Bi Directional Knife Edge Gate Valve

If you’re looking for a valve that can handle industrial service applications, then the Knife gate might be just what you need. It’s a BI-DIRECTIONAL semi lug type & flange type valve that’s been designed according to the MSS-SP-81 standard. The Knife gate has a unique body and seat design that’s specifically meant to prevent clogging and ensure a reliable shut-off, even when there are suspended solids present. This makes it an ideal choice for industries where dealing with solids is a common occurrence. With the Knife gate, you can rest assured that you’re getting a valve that’s built to handle the toughest conditions and keep your operations running smoothly.

Few Industries are:-

  • Pulp and Paper
  • Waste Water Treatment Plants
  • Power plants
  • Food and Beverage
  • Mining
  • Steel Plant
  • Chemical plants
  • Pharma
  • Slurry Application

Working Pressure:

  • DN 2″/ 50mm to DN 10″/ 250 mm – 150 psi / 10 bar
  • DN 12″/ 300mm to DN 16″ / 400 mm – 90 psi / 6 bar
  • DN 18″/ 450mm – 75 psi / 5 bar

Standard flange connection:

  • DIN PN 10 and ANSI B16.5 (class 150) and Table E
  • Other Flanges Connections Available on Request
  • DIN PN6 / DIN PN16 / DIN PN25 / ANSI125

 

PART STAINLESS STEEL LIST:
Body CAST IRON | S.G. IRON | DI | CAST STEEL | SS 304 | SS 316 | SS 304L | SS 316L | WC6 |WC9
Knife Plate WCB | AISI 304 | AISI 316 | SS 304L | SS 316L
Seals PTFE
Seat NITRILE | BUNA N | EPDM | VITON | METAL TO METAL
End Conn. Wafer Lugged | Water Type
Size Range 25 MM to 600 MM
Type Bi-Directional

Allied Valves India is a leading Bi Directional Knife Edge Gate Valve Manufacturer and Supplier in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. We serve industries like pulp & paper, wastewater treatment, mining, and chemical processing across India.

 

What is a Bi Directional Knife Edge Gate Valve?

A Bi Directional Knife Edge Gate Valve is an industrial isolation valve built to handle slurry, pulp, and solid-laden flow in either direction. Manufactured as per the MSS-SP-81 standard, it’s available in semi-lug and flange-type body designs. Its sharp knife-edge gate cuts through thick or fibrous media as it closes, preventing clogging and ensuring a tight, reliable shut-off — even with suspended solids in the line. Explore our full Knife Edge Gate Valve range to compare models.

 

Key Features of Bi Directional Knife Edge Gate Valve

  • Bi-directional flow capability, unlike standard one-way knife gate valves
  • MSS-SP-81 compliant design
  • Semi-lug & flange type body options
  • Size range: 25mm to 600mm
  • Body materials: Cast Iron, S.G. Iron, DI, Cast Steel, SS 304/316/304L/316L, WC6, WC9
  • PTFE seals with Nitrile, Buna N, EPDM, Viton, or Metal-to-Metal seat options
  • Working pressure up to 150 psi / 10 bar
  • Compatible with DIN, ANSI B16.5 Class 150, and Table E flanges

 

Applications of Bi Directional Knife Edge Gate Valve

Used across pulp & paper, wastewater treatment, power plants, food & beverage, mining, steel plants, chemical plants, pharma, and general slurry applications — anywhere solids or reverse flow make standard valves unreliable.

 

Benefits of Bi Directional Knife Edge Gate Valve

  • Reduces downtime with anti-clogging gate design
  • One valve replaces multiple uni-directional valves, cutting cost
  • Long service life with corrosion & abrasion-resistant materials
  • Tight, leak-proof shut-off across varied chemical/temperature conditions
  • MSS-SP-81 compliance ensures consistent quality and easy approvals

 

Working of Bi Directional Knife Edge Gate Valve

When open, the gate retracts fully for unrestricted flow. To close, the sharp gate lowers vertically, cutting through solids as it descends, then seats firmly against the PTFE seal for leak-proof closure — reliably in either flow direction. Can be operated manually or with pneumatic, electric, or cylinder actuators.

 

Why Choose Allied Valves?

Allied Valves India manufactures every Bi Directional Knife Edge Gate Valve to MSS-SP-81 standards at our Ahmedabad facility, using premium materials and offering full customization in size, flange type, and sealing. Backed by years of experience across critical process industries, we deliver reliability, technical guidance, and on-time delivery.

 

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