Delafield Corporation: Hydraulic Cartridges
Parker Hydraulic Cartridge Systems
Check Valves
Check Valve Product Types:- Check Valve - Poppet Type: Check valves are poppet style elements that allow free flow in one direction while preventing flow in the reverse direction. They can be used to isolate portions of a hydraulic circuit or to provide a free flow path around a restrictive valve.
- Check Valve - Ball Type: Ball type check valves are check valves that use a hardened steel ball to seal against the valve seat as opposed to a poppet. They are simple in their design and provide low leakage over the life of the system.
- Side to Nose Check Valve: Side to nose check valves are a special type of check valve where the free flow path is from the side of the cartridge valve to the nose. They functionally are the same as the standard check valve. Side to nose check valves are occasionally used by manifold designers to simply the flow path design of their blocks.
- (Catalog: Check Valve - Hydraulic Cartridge Systems CV Section)
Shuttle Valves
Shuttle Valve Product Types:- Ball Type - Cartridge Style: The valve consists of a steel ball that can seal against one of two adjacent seats, providing a path from the highest pressure signal to another function. When one inlet port is pressurized, the ball or poppet is forced against the opposite seat, blocking that inlet and providing a flow path to the outlet port.
- Poppet Type - Insert Style: This shuttle performs the same function, but allows for higher flow rates due to poppet design.
- In-Line Type: This shuttle variant performs the same function in a self-contained body. It can be mounted anywhere on the machine.
- Spool Type - Centered or Spring Offset: The spool type shuttle allows for higher flow rates. These are 2 position valves.
- 3 Way 2 Position: Spool type shuttles are designed to direct flow in such a way as to allow higher pressure signals to open the lower pressure port and connect it to the common outlet port. These spring centered valves will shift when pressure at either end of the spool exceed the spring setting. These are typically used in transmission hot oil shuttle circuits.
- (Catalog: Shuttle Valve - Hydraulic Cartridge Systems SH Section)
Load & Motor Controls
Load & Motor Control Valve Series:- MHC: The MHC series is a threaded cartridge style counterbalance valve. This series is ideal for incorporating into an integrated manifold or for installation directly into the port of the actuator. There are various flow rates and pilot ratios available for the MHC Series.
- CB101: The CB101 is also a threaded cartridge style counterbalance valve. It also is ideal for incorporating into an integrated manifold or for installation directly into the port of the actuator. The CB101 has an industry common cavity (C10-3) and is available in three pilot ratios.
- E2 Series: The E2 Series valves are threaded cartridge style counterbalance valves. They are available in standard and Vented configurations. In the Vented configurations, the valves maintain their settings regardless of system backpressure. There are various flow rates and pilot ratios available.
- (Catalog: Load & Motor Controls - Hydraulic Cartridge Systems LM Section)
Flow Controls
Flow Control Product Types:- Needle Valve: Needle valves provide uncompensated adjustable flow control of a desired function. They are ideal for applications where general control of hydraulic flow is needed, like in a bleed off circuit. When used with a compensator spool, a pressure compensated system can be obtained.
- Needle with a Reverse Check: Needle valves with reverse check functions are sometimes also referred to as flow control valves. As the name implies, these valves provide uncompensated adjustable speed control in one direction and allow free flow in the opposite direction. When used with a compensator spool, a pressure compensated system can be obtained.
- Pressure compensated flow regulators: maintain a regulated flow regardless of changes in load or inlet ressure. They are commonly used to accurately control an actuator function. They can be used in meter-in or meter-out applications.
- P.C. Flow Control: Pressure compensated flow controls are pressure compensated regulators with a reverse flow check valve. They provide constant regulated flow in the one direction regardless of changes in load pressure. Flow in the reverse direction is non-regulated, free flow. They can be used in meter-in or meter-out applications.
- Adjustable Flow Controls: Most adjustable pressure compensated flow controls have a limited adjustment range. You will see in our catalog that we use the term “tuneable” for the FR101 and FC101 valves. This means they are only adjustable within a pre-set range. The FA101, J02E2, J04E2 and J04C2 are fully adjustable. Keep this adjustment capability in mind when you select a flow control.
