Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Customizable Gate Valve Classroom Model - Gate Lift Presets Closed to Open (Educational) is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by TrueGeometry, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Customizable Gate Valve Classroom Model - Gate Lift Presets Closed to Open (Educational) 3D printable model by TrueGeometry

Customizable Gate Valve Classroom Model - Gate Lift Presets Closed to Open (Educational)

Source: Thingiverse by TrueGeometry

The Customizable Gate Valve Classroom Model - Gate Lift Presets Closed to Open (Educational) is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by TrueGeometry. CUSTOMIZABLE educational model: choose how open the gate valve is - closed, 12, 24 or 36 mm gate lift - and rebuild it in the free TrueGeometry Playground with a short paste-in. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-11-01 License: CC-BY-NC · non-commercial Category: Education & Science

Tags: Customizable, Gate, Valve, Classroom, Model, -, Gate, Lift, Presets, Closed, to, Open, (Educational)

About this model

CUSTOMIZABLE educational model: choose how open the gate valve is - closed, 12, 24 or 36 mm gate lift - and rebuild it in the free TrueGeometry Playground with a short paste-in command recipe. The included STL is the 24 mm preset (about two thirds open). Made for students and teachers to print and use in class. UNTESTED DESIGN STUDY - please read first. This model has not been printed or test-fitted. It is a teaching and display model, not a working valve: nothing seals, nothing is rated for pressure and the handwheel does not turn a printed part. The parts are separate overlapping shells, not unioned, so check or repair the mesh in your slicer. The bolts are plain cylinders, not real threads. Scale, orientation, supports and material are your decisions. What you get: a rising-stem (OS&Y) …

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Customizable Gate Valve Classroom Model - Gate Lift Presets Closed to Open (Educational) is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by TrueGeometry.
Who made this model?: Designed by TrueGeometry, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.