Fig. 18.

20 Revolving centre
|24
M34
|28 |34
78
8
|20
10 19 R32
2 HOLES, M8
8 8
R32
|32|24
|44|32 |64
48
|64
2 PINS
46 6
5
192 HOLES,
DIA 7 82
100
27
18
10
4
51
61
10 10 DIA 6
3
10
24
10
|22 10
R7
2 PINS, DIA 6
PCD 51
6
|33
|19
13
|22
22
|92|65
|34
|24 18|20
|92
|46
2
8
30
14
103
119
162
a
Parts list
Part No.
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Name
Body
Bearing ball seat
Pivot plate
Pivot
Sleeve
Cover plate
Set screw M813
Cover bolt M625
Ball |13
Matl
1
4 HOLES, M6, PCD 78
4 HOLES,
DIA 7
6
19
43
8
5 7 4 6 3 2
Qty
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
1
8 9 b
HCS
HCS
HCS
HCS
HCS
HCS
MS
MS
HCS
|7
6 16
|22
|78
Assembly
Drawings
293
Fig. 18.21 Floating reamer holder
294 Machine Drawing
centre 3. The sleeve is positioned in the barrel by the cover 5. Another cover 2 is fixed on the front
side of the barrel by means of the screws 8 to retain the radial bearing in position.
Exercise
Assemble the parts of the revolving centre, shown in Fig. 18.20 and draw a half sectional view
from the front.
18.3.8 Floating Reamer Holder
A reamer provides a ready means of sizing and finishing a hole after drilling or boring. However,
greater accuracy is ensured when the reamer is carried in a holder, which allows it to float or to
have a certain latitude of free movement. If the reamer is rigidly held and if there is any small
error in the alignment, the reamer will be unable to follow the bored hole, resulting in inaccuracy.
The floating reamer holder, by permitting a certain amount of freedom, allows the reamer to
follow the axis of the hole it is reaming.
The details of a floating reamer holder are shown in Fig. 18. 21a. The sleeve 5 is rigidly
fixed in the pivot 4 by the set screws 7. This assembly is fitted into the body 1, by making use of
the pivot plate 3, bearing ball seat 2 and the steel ball 9. This ensures floating condition for the
reamer holder. This assembly is held in place by the cover plate 6 to the body of the holder.
Figure 18.21b shows the assembly drawing of the floating reamer holder.
Exercise
The details of a floating reamer holder used on a lathe are shown in Fig. 18.21a. Assemble the
parts and draw the following views to a suitable scale:
(i) Half sectional view from the front, with top half in section, and
(ii) View from the left.
18.3.9 Machine Vice
The details of a plain machine vice are shown in Fig. 18.22. It consists of the base 1 which is
clamped to the machine table using two T-bolts. The sliding block 3 is fixed in the centre slot of
the base by means of the guide screw 4. The movable jaw 2 is fixed to the sliding block with four
screws 8 and 7. One of the serrated plates 5 is fixed to the jaw of the base by means of screws 6 and
the other to the movable jaw by the screws 7. One end of the guide screw is fixed to the base by
means of the washer 9 and nut 10 (not shown in figure). The movable jaw is operated by means of
a handle (not shown) which fits onto the square end of the guide screw.
Exercise
Figure 18.22 shows the details of a machine vice. Assemble the parts and draw, (i) sectional view
from the front, (ii) view from above and (iii) view from the left. Use suitable scale.
18.3.10 Swivel Machine Vice
A machine vice is a work holding device, used in machines such as drilling, milling, etc. A
swivelling type machine vice permits swivelling about its vertical axis, so that the work may be
clamped at any angular position required in the machining operation. T-bolts (not shown) are
used through the base plate, to fix the vice to the machine table.
Figure 18.23 shows the details of a swivel machine vice. It consists of the swivel body 1
which is fixed to the base plate 3 by two bolts 6. The heads of the bolts are so shaped, that they can
slide freely in the circular T-slot of the base plate. The graduations marked in degrees on the
flange of the base plate, facilitate setting of the swivel body at any desired angle.
The swivel body has a fixed jaw at one end. The movable jaw 2 is mounted on the swivel
body by the screw 4. After the screw is inserted fully, it is held in position by a nut and pin to
prevent its axial motion. Thus, when the screw is turned, the movable jaw slides on the swivel
body guide ways. Steel jaw plates 5 are fitted to jaws by machine screws.
45
OIL HOLE, DIA 10
12 35
45

