What is another word for clapper valve?
Pronunciation: [klˈapə vˈalv] (IPA) 
Clapper valve is a type of valve used to control the flow of fluid or gas. However, there are several types of similar valves used in various industries. One of the synonyms of the clapper valve is check valve, which allows fluid or gas to flow in only one direction. A spring-loaded check valve is a type of check valve that uses a spring to keep the valve closed until the pressure is sufficient to open it. Swing check valve is another type of clapper valve that uses a swinging mechanism to control the flow of fluid or gas in one direction. Tilting disc check valve is also a kind of clapper valve that uses a disc to control the flow of fluid or gas in one direction.
