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| Lasso introduces Stop-Silent Check Valve  Lasso Technik has announced its Silent Check Valve Series. The Stop- Silent Check Valve features a cone design that assures tight shut-off to prevent backflow of liquid or gaseous media. This design also eliminates water hammer and associated problems of noise and wear, resulting in quiet, noise-free operation and long service life. Offered with choice of several diaphragm materials and mounting styles to meet varying application requirements, the Stop-Silent Check Valve is suitable for use in a wide range of applications including water distribution, water treatment, chemical production plants, petrochemical installations, and food processing.Other consumer and commercial applications include use in washing machines, pumps and compressors, air-conditioning units, and ventilation systems. The valve's service life is extended with its simple construction of only two non-moving components - a perforated stainless steel cone and diaphragm. Valve has no moving mechanical parts to wear, such as springs, bearings, or counterweights. Other characteristics include low cracking pressure, low pressure drop, and ability to function simultaneously as a filter. The corrosion-resistant valve features a temperature range of -20°C up to +180°C and an operating pressure of up to 232 psi. The valve can handle fluids up to 10 feet per second and gases up to 50 feet per second and is suitable for use in water, oil, acids and brines. Standard cones and valve sizes are available from 1"- 8" with multicone valves in sizes from 6"-24." The Stop-Silent Valve series comes in several configurations to meet a variety of mounting requirements, allowing for easy installation into fittings, standard unions, or between flanges. Diaphragm materials are available in EPDM, Nitrile Rubber, Silicone, or Fluorine Rubber. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |