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DIX ENGINEERING PRODUCTS

Stainless Steel
Foot Valves

Technical Manual
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DIX Engineering Stainless Steel Foot Valves.

Foot valves are installed to pump suction (inlet) pipework to ensure that the pump remains primed and ready to start in applications where it is located above the reservoir level.

If your water is corrosive, use a Dix Engineering stainless steel foot valve to prevent costly repairs or replacement.


FLAP STYLE

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • • Simple and robust construction
  • • Reliable trouble-free operation
  • • Durable and corrosion resistant
  • • Extra strength to withstand high back flow pressure
  • • Made to withstand high wear and tear
  • • Large screen area
  • • High flow with low head loss true to pipe size
  • • Manufactured to ISO9001
  • • Consistent quality workmanship

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Dix Engineering manufacture stainless steel foot valves from 304 grade steel (316 optional) and are available in an extensive range of configuration, sizes and screen grades, including:
  • • Mesh sizes – 4.76mm, 9.53mm
  • • Table D flanges (standard other tables available on request)
  • • Combination metal and rubber seal surfaces

Flange (mm) Diameter 'A' Length 'B' Length 'C'
100 215 665 450
150 280 700 450
200 335 740 450
250 410 820 450
300 462 840 450
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DIX Engineering Stainless Steel Foot Valves.

Foot valves are installed to pump suction (inlet) pipework to ensure that the pump remains primed and ready to start in applications where it is located above the reservoir level.

If your water is corrosive, use a Dix Engineering stainless steel foot valve to prevent costly repairs or replacement.


FLAP STYLE

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • • Simple and robust construction
  • • Reliable trouble-free operation
  • • Durable and corrosion resistant
  • • Extra strength to withstand high back flow pressure
  • • Made to withstand high wear and tear
  • • Large screen area
  • • High flow with low head loss true to pipe size
  • • Manufactured to ISO9001
  • • Consistent quality workmanship

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Dix Engineering manufacture stainless steel foot valves from 304 grade steel (316 optional) and are available in an extensive range of configuration, sizes and screen grades, including:
  • • Mesh sizes – 4.76mm, 9.53mm
  • • Table D flanges (standard other tables available on request)
  • • Combination metal and rubber seal surfaces

Flange (mm) Diameter 'A' Length 'B' Length 'C'
100 215 665 450
150 280 700 450
200 335 740 450
250 410 820 450
300 462 840 450

Expertly Designed and manufactured for the modern agricultural enterprise.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Model Length (mm) Diameter (mm)
2" BSP Female 275 100
3" BSP Female 375 135
4" BSP Female 445 160
6" BSP Female 610 220
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Expertly Designed and manufactured for the modern agricultural enterprise.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Model Length (mm) Diameter (mm)
2" BSP Female 275 100
3" BSP Female 375 135
4" BSP Female 445 160
6" BSP Female 610 220
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