Overview
The Custom Food-Grade Umbrella Check Valve for Condiment Valves is a precision, leak-resistant sealing component engineered to control one-way flow in condiment dispensers, squeeze bottles, pump nozzles, and tabletop sauce systems. Manufactured from high-purity, food-grade silicone (or LSR compounds on request) using high-precision molding processes, these umbrella valves combine a soft, responsive membrane with a robust sealing seat to prevent dripping, cross-contamination, and backflow. Fully OEM-capable, we supply custom geometry, shore hardness, integrated mounting features, and color/branding options to match your dispenser design and performance targets.
Basic Information
| Attribute | Details |
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| Material | Food-grade Silicone (VMQ) or Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) — FDA / LFGB options |
| Place of Origin | Xiamen, China |
| Brand Name | OEM |
| Manufacturing Method | Precision LSR Injection Molding (primary); silicone compression molding available for select designs |
| Size | Custom — inner/outer diameter, valve height, lip geometry per drawing |
| Color | Any Pantone color, natural/translucent, or custom pigments safe for food contact |
| Hardness | Typical Shore A 10–40 (customizable to application) |
| Tensile Strength | ≥ 7 MPa (compound dependent; datasheet provided per spec) |
| Elongation at Break | ≥ 300% (compound dependent) |
| Temperature Range | –40 °C to +200 °C (depends on compound) |
| Packaging | Bulk in OPP bag, vacuum tray, blister pack, or custom retail packaging |
| Logo | Mold embossing, pad print or laser etch (subject to design) |
| OEM | Available |
| MOQ | Small orders acceptable; scalable to large volumes |
| Sample | Samples available on request |
| Technology | Automated LSR injection (two-component metering), precision hot-runner tooling, optional compression molding |
| Typical Applications | Ketchup, mustard, mayo, sauces, salad dressings, beverage dispensers, condiment pumps, single-serve packets |
Benefits of Our Umbrella Check Valves
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Drip-Free Dispensing — engineered umbrella geometry and tight seat tolerances minimize after-drip and help keep nozzles clean.
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Food-Safe Materials — medical/food-grade compounds available to meet FDA and LFGB requirements, preventing taste transfer and contamination.
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Fast Elastic Recovery — low hysteresis membranes ensure quick closing for repeatable one-way flow.
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Custom Fit & Mounting — integrated flanges, snap ribs, and molded locating features for secure, tool-less installation.
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Durable & Chemical-Resistant — robust against common condiment acids, oils, and preservatives for long service life.
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Production Scalability — automated LSR lines deliver consistent part quality from prototype volumes to high-speed production runs.
Quality Assurance
Our quality assurance for the Custom Food-Grade Umbrella Check Valve combines certified management systems with comprehensive product-level testing to ensure safety and performance. We maintain ISO 9001 certified processes and use food-contact grade LSR/VMQ compounds that meet FDA and LFGB standards where required. Every production lot is monitored with in-line process controls (shot weight, temperature, and pressure) plus 100% visual inspection for molding defects. Representative samples undergo dimensional verification with CMM, hardness checks with durometers, tensile testing, and automated leak/pressure tests (backpressure, bubble leak, and seat integrity). For condiment applications we also perform migration/extractables screening, sensory (taste/odor) checks, and thermal cycling to validate long-term reliability. Full lot traceability and material certificates are provided on request.
Why Partner with Us for Condiment Valve Manufacturing
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Specialized Elastomer Expertise — deep experience designing and producing food-grade elastomer seals and valves for dispensing applications.
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Tailored OEM Development — design for manufacturability, mold engineering, rapid prototyping, and pilot runs to dial in flow rate and sealing behavior.
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Fast Tooling & Prototyping — in-house mold design and quick-turn sample tooling accelerate validation cycles.
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Robust Functional Testing — we validate drip performance, cycle life, chemical compatibility, and installation retention to ensure field readiness.
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Flexible Volume Support — small sample runs through high-volume automated production with tight process control and low scrap rates.
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Regulatory & Documentation Support — material declarations, test reports, and conformity documentation available to support food-industry supply chains.
Factory Show
Our production facility is optimized for precision LSR and silicone manufacturing. We operate automated LSR injection cells with two-component metering, hot-runner molds, and robotic extraction to guarantee contamination-free handling and repeatable part quality. Tooling is produced in-house using CNC machining, EDM, and precision polishing to meet the tight cavity tolerances required for leak-proof seals. Post-processing capabilities include thermal post-cure ovens, ultrasonic trimming, ultrasonic welding/overmolding (for hybrid assemblies), and cleanroom assembly lines for food-sensitive products. Inspection and test equipment include CMMs, optical vision systems, automated pressure/leak test rigs, durometers, and tensile testers, all supervised by our certified QA team to ensure traceability, consistency, and on-time delivery.