M8
112
35
59
94
50
38
23
12
16
47 37
65
35
|5
32
OIL HOLE,
DIA 5
50
12
|20
10
112
2 HOLES,
DIA 15
1
66
83
130
57
70
4 HOLES, M8
62
SQ THD,
DIA 253 LH
23
176100 |25
66 50
LH SQ THD
DIA 253
|38 |20
|25
20
R8
0
23
R20
100 100
35 12
4
50 215
393
75
6 6
4 HOLES, DIA 8
CSK DIA 16
35
12
M8
15
32
Parts list
Part No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Name
Base
Movable jaw
Sliding block
Guide screw
Serrated plate
CSK Screw 34 long
CSK Screw 30 long
CSK Screw 50 long
Washer |206
Nut M20
Matl
CI
CI
CI
MS
MS
MS
MS
MS
MS
MS
Qty
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
1
1
38
2
112
176
22
106
112
18 46
R6
12
46
25
M20
R5
3
12
Assembly
Drawings
M8
245
2 HOLES, DIA 8
CSK DIA 16
38
45

12 176
5
6
7 8
|16
Fig. 18.22 Machine vice
295
296
24
312
235
45 12
16
1210
190
126
M10
|18
2422 20
R10
R12
5
50
64
82
Machine
Drawing
57
R6
R16
10
82
12 32
2422 5
|184
354
X
80
22
|54
124
XX
126
6

3
12
|16
184
58
8292
120
|25
|14
|42
190
X
25 10
5
48
15
25
R20
1
28
45
54
27
R
6
|30
19
|16
R25 SQ THD, DIA 254
6
50
4 92
12
108 22
448
Fig. 18.23 Swivel machine vice (contd.)
M15
|10
Assembly Drawings 297
24 12
16
190
126
24
120
M10
50
62
R22
22
21
R10 10
R10
20
3
50
60
16
42
3 3
58
88
M1235
26
292
|54
42
16
R
152
SQ THD
DIA 254
26
2
1214
10 14
2
25
12
28
|124
254
|202
R50
8238 32
|3
2
|184
3
Parts list
Part No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Name
Body
Moving jaw
Swivel base
Screw rod
Jaw plate
Clamping bolt
Matl
CS
CS
CI
MS
HCS
MS
Qty
1
1
1
1
2
2
Fig. 18.23 Swivel machine vice
6
22

80
18 14
SP
3
298 Machine Drawing
Exercise
Figure 18.23 represents the details of a swivel machine vice. Assemble the parts and draw,
(i) sectional view from the front, (ii) view from above and (iii) sectional view from the left, with
cutting plane passing through the axis of the clamping bolts.
18.3.11 Drill Jig
A jig is a work holding and tool guiding device which may be used for drilling, reaming, boring
and similar operations in mass production.
Figure 18.24 shows the details of a drill jig used to produce six holes, spaced equally in a
circular flange. The design allows for quick loading and unloading of work pieces. For unloading,
the top nut 6 is loosened, the latch washer 8 swivelled out of zone and then the jig plate 3 is lifted
to remove the work piece from its seating.
M20
SLOTTED
CHEESE HEAD
SCREW B
M650
30
545
|216
|17
54
84 |54
545
98 35
|54
M12
3
2
|50
M20
|40
|60
25
5
6 HOLES,
DIA 25
3 HOLES, M6 EQUI-SP
60

