metal to metal seat to gate sealing
the gate valves utilise well proven tungsten carbide coated gates and seats. through tight control of manufacture and finishing of these components, the gate valves prove a gas tight seal up to 15,000psi (1034bar).
polymeric seat to body sealing with metal to metal sealing back up.
sealing between the gate valve seats and valve body is achieved through the use of energised polymeric seals. these seals are backed up with metal to metal sealing.
spring energised u-cup lip gland seals
the spindle to bonnet gland seal has been designed with twin spring energised u-cup lip type lower seals and a multi-chevron ring style packing set. the complete seal assembly proves dynamic adjustment for leak free spindle sealing.
metal to metal body to bonnet sealing
all the oliver valvetek gate valves have either grayloc or destec metal to metal sealing rings for body to bonnet sealing. both manufacturers seals are widely used in the oil and gas industry.
anti-blowout spindle
each size of gate valve has a spindle designed to provide an anti blow-out safety feature.
environmental seals
all subsea gate valves have seals to prevent the ingress of seawater. these have been tested to water depths equivalent to 10,000 feet [3050m].
optional integral check valve
the oliver valvetek gate valve bodies can be designed to incorporate a full bore fail close check valve. the gate / check assembly is a commonly used arrangement for chemical injection lines.