Heavy Mechanic

Types of Hydraulic Valves

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 Objective: To identify the types, the functions and the specifications
of hydraulic valves.

Content:
Types of Hydraulic Valves:
* Hydraulic Flow Control
* Hydraulic Pressure Control
* Hydraulic Directional Control
Hydraulic Valve Specifications:
* Valve Type * Body Material * Port Size

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 Did you know that…

In 1795, Joseph Bramah patented the

first hydraulic press in England, paving
the way for the industrial revolution.
Hydraulic presses harnessed fluid
power to automate all types of
manufacturing equipment.

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 Hydraulic Valve

Mechanical equipment for

controlling the flow of fluid in
hydraulic pipes or systems.
They can be utilized to
thoroughly check the flow level
to a specific domain, redirect
pressurized fluid or close a line.

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 1. Types of Hydraulic Valves

a. Hydraulic Flow Control Valves

Are used to regulate the flow volume of
passing fluid in hydraulic systems. They
have a movable gate that changes the flow
domain to modify the flow rate in the valve.
Types:
*Movable *Fixed
*Throttling *Pressure compensated

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 b. Hydraulic Pressure Control Valves
Are used to regulate the fluid pressure
passing through hydraulic arrangements
to keep that pressure at desired amount
as restricted by the system operator.
They are also installed to have the
desired pressure in some sections of a
hydraulic circuit.

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 c. Hydraulic Directional Control Valves
Used to track fluid in a system or circuit
to several devices as demanded. They
shift between discrete positions such as
extend, retract, or neutral locations for
controlling a hydraulic cylinder. They can
also change into intermediate states to
control an actuator’s acceleration, speed
or direction.

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 2. Hydraulic Valve Specifications

a. Valve Type

Refers to the particular hydraulic valve type

needed, which may display the physical

style (ball, check, needle, etc.) or may refer

to the control being explored (flow control,

pressure control, or directional control).

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 b. Body Material
Classifies the material from which the
valve body is manufactured: brass,
bronze, aluminum, stainless steel, or
engineered plastic.
c. Port Size
Shows the dimensional sizes for the inlet
and outlet ports of the valve, designed in
metric units such as millimeters or
imperial units such as inches.

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 c. Operating voltage
Used for electrically actuated valves and
indicates both the magnitude and type of
electrical control signal applied to energize
the valve solenoid. Solenoid valves are
prepared with a wide range of AC and DC
working voltages that may be used to give
different application conditions.

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 d. Operating frequency
Frequency is the number of cycles per
second of the alternating current
connected to the solenoid, known
usually in Hertz (for example, 60 Hz).

e. Valve configuration
It indicates the number of ports, the
switching positions or states, and the
specified rest state for the valve, e.g.,
3/2 normally closed (NC).

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 f. Flow rate
Valve suppliers may define the
valve’s flow rate in units such
as liters or gallons per minute.

g. Maximum rated pressure

The maximum pressure that
the valve can work when
installed in the hydraulic circuit.

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 Quiz
1. Joseph Bramah patented the first hydraulic press in ____.
a. Usa b. Germany c. England d. France
2. In ____, Joseph Bramah patented the first hydraulic press.
a. 1695 b. 1965 c. 1975 d. 1795
3. It is a mechanical equipment for controlling the flow of fluid in hydraulic pipes or systems.
a. Port Size b. Operating frequency c. Valve Type d. Hydraulic Valve
4. Frequency is the number of cycles per ____ of the alternating current connected to the solenoid.
a. Minute b. Second c. Hour d. Day
5. It indicates both the magnitude and type of electrical control signal applied to energize the valve
solenoid.
a. Port Size b. Operating frequency c. Valve Type d. Operating voltage

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 Quiz
1. Joseph Bramah patented the first hydraulic press in ____.
a. Usa b. Germany c. England d. France
2. In ____, Joseph Bramah patented the first hydraulic press.
a. 1695 b. 1965 c. 1975 d. 1795
3. It is a mechanical equipment for controlling the flow of fluid in hydraulic pipes or systems.
a. Port Size b. Operating frequency c. Valve Type d. Hydraulic Valve
4. Frequency is the number of cycles per ____ of the alternating current connected to the solenoid.
a. Minute b. Second c. Hour d. Day
5. It indicates both the magnitude and type of electrical control signal applied to energize the valve
solenoid.
a. Port Size b. Operating frequency c. Valve Type d. Operating voltage

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 Conclusions
There are many types of hydraulic valves available in the
industry that are accessible from a wide range of suppliers and
companies, as well as manufacturers and distributors.
Hydraulic valves can be used to control the flow of fluid in a
circuit as well as the quantity of fluid power. As a result, the
pressure and flow rate in various portions of the circuit would be
controlled by these valves. Hydraulic valves can regulate system
pressure relieving the pressure on the pump or lowering the
temperature of the oil before it enters the hydraulic circuit.

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