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Manure Slurry Ball Check Valve

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Product Name Manure Slurry Ball Check Valve
Product Image
flanged slurry ball check valve for manure pipeline
Product Overview The Manure Slurry Ball Check Valve is an automatic non-return valve for pumped livestock waste pipelines. Installed in the discharge line, it permits slurry to move toward a storage tank or treatment facility and closes when reverse pressure develops. Its simple ball-and-seat mechanism is suited to properly designed lines handling liquid pig manure and suspended solids. It can be incorporated into pump rooms serving commercial pig farms and steel structure livestock buildings.
Key Features
  • Automatic closure helps prevent slurry from returning through a stopped pump.
  • A movable ball is the principal operating component; no external actuator is required.
  • Slurry-oriented flow passage and seat options can be selected to limit obstruction and wear.
  • Body, ball and seal materials can be matched to manure composition and cleaning conditions.
  • Serviceable configurations allow inspection of the ball and seat during scheduled maintenance.
Structural Components A typical assembly includes a valve body, internal ball, valve seat, inlet and outlet connections, and a cover or access arrangement where specified. Replaceable wear and sealing components may be available according to the selected design. Material selection should consider slurry solids, corrosion exposure and the required service life.
Working Principle Forward flow lifts the ball away from its seat and carries slurry through the valve. When the pump stops or downstream pressure becomes greater than upstream pressure, the ball returns to the seat and restricts reverse flow. The operating position and minimum flow required for reliable opening depend on the chosen valve design.
Technical Specifications
  • Nominal size and pressure rating: According to project requirements.
  • Body, ball and seat materials: Selected for the slurry and operating conditions.
  • End connections and flange standard: Available upon request.
  • Permitted installation orientation: Confirmed for the selected valve model.
  • Temperature and solids suitability: Subject to material and hydraulic review.
Applications Suitable for selected manure pump discharge lines, pig slurry transfer stations, storage tank feed pipelines and farm wastewater handling systems. It may be used with submersible or dry-installed manure pumps when the valve is correctly sized for the pump duty and expected solids.
Customization Options Connection size, pressure class, body coating, ball material, seat material and access arrangement can be reviewed against the project specification. Valve placement can be coordinated with the pump, isolation valves, pipe supports and maintenance clearance in a new pig farm construction or retrofit project.
Installation & Maintenance Install in the indicated flow direction and only in an orientation approved for the selected model. Support adjoining pipework independently and leave access for inspection. Provide appropriate isolation so the valve can be depressurized before its cover is opened. During maintenance, check the ball, seat, internal passage and seals for wear or trapped debris; replace damaged components as required.
Product FAQ

Does this valve need a motor or control signal?
No. It opens and closes in response to the direction and pressure of the slurry flow.

Can it serve as a manual shut-off valve?
A standard ball check valve provides automatic non-return protection. Specify a separate isolation valve when the line must be positively shut off for servicing.

What information is needed for selection?
Provide the pump flow and discharge pressure, pipe size, installation orientation, slurry composition and connection standard.

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Illustrative reference images: Bray and Flomatic. Supplied valve materials, connections and configuration may differ.

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