SS wafer check valves are thin and disk-like components in pipes arranged in a line structure to control the direction of the flow of gases or liquids. Usually, they control flow in one direction and also avoid any backward flow of these fluids in pipes.
Stainless Steel Wafer Check ValveAdvantages of SS Wafer Check Valve
Cost of maintenance is low – these valves are resistant to corrosive agents and therefore maintenance is not regularly required.
Resistance to corrosion – stainless steel is not easily corroded and this makes them to be applied in a wide range of uses, especially in industries in the flow of fluids.
Backward flow of fluids is not possible – the presence of check valves enables to prevention of any backflow of the liquids or gases flowing in this piping system.
Strong and highly durable – these valves are able to manage the high pressure of fluids flowing through them. Since they are strong and not easily damaged by the rate of flow of fluids, they last long.
Speed – whenever there is a change in the direction of the flow of fluids they quickly respond to the change in direction even when the fluid is under high pressure.
Sustainability – these valves are able to withstand corrosive agents and maintain their efficiency for a long time.
Parts and Components
Body – basically the whole component and is made of stainless steel because of its durability and corrosion resistance
Disk – attached to the body of the valve and that controls the flow of fluids
Spring check valve – control flow of fluids preventing backflow of the fluids
Hinge pin – acts as the pivot point and helps when there is a change in the direction of the fluid
Valve seat – ensures tight sealing to prevent any leakage in or out of the wafer check valve
Bolts – tightens the components of the pipe
Stainless Steel Wafer Check Valve PartsHow Stainless-steel Wafer Check Valve Work
Works by allowing the flow of fluids in only one direction and prevents any backflow of the fluid. It has a swinging disc at one end of the valve which lifts when the fluid is flowing in the required direction to allow the fluid to flow continuously.
Whenever there is movement in the undesired direction, which is backflow, the swinging disc is forced to close because of the pressure of the fluid moving backward thus the flow is prevented.
Features of Stainless-steel Wafer Check Valve
Versatile – can be used for many purposes in industries like water treatment and chemical processing.
Material – made of stainless steel which is highly resistant to corrosion and strong, this enhances durability
Maintenance is easy – has components like bolts which can be easily opened to check internal parts when there is a breakdown
Reliable – consistently allows only forward flow of fluids and backflow is not possible because of the presence of valves
Disk – only allows fluids to move forward and closes to avoid backflow
Made of different sizes – this enables them to fit in pipes of different diameters
Hinge pin – acts as the pivot point and helps when there is a change in the direction of the fluid
Stainless Steel Wafer Check Valve FeaturesApplications of Stainless-steel Wafer Check Valve
Water treatment – they are used to allow the flow of water to only one direction which is the required direction. This makes the treated water not to mix with the untreated water.
Chemical processing – since stainless steel is highly resistant to corrosion, they are used in chemical processing plants and they last long
Oil and gas industry – because of stainless steel’s corrosive resistance and also its ability to last long, they are used in these industries
Conclusion
These valves prevent backflow of fluids, last long, and are corrosion resistant making them suitable for use in a wide range of industrial activities.
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More Resources:
Check Valves – Source: KINVALVE
Types of Valves – Source: THOMASNET
