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Vahn-Tech DB Series funnel knife gate valve is used in service as a pneumatic residue discharge valve in pulp making, paper making and sewage treatment. This type of valve is well suited for high consistency media containing solids, fiber or residue, serving as a residue discharge valve on stock cleaners, gravity separators or pressurized screens. The "funnel" at the bottom of the collects waste discharged from the valve body during the closing stroke. This greatly reduces the wear between the body and gate, and prolongs the life cycle of the valve.

Vahn-Tech DK Series knife gate valves are soft sealing shut off valves that are light weight with compact construction, and convenient to install and use. Valves are in full port design and with small flow resistance. When the gate is open, direct current flows between valve and pipeline. Valves can be operated manually with handwheel, or with automatic actuator for remote operation. The cone-shape design of the gates provides strong cutting force. The die-casting rubber seats are with bi-directional sealing. The main advantage of the valves is that when fully open, the medium will not flow into the valve chest, which prevents the pulp from settling in the valve chest and thus reducing the maintenance cost.