Swing Check Valve

Technical Bulletin

MJ-1822 June 2006

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Table of Contents
General Description .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Design Features
Sealing Features .................................................................................................................................................. 4
NDE Specications .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Recommended Spare Parts................................................................................................................................. 6
Service ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Standard Product ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Trim Charts
Figure Number Key ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Trim Denitions .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Drawings
Exploded View ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Dimensional Data................................................................................................................................................. 9
Weight Data ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................... 10

Engineering Data
Flow Data ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Conversion Data ................................................................................................................................................ 12

M&J Valve
19191 Hempstead Highway
Houston, TX 77065
Telephone: 281-469-0550
Fax: 281-894-1332
E-Mail: mandjvalve@processequipment.spx.com
Web Site: www.mandjvalve.com

SPX Process Equipment reserves the right to incorporate our latest design and material changes without notice or obligation.
Design features, materials of construction and dimensional data, as described in this bulletin, are provided for your information
only and should not be relied upon unless confirmed in writing. Certified drawings are available upon request.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The M&J Swing Check Valve design is based on many years of field use, engineering expertise and the latest
state-of-the-art technology. This combined with M&J Valves history of customer service, after the sale
support and comprehensive quality assurance program, ensures a product meeting the highest standards.
The M&J Swing Check Valve is produced in an environment conforming to API-Q1 and ISO-9001 and designed, manufactured, tested and certified to one or more of the following: API-6D, ANSI B16.5, ANSI B16.10,
ANSI B16.34, ANSI B2.1, API-598, API-1104, BS 2080, BS 5146, BS 6755.
The Swing Check Valve is a one-piece body, top entry design for reliable operation and extended seat seal life.
Top entry construction allows field service and in-line maintenance if necessary.
All major components of the check valve are normally made from cast and wrought forms, allowing the use of
a variety of widely accepted materials.
M&J Swing Check Valves are full bore. The full bore to API-6D assures unrestricted flow and allows pigging
and hot tapping.

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DESIGN FEATURES
The M&J Swing Check Valve is a robust design
which incorporates all of the desirable features
proven to provide long life and trouble free
operation. Backflow prevention is assured by the
free swinging clapper design which responds to the
changes in flow and provides positive closure prior
to the reversal of flow. The valve can be installed in
horizontal or vertical flow-up applications without
external closure assistance, i.e. counterweights.
Clapper Seals the clapper/arm design of the
Swing Check Valve provides positive alignment
between the clapper face and the seat face in the
body. Primary sealing is assured by the metal-tometal contact between these faces. Secondary
sealing is provided by a non-metallic insert in the
clapper face (fig 1).

Figure 2

EXTENDED SHAFT APPLICATIONS

Extended Shaft Sealing for applications requiring

extended shaft, the Swing Check Valve design
incorporates a bolted stem housing with dual seals,
(fig 2) on the shaft to provide positive sealing.
In addition, the design has a unique key/clutch
attachment of the shaft to the clapper arm which
allows (except in retarder applications) the clapper/
arm to swing freely in response to flow while the
shaft remains stationary, reducing wear
on the shaft seals.

Clapper lock-open Some check valve applications

require the ability to lock the valve clapper open.
These applications may be: to allow back flow for
depressurization flushing or prevention of isolation
of pipe line section during test; for critical pigging
operations such as intelligent pigging or where
pressure and/or flow rates used are very low. The
Swing Check Valve cannot be locked closed.
Counterweight A counterweight is normally
specified on the following check valve application: in
vertical flow down to insure clapper closure in, low
flow conditions to counterbalance clapper weight
and reduce pressure loss; critical flow conditions
where reduced closure time is provided by the
counterweight assisting closure.
Retarder The hydraulic retarder is normally used
in gas flow application where the flow rate fluctuates
and can allow the clapper to close frequently
during normal operation. The retarder stabilizes
clapper movement. A retarder should not be used
in liquid flow pipelines because it may allow the
commencement of reverse flow and the resultant
water hammer.

Figure 1
4

Other There are many other special applications

of the extended shaft feature such as: spring return
clapper; emergency close controlled by electric
solenoid or fusible link flow indication, etc.

