Help to understand how Tideflex all elastomeric check valve operates
Tideflex check valve was developed as an alternative solution to traditional flap valves, when they fall down. It is specifically designed for extreme envionments.
Tideflex is a no moving or mechanical part check-valve, 100% elastomeric construction, highly resistant to corrosion and ozone degradation.
The design of Tideflex check valve allows to form a tighter seal around debris and solids tipically found in stormwater and effluent discharge, airport and highway runoff, CSO/SSO systems, ocean outfallls, flood control systems and pumping stations.
The curved bill enhancement is self-draining and does not increase headloss.
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Tideflex is an one part all elastomeric construction. The "duck-bill" design allows the valve to operate using line pressure and backpressure to open and close, without outside energy source required :
- The Tideflex check valve opens with positive pressure;
-Reverse pressure seals the curve bill of the Tideflex to prevent backflow.
