Retaining valve

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004813",
  "term": "Retaining valve",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of check valve designed to maintain a minimum pressure in a system or prevent complete drainage. It allows fluid to flow in one direction but restricts or prevents flow in the reverse direction until a certain pressure differential is met. Retaining valves are often used in braking systems to keep brake shoes close to the drums or in hydraulic circuits to prevent cavitation.",
  "synonyms": [
    "retainer"
  ],
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Haltventil",
    "es": "válvula de retención",
    "fr": "soupape de retenue"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/retaining-valve/"
}