- Priority Style P.C. Flow Regulator: Priority style pressure compensator regulators maintain constant priority low to one leg of the circuit regardless of changes in load or inlet pressure. Once this priority flow requirement is satisfied, the excess flow is diverted and can be used in another leg of the circuit. These valves are usually used in meter-in applications.
- (Catalog: Flow Controls - Hydraulic Cartridge Systems FC Section)
Pressure Controls
Pressure Control Product Types:- Direct Acting Relief Valves: Direct acting relief valves are designed for fast response in intermittent duty applications. They are often used as an economical solution to clip pressure spikes. The poppet design allows for low leakage.
- Differential Area Relief Valves: Differential area relief valves also are also best suited for intermittent applications where fast response is critical. These valves are often used as crossover relief valves to chop pressure spikes. Due to their design, they generally can handle a larger flow rate and have a lower pressure rise than the standard directing acting relief. The poppet design allows for low leakage.
- Pilot Operated Relief: Pilot operated relief valves are designed for continuous duty applications. Due to their stability and low pressure rise, the pilot operated relief is the best option for setting the pressure of a hydraulic system.
- Ventable Pilot Operated Relief: Ventable relief valves are a unique type of pilot operated relief. With this valve, you can control the pressure setting with the internal adjustment as well as via remote circuit. These valves are ideal in cirucits where multiple pressures are needed.
- Dual Crossover Relief Valves: Dual crossover relief valves provide pressure surge protection for double acting hydraulic actuators. For best results, you always want to install the valve as close to the actuator as possible. The dual crossover feature can be achieved in two different methods. One way is to manifold two Differential Area Relief Valves into a single body. Parker offers three versions of this two cartridge arrangement. The advantage gained is higher flows can be pushed through this arrangement. The second method is to combine this dual function into a single cartridge. The single cartridge arrangement reduces cost considerably of the total package. In addition, a standard common cavity line body can be used instead of a special two body arrangement. The operation for the single cartridge style is shown below.
- Differential Area: Unloading Relief Valve Unloading valves are differential area relief valves that can also be fully dumped or unloaded via a remote signal. They are best suited for low flow accumulator unloading circuits. They provide a fixed percentage between load and unload pressures. This pilot valve would generally be used in conjunction with a logic element.
- Pilot Operated Reducing Valve: Pilot operated pressure reducing valves can be used to reduce the pressure in a leg of the circuit lower than system pressure. Thus, they can be used to provide protection to downstream components from higher pressures.
- Pressure Reducing / Relieving Valves: Pressure reducing / relieving valves can be used to reduce the pressure in a leg of the circuit lower than system pressure. The valve also acts as a relief valve, relieving any shocks or surges that occur between the regulated port and the actuator. When the valve is in the relieving mode, the inlet port is blocked. Parker offers pressure reducing/relieving valves in both pilot operated and directing acting styles. The direct acting version is generally used in static applications where response is critical, or leakage is a concern.
- Pilot Operated Sequence Valves: Sequence valves are used to control the sequence of operation of two or more hydraulic actuators. The sequence valve pressure is set higher than the first actuator operation pressure. Once the first actuator has completed its cycle, the sequence valve opens allowing the second actuator to move. Parker’s line of pilot operated sequence valves include a series of internally piloted, externally drained valves and a series of externally piloted, internally vented valves. Parker also offers a line of direct acting sequence valves which are ideal for piloting logic elements in steady state applications.
- (Catalog: Pressure Control Valves - Hydraulic Cartridge Systems PC Section)
Logic Elements
Logic Elements Product Types:- Poppet Type: Poppet type logic valves are 3 ported, 2-way on/off valves that switch flow between port 1 and port 2. The poppet’s on/off action is operated by controlling pilot oil at port 3 of the valve. A small low flow solenoid or pilot valve is an ideal control for this purpose. Parker offers vent-toopen and pilot-to-close style poppet logic valves.
- SPOOL TYPE: Spool type logic valves can also be used for directional switching, however, they are typically used in modulating applications to control flow or regulate pressure. Virtually any pressure or flow control function can be achieved with a spool type logic valve including; restrictive or priority flow control, pressure relief, pressure reducing, sequencing, and unloading.
