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Pressure Drop Chart

Sure Check™ Valves

Pressure Drop — psi

Flow Rate — GPM

This chart is based on the flow of clean water at ambient temperature. Consult our Engineering Department for pressure drop information for steam,
gases or viscous fluids.
Good piping practice recommends placement of check valves a distance equal to 5 to 10 pipe diameters from any turbulence producing device such as
elbow, pumps, etc.
Consult factory for pressure drops of sizes larger than 30".

When selecting a valve, check flow rate and pressure drop.

A flow rate resulting in a pressure drop of at least 0.25 psi is required to prevent chatter

Size: 2" 2-1/2" 3" 4" 5" 6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18" 20" 24" 30"

Flow Coefficient Cv 62 110 175 350 550 850 1500 2400 3700 4500 5500 7500 9200 14000 29000
Cracking Pressure psi ≤ 0.25 ≤ 0.25 ≤ 0.25 ≤ 0.25 ≤ 0.25 ≤ 0.25 ≤ 0.25 ≤ 0.25 ≤ 0.25 ≤ 0.25 ≤ 0.25 ≤ 0.25 ≤ 0.25 ≤ 0.25 ≤ 0.25
Cracking Pressure is for horizontal installation only. For installation with valve in a vertical position, consult factory.

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