Advantage of NGT's Balanced Poppet
NGT's patented balanced design reduces the force required to open the valve. 

The traditional ball and poppet pilot check valve require large pilot pistons in order to open the main seat. The pilot piston force must overcome the force resulting from pressure trapped behind the main seat. Large pilot pistons cause high operating forces that decrease the life of the valve. 

Longer Life

A typical ball type or poppet type check valve with the same flow area as the balanced check will have 16 times the force required to open the valve. Opening a valve seat with 44 lbf for 10 million cycles would cause significant wear, as opposed to 2.7 lbf for 10 million cycles. The air cushions on both ends of the pistons also help to reduce wear due to impact forces when the balanced piston shifts.

Smaller Size

The absence of a large pilot piston translates into a small design package. Compare our 3/8 nptf Midget Model with the competitions for size and flow.

Easy to Repair

To repair, remove the endcap, insert a new cartridge and replace the endcap. This can be accomplished in a few seconds without removing the plumbing.

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