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check valve

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check valve
n
(Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a valve that closes by fluid pressure to prevent return flow Also called nonreturn valve


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A new three-piece, ring-type check valve for general injection molding applications comes from Zeiger Industries, Canton, Ohio.
The "O" ring (non - threaded) check valve design allows the check valves to be removed and replaced without breaking the suction and discharge piping thereby reducing the pump downtime significantly.
Featuring a check valve and built-in vacuum toss sensor with audiovisual alarms for optimum operator safety, the Lifter-tilters are offered in 500-, 1000- and 2000-Lb.
 
 
 
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