MeasurIT Tideflex Outfall Check Valves 1001

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Outfall Check Valves

Brief History
• In 1984, the US EPA commissioned us to develop an alternative to metal flap gate
valves, stating that “increasing the reliability and performance of tide gates has a
beneficial impact on the general pollution abatement program for the nation’s
waterways.”
• The elastomer “duckbill” Tideflex® Check Valve was specifically designed to

eliminate operational and maintenance problems associated with flap gates,
including corrosion of mechanical parts, freezing open or shut, warping and
clogging due to trapped debris.
• The EPA rigorously tested the Tideflex® valve for two years and found that the
Tideflex® valve showed significant improvement over flap gate valves in terms
of leakage inflow, entrapment of debris, capability to self clean and
susceptibility to marine fouling. “Results of the project indicate that the rubber
tide gate can provide low maintenance and reliable performance as a cost
effective alternative to conventional tide gates.”
(Abstract “Development and Evaluation of a Rubber ‘Duck Bill’ Tide Gate”, US EPA,1986)

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measurIT technologies The problem with
Metal Flapgate Valves
• Hinge pins can rust and
corrode, requiring routine
maintenance, lubrication
and replacement.
• The weight of the flapper
requires a high cracking
pressure to open, allowing
standing water to remain.
• Standing water reduces
pipeline storage capacity and
can lead to stagnation, odor
and mosquito nesting.
• Debris trapped in the bottom of the valve will prevent the entire flapper
from closing.
• Installation options are limited

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The Tideflex® Solution!
Solution

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Principle of Operation
Differential pressure
opens the valve…
…Backpressure
seals the valve

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Flow Testing
Tideflex Technologies has

done extensive flow testing
at this one-of-a-kind facility at
a major university’s water
research lab.
Large volumes of water can
be brought through the
channel to test valves of all
sizes under free discharge
conditions…

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Flow Testing
…and submerged discharge
conditions. The lab also has
facilities for testing inline check
valves within closed piping
systems.
This extensive testing, along with

research and continual
development, combined with
over 20 years experience and
field data, means that you can be
confident in the performance of a
Tideflex® Check Valve.

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Original Series TF-2
Straight Bill, Equal Flare

Top and Bottom

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TF-2 Installations
Worldwide
Thousands of TF-2’s have been successfully installed around the world.

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Original Series TF-2
The original TF-2

revolutionized the check
valve market, but did
have some installation
limitations.
Bottom of Pipe
Required Clearance

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measurIT technologies Improved Series TF-1
Flat Bottom
Tideflex® commitment to continual improvement led

to the TF-1 style.

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measurIT technologies Improved Series TF-1
Flat Bottom
Bottom of Pipe
Required Clearance

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measurIT technologies TF-1 “Spine” provides
greater strength

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measurIT technologies Originally designed for
Sewer Installations
No need to excavate the manhole floor.

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Flat Bottom Aids Drainage
Valve can be installed as low as possible for maximum drainage.

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Ideal for Low-Lying Areas
For new construction or adding to an existing outfall structure.

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Curved Bill Improvement
The Curved Bill
is another design
improvement
that is standard on
most Tideflex® check valve
styles and sizes.

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Curved Bill Improvement
Closed Position
Open Position
The Curved Bill retains the same dimensions as a straight bill

when extended, but offers greater sealing when closed.

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Curved Bill
Curved Bill design

increases sealing area.
Increased elastomer
“memory” when little or no
backpressure is present.
Does not increase cracking
pressure or headloss.
Variable Orifice Opening,
opens only as much as
water pressure demands.

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Curved Bill
Curved bill proved such an improvement,

it is now standard
on all outfall check valves.
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Curved Bill
Cracking pressure
of the Tideflex®
is 1-2 inches of water.
The valve is self-draining,

eliminating standing water and
ensuring maximum pipeline
storage capacity.

