3-A Sanitary Check Valve Style – 3S

The 3-A Sanitary Check Valve (3S) is an all 316/316L stainless steel insert check valve with a standard 32 Ra or better finish, (consult factory for finer finish availability) for use in new or existing sanitary systems. Our 3S design seals on the ID of sanitary ferrules with 3-A specified materials (standard is EPDM). This check valve seals inside fittings such as Alfa Laval Inc. Bevel Seat, and Tri-Clamp^®, Q-Line, and S-Line and others with ID dimensions equal to the “F” dimensions listed below under Size & Dimensions. The valve is designed to be easily disassembled for cleaning and spare parts are available. Our compact 3S fits inside a single set of ferrules, (ferrules not included) and requires no additional space in the line. The insert design makes it extremely economical when compared to full-bodied valves. We offer a wide variety of seat materials and cracking pressure springs allows this series to be used as a check valve or vacuum breaker. Please specify when ordering.
Note: USP Class VI o-rings can be supplied with certification.

PED Compliance Statement: Due to the unique “insert” design of our 3S, SC, CB, TC, SI, & UV, style check valves, they do not constitute an “identifiable pressure bearing housing” as defined in PED Guideline 1/8. These styles must be installed into either ferrules or fittings to create a pressure bearing housing. Instead, they are classified as “components of pressure equipment” as defined in PED Guideline 1/8. As a result, these valves can be sold in the European Community and no CE Mark is required.

In addition applications where the maximum allowed operating pressure is 0.5 bar (7.2 psi) or less, do not fall under the PED, regardless of the valve style.

Size & Dimension

Line Size	Size Code	A	B	C*	D**	E	F***	G	Orifice Diameter
1	H	1	1/16	1.72	2.16	0.38	0.870	1.47	0.476
1-1/2	J	1-1/2	1/16	2.53	3.47	0.38	1.370	2.18	0.890
2	k	2	1/16	3.03	4.13	0.47	1.870	2.59	1.135
2-1/2	L	2-1/2	1/16	3.28	4.59	0.47	2.370	2.85	1.59
3	M	3	1/16	4.59	5.53	0.47	2.870	3.36	2.150
4	N	4	1/16	4.75	6.69	0.47	3.834	4.02	2.699

NOTES (DIMENSIONS TABLE)*Maximum nominal dimension for valve closed.
**Maximum nominal dimension for a fully open valve.
***Valves are designed to function with fittings having these internal diameters. (±0.005)
Consult factory for more information.

Available Materials

• 316 Stainless Steel (SS)

Pressure Temperature Table

Note: 30 PSI is the maximum recommended pressure drop.

Body Material	Line Size	Non-Shock Pressure- Temperature Rating
316 Stainless Steel (SS)	1"	1000 PSIG @ 100°F
	1-1/2" - 4"	725 PSIG @ 100°F

Seat material and spring material selection may limit the recommended service temperature.
See seat ratings, spring ratings, and body material ratings for their respective recommended service temperatures.
Consult the factory for reduced P-T rating above 100 °F. Standard spring material is 316 Stainless Steel.

Flow Data

PRESSURE DROP PSI

Size	Cv
1	5.2
1-1/2	16.1
2	27.2
2-1/2	49.4
3	74.9
4	120.0

FOR WATER AT 72°F

WATER FLOWRATE - GPM

Note: All flow curves and Cv values presume the valves are fully open with 1/2 PSI cracking pressure springs. Consult the factory for more information.

Valve Weights

SIZE	PART NUMBER	316/316 LSS
1	3SH	2.3 oz.
1-1/2	3SJ	6.2 oz.
2	3SK	13.9 oz.
2-1/2	3SL	1.5 lb.
3	3SM	1.9 lb.
4	3SN	3.9 lb.

Seat & Cracking Pressure Options

Valve Style	Size Range	Body Materials Other Options	Allowable Seat Materials	Standard Cracking Pressures Other Options More Info.	Standard Spring Material More Info.
3S	1" - 4"	316 SL/316 SS	3-A AFLAS® 3-A EPDM 3-A Kalrez® 3-A Silicone 3-A Viton® 3-A/USP Class VI AFLAS® 3-A/USP Class VI EPDM 3-A/USP Class VI Kalrez® 3-A/USP Class VI Silicone 3-A/USP Class VI Viton®	1/2 PSI 1.5 PSI	316 SS

For additional information about Check Valves

What is a Silent Check Valve?
What is a Spring Loaded Check Valve?
What is a Poppet Check Valve?
What is an Inline Check Valves?