The regeneration valves are fitted in the Lift/Lower

(2) & Extend/Retract (1) hydraulic circuits.

The function in either circuit is the same.

Their function is to provide smooth & fast operation

of the hydraulic cylinders.

No adjustments can be made.

 No flow from the lift control valve.
Regeneration spool remains in its central
position (Spring Loaded ). No flow to the
cylinders.
P
P
MB MB

A A

B 200 bar 3 bar B

L1 L2
B1 A1 L
 When lift is operated, oil will flow through
the valve to the lower chambers of the
cylinders.
P MB P MB

A A

B 200 bar 3 bar B

L1 L2
B1 A1 L
 The oil displaced from the upper
chambers of the cylinders will be
diverted into the lower chambers
of the cylinders. This flow adds to
the flow from the lift control valve P
to give a faster lift speed.
MB

A A

B 200 bar 3 bar B

L1 L2
B1 A1 L
 When the pressure in the lift line reaches
200 bar the regeneration valve will move
across to allow excess flow from the top
chambers back to tank.
P
P MB

MB

A A

B 200 bar 3 bar B

L1 L2
B1 A1 L
 For lowering the valve moves to allow the oil
from the lower chambers of the cylinders to
return to tank. The lowering is gravity
influenced, some oil will flow into the top
chambers to prevent any cavitation.
Note : Control Valve VT 4/3

A A

B 200 bar 3 bar B

L1 L2
B1 A1 L
Pilot operated flow valve.
(lock valves)

The right hand

cylinder is pilot
operated & can be
adjusted.
The left hand is a
slave valve.
Simplified circuit of the pilot operated valve

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17.5 bar
Pilot
420 bar signal
(adjustable
on the
B A L right hand
valve)
On lifting the oil flow goes from A to the lower chamber of the
lift cylinder

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420 bar

B A L
 The oil from the top chamber returns
to the regeneration valve.

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420 bar

B A L
 The 420 bar valve will remove
excessive high pressure spikes.

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420 bar

B A L
 On lowering a pilot signal is seen at
the valve

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420 bar

B A L
 This signal moves the valve into its
restricted position

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17.5 bar
pilot
420 bar pressure

B A L
 Oil now can flow from the lower
chamber of the cylinder to the
regeneration valve

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17.5 bar
pilot
420 bar pressure

B A L
 Oil flows into the top chamber from
the regeneration valve, any excess
oil returns to tank

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17.5 bar
pilot
420 bar pressure

B A L
The restrictor & check valve acts as a pressure damper
allowing smooth movement of the valve

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420 bar

B A L
The additional valve is for equalizing the pressures between
right hand & left hand cylinders.

To other lift
cylinder

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420 bar

B A L
Also working as a burst pipe valve

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420 bar

B A L