Instrumentation Check Valve

Instrumentation Check Valves

Introduction

Instrumentation Check Valve are precision-engineered devices designed to allow fluid or gas flow in one direction while preventing reverse flow. These valves are critical in protecting sensitive instrumentation and system components from potential damage caused by backflow or reverse pressure.

Instrumentation Check valve operate automatically based on pressure differentials, requiring no external actuation. They are commonly used in applications involving gases, liquids, or aggressive chemicals, and are constructed using materials such as stainless steel, Hastelloy, or other corrosion-resistant alloys to ensure reliability and durability in demanding environments.

Applications
Oil & Gas Industry

Control of hydrocarbon fluids, sampling, and pressure measurement systems.

Water Treatment

Flow regulation in filtration, sampling, and chemical dosing systems.

Power Generation Industry

Steam systems, pressure monitoring, and boiler instrumentation.

Chemical Plants

Flow control in chemical dosing, mixing systems, and sampling lines.

Pharmaceutical Industry

Sterile fluid control and pressure monitoring in cleanroom environments.

Mining & Metals

Control of slurry, reagent dosing, and pressure monitoring systems.

Features & Benefits
  • Available in SS316, all wetted parts in accordance with NACE MR01-75
  • Heat Code Traceable to certified material test report
  • Instant shut off in upstream condition
  • The cracking pressure from 1 to 50 psig (0.07 to 3.4 bar)
  • Variety of end conguration includes YDB ODT Tube Fittings, Male / Female NPT, BSPT and BSPP pipe connection
  • Every valve is factory tested.
Operating Parameters

Pressure Rating

  • Pressure Rating : upto 3000 psig (205 bar) at CWP
  • Temperature Rating : upto 198° C with Viton O-Ring
Testing
  • Standard Test : Each valve is factory tested with nitrogen at 2000 psig (138 bar) for leakage at the seat and packing.
  • Optional Hydrostatic test : This test is performed with de-ionised water at 1.5 time the working pressure.
Material of constructions
No. Component Material
1 Inlet Body Stainless Steel 316
2 Seal Ring Viton
3 Poppet Stainless Steel 316
4 Spring Stainless Steel
5 Outlet Body Stainless Steel 316
Technical Data
SizeMaximum Flow Coefficient (Cv)Nominal Cracking Pressure psig (bar)Downstream Pressure at 70G (20C) psig (bar)
1/8″0.101, 10, 25 ( 0.07, 0.69, 1.8)1000 (68.9)
1/4″0.471, 10, 25 ( 0.07, 0.69, 1.8)1000 (68.9)
3/8″1.471, 10, 25 ( 0.07, 0.69, 1.8)200 (13.7)
1/2″1.681, 10, 25 ( 0.07, 0.69, 1.8)200 (13.7)
3/4″, 1″4.481, 10, 25 ( 0.07, 0.69, 1.8)200 (13.7)

For cracking pressure of 25 psig (1.8 bar), downstream pressure is 3000 psig (206 bar)

O-Rings
O-Ring MaterialTemperature Rating F(°C)
Buna – N-10 to 250 (-23 to 121)
EPDM-70 to 250 (-55 to 121)
Viton (Fluorocarbon)-10 to 350 (-23 to 191)
Standard Configuration Dimensions
END CONNECTORDIMENSION (mm)PART NO.
INLETOUTLETABHG
1/8″ ODT1/8″ ODT57.2026.615.8811.11YCV01 TT2
1/4″ ODT1/4″ ODT62.2026.615.8814.28YCV01 TT4
3/8″ ODT3/8″ ODT76.2037.622.217.46YCV01 TT6
1/2″ ODT1/2″ ODT86.6042.925.422.22YCV01 TT8
5/8″ ODT5/8″ ODT91.7048.028.5028.57YCV01 TT10
3/4″ ODT3/4″ ODT99.8056.131.8038.10YCV01 TT12
1″ ODT1″ ODT111.2058.438.1014.0YCV01 TT16
6mm ODT6mm ODT62.226.616.018.0YCV01 TT6M
10mm ODT10mm ODT76.237.622.022.0YCV01 TT10M
12mm ODT12mm ODT86.242.925.025.0YCV01 TT12M
16mm ODT16mm ODT91.74828.0 YCV01 TT16M
1/8″ Female NPT1/8″ Female NPT50.0015.88YCV01 FF2N
1/4″ Female NPT1/4″ Female NPT57.1019.05YCV01 FF4N
3/8″ Female NPT3/8″ Female NPT73.9022.2YCV01 FF6N
1/2″ Female NPT1/2″ Female NPT90.6027.00YCV01 FF8N
3/4″ Female NPT3/4″ Female NPT104.0031.80YCV01 FF12N
1″ Female NPT1″ Female NPT123.0041.27YCV01 FF16
1/8″ Male NPT1/8″ Male NPT44.524.415.88YCV01 MM2N
1/4″ Male NPT1/4″ Male NPT54.024.715.88YCV01 MM4N
3/8″ Male NPT3/8″ Male NPT71.443.022.2YCV01 MM6N
1/2″ Male NPT1/2″ Male NPT80.342.222.2YCV01 MM8N
3/4″ Male NPT3/4″ Male NPT104.0065.831.8YCV01 MM12N
1″ Male NPT1″ Male NPT114.867.335.0YCV01 MM16N

Dimensions are for reference only and subject to change without notice

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