Flat gate valve is a type of slide valve that utilizes parallel gate plates as its closing mechanism. These plates are equipped with a spreading mechanism to enhance functionality. The force pressing the plates against the valve seat is regulated by the medium pressure acting on either a floating gate plate or a floating valve seat. In dual gate flat gate valves, the inter-plate spreading mechanism provides additional pressing force. This valve is designed with innovative features including low operating torque, rapid actuation, minimal vibration, extended operational life, and enhanced safety. It is mainly used for the isolation or venting of gases and liquids in pipeline systems.

RAYS Through Conduit (T.C.) Slab Gate Valves are manufactured with a full bore port, rising stem OS&Y and with floating seats and gate, pressure energized, for a bubble tight shut off upstream and downstream under both low and high differential pressure. Double block and bleed capability and automatic relief of excess body pressure are a standard feature of this seat design. The smooth, continuous bore minimizes turbulence within the valve and when in the open position it produces a pressure drop equivalent to a portion of pipe of the same length and diameter. The seat faces are outside the flow stream and therefore protected from the erosive action of the flow. Pigs and scrapers can be run through the valve without damage.