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API GATE VALVE MANUFACTURERS IN ITALY

Valvesonly Europe, we take pride in being one of the foremost API Gate Valve manufacturers in Italy . With our commitment to quality we cater to the needs of various regions including Lublin, Sheffield and Lille.

What does API means in valves?

In the context of valves, API stands for the American Petroleum Institute. The American Petroleum Institute is a trade association that develops standards and best practices for the oil and natural gas industry. When referring to API valves, it usually indicates that the valves are designed, manufactured, and tested according to the standards and specifications established by the American Petroleum Institute.

API standards ensure that valves meet certain quality, performance, and safety requirements, making them suitable for use in demanding applications within the oil and gas industry and other related sectors.

Some Common API standards related to valves include API 600, API 602 ,API 603

About API Gate Valve:

API gate valves are a specific type of gate valve designed, manufactured, and tested in accordance with standards set by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Gate valves, in general, are valves that work in linear motion, they are mainly designed to start or stop the flow of fluid within a pipeline. They utilize a gate or wedge-shaped disc that moves perpendicular to the direction of flow within the valve body to control the flow.

In relation to gate valves as a broader category, API gate valves values to stricter standards and specifications established by API, particularly API 600. Here are some key points about API gate valves in relation to gate valves:

API gate valves comply with specific API standards, such as API 600 for bolted bonnet steel gate valves.
API gate valves typically feature a robust design suitable for high-pressure and high-temperature applications. They are constructed with materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, or other alloys specified by API standards.
API gate valves undergo rigorous testing procedures specified by API standards to ensure reliability and compliance.
Overall, while all gate valves operate on similar principles, API gate valves adhere to stricter standards and undergo more rigorous testing to meet the specific requirements of industries such as oil, gas, and petrochemicals.

Applications:

API gate valves are commonly used in upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas operations, as well as in other industrial applications where reliable shut-off and control of fluid flow are essential. They are designed to withstand harsh operating conditions and provide long-term, trouble-free operation.

If you a need a manufacturer who can guarantee its testing standard, look for Valvesonly Europe an API Gate Valve manufacturers in Italy you can rely on.

Description:

Materials: Carbon steel, SS304, SS316, SS904, WCB, CF8, CF8M, CF3, CF3M, WC6, WC9, conforming to API standards
Class: API 2000 – API 15000
End Connections: Flanged, Butt-welding, Socket weld, conforming to API standards
Size: 1/2’’-36’’
Operation: Handwheel operated, gear operated, electric operated, pneumatic operated