Check valves:

Effective protection for your equipment

No way back for air and gases
In process engineering systems, sudden flow reversals after compressors and in connecting pipe
work pose considerable risks for the system, compressors and personnel. HOERBIGER check valves
offer effective protection against this risk.

Critical pulsations and strong
fluctuations in flow conditions after
controlled compressors are a particular
challenge for check valves.
This means the check valves have to
adapt to the prevailing pulsations,
turbulences and changes in inflow
conditions and close quickly and
reliably upon sudden flow reversal.
The solution for critical applications: HOERBIGER check valves have proven
to be the right solution in countless
Based on many years’ experience in the applications
field of valve technology, HOERBIGER
has developed the right solution for just with compressors
such critical applications. „„ Refineries
Even in strongly pulsating flow environ- „„ Petrochemical industry
ments and under varying operating con- „„ Chemical industry
ditions, the HOERBIGER check valve is „„ Natural gas industry
reliable, safe and efficient. „„ Industrial air systems
„„ PET production

in piping
„„ all industries
Fast, reliable, safe and efficient
Valve in housing type A HOERBIGER check valves are
responsive
The low-mass and friction-free valve
discs allow the valve to open and close
rapidly and reliably, even with low flow
rates. This is particularly important with
controlled compressors because the entire
control range is covered and the valve is
responsive and reliable even when the
compressor flow rate is low.
problem-free and safe
The proven design and application-
matched metals ensure smooth and
Valve in housing type B efficient operation in any situation,
even in highly corrosive applications.
The friction-free valve discs result
in barely any wear, which makes for
extremely low maintenance
requirements.
engineered and optimised
HOERBIGER check valves are custom
solutions matched perfectly to the
application, ensuring optimum opera-
tional characteristics with minimum
pressure drops.
efficient and reliable
The uniform system of valve discs and
springs moves in harmony with the
pulsations and turbulences. The special
design of the internal parts reduces
the movement of the sealing element
and leads to significant pressure relief
during the opening and closing cycle.
HOERBIGER check valves are the solution
for both normal and critical applications.
The advantages of HOERBIGER
check valves at a glance
„„ Reliable and rapid closing action upon or before flow reversal
„„ Minimal pressure drop
„„ Long service life even in pulsating flow environments
„„ Low maintenance
„„ Low noise
„„ Smooth operation at different duty points
„„ Variable installation position
„„ Compliance with international standards and directives

With HOERBIGER you’re very much on the safe side:

The HOERBIGER Quality Assurance System complies

with the latest ISO 9001 regulations.

HOERBIGER is also certified by Lloyd’s Register

to manufacture and distribute check valves and
housings in accordance with the
Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC,
Appendix III, Module H.

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HOERBIGER Compression Technology is a business unit of HOERBIGER Holding AG, Zug / Switzerland. HOERBIGER is active
throughout the world as a leading player in the fields of compression technology, automation technology and drive technology.
In 2010, its 7,600 employees achieved sales of 950 million Euro. The focal points of its business activities include key
components and services for compressors, gas engines and turbomachines, hydraulic systems and piezo technology for vehicles
and machine tools, as well as components and systems for shift and clutch operations in vehicle drive trains of all kinds.
Through innovations in attractive technological niche markets, the HOERBIGER Group sets standards and delivers cutting-edge
solutions for the benefit of its customers.

This product brochure contains product specifications based on research and development on the one hand and on manufacturing on the other. Dependent on place of installation, operating
conditions and specifications, several parameters of the described product may change. Thus, HOERBIGER assumes no liability or warranty for the accuracy and completeness of the
information covered in this brochure.