KEYSTONE HOPPER KNIFE GATE VALVES

FIGURE 969

Dry product uni-directional hopper knife gate valve

FEATURES

∙ Self draining chest area reduces possible

compaction.
∙ Integral cast in gate wedges minimize flow
obstructions.
∙ No product ingress areas when the valve is
closed.
∙ Suitable for powders, pellets, granular and
other dry materials.
∙ Manual, pneumatic, hydraulic and electric
actuation options available.
∙ Compatible with most flange standards.
∙ Purge port option available.
∙ Maintenance friendly.

GENERAL APPLICATION TECHNICAL DATA

The Keystone K-Nife hopper valve is Size range: DN 100 - 500 (NPS 4 - 20)
designed specifically for dry product Temperature rating: 230°C (450°F) metal seat
hopper use including: valve
• Dry powders Pressure rating: (Body only)
• Pellets 1000 kPa/10 bar (145 psi)
• Fly ash at cold working pressure

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KEYSTONE HOPPER KNIFE GATE VALVES
FIGURE 969

15
11

10

9,8
2 6
3 5
12

Note: Valve upstand sectioned for clarity.

PARTS LIST OPTIONS

No. Description Material
1 Body S.G. Iron - 500/7, 316 S/S ∙ F738 Pneumatic actuators
2 Gate 316 S/S or SAF 2205 ∙ Electric actuators
3 Gland follower S.G. Iron ∙ Bevel gear operators
4 Gland packing (not shown) K-LON* ∙ Chainwheels
5 Gland stud 304 S/S ∙ F459 Quick acting lever (DN 100 - 200 /
6 Gland nut 304 S/S NPS 4 - 8)
7 Spindle / clevis 304 S/S ∙ F791 Soleniod valves
8 Clevis bolt 304 S/S ∙ Limit switches
9 Clevis nut 304 S/S ∙ F738 Hydraulic actuators
10 Upstand Carbon steel ∙ Safety guards and shrouds
11 Bridge Carbon steel
12 Upstand fasteners 304 S/S NOTE
13 Thrust washer (not shown) Nylon Pneumatic, hydraulic or electric actuators may require
14 Handwheel nut (not shown) Bronze extra support when installed in a horizontal position.
15 Handwheel S.G. Iron

NOTE
* Other packing materials available on request.

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KEYSTONE HOPPER KNIFE GATE VALVES
FIGURE 969

ØF

C1

ØA ØB

D1

E
D
Note: Valve upstand sectioned for clarity.

DIMENSIONS mm (inches)
Rising spindle
Valve size (closed) (open) Mass
DN (NPS) ØA ØB C C1 D D1 E ØF K kg (lbs)
100 (4) 100 (3.94) 146 (5.75) 434 (17.09) 528 (20.79) 64 (2.52) 24 (0.94) 166 (6.53) 300 (11.81) 83 (3.27) 16 (35)
150 (6) 150 (5.90) 197 (7.76) 514 (20.24) 609 (23.98) 74 (2.91) 29 (1.14) 216 (8.50) 300 (11.81) 130 (5.12) 24 (53)
200 (8) 200 (7.87) 248 (9.76) 618 (24.33) 785 (30.90) 89 (3.50) 35 (1.38) 260 (10.24) 300 (11.81) 166 (6.53) 35 (77)
250 (10) 250 (9.84) 303 (11.93) 679 (26.73) 936 (36.85) 114 (4.49) 45 (1.77) 320 (12.60) 400 (15.75) 181 (7.13) 49 (108)
300 (12) 300 (11.81) 364 (14.33) 777 (30.59) 1084 (42.68) 114 (4.49) 45 (1.77) 381 (15.00) 400 (15.75) 228 (8.98) 75 (165)
350 (14) 330 (12.99) 415 (16.34) 875 (34.45) 1210 (47.64) 127 (5.00) 52 (2.05) 445 (17.52) 400 (15.75) 255 (10.04) 96 (212)
400 (16) 378 (14.88) 463 (18.23) 972 (38.27) 1357 (53.43) 141 (5.55) 55 (2.16) 492 (19.37) 400 (15.75) 287 (11.30) 126 (278)
450 (18) 425 (16.73) 527 (20.75) 1075 (42.32) 1505 (59.25) 152 (5.98) 61 (2.40) 571 (22.48) 600 (23.62) 314 (12.36) 175 (386)
500 (20) 475 (18.70) 585 (23.03) 1179 (46.42) 1660 (65.35) 152 (5.98) 61 (2.40) 625 (24.61) 600 (23.62) 344 (13.54) 219 (483)

NOTE
Dimension E = The maximum clearance dimension for installation.
Dimensions are nominal to ± 1 mm (0.04 inches).

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KEYSTONE HOPPER KNIFE GATE VALVES
FIGURE 969

PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE GRAPH

Temperature °F
100 200 300 400 500
1500
(15)
ASM
JIS -
1 0
AS
TM
E1
5
AS
21
200
A1 0 29
05 E

150
Pressure kPa/(bar)

1000
(10)

Pressure psi
100

500
(5)
50

0
0 50 100 150 200 230 250 300

Temperature °C
NOTE
Pressure/temperature graph is for the body rating only.

TYPICAL SPECIFYING SEQUENCE

150 (6) F969 172 AE
Valve size Figure number Trim code End connections

Size range: DN 100 - 500 (NPS 4 - 20)

Figure No: F969 - Semi lugged style rising spindle uni-directional hopper valve.

Trim code Body Gate Seat Gland follower Upstand Spindle Packing
172 S.G. Iron 316 S/S S.G. Iron S.G. Iron Carbon steel 304 S/S K-LON
196 S.G. Iron SAF 2205 S.G. Iron S.G. Iron Carbon steel 304 S/S K-LON
171* 316 S/S 316 S/S 316 S/S S.G. Iron Carbon steel 304 S/S K-LON
198* 316 S/S SAF 2205 316 S/S S.G. Iron Carbon steel 304 S/S K-LON

End connections (to suit):

AS 2129 Table C,D, E metric threads.
ASME B16.5 Class 125 & 150 UNC threads.

NOTE
* Consult factory for availability.
Consult factory for other drillings.
Leakage rate will vary depending on the medium being isolated.

NOTE
To minimize risk to personnel, Emerson recommend the use of purpose built guards and shrouds.
Refer to the Emerson data sheet or consult factory for details.