FLOW CONTROLS

FR50-23 Regulator, Pressure-Compensated,

DESCRIPTION
A screw-in, cartridge-style, adjustable, pressure-compensated, restrictive-type
hydraulic flow regulating valve.

OPERATION
The FR50-23 maintains a constant flow rate out of ➁ regardless of load pressure
changes in the circuit downstream of ➁ or upstream of ➀.
The regulated flow increases from closed to fully open with counter-clockwise rotation
of the adjustment screw. The valve will maintain the set flow regardless of pressure
variations on the regulated or inlet port. Reverse flow from ➁ to ➀ bypasses the
control orifice.

FEATURES
2 • Hardened parts for long life.
• Quiet, modulated response.
• Cost-effective cavity.
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RATINGS
Operating Pressure: 345 bar (5000 psi)
Flow Rating: 0.4–11.5 lpm (0.1–3.0 gpm)
Flow Maintenance: ±10% through full pressure range
SYMBOLS Internal Leakage ➀ to ➁: 30 ml/minute (1.8 cu. in./minute) at 345 bar (5000 psi)
Temperature: -40 to 120°C
USASI/ISO: Filtration: See page 9.010.1
Fluids: Mineral-based or synthetics with lubricating properties at viscosities of
7.4 to 420 cSt (50 to 2000 sus); See Temperature and Oil Viscosity, page 9.060.1
Installation: No restrictions; See page 9.020.1
Cavity: VC10-2; See page 9.110.1
Cavity Tool: CT10-2XX; See page 8.600.1
Seal Kit: SK10-2X-M; See page 8.650.1

PERFORMANCE

Flow vs. Turns Regulated Flow vs. Pressure Drop Pressure Drop vs. Reverse Flow
35 bar/500 psi Inlet Pressure 32 cSt/150 sus oil at 40nC from  to ~
32 cSt/150 sus oil at 40nC 15.1/4.0 32 cSt/150 sus oil at 40nC
15.1/4.0 27.6/400
13.2/3.5
PRESSURE bar/psi

13.2/3.5
11.4/3.0 CLOSED
11.4/3.0 20.7/300
FLOW lpm/gpm

9.4/2.5
FLOW lpm/gpm

9.4/2.5 HALF
7.6/2.0 13.8/200
7.6/2.0 OPEN
5.7/1.5
5.7/1.5 6.9/100
3.8/1.0 OPEN
3.8/1.0
1.9/0.5
1.9/0.5
1.9 3.8 5.7 7.6 9.5 11.4 13.2
69 138 207 276 345 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
1 2 3 4 5 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 FLOW lpm/gpm
TURNS PRESSURE DROP bar/psi

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High Pressure FR50-23

DIMENSIONS

1.25
31.8
0.56
ACROSS FLATS
14.3
TORQUE: 0.75
5–7 ft-lbs (7–10 Nm) 19.1 2.00
max. 50.8
3/16" HEX
0.56 ALLEN CAP
ACROSS
14.3 HEAD 'C' OPTION
FLATS 'A'
1.63 TORQUE:
1.43
41.4 10–12 ft-lbs 0.75
36.3
max. (13.6–16.3 Nm) 19.1

1.00
ACROSS
25.4 1.50
1.31 FLATS 38.1
33.3 2 TORQUE:
2.00 2
33–37 ft-lbs
(45–50 Nm) 50.8 *
1 max.

INCH *BSP BODY: 0.28

MILLIMETRE 0.13 1 1.62
55.9 7.1
3.3 41.1

MATERIALS TO ORDER
Cartridge: Weight: 0.14 kg. (0.31 lbs.) FR50-23 __ - __ __ __ - __ - / __ __ __ __
Steel with hardened work surfaces.
Zinc-plated exposed surfaces.
Buna N O-rings and polyester Adjustment Option Flow Setting
elastomer back-ups standard. 3/16" Hex Allen Head A (Blank) Factory Set at
Standard Ported Body: Weight: Option ‘A’ w/Cover Cap C 1.5–2.0 gpm
0.16 kg. (0.35 lbs.) Anodized high- Setting in gpm
strength 6061 T6 aluminum alloy, Specify; For example:
rated to 207 bar (3000 psi). Ductile 1.5 1.5 gpm
iron bodies available; dimensions Porting etc.
may differ. See page 8.010.1 Cartridge Only 0 Setting in lpm
SAE 6 6T Specify; For example:
SAE 8 8T M10 10 lpm
1/4 in. BSP* 2B etc.
3/8 in. BSP* 3B
*BSP Body; U.K. Mfr. Only
Seals
N Buna N (Std.)
V Fluorocarbon
P Polyurethane (required for
operation over 241 bar/3500 psi)

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