Non Rising Stem Gate Valve
By
Er. Laxman Singh Sankhla
B.E.Mech., Chartered Engineer
Jodhpur, India
Mail ID: laxman9992001@yahoo.co.in
Non-rising stem. On a non-rising stem valve, the bottom part of the
stem
is
threaded. The stem does not rise when the valve is opened.
Rotating the wheel opens
or closes the valve by raising or lowering
the gate. (see figure ).