10 Considerations For Better Gate Valve Operation

Reliable gate valve operation isn’t dependent solely on the product itself. In fact, it’s more accurate to say that reliability is the product of sound utility operations.

Fortunately, issues can be avoided if the following considerations are made during the decision-making/ specification process and in the course of installing and maintaining your gate valves. The tips were provided by a trio of valve experts — John Petito, PE and associate VP with AECOM, along with Virgil Diaz and Mark Snyder, district engineers with Mueller Co.