Check Valves
Foot Valves (1/2″ – 4″)
A ball check valve with a foot screen can be installed vertically or horizontally on the suction side of a pump. The foot valve is an optional ball check valve arrangement where a screen is fitted into the inlet end of a ball check valve. This screen is used to filter large debris and solids from a fluid to prevent damage to pumps, clogging of valves and to protect downstream instrumentation. Foot valves can be typically found anywhere there is a check valve used as an intake. This includes pump inlets, lift stations and drains.
Resources:
Data Sheet
Ideal Applications Include:
Chemical Processing, Water & Wastewater, Landfills, Irrigation, Food Processing, Mining
Specifications:
Sizes:
True Union: ½” – 2″
Single Union: 3″ – 4″
Bodies:
PVC
Seals:
EPDM, FKM
Models:
Socket, Threaded, Flanged (ANSI), Butt End
Seats:
EPDM, FKM
Options:
Screen Options: PVC, CPVC, PP, PVDF
- Uniseat/seal of EPDM or FKM
- Ball is the only moving part. It unseats to permit flow in one direction but seals against seat to prevent backflow.
- May be used vertically or horizontally
- Minimum shut-off of 5psi
- All sizes rated for full vacuum service
- Solid thermoplastic ball
- Serves as a pre-strainer for large debris
- Installs in existing valves
- Screens available in a variety of thermoplastic materials
- PTFE coated FKM uniseat/seal
- Spring-loaded ball to assist ball in seating faster
- Screen options: PVC, CPVC, PP, PVDF