No, gate valves are not suited for applications. We recommend the use of a suitability rate blanking flange to ascertain the usage of gate valves.
At Oilway, we ensure that every single gate valve conforms to the following standards:
Ends Connection standards - ASME 16.25 / ASME B16.5.
Design standards – API 600 / BS 1414 / API 602 / ASME B16.34.
End to End standard - ASME B16.10.
Testing standards – API 598 / BS 12266.