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Tideflex
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Tideflex® Check Valves - the Alternative to Flap Valves

Elastomeric Tideflex Check Valves provide an alternative

to the more traditional flap-gate style valves, which have
historically required constant inspection and maintenance to
ensure that the flaps are seated correctly, and that no objects or
debris prevent the gate from closing. Warpage, corrosion and a
tendency to become stuck in one position also characterize flap-
gate style valves. Sticks, cans, tennis shoes and other rubbish
can be found within storm systems and all random large debris
contribute to the failure of flap valves by wedging the gate open.
Coastal Discharge - ROCKY BEACH
The unique All-Rubber Check Valves are designed to
Rocky areas cause problems for a metal flap valves because of
avoid the maintenance problems associated with the flap gates.
the stones being lodged in the valve. They will prevent the valve
MeasurIT Technologies offer the Tideflex Check Valves - truly
from closing fully or pile up in front of the valve and prevent it
a ‘Backflow Prevention Device‘ in every meaning of this phrase.
from opening. The harsh weather and salt water quickly rust and
They perform in the ZERO maintenance spectrum.
corrode moving metal parts, rendering the valve inoperable.
Valve’s all-rubber body was built to eliminate any potential
The unique ‘duckbill‘ design of the Tideflex Check Valves
of failure or need for maintenance. Since rubber products have
will continue to operate even with build up of rocks and sand.
a memory for its vulcanized curved duckbill shape, the Tideflex
The Tideflex Check Valves avoid problems associated with
Check Valves require no mechanical parts, no hinges, pins,
coastal discharge by being able to close on entrapped debris
gates or seals. No mechanical parts means no mechanical
and using the flowing water to move debris away from the valve.
maintenance.
The Tideflex Valves are constructed entirely of rubber, making
The Tideflex Check Valves do not corrode, warp or freeze.
them virtually immune to rust, corrosion and weathering.
They handle large obstructions without jamming, and there is no
flap, gate or door to hang open or jam shut. Due to their nature,
Coastal Discharge - SANDY BEACH
the Tideflex Valves collapse around any debris and seal off the
The beach presents many problems, not the least of which is
backflow.
sand that will infiltrate and eventually clog the pipe. A check
valve is needed to stop the sand, but all flap-style valves will
simply be held shut buried in sand. Being made entirely of
rubber, the highly elastic nature of the valve allows the flow of
a small amount of water even when completely buried in sand.
Because the open area is small, the jet velocity is high, and this
Forward Flow Backflow high jet velocity flushes away the sand and other debris. The
valve opens easily valve seals tightly Tideflex Valve ultimately clears itself from the grip of the sand.
All this time the Valve is still functional in preventing backflow.
Low Head Pressure to Operate
To eliminate standing water Tideflex Valve offer low cracking Marinas
pressure that is not affected by rust, corrosion or lack of Marinas and discharge lines can peacefully coexist because the
lubrication. As little as 25mm of water column differential is all all-rubber construction of the Tideflex Valves is quiet and safer
that is needed to start draining through the curved bill, therefore to boat hulls than a rigid metal valve and resistant to spills such
the use of Tideflex Valves reduces pumping energy costs to the as oil and fuel.
very minimum.
Odor Control
Effluent Discharge Offending odors from sewer systems can be prevented from
The Tideflex Valves protect effluent discharge lines from escaping with lightweight Tideflex Check Valves while water or
rising waters that can flood and surcharge treatment plants wastewater is still allowed to discharge when needed.
Ecosystems are also protected by the Tideflex Diffuser Systems’
ability to diffuse effluent over a wider area and prevent backflow For more information on the Tideflex Check Valves please visit
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