FCT Axial Flow Check Valve ( Nozzle Check Valve)

FCT Axial Flow (Nozzle) Check Valve – Silent Reverse Flow Protection with Minimal Pressure Loss

FCT axial flow check valves, commonly referred to as nozzle check valves, are engineered to provide non-slam, fast-closing action in systems with high velocity and rapid flow reversal. The spring-assisted disc moves axially within the flow path and returns to the seat instantly when flow stops or reverses—eliminating water hammer and mechanical shock.

With their streamlined flow path and compact body, these valves are ideal for vertical or horizontal mounting and are frequently used in compressor discharge lines, cooling water systems, and turbine or boiler feed applications.


Technical Specifications

  • Design Standards: API 594, ASME B16.34, EN 12334

  • Size Range: 2” to 48” (DN50 to DN1200)

  • Pressure Ratings: ANSI 150 to 2500 / PN 10 to 420

  • Body Materials: Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Duplex, Alloy Steel

  • Disc Type: Axial Spring-Assisted Piston or Plate

  • Seat Options: Metal-to-Metal or Soft Seated

  • End Connections: Wafer, Flanged, Butt Weld

  • Temperature Range: -46°C to +425°C

  • Leakage Class: API 598 / EN 12266, Class IV or better

  • Mounting: Horizontal or Vertical (Flow Up)


Key Features

  • Non-slam, spring-assisted closure prevents water hammer

  • Axial flow design ensures low-pressure drop and high flow efficiency

  • Compact, maintenance-friendly body with minimal moving parts

  • Metal or soft-seated sealing for tight shut-off

  • Suitable for vertical or horizontal installation

  • Long service life in high-cycle applications


Applications

  • Compressor discharge lines

  • Steam condensate and boiler feedwater systems

  • Cooling water loops in power plants

  • Offshore and subsea pump protection

  • Turbine bypass and shutdown valves

  • General flow control in high-pressure networks