Weight & Level Swing Check Valves

Protects the pump from damaging surge pressure following pump shut down in a pumping station.

Weight & Level Swing Check Valves

MGA Controls stocks a wide range of metal and resilient seat weight and lever swing check valves. These self-actuated, or automatic, non-return swing check valves are used to prevent the back flow of a liquid in a pipeline by using the forward flowing liquid to open the valve disc. This protects the pump from damaging surge pressure following pump shut down in a pumping station.

At MGA Controls, we have a wide selection of non-return swing check valves in a wide range of materials, meaning the components can be used in a wide range of applications and industries. Stainless steel swing check valves are a popular product, as the material makes them compatible with a wide range of media. The weight and lever swing check valves available at MGA Controls are compatible with various media including: Potable water, Wastewater, Seawater, Sludges & Slurries, Steam, Light Oils and Chemicals.

We supply weight and lever swing check valves from leading manufacturers Val-Matic, whose range of materials include: Brass, cast iron, ductile iron, stainless steel and aluminium bronze. The optional weight and lever swing check valves assists in increasing the speed of closure, which helps to prevent or reduce the potential disc slam caused by surge and high reverse flow velocities.

In order to find the right product for your industry requirements, contact our technical team today. You can obtain a quote for a non-return swing check valve here, or alternatively email sales@mgacontrols.co.uk or ring +44 (0)1704 898980.


Frequently asked questions

Swing Check Valve Applications

The purpose of a swing check valve is to permit the flow of a liquid in one direction, close tightly when its discharge side pressure exceeds inlet pressure and to close without a slam.
Depending on the industry requirements, these valves can be used in a wide range of applications. For example, stainless steel swing check valves can be used in a wide range of industry applications, due to their chemical and temperature compatibility.
Water, wastewater and irrigation applications are the most common uses of a swing check valve, in order to prevent back-flow through a system.

Swing Check Valve Materials

Swing check valves are available in various material selections, depending on the nature of the application.
It is important for a non-return swing check valve to be robust and hard-wearing.
Stainless steel swing check valves are manufactured by Val-Matic and stocked at MGA Controls, with an iron valve body and disc.

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