The pilot valves main function is to operate larger valves from a remote location requiring less force.

Pilot valves control a reduced flow feed while sending it to another valve, that typically controls a high pressure/high flow feed. Furthermore, pilot valves are useful because they allow a small and easily operated feed to control a much higher pressure/higher flow feed. Consequently enabling ease of use that would otherwise require a much larger force to operate. This is also useful when a solenoid is used to operate the high pressure/high flow valve. Finally, the valve is made up of sections, each of which contains two 3-way pressure reducing signal ports. In addition up to 6 sections can be stacked into the same valve to give a total of 12 signal ports. The cast-iron valve housing and a hardened, precision-ground steel reducer-valve spool ensure a long service life with minimal internal leaks. Finally, special low-friction seals give effective protection against external leakage as well.

Pilot Valves Essential Characteristics

• Small dimensions enable simple, compact installation.
• The robust, simple design gives great reliability and easy servicing.
• Low, well-adapted lever forces and short lever strokes give good operating comfort.
• Lever forces can be specified per control-pressure port to give function specific actuation resistance.
• Low hysteresis gives a consistent machine-function response to valve actuation.
• Good metering properties enable gentle, proportional control.
• A very wide range of control-pressure characteristics enables control of machine functions to be application-optimized.
• A wide range of control devices and accessories gives great flexibility in system design.
• The valve can be installed in armrests of the operator’s seat and fitted with a site-suited lever to give very ergonomic control station.
• Quality materials and great precision in manufacturing, assembly, and testing assure a quality product with low internal leakage and long service life.
• Total compatibility with Parker directional valves gives predictable and harmonious system characteristics.

General

• The data given is applicable at an oil temperature of 50 ºC (122 °F) and viscosity of 30 mm2/s (cSt) using mineral base oil according to DIN 51524.

Pressures

• Supply pressure (pump pressure)……….max. 100 bar (1450 psi)
• Recommended supply pressure……….15 bar (218 psi) higher than max. control pressure
• Control pressure………max. 75 bar (1090 psi).
• Breakaway pressure……….min. 1 bar (14.5 psi), max. 16 bar (232 psi)
• Return-line pressure……….max. 3 bar (44 psi)

Flow rate

• Control flow……….max. 15 LPM (4 US GPM)

Hysteresis

• Hysteresis……….max. 0.5 bar (7.3 PSI)

Hydraulic Fluids

• Best performance is obtained using mineral-base oil of high quality and cleanness in the hydraulic system. HLP hydraulic fluids (DIN 51524), automatic-gearbox oil type A and API CD engine oils can be used. Synthetic, fire resistant and environmentally friendly fluids can also be used. Please contact Ryan Hydraulic Service for further information about hydraulic fluids.

• Viscosity, function range……….10-5000 mm2/s (cSt)
• Viscosity, working range……….10-380 mm2/s (cSt)