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    Vacuum Breakers for Chemicals

    A plastic body withstands pH neutralizing, cleaning, and plating solutions containing sodium hydroxide, methyl ethyl ketone, and other harsh chemicals. Also known as vacuum-breaking valves, these valves have vents that open when pressure drops to relieve vacuum conditions and prevent backward suction from drawing liquid into upstream piping.
    Diaphragm Check Valve
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vacuum Breakers. Vacuum Breakers for Chemicals.
    Material
    CPVC Body
    PVC Body
    Inlet Pipe
    Size
    Outlet
    Pipe SIze
    For Pipe
    Schedule
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Min. Opening
    Pressure, psi
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Seal
    DIaphragm
    For Use With
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Color
    Each
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Color
    Each
    NPT Female Inlet × NPT Female Outlet
    1/2
    1/2
    80
    Not Rated100 psi @ 75° F14 5/16"Fluoroelastomer
    Fluoroelastomer
    Beverage, Food, Air, Ammonia, Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Chlorinated Water, Diesel Fuel, Drinking Water, Ethylene Glycol, Helium, Hydrochloric Acid, Kerosene, Krypton, Liquid Carbon Dioxide, Methanol (Methyl Alcohol), Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), Mineral Spirits, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitric Acid, Nitrogen, Oil, Oxygen, Soap Solutions, Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda), Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach), Water, Xenon40 to 180Light Gray1868N13000000040 to 140Gray1868N10000000
    3/4
    3/4
    80
    Not Rated100 psi @ 75° F14 5/8"Fluoroelastomer
    Fluoroelastomer
    Beverage, Food, Air, Ammonia, Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Chlorinated Water, Diesel Fuel, Drinking Water, Ethylene Glycol, Helium, Hydrochloric Acid, Kerosene, Krypton, Liquid Carbon Dioxide, Methanol (Methyl Alcohol), Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), Mineral Spirits, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitric Acid, Nitrogen, Oil, Oxygen, Soap Solutions, Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda), Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach), Water, Xenon40 to 180Light Gray1868N1400000040 to 140Gray1868N11000000
    1
    1
    80
    Not Rated100 psi @ 75° F15 1/8"Fluoroelastomer
    Fluoroelastomer
    Beverage, Food, Air, Ammonia, Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Chlorinated Water, Diesel Fuel, Drinking Water, Ethylene Glycol, Helium, Hydrochloric Acid, Kerosene, Krypton, Liquid Carbon Dioxide, Methanol (Methyl Alcohol), Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), Mineral Spirits, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitric Acid, Nitrogen, Oil, Oxygen, Soap Solutions, Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda), Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach), Water, Xenon40 to 180Light Gray1868N1500000040 to 140Gray1868N12000000
     
    Spring-Loaded Piston Check Valve
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Vacuum Breakers. Vacuum Breakers for Chemicals.
    Material
    CPVC Body
    PVC Body
    Inlet Pipe
    Size
    Outlet
    Pipe SIze
    For Pipe
    Schedule
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Min. Opening
    Pressure, psi
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Seal
    Piston
    Spring
    For Use With
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Color
    Each
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Color
    Each
    NPT Female Inlet × NPT Female Outlet
    1 1/2
    1 1/2
    80
    Not Rated100 psi @ 75° F17 15/16"Fluoroelastomer
    CPVC
    PolymerBeverage, Food, Air, Ammonia, Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Chlorinated Water, Diesel Fuel, Drinking Water, Ethylene Glycol, Helium, Hydrochloric Acid, Kerosene, Krypton, Liquid Carbon Dioxide, Methanol (Methyl Alcohol), Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), Mineral Spirits, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitric Acid, Nitrogen, Oil, Oxygen, Soap Solutions, Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda), Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach), Water, Xenon40 to 180Light Gray1868N180000000———0
    2
    2
    80
    Not Rated100 psi @ 75° F18 1/2"Fluoroelastomer
    PVC
    PolymerBeverage, Food, Air, Ammonia, Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Chlorinated Water, Diesel Fuel, Drinking Water, Ethylene Glycol, Helium, Hydrochloric Acid, Kerosene, Krypton, Liquid Carbon Dioxide, Methanol (Methyl Alcohol), Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), Mineral Spirits, Natural Gas, Neon, Nitric Acid, Nitrogen, Oil, Oxygen, Soap Solutions, Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda), Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach), Water, Xenon———040 to 140Gray1868N170000000
     

    Easy-Install Threaded Check Valves for Harsh Chemicals

    To reduce installation time and allow for maintenance without detaching pipe connections, these valves have union fittings. The plastic body and fluoroelastomer seal provide excellent chemical resistance. Valves open to allow flow in one direction and close when flow stops or reverses.
    PVC Body—Ball
    Image of Product. Assembled View. Front orientation. Check Valves. Easy-Install Threaded Check Valves for Harsh Chemicals.
    Image of Product. Exploded View. Front orientation. Exploded view. Check Valves. Easy-Install Threaded Check Valves for Harsh Chemicals.

    Assembled View

    Exploded View

    PVC and CPVC valves come with unthreaded socket-connect female fittings in addition to the threaded NPT female fittings.
    Flow Coefficient (Cv)—Flow coefficient (Cv) is the amount of water (in gallons per minute) at 60° F that will flow through a fully open valve with a difference of 1 psi between the inlet and the outlet.
    Pipe
    Size
    Flow Coefficient
    (Cv)
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Min. Opening
    Pressure, psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Color
    End-to-End
    Lg.
    Mounting Position
    Specs.
    Met
    For Use With
    Ball
    Material
    Seal Material
    Each
    BSPP Female × BSPP Female
    1/2 6.3150 psi @ 70° F140 to 140Dark Gray4 1/4"Horizontal, VerticalASTM D1784Butane, Kerosene, Liquid Carbon Dioxide, Natural Gas, Nitric Acid, Oxygen, Phosphoric Acid, Propane, Salt Water, Soap Solutions, WaterPVC
    Fluoroelastomer
    7909K910000000
    1 25150 psi @ 70° F140 to 140Dark Gray5 3/16"Horizontal, VerticalASTM D1784Butane, Kerosene, Liquid Carbon Dioxide, Natural Gas, Nitric Acid, Oxygen, Phosphoric Acid, Propane, Salt Water, Soap Solutions, WaterPVC
    Fluoroelastomer
    7909K93000000
     
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