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Series 35-1 Flanged
• The TF-1 is also available with

an ANSI (or other) flange
connection.
• Used for Flanged Pipe

or a Direct Wall Mount.
• Recommended for Pump

Discharge Applications.
• Ideal for installations where

strong cross-currents are
present.

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Series 35-1
Flanged-end pipe can be fitted with a flanged Tideflex®

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Series 35-1
Flanges can also be used for direct mounting to headwalls.

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Series 37
• Installs between flanges

• Eliminates need for a
valve body
• Face-to-face is flange thickness
• Eliminates chatter
• Silent and non-slamming

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Series 37
The Series 37 can be securely installed in a manhole…

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Series 37
…or can be installed into a downstream pipe entering a manhole.

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Series 37G
• Fits inside pipe O.D.

• Fastened with internal
stainless steel clamp
• Elastomer construction
• Custom-built to
specification
• Can be installed from within
the manhole
• Ideal where space is
restricted

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Series 37G
No flange needs to be accommodated

within the manhole.

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Installation Options

Slip On
Where an exposed length of pipe is

available at the discharge end of a
pipe, the cuff of the Tideflex® valve is
built to match the outside diameter
of the pipe, and the valve is easily
slipped into place.
Band clamps are used
to secure the valve.

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Slip On
Installation is straightforward, requiring no special tools or skills.

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Slip On
Tideflex® Check Valves can be mounted to corrugated pipe.

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Grouted Pipe Stub
A pipe stub slightly smaller that the

inside diameter of the discharge line
can be grouted into the end of the
pipe. The Tideflex® valve is then
slipped onto the stub,
eliminating the need to
drill into the headwall
or seawall.

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Grouted Pipe Stub
Here, a PVC stub was secured to the outfall vault box.

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Thimble Plate
When the pipe terminates

flush with a headwall, a
thimble plate is secured over
the opening, and the
Tideflex® valve is slipped
onto the pipe thimble. This
type of mounting can also
be used to cover square
culverts and oversized
openings.

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Thimble Plate
First, the thimble plates
are secured to the
headwall…
…then the valves can be easily

slipped into place.

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Integral Rubber Flange
An integral rubber flange allows direct

connection to flanged-end pipe or
headwalls and seawalls. Flanges can be
ANSI, DIN, or special drill patterns,
including square and
rectangular. Backup rings
are provided, but gaskets
are not required.

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Direct Wall Mount
A flanged connection is desirable in pump-discharge installations.

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Thimble Insert
The insert is secured

to the headwall or seawall
by a standard flange.

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Thimble Insert
Typical Thimble Insert Installation

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Slip Inside Pipe
Excellent for odor control, residential protection and flood control.

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Applications

Stormwater Discharge
Tideflex® Check Valves

are the first choice of coastal
and inland municipalities for
stormwater systems.
Tideflex® valves
discharge with just a
1-2 inches differential
pressure which allows the
pipe to self-drain, thereby
increasing storage capacity.

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Effluent Discharge
Tideflex® check valves

protect discharge
lines from rising
waters that can flood
and surcharge a
treatment plant.

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Odor Control
Offending odors from sewer systems can be prevented

from escaping with lightweight Tideflex® check valves,
while still allowing water to discharge when needed.

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Airport / Highway Runoff
Tideflex® valves are used extensively for

large surface water areas that require backflow prevention,
such as airport runways, highways and parking lots.

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Residential Tideflex®

are frequently
specified for
commercial and
residential areas
where dependable
backflow prevention
is necessary. The
Tideflex® valve is
maintenance free,
passive and silent.

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Site Drainage
Residential areas, office

parks and commercial
shopping centers use
to allow the free flow
of stormwater and to
prevent backflow and
flooding from canals,
streams and rivers.

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Flow Equalization Basins

are used to prevent
backflow from one stage
of pretreatment to the
next.
The operation of the

valve is not affected by
debris such as plastic
bags, twigs,
branches or leaves.

