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Abstract

A gas lift valve is provided with increased longevity and reliability for preventing backflow. A wide cylindrical sliding member stabilizes axial movement of a valve element in the gas lift valve. A wide spring around the sliding member biases the valve element toward closure during back flow. The spring is physically supported and guided by the sliding member and protected from gas flow injection by the same sliding member. A one-piece poppet version of the valve element provides a consistent closing seal, and the sliding member protects the valve seat and poppet from full force of an injected gas. A dart version of the valve element includes a hexagonal race for movement of the sliding member, which prevents rotational wear of components and provides a straight flow path for the injection gas with no sharp transitions to wear and no sharp angles to erode.

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