Hydraulic Directional
Control Valve
Completed data sheet
available at the following link: Catalog
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Note: These are the basic model codes. Confirm the spool type symbol, voltage and electrical connector style.
Options:
Solenoid Voltage: 12VDC, 24VDC, 110VAC
(50 or 60 hz), 220VAC (50 or 60 hz)
Spool Configurations:
C: Closed center spool, all ports blocked when
centered.
Useful to switch actuator directions
and to fully stop cylinder or motor when centered. Make sure there is a relief valve to protect
overrunning loads from spiking the pressure during sudden stops when centering. Note that there is a small amount of oil leakage across any spool type valve manufacturer for smooth shifting. This means there could be slow drifting of the actuator in the center position. Use a Pilot Operated Check Valve series VMCP6 with the M Valve spool type if you need to hold position over a long period of time.
M: Motor spool, A and B ports to tank and P port
blocked when centered.
Actuators will move freely from external forces when the valve
is in the center position. Motors and
cylinders will coast to a stop when centering.
Adding an A&B port P.O. check valve under this valve will ensure a
positive stop and hold the position of a motor and cylinder for longer
durations than with just a closed center spool valve C.
T: Tandem Spool, A and B ports closed and P to T
in center position:
Popular in series circuits. Actuators will stop in center position and the supply pressure
will be directed to tank (to the next valve for series). Also, commonly used
with fixed displacement gear pumps so pressure can flow direct to tank and not
build up heat by blowing across a relieve valve as would be needed with the M
and C spool.
H: Open Center Spool, A, B
P and T ports connected in center.
Actuators will freely move when valve is de-energized and spring
centered. Pressure and all ports will
drain to tank. Energize solenoid “a” and
“b” to change direction of actuator.
High volume OEM series production available per request.