Technical Information
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can be used for on and off service or throttling
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primarily for fully open or fully closed applications
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may be used for throttling
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lightweight
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easy to install
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less costly than an iron body gate valve
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for minimum line pressure drop
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for relatively infrequent operation
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rapid recycling system such as reciprocating pumps or air
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where some line resistance is acceptable