Orbinox Bi-Directional Wafer Pattern Knife Gate Valve (EB Series)

The Orbinox EB range is a Bi-Directional knife gate valve, Full Ported, Cavity Free, Wafer Pattern Knife Gate Valve. Semi-Lugged with PN16 Flange Alignment and Face-to-Face to EN 558-1 Series 20 (up to DN500), this range has a selection of Non-Rising Stem operators and Rising Stem option for Electric Actuation. Typically used for Isolation and end of line (up to DN300) applications, its CNC precision-machined, Cast Iron 'monoblock', fully guided polished Stainless Steel gate and unique patented, EPDM or Nitrile resilient seat design with metallic core, ensures a non-clog, non-jamming performance, with minimum pressure drop, reduced torque and secure bi-directional shut-off at pressures up to 16 Bar MWP. Packing as standard is PTFE impregnated synthetic fibre with EPDM or Nitrile O-ring and an easily accessible Ductile Iron Gland Follower ensures a tight seal. For sizes DN600 and above, valves are supplied with a 2 piece, precision machined body, with all the benefits of the smaller valves. The Stem for all valves are Stainless Steel and all automated valves are supplied with Gate Guards, compliant with EU Safety Standards. Larger sized valves are designed with reinforced ribs for extra body strength and all valves are supplied with integrated flange O-ring seals for simplified installation. The Orbinox Bi-Directional Wafer Pattern Knife Gate Valve is suitable for a media of suspended solids, including Raw Sewage & Wastewater Treatment Plants, Thermal Hydrolysis Plants, Sludge & Slurry Handling, Food and Beverage, Chemical Plants, Agriculture and Biogas Handling. Specified for the UK Water Industry, the compact Yoke and Body are Epoxy coated for longterm corrosion resistance and the valve is manufactured in compliance with WIMES 8.09i1, PED and ATEX.

Orbinox Bi-Directional Wafer Pattern Knife Gate Valve Features:

  • Bi-Directional Knife Gate Valve
  • Sizes DN50 up to DN1200
  • A range of working pressures up to 16 Bar
  • Standard Flange Connection DIN (EN1092-2) PN10 & PN16
  • EN 558-1 Series 20 Face to Face up to DN500
  • A range of operators with Non-Rising or Rising Stem options
  • A wide range of accessories available
  • Epoxy Coated Cast Iron or Ductile Iron Body & Carbon Steel Yoke
  • CF8M Body option
  • Stainless Steel Polished Gate in 304, 316 or 316 Ti
  • EPDM or Nitrile Resilient Seat
  • A wide range of long life packing materials
  • Directives: MACHINES / PED / ATEX
  • Generally compliant to WIMES 8.09i1 for the UK Water Industry
Technical data
Brand

Orbinox

Operation

Bevel Gear & Hand Wheel (Non-Rising Stem), Bevel Gear & Hand Wheel (Rising Stem), Chainwheel (Non-Rising Stem), Double Acting Hydraulic Actuator (Non-Rising Stem), Double Acting Pneumatic Actuator (Non-Rising Stem), Electric Actuator – ISO Top F10 (Rising Stem), Electric Actuator – ISO Top F14 (Non-Rising Stem), Hand Wheel (Non-Rising Stem), Lever (Rising Stem), Single Acting Air to Close Pneumatic Actuator (Non-Rising Stem), Single Acting Air to Open Pneumatic Actuator (Non-Rising Stem), Square Nut/Cap Top (Non-Rising Stem)

Seal Material

EPDM, Nitrile, Other materials available on request

Size

DN50 up to DN1200

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