by CMO Valves | Sep 7, 2026 | Industry Insights & Strategy, Knife Gate Valves
The terms knife gate valve and slurry valve are often used interchangeably, but they don’t necessarily describe exactly the same thing. Understanding the difference is useful when specifying valves for mining applications. Knife Gate Valve A knife gate valve...
by CMO Valves | Aug 31, 2026 | Knife Gate Valves
The valve seat is one of the most important components affecting shut-off performance. Yet it is often overlooked when valves are being specified. What Does the Seat Do? The seat creates the sealing interface between the moving gate and the valve. Its design...
by CMO Valves | Aug 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
A knife gate valve pressure rating defines the pressure conditions under which the valve is designed to operate safely. The correct rating depends on valve size, design, temperature, media and the pressure conditions of the pipeline. Choosing the correct knife gate...
by CMO Valves | Aug 17, 2026 | Industry Insights & Strategy
Thickeners play a critical role in mineral processing. They separate solids from liquid and produce an underflow stream with a significantly higher solids concentration. The valve controlling this stream therefore operates in a particularly demanding environment. What...
by CMO Valves | Aug 12, 2026 | Industry Insights & Strategy
In an abrasive slurry pipeline, what happens inside the valve matters just as much as what happens around it. One important design consideration is full-bore flow. What Is Full Bore? A full-bore valve provides a flow passage that closely matches the internal diameter...