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TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR

NON-DESTRUCTIVE
TESTING/EXAMINATION
(Available as required)

Description of Test
Dye Penetrant
Magnetic Particles
(wet or dry)

Radiography

Ultrasonic

Hydrostatic and
Pneumatic
Stem Torque
Visual and
Dimensional
Material Hardness

Applicable Standards
ASME V - Art 6 and 21
ASTM E165
ANSI B16.34 - Annex D
ASME V - Art 7 and 25
ASTM E709
ANSI B16.34 - Annex C
API - 1104
ASME V - Art 2 and 22
ASME VIII - Div 1
ANSI B16.34 - Annex B
ASTM E142, E94, E446, E186, E280
ASME V - Art 4 and 23
ASTM VII - Div 1
ASTM A388
API - 598, API - 6D
BS - 5146 and 6755
MSS-SP61
Customers Specifications
API - 6D
Customers Specifications
BS 2080
ANSI B16.34, B16.5, B16.10
MSS-SP44 and SP55
NACE MR - 01-75 (Latest edition)

Other non-destructive or destructive testing may be conducted to meet customer requirements and/or specifications.
Please contact your local M&J Valve representative for additional information.

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Feature

Standard

x
x

API-6D/Q1
ISO 9001

x
x
x
x

Lock-open
Transition Pieces (Pups)
Hydraulic Dampener
Counter Balance

Body Plug

x
x

Body Lift Lugs

Body Footing

x
x
x

Subsea
Removable Seat
API Monogram
Hydro Shell
Hydro-Seat

x
x
x
x
x

Air Seat
Operational Torque Test
Extended Hydro Test
Visual (API 6D)
Ultrasonic

NDE:

Dye Penetrant
Magnetic Particle
Radiography
Hydrotest Reports
Material Test Reports (MTRS)

Hydrotest Charts
Documentation/
NDE Reports
Certification:
Nace
Certificate of Compliance
Operational Test Reports

RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS

It is recommended that the following spare parts be
inventoried in operations having numerous valves of
a given size and an in-house maintenance program.
Part
Description

Number of Valves to be Supported

< 10

11-20

21-30

31-40

Arm

Clapper

Shaft

O-Rings, Set

Body Drain

API-6D Test:

When
Specified

x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x

SERVICE
Every product sold by M&J Valve is supported by
our full techincal staff. This staff is available to
provide you with technical advice, backup documentation, spare parts and repair services, either in
the plant or in the field. Our well-trained and experienced field service staff stands ready to support
you and our products around the world.
WARRANTY
The Company warrants all equipment manufactured by it to be free from defects in workmanship
and material provided that such equipment was
properly selected for the service intended, properly
installed, and not misused. Equipment which is
returned transportation prepaid to the Companys
originating factory within 12 months after installation, or 18 months from delivery of equipment, for
destination outside the United States, and if found
by the Companys inspection to be defective in
workmanship or material will be repaired or replaced, at the Companys option, free of charge and
return-shipped lowest cost transportation prepaid.
WITH EXCEPTION OF THE WARRANTY SET FORTH
ABOVE, THE COMPANY MAKES NO EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR
PURPOSE, AND NO OTHER WARRANTIES WHICH
EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE
HEREOF.

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Swing Check Valve Figure Number Key

4

600

RF

654

NSV
Body, Trim & Seal code Definitions
6

Figure #
End Connection

6=Top Entry
Check Valve

Pressure Class

1
2
4
5
6
7
8

Size

Trim

= Class 150
= Class 300
= Class 400
= Class 600
= Class 900
= Class 1500
= Class 2500

4
5
6
7
8

= RF
= RJ
= WE
= RF x WE
= RJ x WE

Standard Trim Definitions

Body Trim Definitions

Item

N
Standard Carbon
Steel
Carbon Steel/ NACE

S
Full Stainless

L
LN
Low Temp. -50 F Low Temp. -50 F/NACE

B1

Body

ASTM A216 WCC

ASTM A216 WCC

ASTM A351 CF8M

ASTM A352 WCC

ASTM A352 WCC

B2

Cover

ASTM A36

ASTM A36

ASTM A240 316

ASTM A537 CL2

ASTM A537 CL2

Shaft Plug (Standard)

ASTM A105

ASTM A105

ASTM A276 316

ASTM A276 316

ASTM A276 316

Shaft Gland (Extended Shaft)

AISI 1018/1020

AISI 1018/1020

ASTM A276 316

ASTM A276 316

ASTM A276 316

Stud

ASTM A193 B7

ASTM A193 B7M

ASTM A193 B7 FLRCTD

ASTM A320 L7

ASTM A320 L7M

B5

Nut

ASTM A194 2H

ASTM A194 2HM

ASTM A194 2H FLRCTD

ASTM A194 GR7

ASTM A194 GR7M

B6

Vent Plug

ASTM A105

ASTM A105

ASTM A276 316

ASTM A276 316

ASTM A276 316

B3
B4

Internals Trim Definitions

Item

Trim

Standard Carbon
Steel

O
316L Overlay

S
Full Stainless

H
Hardfaced

E
Electroless Nickel

T1

Arm

ASTM A216 WCC

ASTM A216 WCC

ASTM A351 CF8M

ASTM A216 WCC

ASTM A216 WCC

Shaft (Standard)