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Groundwater Relief
In-ground storage basins

use Tideflex® valves to
relieve pressure from
groundwater.
The valves allow
groundwater
to enter the basin
while preventing
stored fluid
from escaping.

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Coastal Discharge
Rocky and sandy areas cause

problems for
flapgates because buildup
can prevent the valve from
closing fully, or pile up in
front of the valve, preventing
it from opening…

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Sandy Beaches
…Tideflex® Check Valves

will continue to operate
even when partially
buried because water will
eventually exit the top of
the bill, and erode away
the built-up debris.

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Levees
Low-lying areas protected

by levees depend on Tideflex®
valves to prevent high water
levels from back flowing from
the river, while still allowing
stormwater to freely drain.
The low cracking pressure of

the Tideflex® allows easy
draining even when little
difference in elevation exists.

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Pumping Stations
Large stormwater
pumping stations use
Tideflex® Check Valves
to ensure that tail water
does not backflow into
stormwater catchments.
The rubber construction of

the Tideflex® Check Valve is
resistant to saltwater.

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Marinas
The all-rubber
construction of the
Tideflex® Check Valve is
ideal for marinas where
fuel and oil spills can
destroy metal valves.
The flexibility of the

Tideflex® helps to
minimize damage
to a boat hull should it
be struck accidentally.

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CSO/SSO Systems
Combined Sewer
Overflows or Sanitary
Sewer Overflows rely
heavily on the Tideflex®
Check Valve to prevent
unwanted intrusion
into the treatment plant
from discharge points.

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Effluent Outfalls
Outfalls from treatment

plants are not always
conveniently located for
routine inspection and
maintenance, so Tideflex®
Check Valves are relied
upon for their
ruggedness and
reliability.

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Floatables Control
Upstream, a trash rack or
screen is used to collect
floatables.
Downstream, a Tideflex®
is used to prevent
re-entraining
the floatables.

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Outfall Check Valves

• The elastomer “duckbill” Tideflex® Check Valve was specifically designed to

Outfall Check Valves

Outfall Check Valves

Outfall Check Valves

Outfall Check Valves

Tideflex Technologies has

Outfall Check Valves

This extensive testing, along with

Outfall Check Valves

Straight Bill, Equal Flare

Outfall Check Valves

Thousands of TF-2’s have been successfully installed around the world.

The original TF-2

Outfall Check Valves

Tideflex® commitment to continual improvement led

Outfall Check Valves

Outfall Check Valves

Outfall Check Valves

No need to excavate the manhole floor.

Valve can be installed as low as possible for maximum drainage.

Outfall Check Valves

For new construction or adding to an existing outfall structure.

Outfall Check Valves

Outfall Check Valves

The Curved Bill retains the same dimensions as a straight bill

Outfall Check Valves

Curved Bill design

Outfall Check Valves

Curved bill proved such an improvement,

The valve is self-draining,

Outfall Check Valves

• The TF-1 is also available with

• Used for Flanged Pipe

• Recommended for Pump

• Ideal for installations where

Outfall Check Valves

Flanged-end pipe can be fitted with a flanged Tideflex®

Outfall Check Valves

Flanges can also be used for direct mounting to headwalls.

• Installs between flanges

Outfall Check Valves

The Series 37 can be securely installed in a manhole…

Outfall Check Valves

…or can be installed into a downstream pipe entering a manhole.

Outfall Check Valves

• Fits inside pipe O.D.

Outfall Check Valves

No flange needs to be accommodated

Outfall Check Valves

Outfall Check Valves

Where an exposed length of pipe is

Outfall Check Valves

Installation is straightforward, requiring no special tools or skills.

Outfall Check Valves

Tideflex® Check Valves can be mounted to corrugated pipe.

Outfall Check Valves

A pipe stub slightly smaller that the

Outfall Check Valves

Here, a PVC stub was secured to the outfall vault box.

Outfall Check Valves

When the pipe terminates