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API 594 LICENSED RETAINERLESS DESIGN ANTI-WATER HAMMER LOW PRESSURE DROP

Dual Plate Wafer & Lug Check Valve

Engineered for rapid, slam-free reverse flow prevention in pump discharge and compressor manifolds. Features an advanced retainerless one-piece body that eliminates through-wall pin holes, twin torsion spring-assisted dynamic closure to prevent water hammer surges, and resilient or hardfaced seating.

Size Range NPS 2" – 48" (DN 50 – 1200)
Pressure Class Class 150 – 2500 (PN 20 – 420)
Body Designs Retainerless Wafer / Lug / Flanged
Dynamic Response Zero Slam Non-Return
TSV Dual Plate Check Valve API 594
MODEL FAMILY TSV-DPCV-API594-RET
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Design Codes & Valve Construction Standards

Complies with API 594 and ASME B16.34, providing ultra-compact face-to-face dimensions (80% lighter and 75% shorter than traditional swing check valves).

Engineering Parameter Applicable Codes, Standards & Design Criteria
Design & Manufacturing Standard API 594, ASME B16.34, BS 1868 (Swing option), EN 12334
Face-to-Face Dimensions API 594, ASME B16.10, ISO 5752 Series 16 / Series 73
Flanged End Connections ASME B16.5 RF / RTJ, ASME B16.47 Series A / B, EN 1092-1
Body Configuration Wafer (compact clamp-on), Full Lugged, Double Flanged (for large diameter or buried duty)
Retainerless Construction Hinge and stop pins secured internally by blind retainers; zero external hole penetrations
Spring Assisted Closure Inconel X-750 or Hastelloy C dual torsion springs for high-cycle non-slam dynamic closure
Seating Interface Resilient O-ring (NBR / Viton / EPDM / PTFE) or Metal-to-Metal Hardfaced (Stellite 6)
Sour Service Compliance NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 compliant materials for wet H2S oil/gas transmission
Inspection & Testing 100% factory hydrostatic shell and low/high pressure seat leak testing per API 598

Critical Architecture of TSV Dual Plate Check Valves

Engineered specifically to solve water hammer pipe ruptures and fugitive emissions in severe pipeline networks.

01

Retainerless Body Design

Traditional check valves drill through the body shell to mount hinge pins, creating potential fugitive leak paths. TSV utilizes blind internal pockets, completely eliminating external body penetrations.

02

Non-Slam Torsion Springs

High-tensile Inconel X-750 dual torsion springs urge the two semi-circular plates closed before fluid reversal occurs, totally eradicating destructive water hammer pressure shocks.

03

Independent Plate Action

Each semi-circular disc rotates independently on the central hinge pin, distributing inertial load evenly and providing smooth, stable response under pulsating compressor or pump discharges.

04

80% Weight Reduction

Wafer-style body fits snugly between companion pipe flanges, reducing valve weight by up to 80% compared to bulky swing check valves, drastically simplifying offshore platform engineering.

05

Horizontal & Vertical Mount

Because plate closing is spring-energized rather than gravity-dependent, TSV dual plate check valves operate reliably in horizontal pipes or vertical lines with upward flow direction.

06

Hardfaced Seat Longevity

Body and disc sealing surfaces are precision ground with Stellite 6 overlay (or vulcanized resilient rubber for water), preventing seat scrubbing and wire-drawing under high velocity slurry flows.

Complete Dual Plate Check Valve Models & Technical Capabilities

Browse TSV's complete portfolio of certified dual plate check valve models. Engineered to order with customizable trims, metallurgy, pressure ratings, and factory-fitted actuation for mission-critical installations.

Dual-Plate Spring-Loaded Non-Slam Wafer Check Valve
API 594 NON-SLAM DUAL PLATE

Dual-Plate Spring-Loaded Non-Slam Wafer Check Valve

Twin D-shaped semi-circular plates loaded by torsion springs close before flow reversal occurs, eliminating pipeline water hammer slam shockwaves.

Size RangeNPS 2" to 48" (DN 50 - 1200)
Pressure ClassClass 150 to 900 (PN 20 - 150)
Body MaterialASTM A216 WCB / A351 CF8M / Ductile Iron
Spring MetallurgyInconel X-750 Fatigue Resistant Spring
SealingResilient EPDM/NBR or Metal-to-Metal Stellite
High-Pressure Forged Dual-Plate RTJ Retainerless Check Valve
RETAINERLESS DESIGN CLASS 1500 RTJ

High-Pressure Forged Dual-Plate RTJ Retainerless Check Valve

Retainerless design with no external body drillings or plugs, completely eliminating fugitive emissions for high-pressure sour gas transmission.

Size RangeNPS 2" to 24" (DN 50 - 600)
Pressure ClassClass 900, 1500, 2500 (PN 150 - 420)
Body MaterialASTM A350 LF2 / ASTM A105 / F316
Joint FacingRing Type Joint (RTJ) ASME B16.5
StandardsAPI 594 Type B, NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156
Stainless Steel Cast Dual Plate Chemical Wafer Valve
CF8M STAINLESS CORROSIVE PROCESS

Stainless Steel Cast Dual Plate Chemical Wafer Valve

Full investment cast CF8M austenitic stainless body and trim providing superior resistance to caustic soda, acids, and brine fluids.

Size RangeNPS 2" to 36" (DN 50 - 900)
Pressure ClassClass 150 to 600
Body MaterialASTM A351 CF8M / CF3M / Duplex 2205
Seat TypeIntegral Metal or Precision Molded Viton O-Ring
TestingAPI 598 Low Pressure Air & Water Seat Test

Explore All 5 Check Valve Sub-Categories

1:1 aligned with TSV factory catalog. Engineered non-return valves preventing backflow and water hammer in industrial piping.

Dual Plate Check Valve

API 594 compact wafer design with spring-loaded dual plates for rapid non-slam closure.

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Configure & Request a Quote for Dual Plate Check Valves

Submit your pump flow rate, line orientation, and operating medium. TSV application engineers will check dynamic cracking pressure and provide CAD drawings within 24 hours.

Prompt 24-hour engineering turnaround from TSV application engineers. Full MTRs and inspection plan agreed up front.