ASTM A270 316

ASTM A270 316

ASTM A240 316

ASTM A270 316

ASTM A270 316

Shaft (Extended)

ASTM B630 17-4PH

Double H1150

ASTM B630 17-4PH

Double H1150

T3

Clapper

ASTM A216 WCC

ASTM B630 17-4PH

Double H1150
ASTM A216
W/316 Overlay

ASTM B630 17-4PH

Double H1150
ASTM A216
W/HF Overlay

ASTM B630 17-4PH

Double H1150
ASTM A216 WCC
W/.003 ENP

T4

Nut (Clapper)

ASTM A194 2M

ASTM A194 2HM

ASTM A194 B8M

ASTM A194 2HM

ASTM A194 2M

T5

Pin

316 SS

316 SS

316 SS

316 SS

316 SS

T6

Spacer

18-8 SS

18-8 SS

18-8 SS

18-8 SS

18-8 SS

Integral

ASTM A216 WCC

ASTM A216 WCC

W/316L Overlay

ASTM A351 CF8M

ASTM A216 WCC

Renewable

AISI 1018/1020

ASTM A270 316

ASTM A270 316

ASTM A216 WCC

W/HF Overlay
ASTM A270 WCC
W/HF Overlay

316 SS

316 SS

316 SS

T2

T7
T8

Seat
Key (Extended Shaft)

ASTM A351 CF8M

316 SS

ASTM A270/A240 316

316 SS

Seals Trim Definitions

V
Fluoroelastomer

Item

Trim

Standard

S1

Clapper Seal

Nitrile

Viton

S2

Cover Seal

Nitrile

Viton

N
Neoprene

D
Danseal

MR
Metal-to-Metal

Neoprene

Danseal

Metal-to-Metal

Neoprene

Danseal

RTJ Gasket

S3

Seat Seal (Renewable Seat)

Nitrile

Viton

Neoprene

Danseal

Graphoil

S4

Gland Seal (Extended Shaft)

Nitrile

Viton

Neoprene

Danseal

Graphoil

S5

Shaft Seal (Extended Shaft)

Nitrile

Viton

Neoprene

Danseal

Graphoil

The materials listed above are not to be considered a limit to the availability of other materials/trim. Other materials/trims can be furnished on application.

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*Optional

6 and larger

Swing Check Valve Exploded View

4 and smaller

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Swing Check Valve

Dimensional Data
Valve
Size
(in)

10

12

16

20

24

A
In(mm)

ANSI
RF

150
300
600
900
150
300
600
900
150
300
600
900
150
300
600
900
150
300
600
900
150
300
600
900
150
300
600
900
150
300
600
900
150
300
600
900
150
300
600
900

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8.00
10.50
11.50
14.50
9.50
12.50
15.00
15.00
11.50
14.00
17.00
18.00
14.00
17.50
22.00
24.00
19.50
21.00
26.00
29.00
24.50
24.50
31.00
33.00
27.50
28.00
33.00
38.00
34.00
34.00
39.00
44.50
38.50
40.00
47.00
52.00
51.00
53.00
55.00
61.00

(203)
(267)
(292)
(368)
(241)
(318)
(381)
(381)
(292)
(356)
(432)
(457)
(356)
(445)
(559)
(610)
(495)
(533)
(660)
(737)
(622)
(622)
(787)
(838)
(699)
(711)
(838)
(965)
(864)
(864)
(991)
(1130)
(978)
(1016)
(1194)
(1321)
(1295)
(1346)
(1397)
(1549)

WE

8.00
10.50
11.50
14.50
9.50
12.50
15.00
15.00
11.50
14.00
17.00
18.00
14.00
17.50
22.00
24.00
19.50
21.00
26.00
29.00
24.50
24.50
31.00
33.00
27.50
28.00
33.00
38.00
34.00
34.00
39.00
44.50
38.50
40.00
47.00
52.00
51.00
53.00
55.00
61.00

(203)
(267)
(292)
(368)
(241)
(318)
(381)
(381)
(292)
(356)
(432)
(457)
(356)
(445)
(559)
(610)
(495)
(533)
(660)
(737)
(622)
(622)
(787)
(838)
(699)
(711)
(838)
(965)
(864)
(864)
(991)
(1130)
(978)
(1016)
(1194)
(1321)
(1295)
(1346)
(1397)
(1549)

