P40 Series Hydraulic Control Valves The P40 manual check valve is a manually operated check valve often used to control the flow direction of liquids or gases. It usually consists of a valve body, a spool and a handle. The valve body is a pipe connection made of metal or plastic with inlet and outlet calibers. The spool is a movable part, usually made of metal, whose position can be changed by the operation of a handle. The handle is a rod-like component used to operate the spool, usually located on top of the valve body. When the handle is in the closed position, the spool is pressed against the sealing surface of the body, preventing fluid from passing through the body. When the handle is rotated or moved to the open position, the spool is removed from the sealing surface, allowing fluid to flow freely through the body. P40 Manual check valves are usually used in systems that require manual control of the direction of flow, such as hydraulic syste…