SKU RSV-418 Category

Backflow preventer type 408 / 418

Self-cleaning ball backflow preventer for wastewater and sludge.

Data sheet

Product information

Socla’s type 408 and 418 ball check valves are specially designed for applications involving wastewater, sludge and viscous liquids. Thanks to the self-cleaning ball and robust design, they offer reliable backflow prevention with minimal maintenance – ideal for municipal and industrial systems.

Special features

  • Flanged connection to EN 1092, PN10/16
  • Self-cleaning ball, completely guided out of the flow area
  • Full bore for media with solids content
  • Temperature range: -10°C to +80°C
  • Nominal pressure: PN10/16
  • Installation position: Horizontal or vertical (ball housing on top)
  • Low-noise operation, minimal pressure loss
  • Easy to maintain thanks to simple disassembly

Advantages

  • No risk of clogging due to self-cleaning ball
  • Suitable for waste water, sludge and viscous liquids
  • Robust construction made of ductile cast iron with epoxy coating
  • Easy maintenance thanks to removable lid
  • Complies with EN 12050-4 and Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU

Variants

  • Sizes: DN50-DN350
  • Materials:
    Body: Ductile cast iron with epoxy coating
    Ball: Aluminum/NBR (DN50-DN100), cast iron/NBR (DN125-DN350)
  • Special versions:
    Special ball weights to prevent water hammers
    A4 stainless steel screws
    Coatings for aggressive media

Areas of application

  • Sewage and sludge pipes
  • Pumping stations
  • Industrial systems with viscous media
  • SKID systems and pipe assemblies
CharacteristicValue
Nominal pressurePN 10 / PN 16
Nominal sizeDN 50 –
DN 350
Temperature range-10°C to +80°C
BodyDuctile iron EN-GJS400
GasketNBR
Installation positionHorizontal or vertical

Check valves for SKID systems and pipe assemblies

Our check valves offer a compact solution for standard installations and can be seamlessly integrated into piping systems – ideal for SKID systems, modular assemblies and complex process lines.

Your advantages:

  • Ready-to-install SKID solutions: We supply complete pipe assemblies with integrated check valves.
  • Standard-compliant design: Adaptations in accordance with EN 1092-1, ASME B16.5 and Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
  • Individual configuration: For water, steam, gas and aggressive media – including automation and documentation.

Whether pump station, valve stand or pipe production – our engineering teams ensure precise design and ready-to-install delivery. This saves you time, reduces interfaces and increases operational reliability.

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FAQs

Which media are suitable?

Waste water, sludge and viscous liquids.

Yes, horizontal or vertical (ball housing on top).

EN 12050-4, EN 1092, Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.

Yes, special coatings and stainless steel screws are available.

Low maintenance, easy disassembly for cleaning.

Insulation – In combination with fittings and containers

Our insulations are more than just accessories – they perfectly complement fittings and systems and increase efficiency, safety and adaptability.
Order and configure now.

We offer:

  • Custom-made insulating pads to fit your fitting
  • Heating jacket integration – reliable even under extreme conditions
  • Insulation jackets and pipe insulation for SKID assemblies – ideal for modular systems and complex systems
  • Special solutions for high temperatures – for power plants, the chemical and process industries
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