4
345
30
42
5
|60
|40
345
|110
|156
12
|17
8
20
40
1
|160
345
8
42 |24
3
|18
25
|16
|25
Parts list
Part No. Name
Base plate
Stem
Jig plate
Screw
Stud
Nut M20
Bush case hardened
Latch washer
Screw
Matl
Cl
MS
Cl
MS
MS
MS
Steel
MS
MS
Qty
1
1
1
3
1
1
6
1
1
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
R33
R15
4
R5
15
2R3
36
M12
2
R12
CASE HARDENED
9
Fig. 18.24 Drill jig
It may be noted that the jig plate is so designed, that the nut overall size is less than the
size of the central hole. This makes the loading and unloading easy, without totally removing the
16
25
Assembly Drawings 299
nut from the stud 5. It may further be noted that the work piece is machined at the required
surface before loading in the jig. This is so, because, certain machined surfaces of the work piece
may be used for locating it in the jig.
Exercise
Assemble the parts of the drill jig shown in Fig. 18.24 and draw, (i) sectional view from the front
and (ii) view from above.
18.3.12 Indexing Drill Jig
Figure 18.25 shows the details of an indexing drill jig used to drill six holes in the work piece (13).
The jig consists of the bracket 1, on the top of which is fixed the jig plate 2. The plain drill
bush 6 and the slip bush 7 are located in the jig plate. The plain bush is fixed with interference fit
in the plate, whereas the slip bush is provided with sliding fit in the plate and is removed to
facilitate loading of the job. The job is located in the jig by means of the locater 3 which is fastened
to the bracket 1 by means of the nut 11. Quick loading and unloading of the job is carried out by
means of the quick acting knob 4. Two holes are drilled on the job through the bushes 6 and 7.
The location of the remaining holes, which are at 90 intervals is obtained by the simple indexing
mechanism provided by the ball catch assembly 5. The ball catch assembly consists of a M.S plate
which is fastened to the bracket by means of the socket headed screws 10. The required indexing
is obtained by means of the spring 9, loaded ball 8, which is a part of the ball catch assembly.
After the first operation, when the job is rotated in clockwise direction, the ball catch assembly
facilitates location of the job at intervals of 90 rotation.
Exercise
The details of an indexing drill jig are given in Fig. 18.25. Draw, (i) sectional view from the front,
(ii) view from above and (iii) view from the right.
18.3.13 Self-centring Chuck
The self-centring chuck is a work holding device mounted on the headstock spindle of a lathe. It
automatically centres the workpiece by the three jaws, moving simultaneously to and from the
centre. Regular shaped objects such as rounds and hexagons are quickly held and centred in three
jaw self-centring chucks.
Figure 18.26a shows the two views of a self-centring lathe chuck. The details of the assembly
are given in Fig. 18.26b. It consists of a face plate 1, and the scroll plate 3 is fitted into the circular
recess at the back of the face plate. Three pinions 4 are mounted in position in the face plate such
that, their teeth engage with those on the back of the scroll plate. The back plate 2 is fastened to
the face plate by six screws 7. This assembly is fastened to the flange 5 by three socket headed
screws 8. The three jaws 6 are then engaged with the scroll plate. By rotating any one pinion by
a chuck key (not shown), the three jaws move in the radial direction either to or from the centre.
The threaded hole in the flange facilitates the mounting of the chuck in the threaded headstock
spindle.
Exercise
Figure 18.26b shows the details of a self-centring lathe chuck. Assemble the parts and draw to
1 : 1 scale, the following:
(i) The view from the front, as seen from the side of the jaws, and
(ii) The half sectional view from the right. Consider suitable local section for showing other
details.
18.3.14 Four Jaw Chuck
Four jaw chuck is a device used to hold jobs accurately on a lathe. Unlike three jaw self-centring
chuck, it can hold both regular and irregular shapes of objects.
300
13.5
2 Nos M6
SOCKET HEADED
SCREW
10
36
18
1.5
18
18
30
15 15
48
M12
24 48
15
Machine
Drawing
M12
96
|30
3
4 Tilt angle to
release knob
15 18 40
5
|12
18
4 HOLES, DIA 4.5
|10
54
27
13.5
X
12
18
2.5 20
1
5
|20

|12
18
28
31
18
A
13.5 2 HOLES,
DIA 4.5
48
18
90
18
|4.5
Ball
catch 9 6
|4.5
|10
7
|31
18 |32
13
|58
XX
X
8
24
3 HOLES, M6
96
Detail at A
3 HOLES, DIA 17
C-BORE
18
Parts list
Part No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Name Matl Qty
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Part No.
8
9
10
11
12
13
Name
Ball |5
Spring
Socket head screw
Nut, M12
Dowel pin, |535
Workpiece
Matl
MS
Steel
MS
MS
MS
Qty
1
1
5
1
2
ClBracket
MSJig plate
MSLocator
MSQuick acting knob
Ball catch assembly MS
HCSDrill bush
HCSDrill slip bush
12
2 HOLES,
DIA 5
|10|10
48
18
22.5 27
18
9
2
42
76
58
Fig. 18.25 Indexing drill jig
|14
Assembly Drawings 301
8 5 7 2
1 3 6
Parts list
Part No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Name
Face plate
Back plate
Scroll plate
Pinion
Flange
Jaw
Socket head screw
Socket head screw
Matl
MS
MS
MCS
MCS
Cl
MCS


