* Flow ratings are based on a pressure drop of 7 bar [100 psi] unless otherwise noted. They are for comparison purposes only.
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Application Notes
PRESSURE REDUCING
VALVES
Pressure reducing valves are pressure limiting devices that limit pressure in one portion
of a circuit while leaving system pressure unaected. They are available in direct-acting
and pilot-operated types and as pressure reducing/relieving valves or as pressure
reducing valves only.
Pressure reducing valves
DIRECT ACTING
PRESSURE REDUCING /
RELIEVING VALVES
Direct-acting pressure reducing/relieving valves allow ow to pass from 2 to 1 until
the pressure at 1 reaches the predetermined setting, at which point the spool shifts to
restrict input ow from 2 (reducing mode) or to open ow from 1 to 3 (relieving mode)
as needed to maintain the regulated pressure at 1.
Advantages of direct-acting pressure
reducing valves are:
· Fast response
· Economical
A typical application for direct-acting pressure reducing valves is for pressure control in
systems requiring two or more dierent pressure settings. These valves are best suited
for low ow applications such as hydraulic brake or motor shift.
Pilot-operated pressure reducing/relieving valves operate similarly to direct-acting
pressure reducing/relieving valves -- the spool allows ow to pass from 2 to 1 until the
pressure at 1 reaches the predetermined setting and forces the pilot poppet o it’s
seat. This creates a pressure dierential across the spool that causes the spool to shift
and maintain regulated pressure at 1 in the same manner as the direct-acting pressure
reducing/relieving valve.
Advantages of pilot-operated relief
valves are:
· Smooth, stable response
· High pressure capability
· Precise pressure control with varying
ow rates
A typical application for pilot-operated pressure reducing valves is for pressure control in
systems requiring two or more dierent pressure settings where high pressure capability
and/or extremely precise pressure control is required.
Pilot-operated pressure reducing valve
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1,16
1,45
1,74
2
2
1
3
t
t
Regulated
[100-1400]
[500-2400]
Seals
Pressure Reducing, Non-Relieving, Direct Acting
CP230-2
OPERATION
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
mm [in]
This is a direct-acting pressure-reducing
(non-relieving) valve.
Pressure Reducing, Relieving, Pilot Operated
CP231-3
OPERATION
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
mm [in]
This is a pilot-operated pressure
reducing/relieving valve.
Theoretical performance
psibar
300
3625
2175
0
0
0
250
200
150
Pressu re
100
50725
0
US gal/min
L/min
regulated press
to tank (relieving)
regulated press
012040808040
Flow
(reducing)
Cross-sectional view
Schematic
Specications
Rated pressure350 bar [5000 psi]
Rated ow at 7 bar
[100 psi]
Weight0.27 kg [0.60 lb]
CavityCP12-3S
211212111
115 l/min
[30 US gal/min]
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USgal/min
t
Pr
1 = 4-27 bar [50-400 psi]
Standard Setting 21 bar
2 = 5-55 bar [70-800 psi]
Standard Setting 35 bar
3 = 7-96 bar [100-1400 psi]
Standard Setting 69 bar
4 = 35-165 bar [500-2400 psi]
Standard Setting 104 bar
#
Pressure Reducing, Relieving, Direct Acting with Damping Port
PRR10-DRD
OPERATION
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
mm [in]
This is a direct-acting pressure reducing/
relieving valve, with damping port.
Theoretical performance
33 cSt[154 SUS] hyd.oil@38°
bar
psi
1740
1450
1160
870
580
290
0
l/min
Relieving
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
50 40 30 20 10 01020304050
13.2 10.67.9 5.32.6 02.6 5.37.9 10.6 13.
C[100° F]
Reducing
Cross-sectional view
Schematic
4
2
1
Specications
Rated pressure207 bar [3000 psi]
Rated Flow at 7 bar
[100 psi]
Weight0.29 kg [0.64 lb]
CavitySDC10-4
38 l/min
[10 US gal/min]
3
1
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62.35
[2.45]
7/8-14 UNF
3
1.00 in.
41-47 Nm [30-35 lbf-ft]
Type A
Adjustment
Type F
4
55.37
[2.18]
Adjustment
1.00 in.
[3.15]
Type E
adjustment
Type K
adjustmen
80
max.
PRR10-DRD-4-E-104-B-00
essure Range
[300 psi]
[500 psi]
[1000 psi
[1500 psi]
]
Adjustment Type
A = Internal
E = External
F = Tamper Resistant
K = Knob