Check Valve

Swing Check
Valve (Cast)

Proven gravity-and-flow swing disc design for full-bore, low-resistance non-return duty across the broadest size and pressure range.

2″ – 24″Class 150 – 900WCB / CF8M / WC6BS 1868
Swing Check Cast
Specifications

Technical Overview

The cast steel swing check valve uses gravity and back pressure to seat a pivoting disc against a matching body seat ring. The full-bore, straight-through flow path produces minimal pressure drop in the open position, making it the most energy-efficient non-return valve for large-bore, moderate-velocity applications. The disc is accessible through a bolted cap for in-line inspection and maintenance.

VALVAX swing check valves are designed to BS 1868 and API 600 requirements. Available with or without outside lever and counterweight for applications where closure assistance is required. Hard-faced Stellite seats resist erosion in sand-laden streams and high-velocity service.

24
Maximum Size
900
Max Pressure Class
BS 1868
Design Standard
ParameterValue
Design StandardBS 1868 / ASME B16.34
Size Range2″ – 24″ (DN50 – DN600)
Pressure ClassASME Class 150 – 900
Face to FaceASME B16.10
End ConnectionsRF / RTJ / BW
Body MaterialWCB / CF8M / LCC / WC6
Disc / ArmSS316 / CF8M / Duplex
Seat RingSS316 / Stellite 6 HF
Design Temp.-196°C to +593°C
TestingAPI 598
Materials

Material Options

Carbon Steel

ASTM A216 WCB

Oil, gas, water, and steam service at ambient to moderate elevated temperatures.

Alloy Steel

ASTM A217 WC6

High-temperature steam and hot oil non-return service in power and refinery plants.

Stainless Steel

ASTM A351 CF8M

Corrosive chemical process streams, marine, and pharmaceutical non-return applications.

Duplex Stainless

ASTM A890 4A

Offshore seawater and chloride-rich process service requiring maximum corrosion resistance.

Applications

Industry Applications

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Oil & Gas

Pump and compressor discharge non-return, pipeline isolation in gathering and transmission service.

Power Generation

Boiler feedwater, steam condensate, and cooling water pump discharge protection.

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Water & Wastewater

Pump station discharge and sewer force main non-return where flow velocities are moderate.

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Chemical Plants

Corrosive fluid pump discharge in CF8M or duplex body with hard-faced seat for erosive media.

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Marine

Bilge, ballast, and seawater cooling pump non-return service on commercial and naval vessels.

Variants

Configuration Options

Disc Type

  • Single disc (standard)
  • Cushioned disc (water hammer reduction)
  • Composition-faced disc (tight shut-off)
  • Hard-faced disc (erosive service)

Closure Assistance

  • Gravity only (standard)
  • Outside lever and counterweight
  • Outside lever and spring
  • Hydraulic dashpot (slow close)

Options

  • Top flap cover (in-line inspection)
  • Position indicator
  • Bypass connection
  • Locking-open device for maintenance

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