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Joe Wright Gate Replacement- 2021


Marine Diving Solutions Demolished the existing stem, stem guides, stem guide brackets and gate utilizing an 80-Ton crane. The new rising stem  knife valve was installed with EPDM rubber gaskets at each flange and all new stainless-steel bolts were installed.  The new 1-1/4' diameter stem is stainless steel. The stem guides are cast steel, anchors are mild steel, all stainless-steel hardware, bronze bushings, and steel collars with epoxy paint. The new low-flow knife gate valve was operated and reported that it functioned smoothly.
Services Included:
  • Crane operations
  • Commercial Diving operations
  • Demolition and installation of new Knife Valve
  • High Elevation Dive operations

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