RTJ

8.50
11.13
11.63
14.63
10.00
13.13
14.13
15.13
12.00
14.63
17.13
18.13
14.50
18.13
22.13
24.13
20.00
21.63
26.13
29.13
25.00
25.13
31.13
33.13
28.00
28.63
33.13
38.13
34.50
34.63
39.13
44.88
39.00
40.75
47.25
52.50
51.50
53.88
55.38
61.75

(216)
(283)
(295)
(372)
(254)
(334)
(359)
(384)
(305)
(372)
(435)
(461)
(368)
(461)
(562)
(613)
(508)
(549)
(664)
(740)
(635)
(638)
(791)
(841)
(711)
(727)
(841)
(968)
(876)
(879)
(994)
(1140)
(991)
(1035)
(1200)
(1334)
(1308)
(1368)
(1407)
(1568)

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B
In(mm)
3.00
3.25
3.25
4.25
3.75
4.13
4.13
4.75
4.50
5.00
5.38
5.75
5.75
6.50
7.06
7.69
7.19
7.94
8.69
9.69
9.19
9.19
10.25
11.19
10.75
10.75
11.13
12.19
13.00
13.38
13.75
14.06
15.75
15.75
16.50
17.38
18.50
18.50
19.00
19.00

(76)
(83)
(83)
(108)
(95)
(105)
(105)
(121)
(114)
(127)
(137)
(146)
(146)
(165)
(179)
(195)
(183)
(202)
(221)
(246)
(233)
(233)
(260)
(284)
(273)
(273)
(283)
(310)
(330)
(340)
(349)
(357)
(400)
(400)
(419)
(441)
(470)
(470)
(483)
(483)

C
In(mm)
4.75
4.75
4.75
7.25
5.31
5.31
5.31
7.44
5.88
5.88
6.13
8.19
7.94
8.44
8.69
9.31
9.56
10.06
10.56
11.06
12.44
12.82
13.56
14.06
13.50
14.00
14.75
15.56
18.69
19.44
20.44
21.19
22.00
22.88
24.00
25.25
26.88
27.88
29.50
30.50

(121)
(121)
(121)
(184)
(135)
(135)
(135)
(189)
(149)
(149)
(156)
(208)
(202)
(214)
(221)
(236)
(243)
(256)
(268)
(281)
(316)
(326)
(344)
(357)
(343)
(356)
(375)
(395)
(475)
(494)
(519)
(538)
(559)
(581)
(610)
(641)
(683)
(708)
(743)
(775)

Wt.
(lbs)
35
42
45
150
70
70
75
180
80
120
140
250
160
220
360
420
300
340
600
760
630
790
970
1160
970
1100
1450
1890
1680
2210
2520
2840
2100
2580
4000
4200
3530
4200
5520
8420
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Dimensional Assembly

Flanges
Sizes 2 through 24 ANSI B16.5
Sizes 26 through 36MSS-SP-44
Weld Ends
Per ANSI B31.4
Face to Face and End to End
Dimensions conform to API-6D,
Table 4.4
Full Bore per API-6D
Table 4.0
4 and Smaller

6 and Larger

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Flow Coefficient Equations

For Liquids:

Q= Cv

Q =Flow, Gallons per minute

Cv =Flow Coefficient
P=Pressure Drop, psi
G =Specific Gravity (Water = 1)

P
G

For Gases:
2

Q= 963 Cv

Q
Cv
P1
P2
T
G

P1 -P2
GT

=Flow, Gallons per minute

=Flow Coefficient
=Upstream Pressure, psia
=Downstream Pressure, psia
=Absolute Temperature (F + 460)
=Specific Gravity (Air = 1)

Flow Coefficients (Cv)

Flow coefficient, or Cv, by definition is the volume of water in gallons per minute at 60F that will flow through
a given element with a pressure drop of 1 psi.

SIZE

Cv

2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24

106
238
424
954
1696
2650
3816
4652
6163
7885
9819
14324

Hydraulic Constants and Conversions

Volume and Density

Velocity in Pipes

1 Barrel
1 Barrel
1 Gallon (US)
1 Gallon (MP)
1 Gallon (US)
1 Cubic Foot
1 Cubic Foot
1 Cubic Meter

Feet per second

Feet per second
Feet per second
Meters per second

=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=

42 (US) gallons-5.6145 cubic feet=702 cubic inches

0.1590 cubic meters=159 liters
0.1337 cubic foot=231 cubic inches=0.833 gallons (IMP)
1.20 gallons (US)=0.1604 cubic inches=277.2 cubic inches
3.785 liter=0.003785 cubic meters
7.4805 gallons (US)=6.231 gallons (IMP)=0.1781 Barrels
0.028317 cubic meters=28.317 liters
6.29 barrels

