CHECK VALVES

Check valves, also known as non-return or one-way valves, serve as indispensable components in fluid systems, ensuring the unidirectional flow of fluids while preventing backflow. Check valves play a crucial role in maintaining system integrity and operational efficiency.

Check valves are designed to allow fluid flow in one direction while preventing reverse flow. Their mechanism typically consists of a movable mechanism, such as a disc, ball, or swing check, which opens under forward flow pressure and closes under reverse flow or no flow conditions. This unidirectional flow control helps to prevent damage to equipment, contamination, or loss of fluid in pipelines.

Check valves are indispensable components in fluid systems, providing essential backflow prevention and ensuring the integrity and efficiency of various industrial processes and applications. Their ability to maintain unidirectional flow, simple design, versatility, and cost-effectiveness makes them essential tools for engineers and system engineers seeking reliable fluid system protection. As industries continue to evolve and technological advancements progress, check valves will remain vital in safeguarding fluid systems and maintaining operational reliability and safety.

A straight forward design for various applications, bubble-tight if required, following all international standards. Available in all (exotic) material grades.

At Merwede Valves we offer the following types of Check Valves: