Champion Valves

What Champion Valves does

Champion Valves Inc. is a privately held specialty manufacturer of industrial wafer check valves, headquartered at 3111 Kitty Hawk Rd, Wilmington, North Carolina, and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEX Corporation, the publicly traded diversified industrial conglomerate. The company designs and manufactures a portfolio of more than ten valve models spanning dual disc, single disc, axial flow, globe style, and threaded configurations in sizes from 1/8" to 72" and ASME pressure classes from 125 to 2500. Its engineering stack is anchored in CAD/CAM design, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation, and finite element analysis (FEA), supplemented by a proprietary in-house Flow Rate Analysis sizing engine; product-level differentiators include a patent-pending laminar-flow axial design (Model NZW), zero fugitive emission sealing across multiple product lines, adjustable external spring torque (Model SDX), and face-mounted internals for in-field repairability.

The company targets critical infrastructure end-markets — power generation, ethanol production, oil and gas, petrochemical, water and wastewater, marine, HVAC, food and beverage, and gas compression — and is qualified to sell into these segments through ISO 9001, UL, CE/PED (European Union), and Canadian Registration Number (CRN) certifications, with product conformance to API 6D, API 594, ASME B16.5/B16.34/B31.1, ASTM, AWWA, and MSS standards.

The business model is direct, sales-led, and project-based: customers engage through a Flow Rate Analysis questionnaire or direct quotation request, with pricing on a project-specific basis varying by valve model, size, pressure class, and material selection (ductile iron, carbon steel, 316 stainless steel, specialty alloys). The company ships across North America as the primary market, with CE/PED-certified products serving the European Union and CRN-certified products serving Canada. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales, with an OEM parts and assembly service line supporting aftermarket and replacement demand. Sales email routing through @idexcorp.com confirms leverage of the parent company's enterprise sales infrastructure.

Name

Champion Valves

Legal name

Champion Valves Inc., LLC

Website

https://wafercheck.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Champion Valves Inc., a Wilmington, NC-based subsidiary of IDEX Corporation, designs and manufactures industrial wafer check valves (10+ models, 1/8" to 72", ASME Class 125-2500) serving power, oil & gas, petrochemical, water/wastewater, marine, HVAC, food & beverage, and gas compression customers across North America, the EU, and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Wafer Check Valves

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control) (IMAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAH)

Keywords

• Wafer check valves
• Industrial valve manufacturing
• Flow control equipment
• Non-return valves
• Process valve solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wafer Check Valve Manufacturing & Sales: Champion Valves designs and manufactures wafer check valves and sells them as engineered industrial hardware products. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales, with customization options and value-added engineering services supporting pricing. Products are sold directly to industrial end-users across North America and exported globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Champion Valves Inc. designs and manufactures industrial wafer check valves for fluid and gas flow control in critical infrastructure applications. Its product line spans dual disc, single disc, axial flow nozzle, globe style, and threaded configurations in sizes from 1/8" to 72" and ASME Class 125 to 2500, complemented by OEM replacement parts, Flow Rate Analysis engineering services, and on-site engineering and test support.

Product overview

Champion Valves Inc. is a manufacturer of industrial wafer check valves serving critical infrastructure across multiple industries including power generation, oil and gas, petrochemical, water/wastewater, marine, HVAC, food and beverage, and gas compression. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of check valve products: Model CVR (dual disc spring loaded, 1.5"-72"), Model CVL (rubber lined dual disc), Model SDS (API 6D short pattern, 2"-24"), Model SDX (single disc with external spring/lever/weights), Model NZW (axial flow nozzle, 2"-12"), Model NZ (long pattern API 6D nozzle, 0.5"-54"), Model SDR (spring loaded single disc, 2"-12"), Model SCT (threaded silent check, 0.5"-2"), Model SCW (wafer silent), Model SCG (globe silent), and Model SD (single disc swing check). Products range from ASME Class 125 to 2500. The portfolio also includes OEM parts and assembly services. The company provides flow rate analysis and engineering support services, with testing capabilities including hydrostatic, pneumatic, positive material identification, dimensional analysis, FEA, CFD, and lifecycle testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Model CVR — Dual Disc Spring Loaded Wafer Check Valve A dual disc spring loaded wafer check valve designed for demanding industrial applications. It features low cracking pressure and minimal pressure loss while alleviating water hammer and the resulting damaging effects, available in sizes 1.5" to 72" and ASME Class 125 to 2500.
• Model CVL — Dual Disc Rubber Lined Wafer Check Valve A dual disc spring loaded rubber lined wafer check valve with a fully lined elastomer insert that provides complete isolation of process media. It features a zero fugitive emission design with extruding elastomer liner face that eliminates the need for flange gaskets, rated ASME Class 150.
• Model SDS — Short Pattern Wafer Swing Check Valve A short pattern wafer swing check valve designed to comply with the API 6D short pattern wafer check valve specification. It features a zero fugitive emission design with compact wafer construction, offering lightweight, space-saving, efficient performance in sizes 2" to 24", ASME Class 150 to 900.
• Model SDX — Single Disc Wafer Check Valve with Adjustable Spring A single disc wafer check valve with an externally mounted adjustable spring that provides extra external force to assist in quick valve closure. An externally mounted lever serves as both a position indicator and a manual override to clear seat-clogging debris, available in sizes 2" to 30", ASME Class 125/150.
• Model NZW — Axial Flow Wafer Check Valve (Patented Flow Path) An axial flow wafer check valve with a patented, unique flow pattern that reduces slam characteristics and minimizes energy and pressure loss. It features a face-mount assembly for easy maintenance, permits zero fugitive emissions, and offers a dual-rated steel body option for installation between ASME Class 150 and 300 flanges, in sizes 2" to 12", ASME Class 150 to 2500.
• Model NZ — Long Pattern API 6D Axial Flow Nozzle Check Valve A long pattern API 6D axial flow nozzle check valve designed using the latest simulation software to ensure an efficient and streamlined flow passage. It minimizes fluid turbulence, cavitation, and noise with face-loaded internals and sealing ring technology that produces zero fugitive emissions, in sizes 0.5" to 54", ASME Class 150 to 2500.
• Model SDR — Spring Loaded Single Disc Wafer Check Valve A spring loaded single disc wafer check valve engineered for flanged piping systems and ideal for pumps, compressors, blowers, and various flow control equipment. It features a low weight design with 80-90% weight reduction compared to full body swing check valves and a zero fugitive emission design as standard, in sizes 2" to 12", ASME Class 125/150/300.
• Model SCT — Threaded Wafer Silent Check Valve A threaded wafer silent check valve that is spring-loaded and self-operating, designed to minimize water hammer, system damage, and noise. It is an economical valve solution for a diverse range of horizontal and vertical applications in liquid, steam, and gas industries, in sizes 0.5" to 2", ASME Class 300/1000 WOG.
• Model SCW — Axial Disc Wafer Silent Check Valve An axial disc wafer silent check valve with a dual rated valve body design available in iron and steel models, ASME Class 125 to 300 rated.
• Model SCG — Globe Style Axial Disc Silent Check Valve A globe style axial disc silent check valve designed for positive close prior to flow reversal, stopping water hammer. Its single piece valve body casting design eliminates leak paths to ensure zero fugitive emission operation, and units are stocked as assembled and tested for immediate shipment in sizes 2" to 24", ASME Class 125 to 150.
• Model SD — Single Disc Spring Loaded Wafer Swing Check Valve A single disc spring loaded wafer swing check valve with an integrated single piece cast disc and arm assembly that increases unit integrity. It features a low weight design (80-90% weight reduction compared to full body swing check valves) and versatile functionality for horizontal and vertical installations, in sizes 2" to 24", ASME Class 150 to 900.
• OEM Parts and Assembly Services OEM valve design and assembly services, including parts management for replacement and maintenance of installed Champion Valves products, supporting customer uptime and in-field repairability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80-90% weight reduction compared to full-body swing check valves (SD and SDR models), simplifying piping and lowering installation costs.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IDEX CorporationcoreOthersChampion Valves Inc. is a subsidiary of IDEX Corporation, a global industrial company. As part of IDEX, Champion Valves benefits from corporate resources, intra-group data sharing agreements, and the parent company's portfolio of specialized industrial businesses. The company email domains ([email protected], [email protected]) and references to 'IDEX' throughout privacy documentation confirm the parent-subsidiary relationship.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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