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Ball Check Valve

A ball check valve is a valve that permits one-way of fluid flow. A spherical ball is used to block flow through the valve. If the flow is opposite the direction of the valve, the ball is forced into a tapered constriction of the valve body, and flow is not permitted. Conversely, flow in the direction of the valve forces the ball out of the constriction and allows fluid to pass through the valve.