PowrBeast / PowrLiner / PowrTwin / PowrTex part 236-141 is a foot valve cage designed to house and guide the foot valve ball on compatible sprayer models. This precision component maintains proper ball alignment within the foot valve assembly, ensuring reliable one-way flow control and priming capability. Replacing a worn, damaged, or missing foot valve cage restores proper foot valve operation and prevents material drain-back.
| Part Number | 236-141 |
|---|---|
| Part Description | Foot Valve Cage |
| Brand | PowrBeast / PowrLiner / PowrTwin / PowrTex |
| Fits | PowrBeast 4700, 7700, 9700; PowrLiner 4950, 6900 XLT SP, 6900 XLT, 6950, 8900 XLT SP, 8900 XLT, 8900, 4955, 6955, 8955; PowrTwin 12000 Plus DI, 12000 XLT DI, 12000 XLT, 6900 XLT DI, 6900 XLT, 4900, 6900, 8900, 12000 Plus, TM 8900 XLT; PowrTex 6900SF, 12000SV |
| Condition | New |
The 236-141 Foot Valve Cage is a precision component that houses and guides the foot valve ball within the foot valve assembly on compatible sprayer models. It maintains proper ball alignment, ensuring reliable one-way flow control and priming capability.
The foot valve cage serves multiple critical functions in the foot valve assembly. It creates a chamber that contains the valve ball, allowing it to lift off the seat during suction to admit material, while guiding it back to the seat when flow stops to prevent backflow. The cage must maintain precise clearances to allow free ball movement while preventing it from escaping or becoming misaligned. Proper cage function is essential for maintaining pump prime and preventing material drain-back when the pump is not operating.
Over time, foot valve cages can become worn at the ball contact points, corroded from chemical exposure, or damaged from impact. A worn or damaged cage can allow the ball to move improperly, leading to loss of prime, reduced pump efficiency, or complete valve failure. Replacing a worn foot valve cage restores proper ball guidance, ensures reliable foot valve operation, and maintains priming capability.
| Ball guidance | Houses and guides the foot valve ball for proper seating |
|---|---|
| Flow control | Creates chamber for one-way check valve operation |
| Prime retention | Ensures reliable valve closing to maintain pump prime |
| Loss of prime | Pump requires frequent re-priming |
|---|---|
| Material drain-back | Fluid drains from suction line when pump stops |
| Visible wear | Cage shows wear at ball contact points |
| Damage / corrosion | Cage is cracked, deformed, or corroded |
Part 236-141 is compatible with the following sprayer models. Always verify fitment using your equipment's parts diagram before ordering.
| Model | Component |
|---|---|
| PowrBeast 4700 | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrBeast 7700 | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrBeast 9700 | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrLiner 4950 | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrLiner 6900 XLT SP | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrLiner 6900 XLT | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrLiner 6950 | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrLiner 8900 XLT SP | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrLiner 8900 XLT | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrLiner 8900 | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrLiner 4955 | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrLiner 6955 | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrLiner 8955 | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrTwin 12000 Plus DI | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrTwin 12000 XLT DI | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrTwin 12000 XLT | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrTwin 6900 XLT DI | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrTwin 6900 XLT | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrTwin 4900 | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrTwin 6900 | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrTwin 8900 | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrTwin 12000 Plus | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrTwin TM 8900 XLT | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrTex 6900SF | Foot Valve Cage |
| PowrTex 12000SV | Foot Valve Cage |
When replacing the foot valve cage, these associated components are often inspected or replaced at the same time.
The ball that moves within the cage; inspect for wear or pitting.
The surface the ball seals against; check for wear or damage.
The component that contains the cage and seat; inspect for damage.
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