Qty
1
1
1
3
1
3
6
3
4
Fig. 18.26a Self centring chuck
10
30
41
17
13
20
421
8
22
0
17
3 HOLES, M6
PCD 50
3 HOLES,
DIA 10 PCD 140
R5 R11
1
12
0
160
4060125
58 TEETH
12 PITCH
3
60
3.5 TURNS
SQ 4 SPIRAL
Fig. 18.26b Details of self centring chuck (contd.)
930 64 12 4
10
30
11
24
3 HOLES, M6
DEEP 30
PCD 140
41
24
125
4
302
4
4 R10
120 3H
20
3 HOLES, DIA 10
PCD 140
OL
RE
BO
0
6C
D5
IA
, D 0 PC
ES
1
DIA
3 HOLES, DIA 6
|22 CBORE DIA 10
R30
X
18
8
|1111|
Machine
Drawing
5
8
8
8
88
8
R18
20
20
10
|160|125
|40
|120
8
R9
Y
20
|32
3
12
56
R10
13
6
R70
R45 R25
|30
PCD 25
6 25
22 12
56
M6
5
4
24
Y
3 HOLES, M6
|140 EQUI-SP
|160
|10
R11
2
X
X
X
11
|75|50.5
|10
|45|120 M50
20
70
M10
10
|16
35
|22
10
4
6
R6
3
5
20
50
8
12 TEETH
12 PITCH
Fig. 18.26b Details of self centring chuck
76
7
16
19
10
46
4
Y
Y
45

Assembly Drawings 303
The isometric view of a four jaw chuck is shown in Fig. 18.27a. It consists of a cast iron
body 1, in which is located the screws 3 and the jaws 2 which engage with each other with square
threads. The screws are held in position by the locators 4 which prevent their axial movement as
well. When the screws are operated by means of a chuck key (not shown), the jaws move towards
or away from the centre. Thus, the four jaws can be moved independently to grip the job firmly.
The locators are fixed to the body by means of screws 5. The body of the chuck is fixed to the back
plate by means of four M 18 bolts. The details of the chuck are illustrated in Fig. 18.27b.
3
2
4
1
Fig. 18.27a Four jaw chuck
Exercise
The details of a four aw chuck are shown in Fig. 18.27b. Assemble the parts and draw, (i) the view
from the front, as seen from the side of the jaws and (ii) the half sectional view from left.
Also consider suitable local section for showing other details.
18.4 VALVES AND BOILER MOUNTINGS
18.4.1 Gate Valve
A valve is used on a fluid line to check or control the fluid flow. It may be operated by the pressure
of the fluid or by hand. A number of designs of valves are available; however the gate valve
permits the whole area of the passage for the flow of fluid, when fully opened. This minimizes any
energy loss in the fluid flow.
Figure 18.28 shows the details of a gate valve. The wedge valve 4 in this design is guided by
the control screw 5. When fully opened, the wedge valve clears-off the passage in the valve body 1
for the flow of fluid. The inside union 8 is slipped onto the stem from below. This is placed in the
union 2 and screwed. The wedge valve is threaded on the stem and the assembly is placed in the
valve body and screwed. The gland is placed from the top of the stem so that it enters the union.
It is fixed in position by the union ring 3. Finally, the hand wheel 6 is placed on the square end of
the screw and fixed in position by means of a nut (not shown). The gate valve may be fixed for any
direction of the fluid flow.
304
6
20 20
8 HOLES, M6
6
6 10
98
32
32
Machine
Drawing
|55 |25
10
62
4
6 10 8
45

|1
05
16
DIA 243.5 SQ THD
24
|2
00
|310 |285
8
R13
10
2
6
8
98
38
|20
24
38
12 12
4 HOLES, M18
1
25
75
30
DIA 243
SQ THD
8 6
3
Parts list
Sl. No.
1
2
3
4
5
32
Name Matl
Cl
Cl
Steel
Steel

