{"id":5911,"date":"2025-02-24T08:41:41","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T07:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vct.be\/ongecategoriseerd\/gate-valves\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T12:51:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T11:51:49","slug":"gate-valves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vct.be\/en\/industrial-valves\/gate-valves\/","title":{"rendered":"Gate valves"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5911\" class=\"elementor elementor-5911 elementor-1673\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ff3b30d elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"ff3b30d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are gate valves  <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5391a33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5391a33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Gate valves<\/strong> are <strong>essential components <\/strong>for <strong>completely shutting off liquid or gas flows<\/strong> in a wide range of water, utility and industrial applications. Due to their simple and effective design, <strong>broad range of material options<\/strong> and <strong>robust sealing<\/strong>, they are the standard choice for isolating pipelines in water utilities, heating systems, chemical plants, oil &amp; gas industry and the process industry.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e871422 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e871422\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-559536f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"559536f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vct.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Adobe-Express-file-1-e1743144549428-rauxekjvg41koju13720kk6w502c15lxh9zwx6i4yo.png\" title=\"Adobe Express \u2013 file (1)\" alt=\"Adobe Express - file (1)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab447ae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ab447ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7e742b elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"c7e742b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2090\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2090\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Construction and Material Options  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2090\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23cec89 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"23cec89\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2090\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3283bba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3283bba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9ecafb listIcon elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9ecafb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Body and bonnet<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><br \/>\nGate valves are manufactured from various materials, selected according to the application and the medium:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Brass:<\/strong> Widely used in <strong>water distribution<\/strong> and <strong>general utility applications <\/strong>thanks to excellent corrosion resistance and long service life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ductile iron:<\/strong> Ideal for <strong>large-scale water distribution, water treatment<\/strong> and <strong>heating systems<\/strong>; provides mechanical strength and resilience for higher pressures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carbon steel:<\/strong> Favoured in <strong>industrial and energy sectors<\/strong> (steam, hydrocarbons, process fluids) due to its strength, pressure and temperature resistance and suitability for aggressive media.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stainless steel:<\/strong> Essential in <strong>chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries and in aggressive processes<\/strong>, offering maximum corrosion resistance and high temperature capability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/li>\n<p> \t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Seat and wedge:<\/strong><br \/>\nGate valves are available with metal or resilient (soft) seats:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Metal-to-metal (bronze, stainless steel, steel):<\/strong> Suitable for higher temperatures and applications requiring long service life.<\/li>\n<p> \t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Resilient seat (EPDM, NBR):<\/strong> Commonly used in drinking water networks and systems requiring zero leakage.<\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p><\/li>\n<p> \t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Stem and stem sealing:<\/strong><br \/>\nAvailable with <strong>rising or non-rising stems<\/strong>, depending on installation conditions. Sealing is achieved with O-rings or packings (EPDM, PTFE, graphite, NBR), selected according to medium and temperature.<\/li>\n<p> \t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Connections:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Threaded (BSP\/NPT):<\/strong> For small diameters.<\/li>\n<p> \t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Flanged (PN10, PN16, Class 150, 300, &#8230;):<\/strong> For larger diameters.<\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p><\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2091\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2091\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Functional properties  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2091\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae203a9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ae203a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2091\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f98a44f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f98a44f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee1de77 listIcon elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee1de77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Full-bore design:<\/strong><br \/>\nMost gate valves feature a <strong>full-bore<\/strong> construction, resulting in <strong>minimal flow resistance and pressure drop<\/strong>. Ideal for systems where efficient fluid transport is required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tight sealing:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe design guarantees reliable sealing, even at high pressure. Resilient-seated types are popular in drinking water systems due to their strong sealing capability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fire-safe &amp; ATEX options:<\/strong><br \/>\nFor <strong>critical industry and petrochemistry<\/strong>, <strong>fire-safe designs <\/strong>(API 6FA) and variants suitable for <strong>explosive atmospheres<\/strong> (ATEX) are available, equipped with robust graphite stem and bonnet packings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stem sealing and serviceability:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>High-quality packings<\/strong>, such as <strong>multilayer O-rings or graphite\/PTFE packings<\/strong> ensure <strong>low emissions<\/strong> and allow maintenance under pressure in certain designs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standards and certification:<\/strong><br \/>\nGate valves are <strong>manufactured and tested<\/strong> according to <strong>international standards<\/strong> (including TA-LUFT, EN 1074, DIN 3202, ASME B16.34, API 6FA, PED, ATEX, ACS for drinking water), ensuring <strong>guaranteed quality<\/strong> and universal applicability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2092\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2092\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Typical Applications  <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M285.476 272.971L91.132 467.314c-9.373 9.373-24.569 9.373-33.941 0l-22.667-22.667c-9.357-9.357-9.375-24.522-.04-33.901L188.505 256 34.484 101.255c-9.335-9.379-9.317-24.544.04-33.901l22.667-22.667c9.373-9.373 24.569-9.373 33.941 0L285.475 239.03c9.373 9.372 9.373 24.568.001 33.941z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2092\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9856754 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9856754\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2092\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-908ea7b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"908ea7b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f0394e listIcon elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f0394e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Water distribution and treatment:<\/strong><br \/>\nWidely used for isolating drinking water, irrigation and wastewater systems due to reliable sealing and corrosion resistance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heating and cooling systems:<\/strong><br \/>\nBrass and ductile iron versions are suitable for HVAC and process water systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Process industry:<\/strong><br \/>\nCarbon steel and stainless-steel valves are used in chemical, petrochemical, steam, and process pipelines, often at high temperatures or with aggressive media.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Utility and building installations:<\/strong><br \/>\nUsed for isolating pipelines in residential buildings, commercial facilities and public utilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00c3990 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"00c3990\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d1030a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4d1030a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b448a5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b448a5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a42b50b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a42b50b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Gate valves, available in various materials and seat designs, offer a robust, durable, and reliable shut-off solution for a wide range of water, industrial, and process applications. Thanks to their versatility, low flow resistance, and dependable sealing, they are universally applicable, while compliance with international standards ensures safe and efficient operation. Thoughtful selection based on medium, pressure, and temperature ensures maximum service life and minimal maintenance.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-333cdfea elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"333cdfea\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2d9c3633 elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"2d9c3633\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-303a291b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"303a291b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why choose V.C.T.?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7389bb82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7389bb82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Valve &amp; Connector Technology N.V. you will find a wide range of high-quality industrial valves and quick couplings from <strong>leading brands such as EBRO ARMATUREN, STAFSJ\u00d6 VALVES, Walther-Pr\u00e4zision and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4b0d36 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e4b0d36\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c742fd9 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c742fd9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:400,&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06ca3a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"06ca3a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contact us<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecf4365 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ecf4365\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Are you looking for top-quality industrial valves, quick couplings, or automation solutions? Contact <strong>V.C.T.<\/strong> and discover how we can optimize your processes with our products and expertise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>V.C.T. &#8211; Your partner for customized industrial solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a4007e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a4007e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ad5342 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"7ad5342\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"6434\" class=\"elementor 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