The Gem Duckbill Valve and O-Ring Seals are replacement parts for the Gem Pump, designed to restore the suction and seal that keep your pump working the way it should. The duckbill valves create the suction and act as one-way valves, so your milk only flows in one direction — into the collection bottle — while the O-ring seals keep everything sealed efficiently and help prevent leakage during expressing.
These are soft, milk-path and vacuum-seal components, so they naturally wear over time. If your duckbill valves or O-ring seals are damaged, torn or have a hole, they can no longer create the necessary suction and seal, which is when performance starts to drop off. Having a spare set on hand means you can swap them out and keep pumping without interruption.
How it Works
- Duckbill valves: These flexible one-way valves create the suction in the Gem Pump and let milk flow only into the collection bottle, closing to hold the vacuum between cycles.
- O-ring seals: These sit in the pump to keep the connection sealed efficiently, which helps prevent leakage while you express.
- Food grade silicone: Both parts are made from food grade silicone, suited to their milk-contact and sealing roles.
When to Replace
Soft parts like these are wear components. Replace your duckbill valves or O-ring seals if you notice a tear, a hole or other damage, or if suction feels weaker than usual — worn parts can't hold the seal and vacuum the pump relies on.
Best For
The Gem Duckbill Valve and O-Ring Seals are a good fit for parents who:
- Own a Gem Pump and need to replace worn or damaged valves and seals
- Want to keep a spare set on hand to avoid downtime
- Have noticed reduced suction and suspect the soft parts need refreshing
O-ring seals ensure efficient sealing and prevent leakage
Made from food grade silicone
Replace if damaged, torn or holed to maintain pump performance
- 2x Duckbill Valves
- 2x O-ring Seals