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Plastic Check Valves

Plastic check valves are unidirectional flow control devices made out of organic, synthetic or processed polymers. The purpose of these mechanisms, like all check valves, is to eliminate the potential damage that could be caused by backflow if left unchecked. Back pressure or reverse flow can result in mechanical failure, product contamination, pressure surges and flooding.

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Check-All Valve Manufacturing Company
W. Des Moines, IA
515-224-2301
Check-All Valve manufactures check valves, stainless check valves, sanitary check valves, connector check valves and flange check valves. We specialize in precision-type check valves. We recognize that the customer is important, and we will continue to serve each customer to the highest standards. Let our specially trained staff help you choose the proper combination for your application needs.
 
The Lee Company
Westbrook, CT
860-399-6281
For over 60 years, The Lee Company has been manufacturing high quality miniature check valves for use in aerospace hydraulic systems, oil tools, medical and scientific instrumentation and other industries worldwide. Our selection of check valves includes zero leak check valves, side exit check valves, check valves for installation into plastic and metal, pilot operated check valves & more.
 
Snap-tite Quick Disconnect & Valve Div.
Erie, PA
814-860-5700
Snap-tite offers over 70 years of experience in the manufacture quick disconnect couplings, check valves, hydraulic valves, vessels, fittings and other industrial components. Our strength is in providing expert solutions matched to the needs of the customer. From quick disconnects and relief valves to autoclaves, Snap-tite delivers the right high quality product, right on time, at the right price.
 
Pneumadyne, Inc.
Plymouth, MN
763-559-0177
Pneumadyne, Inc. is an ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer of pneumatic components and pneumatic control systems. Our Check Valves feature a variety of port sizes including 1/16 tube id barbs, 10-32 and 1/8 NPT threads and ¼ push-in connections to fit plumbing requirements. Pilot Operated Check Valves are also available to reliably hold an actuator position in a variety of applications.
 
Delta Pacific Valve Mfg. Co.
Hauppauge, NY
631-231-1261
Delta Pacific Valve is a manufacturer of API cast steel gate, check, globe and ball valves. Our valves are manufactured to industry and international standards, or to our customers' specific requirements. DPV® valves comply with environmental standards and meet ISO 9000 standards. We are Delta Pacific, we are Delta Terrific! Call today!
 
Plast-O-Matic Valves, Inc.
Cedar Grove, NJ
973-256-3000
Offering a full line of flow control products, Plast-O-Matic Valves ensures high quality by testing each of our valve products individually before shipment. We offer plastic check valves, PVC check valves, relief valves, ball check valves and more. We are committed to engineering excellence.
 
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Plastic Check Valves


A plastic check valve, like all check valves, prevents backflow by allowing process streams such as water, corrosives, compressed air, liquid metal, hydraulic fluid, fuel, gasoline, syrup, acids, adhesives, slurry and sludge, to name a few, to flow freely in a downstream direction while simultaneously sealing itself should the direction of flow reverse. Plastic check valves provide this security with relatively simple devices. The body of the valve is a molded, extruded or die cast cylindrical element that is placed midstream in the plumbing. Because they require no external activation or actuation mechanism, these non return valves are easily installed into pre-existing pipeline configurations. The body holds in place a ring-like plastic element known as the seat. This extends from the inner walls toward the center-line of the pipe but does not fully close. A plugging mechanism, such as a piston or ball rests in the seat. Another plugging device is a swinging disk. When pressure is great enough, and going in the desired direction, the stopper is lifted away from the seat of the valve opening the gap to allow process stream to flow freely downstream. Reverse flow inversely pushes the plug back into the hole, creating an air tight seal that will not be opened again until forward flow pressure is greater than the back pressure.

As aforementioned, plastic check valves come into frequent contact with a number of different process streams. In order to provide reliable stream control, it is important to select a valve material that is chemically compatible with the flow composition. A number of different plastics are therefore available to suit check valve needs under any circumstances. PVC check valves are common as they provide good flexibility, smooth surfaces and are nontoxic. Polypropylene is also used and is similar to PVC but with additional benefits of resistance to UV, weathering and ozone exposure. PTFE is suited for use with highly corrosive substances while CPVC maintains integrity in high heat applications such as boiling water or molten metal transfer. Each of these acetal polymers offers high fatigue resistance and lubricity which help to increase product longevity. While metals may also be used in valve design, plastics are easily fabricated into precise shapes and offer many of the same qualities as metals with lower overhead cost. In addition to material considerations, manufacturers should consider plastic check valve dimensions, pressure ratings, thermal capabilities, connection types and curing technology, all of which can have a significant impact on the plastic check valve performance.