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SURGEBUSTER Valve Features

Product Overview

Optional Accessories

Valve Features

Headloss Chart

Installation Dimensions and Construction

Dynamic Testing of Check Valves

A. REINFORCED DISC
The one piece precision molded disc is steel and nylon reinforced to provide years of trouble free performance. It is backed by a 25 year warranty for the flex portion of the disc.

B. Mechanical Disc Position Indicator* (Optional)

Provides clear indication of the valves disc position. Can also be provided with a SCADA compatible limit switch for off site monitoring (Not shown, see options).

C. DISC ACCELERATOR™**
The signature SURGEBUSTER!® Disc Accelerator™ moves in perfect tandem with the reinforced disc to quickly and efficiently speed the closure of the disc.

D. DOMED ACCESS PORT
Full size top access port allows removal of disc without removing valve from line and provides for flushing action over the valve disc for clog free performance. Access cover includes a drilled and tapped port for installation of optional Disc Position Indicator.

E. ONLY TWO MOVING PARTS
The Memory-Flex™ Disc and Disc Accelerator™ are the only moving parts. There are no packing or O-rings, mechanical hinges, pivot pins or bearings to wear out. Hinge portion of disc is warranted for 25 years.

F. DROP TIGHT SEATING
The synthetic reinforced disc, with its integral O-ring type seal design, assures positive seating at high and low pressures.

G. NON-SLAM CLOSURE
"Short Disc Stroke" combined with Memory-Flex™ Disc action and the Disc Accelerator™ reduce potentially destructive water hammer.


H. FUSION BONDED EPOXY
Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) is provided standard on the interior and exterior of the valve. The FBE is ANSI/NSF 61 certified. Other coatings are available on request.

I. BACKFLOW ACTUATOR (Optional)
Body is drilled and tapped for installation of optional backflow actuator (Not shown, see options).

J. NON-CLOG DESIGN
The unrestricted full flow area combined with smooth streamlined contouring allows passage of large solids minimizing the potential for clogging.

K. 100% FLOW AREA
For improved flow characteristics and lower head loss, the Val-Matic SURGEBUSTER!® Swing Check Valve provides 100% unrestricted flow area.

SURGEBUSTER® is a registered trademark of Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp.
*US Patent 6,152,173 **US Patent 6,050,294

 


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