Qty
1
4
4
4
8
6 2 HOLES, M6
CSK DIA 10
|55
Body
Jaws
Screw
Locator
Machine screws M6
|25
|12
11
|40
6
4
Fig. 18.27b Details of four jaw chuck
3
52
M36
|26
|20
18
|38
|40
|30
|22
M18
|14
13
|10
|65
|18
5
10
|7
8 32
7
1
6
|12
|16
|40
|18
12 50
60
M26|18
14 R3
1
11
10 3
|3
6
1 1
12 9
1
10
13
|13
R44
R4
SQ. THD
DIA 7
10
13
5
M3
8
|26
|36
4 2
17
|7
1512
9 Parts list
Part No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Name
Valve body
Union
Union ring
Wedge valve
Stem
Hand wheel
Gland
Inside union
Matl
Brass
Brass
Brass
Brass
Brass
Cl
Brass
Brass
Qty
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
|7
34
96 |25|18 M18
3
|12
14
18
4
SQ. THD DIA
7
7
8
|14
9
|7
10 2
|16
|7
M16
2
3
R3
R3
4
Assembly
Drawings
5 1
Fig. 18.28 Gate valve
305
306 Machine Drawing
Exercise
Figure 18.28 shows the details of a gate valve. Assemble the parts and draw to full scale, (i)
sectional view from the front, (ii) the view from above and (iii) the view from the left.
18.4.2 Screw Down Stop Valve
Similar to any other valve, this valve is also used in a fluid line to control the fluid flow. In the
fully open position, valve gets lifted by 5 mm from the seat to allow the fluid flow from left to right.
Figure 18.29 shows the details of the screw down stop valve. The sleeve 5 is mounted on the
stem 8 by means of actuating screw 9. Valve seat 11 is attached to the collar 6 with the screw 12
and then the collar 6 is screwed onto the sleeve 5, completing the valve assembly. Screwed sleeve
10 is located in the bonnet 2 and this assembly is screwed onto the valve body 1 after slipping onto
the stem assembly. Gland 4 is located on the bonnet through the stem and packing 7 (not shown
in figure) is used between the bonnet and gland, to stop any leakage of fluid. Gland is secured by
the cap nut 3. Hand wheel 13 is mounted on the stem, using the nut 14.
During operation of the hand wheel, the screw 9 either lifts the vlave, opening the fluid
passage or screws down the valve, closing the fluid passage. Hence, the name actuating screw.
Exercise
Figure 18.29 shows the details of a screw down stop valve. Assemble the parts and draw,
(i) sectional view from the front and (ii) view from above.
18.4.3 Non-return Valve (light duty)
Valve is a device used for regulating the flow of fluid. In the non-return valve, the pressure of the
fluid allows the flow in one direction only.
When the inlet pressure of the fluid is greater than the pressure at the top of the valve, it
gets lifted and allows the fluid to flow past. However, as the fluid pressure builds-up more at the
top; the flow ceases and the fluid will not be permitted in the reverse direction, due to shutting of
the valve automatically. It is used in boiler feed water system.
Figure 18.30 shows the details of a non-return valve. The fluid enters at the bottom of the
valve and leaves from the side. It consists of a body 1 with flanges at right angle, for the purpose
of mounting the same. The valve seat 3 is introduced into the body from top and secured in place
by set-screw 6. The valve 4 is also introduced from top and located in the valve seat. The valve
seat allows free sliding of the valve in it. The studs 5 are first screwed into the body and after
placing the cover 2, it is tightened with nuts.
As water with pressure enters at the bottom of the valve, the valve gets lifted in the valve
seat, allowing free flow of water through the exit. However, the amount of lift of the valve is
controlled by the cover.
Exercise
The part drawings of a non-return valve are shown in Fig. 18.30. Assemble the parts and draw,
(i) half sectional view from the front, (ii) view from the left and (iii) view from above.
18.4.4 Non-return Valve
When a valve is operated by the pressure of a fluid, it is called a non-return valve, because, due to
the reduction in the pressure of the fluid, the valve automatically shuts-off, ensuring non-return
of the fluid. Figure 18.31a shows a brass/gun metal valve with a bevelled edge on the valve seat.
The isometric view of the inverted valve shows the details of the webs. However, in the non-return
valve, a separate valve seat is not provided.
4 7
|39
M32
R5
2
5
10
4
15
M4
|10
|65
|17
6
13
|20
10
10
5 3
M18
|7
R4 2
R4 |19
10
M20
6
91
3
6
|12 R45
R25
13
|55
1
|35
R3
R3
3
|16
|7
10
6
5
|7
M15
3
2
13
M4
5
8
3
4
65
8
40
|13
4
12
M4
13
80
|20
|28
M18
|13
17
112
13
14
|7
M12
Parts list
Sl. No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Name
Valve body
Bonnet
Gland tightening nut
Gland
Sleeve
Coller
Stuffing box packing
Stem with screw
Actuating screw end
Screwed sleeve
Valve seat
Screw
Hand wheel
Nut
Matl.
CI
Brass
MS
Brass
MS
MS
Asbestos
MS
MS
Brass
GM
MS
CI
MS
Qty.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
M15
|7 16
|2
1.5
8
10 4 3 12 12 |7
53 27 1
6
2
M4
|12
|30
|22
2
12
7 2
7
3
5
2
Assembly
Drawings
M4 9
M12
|22
M32
|39
11 |10
M12
|7
2
2
|4
11
10
15
Fig. 18.29 Screw down stop valve
307
308 Machine Drawing
6 HOLES, M16 PCD150
20 |90
|120
12 6
20
|190
|100
20
|200
50
|126
12
|20
|120
6 HOLES, DIA 18
|90
|25 7
|100 3
PCD 150
140
12
40
12
20
|200
140
1
2
|25
45

