Technical Specifications: FIP SXE Easyfit Ball Check Valve
Material & Size Compliance
- Manufacturer: FIP (Formatura Iniezione Polimeri) - Italy
- Product Series: SXE Easyfit True Union Ball Check Valve
- Nominal Size: 1-1/2 Inch (DN40 / Outer Diameter 50mm)
- Body Material: Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC-U)
- Material Standard: Schedule 80 / ASTM industrial wall thickness
- O-Ring Seals: EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)
- Ball Guide Grid: High-performance technopolymer
Pressure & Temperature Ratings
- Maximum Working Pressure: PN16 (16 bar / 232 PSI) at 20°C (68°F)
- Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
- Minimum Sealing Pressure: Minimal backpressure required (less than 3 PSI)
- Flow Orientation: Vertical (preferred for ball reset) or Horizontal installation
Connection Details
- End Connector Type: FIP / NPT female threaded or ASTM solvent socket
- Union Nut Design: True Union configuration for dual-sided pipeline disconnection
- Thread Profile: Buttress threads on union ends for maximum mechanical strength
Design Features
- Easyfit Torque Control: Compatible with custom tool for union nut tightening
- Custom Labelling: Integrated clear window insert for pipeline identification
- Optimized Fluidics: Full-bore design minimizing pressure drop across the ball chamber
- Maintenance: Tool-free internal access by unscrewing the locking union ends