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Medical Umbrella Valve

Medical Umbrella Valve, also known as Umbrella Check Valve and One Way Valve, is made of flexible materials like silicone, liquid silicone, nitrile (NBR), HNBR neoprene, EPDM, FKM, FVMQ (fluorosilicone) etc. Medical Umbrella Valve is a specially designed one-way valve primarily used in medical devices to control the unidirectional flow of gases or liquids, preventing backflow and maintaining system sealing. Its name derives from its umbrella (or mushroom) shaped flexible diaphragm structure, which automatically opens or closes in response to pressure differentials.
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Medical Umbrella Valve

Medical Umbrella Valve, also known as Umbrella Check Valve and One Way Valve, is made of flexible materials like silicone, liquid silicone, nitrile (NBR), HNBR neoprene, EPDM, FKM, FVMQ (fluorosilicone) etc. Medical Umbrella Valve is designed for healthcare applications, utilizing a flexible elastomeric diaphragm (typically silicone) to regulate unidirectional flow of gases or liquids while preventing backflow contamination.


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Medical Umbrella Valve Structure & Working Principle

(1) Basic Structure


Umbrella Diaphragm: Made of flexible material, thicker at the center and thinner at the edges, resembling an umbrella.

Valve Seat: Usually a rigid structure (plastic or metal) with a flow hole.

Retainer (Optional): Used to secure the umbrella diaphragm and prevent excessive deformation.

(2) Working Principle

Forward Flow (Open): When fluid pressure acts beneath the valve disc, the umbrella diaphragm lifts, allowing fluid to pass through the valve seat.

Reverse Flow (Closed): When pressure drops or reverses, the elastic valve disc returns to its original position, sealing against the valve seat to prevent backflow.

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Medical Umbrella Valve Common Materials

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Medical Umbrella Valve Application

A. Respiratory Therapy

Ventilators: Prevents CO₂ rebreathing in expiratory circuits

CPAP/BiPAP: Maintains positive airway pressure during exhalation

Nebulizers: Controls aerosolized medication delivery

B. Fluid Management

Infusion Pumps: Ensures precise IV flow direction (ISO 28620)

Dialysis Machines: Prevents blood backflow in extracorporeal circuits

Laparoscopic Insufflators: Regulates CO₂ flow during surgery

C. Diagnostic Equipment

Blood Analyzers: Prevents cross-contamination between samples

Anesthesia Machines: Manages gas mixing circuits

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Medical Umbrella Valve Key Selection Parameters

Parameter

Description

                        

                   Disc Diameter

                                     

                           Determines flow rate and sealing area

                     

                Cracking Pressure

                       

                 Typically 0.1~5 psi (depends on material thickness)

                   

              Temperature Range

                              

                   Silicone: up to 200°C; standard rubber: ~120°C

                    

               Fluid Compatibility

                                     

                      Must match fluid type (oil, acid, water, etc.)

                       

                      Cycle Life

                                           

                            Generally exceeds 1 million cycles


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Our Company Advantages for Medical Umbrella Valves Production
Xiamen Better Silicone Company is specialized in making rubber compression mold & liquid silicone rubber injection mold and producing different types of air & liquid controller umbrella valves.
1. Precision Own Mold-Making Technology since 1998,one stop service for silicone rubber compression molded components, plastic injection molded and liquid silicone rubber molding components.
2. In-depth knowledge of elastomeric materials molded
3. In-depth knowledge of fluid control technology.
4. Mature Experience of avoiding out of shape and damage from Production to Shipment: Materials Choice, Design Improvement and Packing Information.
5. Rapid prototyping with full sizes production equipment and production materials.
6. Experienced clean rom and precision manufacturing technology.

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