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A check valve is a backflow prevention device: it allows flow in only one direction. The pressure of forward fluid flow
opens the valve disc and the pressure from backflow closes it, forcing the disc against the valve seat. Three types of
check valves are available to achieve this checking effect.
?Swing Check Valve ?Lift Check Valve ?Wafer Check Valve
A hinged disc assembly is suspended The structure of the lift check valve is Thanks to its wafer shaped design,
from the body to allow it to move the globe valve without the this swing check valve is far thinner
freely. This configuration minimizes handwheel and any parts which and lighter than conventional water
pressure loss and eases fluid flow. related to manual operation. And hammer absorbing check valves. It
Swing check valves can be used for have the cover in lieu of the bonnet. features a built-in bypass circuit and
either horizontal or vertical (fluid Because of its large fluid resistance, superior closing action and is
flowing upward) pipe layouts. this valve is used primarily for small- multifunctional high performance
bore applications. water hammer absorbing check valve.

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