Gate Valve Parts
1. *Body*: The main structure of the valve.
2. *Gate*: The movable part that opens or closes the valve.
3. *Stem*: Connects the gate to the handle or actuator.
4. *Bonnet*: Covers the stem and gate.
5. *Seat*: The surface that the gate closes against.
Gate Valve Uses
1. *On/Off Control*: Gate valves are used to fully open or close a pipeline.
2. *Isolation*: Gate valves are used to isolate sections of a pipeline for maintenance or repair.
3. *Water Supply Systems*: Gate valves are used in water supply systems to control water flow.
4. *Industrial Processes*: Gate valves are used in various industrial processes, such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation.