B148 C95800 2507 Dual Disc Wafer Check Valve
Description
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
DUAL PLATE WAFER CHECK VALVE | PN16 | SOFT SEAT DESIGN
| PARAMETER | SPECIFICATION | NOTES |
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| Valve Type | Dual Plate Check Valve | Standard design |
| Design Standard | API 594 / ASME B16.34 | Wafer type per Annex A |
| Size Range | DN 50 to DN 1200 (2″ to 48″) | Full bore (100% port) |
| Pressure Rating | PN16 (16 bar @ 120°C) | |
| End Connection | Wafer suit for RF Flanges per EN 1092-1 | Face-to-face: EN 558-20 |
| Body Material | ASTM B148 C95800 (Ni-Al Bronze) | UNS C95800 |
| Disc Material | ASTM B148 C95800 (No hardfacing) | As-cast surface finish Ra ≤ 3.2 μm |
| Shaft Material | Monel K500 (UNS N05500) | Solution-treated & aged |
| Seat Material | Full Fluororubber (FKM) | Viton® FKM-75, bonded to disc |
| Spring Material | Monel K500 | |
| Hinge Bushings | Self-lubricating bronze | Maintenance-free |
| Temperature Range | Standard: -20°C to +150°C | Seat limit: -29°C to +200°C (short term) |
| Flow Direction | Horizontal / Vertical upflow | |
| Hydrostatic Test Press | 24 bar (1.5 × PN16) per EN 12266-1 | |
| Seat Leakage Class | API 598 Class VI (Soft seat) | Bubble-tight shutoff |
| Cracking Pressure | ≤ 0.1 bar | |
| Flow Coefficient (Kvs) | 2800 (for DN150 valve) | Higher vs. metal-seat designs |
| Max Flow Velocity | 8 m/s | |
| Seal Configuration | Elastomer-to-Body Direct Sealing | No metal-to-metal contact |
| Certifications | • PED 2014/68/EU Cat. II • WRAS |
Material Certs: EN 10204 3.1 |
KEY UPDATES & FEATURES
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Sealing System
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Pure FKM (Viton®) seats bonded directly to C95800 discs
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Zero metal sealing components – eliminates galling risk
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Leakage rate: ≤ 0.01 ml/min per inch seat dia. (Class VI)
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Simplified Disc Design
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No Stellite hardfacing – cost-optimized for non-abrasive services
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Disc surface: Machined to Ra 3.2 μm for optimal rubber adhesion
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Standard Hinge Mechanism
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No torsion springs (non-slam feature removed)
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Gravity-assisted closing (vertical installation required for optimal performance)
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PERFORMANCE DATA
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Cycle Life (Water) | >50,000 cycles |
| Max Backpressure Resistance | 25 bar (PN16 × 1.56) |
| Chemical Compatibility | Water, oils, H₂S ≤2000 ppm, weak acids (pH>4) |
| Installation Angle Limit | Vertical: 0°±10° Horizontal: ±3° level |
MATERIAL SPECIFICS
Fluororubber Seats (Viton® FKM-75):
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Hardness: 75 Shore A
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Compression Set: ≤15% (70h @ 200°C per ASTM D395)
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Fluid Resistance: Swell ≤10% in ASTM Oil #3 @ 150°C
Disc (C95800 without hardfacing):
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Max Surface Pressure: 50 MPa (with FKM seat)
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Surface Finish: CNC-machined to Ra ≤3.2 μm
COMPLIANCE & APPLICATIONS
Standards:
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API 594 (Dimensional/Testing)
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ISO 5208 (Leakage Testing)
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WRAS (Water Supply Regulations)
Typical Services:
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Cooling water systems
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Hydraulic oil return lines
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Low-abrasion chemical transfer (e.g., glycol, solvents)
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Potable water distribution
OPTIONAL FEATURES
▢ EPDM Seats (for ozone/steam resistance)
▢ Disc Protection Coatings (e.g., Xylan® for sticky media)
▢ Position Indicator
▢ PTFE Hinge Bushings (extended chemical resistance)








