Function of gate valveGate valve, also known as knife gate valve, is a commonly used pipeline valve. Its main function is to open or close the fluid in the pipeline. The opening and closing of the gate valve is accomplished by moving the rising stem or handwheel, which makes its operation very simple. The characteristics of gate valves are good sealing, low pressure drop, simple structure, small volume, light weight, etc. They are commonly used in pipeline systems for conveying media such as clean water, sewage, oil