Technical Specifications
- Valve Type: Spring Assisted Check Valve
- Body Style: True Union (Removable carrier for easy inline maintenance)
- Connection Size: 1/2' (Half-Inch Nominal Pipe Size)
- Connection Type: FIP (Female Iron Pipe / Female National Pipe Thread - FNPT)
- Material: PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
- Material Class: Schedule 80 (Thick wall for higher pressure ratings)
- Seal Material: EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)
- Mechanism: Stainless steel spring-loaded poppet
- Flow Direction: Unidirectional (Prevents backflow / reverse flow)
Performance & Environmental Ratings
- Pressure Rating: 150 PSI at 73°F (23°C) non-shock
- Max Temperature: 140°F (60°C)
- Cracking Pressure: Approximately 1 to 5 PSI (Spring resistance dependent)
- Chemical Resistance: Excellent for water, waste treatment, acids, and salts
- Incompatibility: Not suitable for compressed air, gases, or petroleum-based fluids
Physical Dimensions & Features
- Color: Dark Gray (Standard industrial Schedule 80 designation)
- Design Advantage: Dual union nuts allow easy replacement of internal parts without cutting the pipe
- Seat Design: Elastomeric EPDM O-ring for bubble-tight shut-off at minimal backpressure
- Installation Orientation: Can be installed vertically (upward flow only) or horizontally