Sluice Gate Valve is a linear-motion isolation valve designed to provide full open or full close operation in water and utility pipelines. It is primarily used where minimal pressure drop and unobstructed flow are required.
Sluice Gate Valves are not intended for throttling, but excel in on/off service with tight shut-off performance.
They are widely installed in water distribution networks, pumping stations, desalination plants, and municipal infrastructure, where reliability and long service life are critical.
Key Functions
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Provides positive shut-off in pipeline systems
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Allows full bore, low head loss when fully open
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Ensures tight sealing for isolation during maintenance
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Suitable for buried and underground installations
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Compatible with manual, electric, and pneumatic actuators
Design & Testing Standards
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ASME B16.34
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EN 1074-1 / EN 1074-2
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AWWA C509 / C515 (on request)
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API 598 – Pressure & seat testing
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ISO 9001 – Quality Management
Applications
Sluice Gate Valves are commonly used in:
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Municipal water distribution systems
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District cooling & chilled water networks
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Desalination plants
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Water treatment & wastewater facilities
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Firefighting and utility pump stations
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Industrial water and utility pipelines
GCC Valves – Product Assurance
GCC Valves supplies high-quality Sluice Gate Valve manufactured to meet the stringent requirements of major GCC clients and EPC contractors.
We provide:
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EN 10204 3.1 Material Test Certificates
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Hydrostatic & seat leakage test reports
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Datasheets & GA drawings
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Complete QA/QC documentation packages
(ITP, coating certificates, inspection records)
Our Sluice Gate Valves are sourced from certified manufacturers in Europe, USA, India, and China, with full compliance to project specifications used by SWCC, NWC, ARAMCO, ADNOC, SABIC, MARAFIQ, and BAPCO.
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| Technical Parameter | Standard Specifications & Capabilities |
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| Nominal Size Range | DN50 to DN1200 (2” to 48”) — Custom larger sizes engineered upon request |
| Pressure Design Ratings | PN10 / PN16 / PN25 / Class 125 / Class 150 / Class 300 |
| Body & Bonnet Materials | Ductile Iron (EN-GJS-500-7 / ASTM A536 Gr. 65-45-12), Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel (AISI 304 / 316) |
| Wedge & Seating Configuration | Resilient Seated (Ductile Iron Core encapsulated in EPDM or NBR) / Metal-to-Metal Seated (optional) |
| Stem Specification | Stainless Steel AISI 410 / AISI 304 / AISI 316 (Rising / Non-Rising Options) |
| Pipeline End Connections | Flanged Ends conforming to ASME B16.1, ASME B16.42, and EN 1092-2 |
| Corrosion Protection | Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) Coating, minimum 250–300 microns DFT; WRAS approved potable water materials available |
| Design Compliance | AWWA C509 / AWWA C515 (on request), EN 1074-1 / EN 1074-2, ASME B16.34 |
| Pressure Testing | API 598 / EN 12266-1 Hydrostatic Shell and Leakage testing protocols |
| B2B Quality Traceability | EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificates (MTC), complete QA/QC compliance records |
| End-User Compatibility | SWCC, NWC, Saudi Aramco, ADNOC, SABIC, MARAFIQ, BAPCO Energies projects |
