Gate valves require multiple turns of the valve stem in either the clockwise to open or the clockwise to close motion. Brass gate valves are used to control the flow of water and gas mostly. Although, it can also be used to control the flow of fuel and other petroleum products.
Which are the 2 basic types of gate valves?
Gate valves can be divided into two main types: Parallel and wedge-shaped. The parallel gate valves use a flat gate between two parallel seats, and a popular type is the knife gate valve designed with a sharp edge on the bottom of the gate.