18" CF8M Stainless Steel Flanged Knife Gate Valve, Bevel Gearbox, PU/Metal Seat, Slurry Service

Product Overview

This heavy-duty 18-inch flanged knife gate valve is designed for demanding slurry, tailings dam, mining, and abrasive process lines. The valve body is manufactured from ASTM A351 CF8M stainless steel for corrosion resistance and structural reliability. A polyurethane rubber seat with metal sealing provides positive shutoff, while the bevel gearbox allows manual operation with reduced effort under high-torque service conditions.

Key Features

• 18-inch knife gate valve for large-diameter slurry and tailings pipelines
• Flanged end connection for secure installation and maintenance access
• ASTM A351 CF8M stainless steel construction for corrosion and abrasion resistance
• Polyurethane rubber seat combined with metal seal for reliable shutoff
• Manual operation through a robust bevel gearbox
• Heavy-duty design suitable for mining, mineral processing, dam, and abrasive media applications
• Manufacturer drawing reference: AAZ4516KGM01

Specifications

Applications

This valve is suitable for abrasive slurry transport, mine tailings systems, mineral processing plants, dam discharge lines, wastewater sludge handling, ash handling, and other industrial applications involving solids-laden fluids. Its full-bore knife gate design helps minimize obstruction and supports dependable isolation in tough operating environments.

Package Contents

• 1 x 18-Inch CF8M Flanged Knife Gate Valve
• 1 x Bevel Gearbox Manual Operator
• Integrated Polyurethane Rubber Seat with Metal Seal
• Manufacturer Documentation as Supplied