--- title: Blog | Smart Products (2) description: Blog (2) --- [Skip to content](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/author/smart-products/page/2#main-content) [![Smart Products](https://smartproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-fullcolorlogo.png)](https://smartproducts.com/) - [Valves ▼](https://smartproducts.com/check-valves/) - [Pumps ▼](https://smartproducts.com/pumps/) - [Check Valve Operation](https://smartproducts.com/technical-resources/check-valve-operation/) - [Resources ▼](https://smartproducts.com/technical-resources/) - [About ▼](https://smartproducts.com/about/) - [Industries Served ▼](https://smartproducts.com/industries-served/) - [Contact](https://smartproducts.com/contact-us/) [![Smart Products](https://smartproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-fullcolorlogo.png)](https://smartproducts.com/) - [Valves ▼](https://smartproducts.com/check-valves/) - [Pumps ▼](https://smartproducts.com/pumps/) - [Check Valve Operation](https://smartproducts.com/technical-resources/check-valve-operation/) - [Resources ▼](https://smartproducts.com/technical-resources/) - [About ▼](https://smartproducts.com/about/) - [Industries Served ▼](https://smartproducts.com/industries-served/) - [Contact](https://smartproducts.com/contact-us/) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Check Valve, Pump & Flow Control Resources Articles, guidance, product updates, and application insights for check valves, pressure relief valves, pumps, and custom flow control solutions. [![](https://blog.smartproducts.com/hubfs/iStock-1277705321.jpg)](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/o-ring-supply-chain-solutions) ## [The Valve O-Ring Supply Chain Is Fragile — What Can You Do?](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/o-ring-supply-chain-solutions) By [Smart Products](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/author/smart-products) For many manufacturers, the biggest production delays are not always caused by large or complex components. Increasingly, valve o-rings can... [Continue reading...](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/o-ring-supply-chain-solutions) [![](https://blog.smartproducts.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/model_315_modular_nylon_polypropylene.png)](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/understanding-foot-valves-and-check-valves) ## [Understanding Foot Valves and Check Valves](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/understanding-foot-valves-and-check-valves) By [Smart Products](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/author/smart-products) Foot valves and check valves are both one-way valves that are designed to prevent backflow, but have different functions and placement in the... [Continue reading...](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/understanding-foot-valves-and-check-valves) [![](https://blog.smartproducts.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-elevate-1267314-scaled.jpg)](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/check-valves-for-brewery-and-winery-equipment) ## [Check Valves for Brewery and Winery Equipment](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/check-valves-for-brewery-and-winery-equipment) By [Smart Products](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/author/smart-products) When you oversee beer brewing, winemaking, or distribution operations, quality is everything. Customers expect excellent products that taste... [Continue reading...](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/check-valves-for-brewery-and-winery-equipment) [![](https://blog.smartproducts.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/check_pressure_valves_chlorine_saltwater_devices.png)](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/working-with-chlorine-or-saltwater-we-have-component-recommendations-for-these-applications) ## [Saltwater and Chlorine Check Valves](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/working-with-chlorine-or-saltwater-we-have-component-recommendations-for-these-applications) By [Smart Products](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/author/smart-products) Working with chlorine or saltwater? We have component recommendations for these applications. [Continue reading...](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/working-with-chlorine-or-saltwater-we-have-component-recommendations-for-these-applications) [![](https://blog.smartproducts.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Model_154_191_flanged_side_seal_check_pressure_valves.png)](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/flanged-side-seal-options-in-one-valve) ## [Flanged & Side Seal Options in One Valve](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/flanged-side-seal-options-in-one-valve) By [Smart Products](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/author/smart-products) Need a flanged AND side seal valve option for your application? Look no further than Model #154 and Model #191, which combine both features in... [Continue reading...](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/flanged-side-seal-options-in-one-valve) [![](https://blog.smartproducts.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/check_pressure_relief_valves-1.png)](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/did-you-know-most-smart-products-usa-check-valves-are-also-pressure-relief-valves) ## [Did you know? Most Smart Products USA Check Valves are also Pressure Relief Valves](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/did-you-know-most-smart-products-usa-check-valves-are-also-pressure-relief-valves) By [Smart Products](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/author/smart-products) Practically all of our check valves have a dual role as pressure relief valves. The reason some customers might not realize you can use our... [Continue reading...](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/did-you-know-most-smart-products-usa-check-valves-are-also-pressure-relief-valves) [![](https://blog.smartproducts.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cvo.png)](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/back-to-basics-valves-101) ## [BACK TO BASICS: VALVES 101](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/back-to-basics-valves-101) By [Smart Products](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/author/smart-products) If you have new people in your organization that need a primer on check valve operation, let us take you back to the basics. At Smart Products... [Continue reading...](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/back-to-basics-valves-101) [![](https://blog.smartproducts.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/orings_buna_vs_viton.png)](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/buna-vs-viton-o-rings) ## [Buna vs. Viton® O-Rings: What Are the Differences?](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/buna-vs-viton-o-rings) By [Smart Products](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/author/smart-products) O-rings are essential components in countless applications, providing reliable sealing abilities in diverse products and being made from many... [Continue reading...](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/buna-vs-viton-o-rings) [![](https://blog.smartproducts.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/brake_systems_auto_industry_600x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/brake-systems-our-valves) ## [Brake Systems + Our Valves](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/brake-systems-our-valves) By [Smart Products](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/author/smart-products) Due to the customizable nature of our valves, we serve all industries with low pressure, low flow control needs. This eBlast focuses on power... [Continue reading...](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/brake-systems-our-valves) [![Smart Products](https://smartproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/whitelogo-01.png)](https://smartproducts.com/) 644 Fanning Fields Rd. 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