- (Catalog: Logic Elements - Hydraulic Cartridge Systems LE Section)
Directional Controls
Directional Control Valves Product Types:- Diverter Valve:, Normally Open, Pilot to Close Vent and Pressure Compensating Flow Control Element.
- (Catalog: Directional Control Valves - Hydraulic Cartridge Systems DC Section)
Manual Valves
Manual Valves Catalog Section:Solenoid Valves
Solenoid Valve Product Types:- Two Way Poppet Valves: Two way poppet valves are pilot operated, low leakage solenoid actuated valves. Two way poppet valves control the flow of a two way function by blocking flow in one direction (similar to a check valve). They are generally selected due to their low leakage and ability to meet higher flow requirements. Poppet valves are often used on single operation actuators or in unloading functions. They are available in normally closed and normally open types. In addition, free reverse flow and fast response versions are available.
- Normally Closed Poppet: Normally closed two way poppet valves act as a check valve when de-energized, blocking flow from one direction and allowing restricted free flow in the reverse condition. When energized, the poppet lifts allowing free flow from the side to the nose of the cartridge. Should the application require free flow in both directions, the free reverse flow option should be chosen.
- Normally Open Poppet: Normally open two way poppet valves, when de-energized, allow free flow from the side (port 2) of the cartridge to the nose (port 1). Flow in the reverse direction is restricted. Should free flow be required in both directions, the free reverse flow option should be specified. Once the coil is energized the normally open poppet valve acts as a check valve, blocking flow from one direction and allowing restricted free flow in the reverse condition.
- Two Way Spool Valves: Two way spool valves are direct acting, fast responding solenoid actuated valves. Like the poppet valves described earlier, they block the flow of a two way function. Unlike two way poppet valves, spool valves block flow from both the side port and the nose port. They do not have the check like function of the poppet valve, thus they are either open or closed. Spool valves are directed operated, so they respond more quickly to coil voltage than poppet valves. Spool valves operate via a sliding spool, thus, some leakage will be present due to the required spool clearance. Spool valves block flow in both directions, but the preferred flow path is still from the side of the cartridge to the nose due to the flow forces acting on the spool. Two way spool valves are available in normally open and normally closed types.
- Bi-Directional Poppet Valve: Bi-directional poppet valves combine the dual blocking function of spool valves with the lower leakage capabilities of poppet valves. These valves also have a limited flow capacity compared to standard poppet or spool valves.
- Two Position, Three Way Spool Valve: Three way spool solenoid valves provide directional control of flow. Each three way valve has a special internal spool which connects two of the three valve ports. When actuated, the spool connects a different combination of valve ports. These valves are often used for raise and lower functions of a single acting cylinder, control of a uni-directional motor, or as a circuit selector.
- (Catalog: Solenoid Valves - Hydraulic Cartridge Systems SV Section)
Proportional Valves
Check Valve Product Types:- Proportional Flow Control Valve: Proportional flow control valves provide pseudo pressure compensation and are used on systems requiring variable electronic control of flow. They allow the operator to vary the control signal to accelerate or decelerate an actuator. A compensator valve can be added to the circuit for enhanced compensation. Some typical applications would include the hoist control for a lift, or the speed control for a winch circuit. Parker offers both normally closed and normally open versions of proportional flow controls.
- Normally Closed Proportional Needle Valve: The proportional needle valves are electronic controlled variable needle valves. They are designed specifically for bleed off or unloading circuits as back pressure will affect performance.
- Proportional Priority Bypass Flow Control: The proportional priority bypass flow controls allow electronic control of the flow setting for the priority flow circuit. The priority flow remains constant regardless of changes in load or pressure. The excess inlet flow is diverted or bypassed to tank. The bypass port must not have any restrictions or performance will be hindered.
- Direct Acting, Normally Closed Proportional Pressure Reducing Valve: Direct acting, normally closed proportional pressure reducing valves are used to electronically reduce the inlet pressure to one leg of a hydraulic circuit. This valve is used when a fixed regulated pressure is required regardless of the inlet pressure. This valve could be used as a clutch control for power shift transmissions and PTO, or as a pilot control for directional control valves.
- (Catalog: Proportional Valves - Hydraulic Cartridge Systems PV Section)