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Is Your Check Valve Oversized for Your Application?

Last Modified on April 10, 2026 4:23 pm

WLC wafer check valve shown from a horizontal profile.

Check Valve Oversizing: Why Bigger Valves Create Bigger Problems Oversizing a check valve is one of the most common and costly mistakes made during valve selection. While it might seem safer to choose a larger valve, doing so can actually create a chain reaction of performance and reliability issues. When a check valve is larger… Read More


Metal Materials of DFT® Valves

Last Modified on April 9, 2026 9:03 pm

GLC check valve made from nickel aluminum bronze material.

When it comes to industrial applications, selecting the right valve material is of the utmost importance to ensure process reliability, efficiency, and safety. For over 80 years, DFT® has been at the forefront of high-quality valve manufacturing for diverse industries. We specialize in durable, high-performance check and control valves designed to operate in various temperature… Read More


Why Sanitary Check Valves Are Important

Last Modified on April 9, 2026 9:03 pm

horizontal and vertical dsv

Sanitary check valves function by preventing fluid backflow, which can cause contamination of products during any manufacturing process that involves fluid passage between systems. These valves are used throughout a wide range of industries that work with pressurized fluids and must adhere to strict sanitary standards, including chemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and food and beverage… Read More


Valves for the Mining Industry

Last Modified on April 9, 2026 9:03 pm

Worker in a hard hat at an underground mining site.

The mining and mineral sector needs robust processing systems that can meet the harsh chemical, pressure, and temperature demands of the industry. Any leaks at a mining facility could result in environmental damage coupled with penalties and fines. To reduce costly and unscheduled downtime, systems and all components must function consistently and reliably, minimizing equipment… Read More


Webinar Q and A: Carbon Capture and Role of Engineered Check Valves

Last Modified on April 9, 2026 9:03 pm

Webinar Q and A: Carbon Capture and Role of Engineered Check Valves

As a follow-up from our webinar “Carbon Capture & the Role of Engineered Check Valves“, we are sharing, in this post, a few of the questions received from the audience. During the webinar, we discussed what carbon dioxide is and how it impacts the environment, the critical methods of capturing carbon dioxide, how carbon dioxide… Read More