Gate valves perform an on/off function accomplished by means of a flow-controlling gate centered in the valve body between the inlet and outlet sides of the valve. The gate moves along a vertical stem axis, perpendicular to the fluid stream, thereby blocking the flow in the closed position and variably increasing the flow as the gate is moved to the full open position. Spears® gate valves use either a cylindrical plug (Plug Gate Valves) or a wedge-shaped gate and sealing surface design (regular Gate Valves). Both provide positive shut off when engaged with the valve body in the closed position and feature non-rising type stem. This provides vertical movement of the gate without extension of the stem above the valve body.

This solid, proven design is well suited for a variety of chemical, industrial and irrigation applications. Spears® Gate Valves are feature-packed with a variety of end connector options. Individual special features are found in each size range 1/2" through 2", 2-1/2" & 3", and in the full featured Heavy Industrial 4" valve. See Spears® Plug Gate Valves for 6" size.

• Heavy Bodied PVC & CPVC Construction

• Tapered Wedge with Specially Designed Sealing Surface

• Non-Rising Stem Design

• Patented Strain-Equalizing Stem/Wedge Thread

• O-ring Stem Seals Instead of Packing - No Retightening Required

• Buna-N, EPDM, or FKM O-ring Seals

• Positive Grip, High Impact Polypropylene Handwheel Operator

• Fully Serviceable, Replaceable Components – Accessible Without Valve Removal

• EPDM Gate Valves NSF® Certified for Potable Water use

• Suitable for Vacuum Service

• Assembled with Silicone-Free, Water Soluble Lubricants

• Metric Socket and BSP Thread Available, 1/2" - 2"