Stainless Steel Foot Valve 304/316 Screwed End – Corrosion-Resistant Pump Protection & Suction Isolation
Maintaining continuous pump prime and preventing backflow in suction lift systems requires a dependable check valve mechanism paired with fine inlet filtration. The Stainless Steel Foot Valve 304/316 Screwed End by FlowBiz Exports is engineered to sit at the bottom of pump suction lines, holding the fluid column intact while preventing coarse solids, trash, and debris from entering pump impellers.
Precision-machined from corrosion-resistant SS304 (CF8) or SS316 (CF8M) stainless steel, this threaded foot valve features a integrated heavy-duty perforated stainless steel strainer basket. Designed with a soft-seated disc closure mechanism, the FlowBiz SS Foot Valve provides positive, bubble-tight sealing under low backpressure conditions, making it an essential component for chemical transfer, water treatment, agricultural irrigation, and food processing pump installations.
Technical Specifications & Features
The Stainless Steel Foot Valve 304/316 Screwed End is engineered to strict mechanical standards:
- Product Name: Stainless Steel Foot Valve 304/316 Screwed End
- Design Standards: Manufacturer Standard / BS 5153
- Size Range: 1/2" (DN15) to 4" (DN100) (BSP / NPT Female Threaded Ends)
- Pressure Rating: PN10 / PN16 / 200 PSI WOG
- Body & Disc Material: Stainless Steel ASTM A351 Gr. CF8 (SS304) / CF8M (SS316)
- Strainer Screen: Heavy-gauge stainless steel perforated cylindrical mesh basket
- Seat / Seal: Viton / PTFE / EPDM / Metal-to-Metal precision seat for zero leakage
- Spring Material: SS304 / SS316 for quick response disc closure
- End Connections: BSP / NPT Female Threaded (Screwed) Ends
Technical Overview Table
Technical Parameter | Specification Details |
Product Name | Stainless Steel Foot Valve 304/316 Screwed End |
Manufacturer | FlowBiz Exports Pvt. Ltd. |
Size Range | 1/2" (DN15) to 4" (DN100) |
Pressure Rating | PN16 / 200 PSI |
Body Material | Investment Cast SS304 / SS316 |
Strainer Type | Integrated Cylindrical Perforated SS Screen |
End Connection | BSP / NPT Screwed (Female Threaded) |
Sealing Option | Viton / PTFE Soft Seat or SS Precision Seat |
Key Applications Across Industrial Utilities
The Stainless Steel Foot Valve 304/316 Screwed End offers dependable suction-side filtration and prime maintenance:
- Chemical & Process Industries: Holds prime in chemical suction lines, solvent transfer systems, and acid handling tanks.
- Water & Wastewater Treatment: Serves as a reliable non-return valve in raw water intake pumps and chemical dosing systems.
- Food, Beverage & Dairy Processing: Stainless steel construction ensures hygienic, non-contaminating liquid handling.
- Agricultural & Industrial Dewatering: Protects high-head centrifugal and submersible pumps from debris clogging.
Why Choose FlowBiz Exports Pvt. Ltd.?
FlowBiz Exports Pvt. Ltd. delivers durable, precision-engineered flow control products:
- Full-Bore Flow Design: Maximize fluid throughput with minimal friction loss across the strainer and valve seat.
- Superior Corrosion Resistance: SS304 and SS316 grade options offer resistance against pit corrosion and aggressive chemical attack.
- Integrated Heavy-Duty Strainer: Perforated outer basket effectively filters out suspended solids to protect delicate pump internals.
- Bubble-Tight Closing: Low-cracking-pressure disc prevents reverse flow and maintains constant suction line priming.
Reliable Supply Chain Across India & Abroad
FlowBiz serves as a trusted valve manufacturer with a massive distribution network:
- Gujarat: Key hubs including Ahmedabad (Odhav, Vatva, Naroda, Sanand), Vapi, Bharuch, Dahej, Gandhidham, and Surat (Hazira, Sachin).
- Maharashtra: Major industrial centers such as Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, and Aurangabad.
- International: Proudly exporting high-pressure valve solutions to clients across Africa.