in extremely low-temperature environments.

Parts

• Body
• Bonnet
• Actuator
• Stem
• Seats
• Gate
• Wedge

Advantages

• Reliability: Cryogenic gate valves are designed to provide reliable flow control in extremely low-temperature environments. They are engineered with specific materials and construction features to withstand the extreme cold and thermal contraction that occurs in cryogenic applications.
• High flow rates: Cryogenic gate valves have a full-bore design, which means that the valve opening is the same size as the valve bore, allowing for high flow rates and minimal pressure drop.
• Bi-directional sealing: Cryogenic gate valves are designed to seal in both directions, ensuring that no fluid leaks through the valve when it is closed, regardless of the pressure differential across the valve.
• Flexibility: Cryogenic gate valves are available in a range of sizes, materials, and actuation types to meet the needs of various cryogenic applications.
• Easy maintenance: Cryogenic gate valves are relatively easy to maintain, with simple designs that make it easy to replace or repair components when necessary.
• Cost-effective: Cryogenic gate valves are often more cost-effective than other types of valves in cryogenic applications, providing reliable and precise flow control at a lower cost.

Industries

• LNG Processing industry
• Chemical Processing industry
• Medical Research
• Aerospace
• Energy

Applications

• Cryogenic gate valves are used to control the flow of liquefied gases in storage tanks, which are used in various industries such as medical, food, and aerospace.
• Cryogenic gate valves are used in gas production facilities to control the flow of gasses such as oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen, which are used in the production of chemicals, fuel, and other products.
• Cryogenic gate valves are used in medical applications such as the storage and handling of cryogenic biological materials like blood, plasma, and tissue samples.
• Cryogenic gate valves are used in the aerospace industry for the storage and handling of liquid rocket fuels and other cryogenic fluids used in space exploration.
• Cryogenic gate valves are used in scientific research facilities for the storage and handling of cryogenic fluids and gasses, which are used in experiments and studies.

Available Materials

• Body: SS304, SS316, SS304L, SS316L
• Bonnet: Stainless Steel
• Stem: Stainless Steel
• Packing: PTFE
• Disc face ring :PTFE
• Nominal diameter: DN15 to DN50
• Nominal Pressure: PN16, PN25, PN40, PN64, Class150, Class300, Class600, Class800
• Applicable medium: O2, N2, Ar, LNG
• Applicable temperature: -80℃ to +80℃