Rates of Flow
Gallon per minute =0.02918 x Barrels/day
Gallons per day =1,008 x Barrels/hour

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= ft3/hr x 0.509 (inch ID) 2

= bbl/hr x 0.2859 (inch ID) 2
= gallon (US)/min x 0.4085 (inch ID) 2
= M3 /hr x 353.68 (inch ID) 2

Contents of Pipelines
Gallons (US) per 1000 ft =42 (US) gallons-5.6145 cubic feet=702 cubic inches
Barrels per 1000 ft
=0.1590 cubic meters=159 liters
Gallons (US) per mile =0.1337 cubic foot=231 cubic inches=0.833 gallons (IMP)
Barrels per mile
=1.20 gallons (US)=0.1604 cubic inches=277.2 cubic inches
Cubic meter per Kilometer =0.0007854 x (mmID) 2

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Engineering Conversion Factors

Multiply

By

To Obtain

Multiply

By

To Obtain

Atmosheres

Barrels-Oil
Bar

Cubic Feet

Cubic Feet/minute
Cubic Feet/second

Cubic Inches

Cubic Meter

Feet of Water

Foot-Pound
Feet/minute

Feet/second

Gallons

Gallons, Imperial
Gallon, U.S.
Gallons water
Gallons/min

29.92
33.90
1.033
14.70
42
14.504
100,000
1728
0.02832
7.48052
0.1247
0.646317
448.831
5.787 x 10 - 4
1.639 x 10 -5
2.1413 x 10 -5
4.329 x 10 -3
35.31
61,023
264.2
103
1.02950
0.8826
0.0305
62.43
0.4335
1.356
0.01667
0.01829
0.3048
0.01136
1.097
18.29
0.6818
0.1337
231
3.78 x 10 -3
1.20095
0.83267
8.3453
2.228 x 10-3
8.0208
1.459

Inches of Mercury
Feet of Water
Kgs./sq. cm.
Lbs./sq. inch
Gallons-oil
Lbs./sq. inch
Pascal
Cubic Inches
Cubic Meters
Gallons
Gallons/second
Million Gallons/day
Gallons/minute
Cubic Feet
Cubic Meters
Cubic Yards
Gallons
Cubic Feet
Cubic Inches
Gallons
Liters
Atmosphere
Inches of Mercury
Kgs./sq.cm.
Lbs./sq.ft.
Lbs./sq. inch
Newton-Meter
Feet/sec.
Kilometer/hour
Meters/minute
Miles/hour
Kilometers/hour
Meters/minute
Miles/hour
Cubic feet
Cubic inches
Cubic meters
U.S. Gallons
Imperial Gallons
Pounds of water
Cubic feet/second
Cu. ft./hour
Barrels/hour

Inches
Inch-Pound
Inches of Mercury

Inches of Water

Kilograms

Meters

Meters/minute

Meters/second

MegaPascal (MPa)
Newton

Newton-Meter

Pounds/sq. foot

Pounds/sq. inch

Temp. (C) + 273

Temp. (C) + 17.78
Temp. (F) + 460
Temp. (F) + -32

25.4
.113
0.03342
1.133
0.0345
70.73
0.4912
0.002458
0.07355
0.0025
5.202
0.03613
980,665
2,205
3.2181
0.05468

Millimeters
Newton-Meter
Atmosphere
Feet of water
Kgs./sq.ft.
Lbs./sq. ft.
Lbs. sq. inch
Atmosphere
Inches of mercury
Kgs./sq.cm.
Lbs./sq.foot
Lbs./sq. inch
Dynes
Lbs.
Feet
Inches
Kilometers
Millimeters
Feet/minute
Feet/second
Kilometers/hour
Miles/hour
Feet/minute
Feet/second
Kilometers/hour
Kilometers/minute
Lbs./sq. inch
Pound (Force)
Kg (Force)
Foot-Pound
Inch-Pound
Feet of water
Kgs./sq. meter
Pounds/sq. inch
Atmosphere
Feet of water
Inches of mercury
Kgs./sq. meter
Abs. temp. (K)
Temp. (F)
Abs. temp. (R)
Temp. (C)

39.97
10 -3
3.281
0.05468
0.06
0.003728
196.8
3.281
3.6
0.06
145.038
0.225
0.102
0.737
8.85
0.01602
4.883
6.945 x 10 -3
0.06804
2.307
2.036
3.1
1
1.8
1
5/9

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