Generally known as a relief valve, double check valves have fairly simple mechanics since their effectiveness is determined by the process flow, which means no other device is needed. They are usually attached to the pump head on the inlet and outlet lines of various types of fluid pipes in pumps and systems. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Check-All Valve Manufacturing Company
W. Des Moines,IA | 515-224-2301Our check valves are manufactured with the customer in mind. We believe in offering superior products and services every time. No matter whether you are looking for small or large valves, we can meet your every needs. It is our goal to offer excellent prices and service to each customer. Contact us to learn more today!
Davis Valve
Memphis,TN | 866-300-0110Valves are an important part of many flow systems and pneumatic systems. That’s why at Davis Valve, we make only the highest quality ball valves and other components for our customers. We stock many other parts including gates, swing checks, plug valves, and more. We work our hardest to provide excellent customer service. Find out more when you contact us today!
Valve Check, Inc.
Maplewood, MN | 651-330-3437When it comes to ball valves, you can count on Valve Check to manufacture ball valves and relief valves! Our valves can operate up to 10,000 PSI, and can be made from such materials as brass, aluminum, steel and stainless steel. Many standards and configurations available! For more information, call us today! We look forward to working with you!
Champion Valves Inc.
Wilmington,NC | 910-794-5547At Champion Valves, we maintain a large inventory of finished check valves, backed by exceptional customer service. With on-site engineering and test support, we are a full service supplier with the resources to support the most demanding applications. Our mission is to be the brand of choice for meeting the market’s needs for competitively priced, high-quality check valves with prompt, on-time delivery and exceptional customer service.
Dragon Valves Inc.
Norwalk,CA | 800-966-4007Dragon Valves has been manufacturing check valves since 1945. Instrumentation, manifold and specialty valves are our focus and the aerospace, chemical, diving and ship building industries rely on us. Our extensive catalog contains a large range of valve types including air operated, bar stock, cartridge, forged body, high pressure, needle, remote controlled, severe service, steam and still more.
Double Check Valves - Check-All Valve Manufacturing Company
Double Check Valves - Check-All Valve Manufacturing CompanyThe body of the valve holds in place a ring-like element known as the seat, which 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, opening the gap to allow the process stream to flow freely. The reverse flow then 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. Since check valves allow the stream to flow in only one direction, the system stays clean. Specifically, double check valves consist of two spring check valves assembled in sequence, usually with a ball valve or gate valve at each end.
Double check valves have multiple valves working together for a few reasons. First, one check valve is still able to act even if the other is jammed open. Also, a more reliable seal is possible when one valve is closed, because this reduces the pressure differential across the other and stops leakage of any kind. Size varies among double check valves, as it does among all check valves.
Small valves may be so compact they are not noticeable, particularly when they are integrated into the bodies of existing taps (faucets). Larger check valves may be installed with ball valves at the ends, which are partly there to test the double check valve periodically. This valve system mainly deals with keeping water clean and therefore requires consistent evaluation abilities for proper function. One industry utilizing double check valves is water treatment companies, but others use it often too.