SKU RSV-508 Category

Backflow preventer type 508

Self-cleaning ball backflow preventer for wastewater and sludge.

Data sheet

Product information

The Socla type 508 ball check valve is a compact solution for applications with wastewater, sludge and viscous liquids. Thanks to the self-cleaning ball and robust design, it offers reliable backflow prevention with minimal maintenance – ideal for municipal and industrial systems.

Special features

  • Connection: Female thread to ISO 228-1 (G-thread)
  • 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
  • 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 cast iron construction with epoxy coating
  • Elastomer gasket for reliable sealing
  • Complies with EN 12050-4 and Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU

Variants

  • Sizes: DN25-DN65 (1″ to 2 ½”)
  • Materials:
    Body: Cast iron with epoxy coating
    Ball: Thermodur (density 1.30)
    Gasket: NBR (nitrile rubber)
  • Special versions:
    Stainless steel screws A2
    Special ball weights to prevent water hammer

Areas of application

  • Sewage and sludge pipes
  • Pumping stations
  • Industrial systems with viscous media
  • SKID systems and pipe assemblies
CharacteristicValue
Nominal pressurePN 10
Nominal sizeDN 25 –
DN 65
Female thread ISO 228-1
Temperature range-10°C to +80°C
BodyCast iron EN-GL-250
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, ISO 228-1, 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.
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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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