Check Valves

Check valves are mechanical devices used to prevent fluid backflow that can cause contamination, damage equipment, and cause unplanned downtime. Other functions include maintaining a pressurized line, relieving pressure when inlet pressure reaches a desired level, or minimizing the effects of water hammer across long stretches of piping.

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