6 3 7 5
45
22
25
|112
R100
80 12
|90
M10
38
|25
45
|100
3
SET SCREW
END
4
|90
3 WINGS,
THICK 8
M10
6
28
M16
5
Parts list
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Name
Body
Cover
Valve seat
Valve
Stud with nut
Set screw
Matl Qty
Brass1
Brass1
Bronze 1
Brass1
MS6
MS1
Fig. 18.30 Non-return valve (Light duty)
Fig. 18.31a Valve and the seat
20
|90
TO SUIT
DIA 10
48
60
R10
0
545
YY
64
R18
|62
M42
2523
M42
M24
|38
19
16
|58
44 A/C
52
28
D
16 6
211913
50
28
X X 3
32
44
|32
|25 6
3
|19
M30
60 A/C
60
3
100
64
|13
M42
R6
6
3
|50
4 HOLES,
DIA 14
A
M33
|50
58
|25
B
|44
1

M30
|35|25
5
3
44
22
32
19
4
|19
44A/C
44
3453
283
6
|13
SLOT 3
R6
3
3
XX
13
5
6
|32
25
345
|5
42
44
6
|32
0
130
70
32 M24
Parts list
Part No.Name
1Valve body
2 Spindle
Gland bush
Gland
Valve
Valve stop
3
4
5
6
3
Matl
Cl
Brass
Brass
Brass
Brass
Brass
Qty
1
1
1
|19
2
Assembly
Drawings
1
1
1
19
M42
|64
20
13
245
C
|25
Y
309
Fig. 18.31b Non-return valve

310 Machine Drawing
Figure 18.31b shows the details of a non-return valve. Fluid flow enters the valve at A
(inlet) and leaves the valve at B (outlet). The gland bush 3 and the gland 4 are first assembled and
screwed onto the spindle 2 and assembled into the valve body 1 at C. By operating the spindle, the
fluid outlet B is either closed or kept open. The valve 5 is positioned in the body through the
passage D and it is kept floating. The valve stop 6 is screwed into the body at D and is used to
control the amount of lift of the valve. The fluid inlet connection to the valve is made at A.
When the spindle is operated and the outlet is open; due to the pressure of the inlet fluid,
valve is lifted and passage is established from A through B. When the pressure of the incoming
fluid is reduced, the valve automatically shuts-off the inlet passage, ensuring non-return of the
fluid in the opposite direction.
Exercise
The details of a non-return valve are shown in Fig. 18.31b. Assemble the parts and draw the
following veiws to a suitable scale:
(i) Sectional view from the front, taking the section through Y-Y, and,
(ii) Sectional view from above, considering section through X-X.