McWane - Swing Check Valve - Brochure

MPIs Swing Check Valves are designed and manufactured in conformance with AWWA C508. Under certain circumstances where it is desirable to have more positive control of the closing on the disc, the valves can be supplied with either lever-and-spring or lever-and-weight. Swing check valves are used for the prevention of backflow in water systems where there is the possibility of a pollutant in the user`s system back flowing into the potable water system. They are self-contained, free-swinging disc style which can be purchased with an outside lever and weight or outside lever and spring options conforming to AWWA C508 standards. The valves can also be purchased with outside air or oil cylinders when required by customer requirements or project specifications. Valves sizes 2"-24" can be ordered with double lever arms. Valve sizes 30" and larger come with standard double lever arms.

 and economical way to stop flows or regulate levels in channels and canals.