Bosch Rexroth AG, RE 64322/ 12.2015
2 M6-22 | Control block
Functional description
Functional description
Control block M6-22
Proportional directional valve based on the LUDV principle
(load pressure independent flow distribution).
Load pressure compensation, LUDV
The control block M6-22 operates on the LUDV principle.
On this load sensing version, the pressure compensator (3)
is mounted between the main spool (2) and the consumer
ports (A, B).
The maximum load pressure of all consumers involved is
reported to all pressure compensators and simultaneously
to the pump.
In contrast to standard LS designs, with LUDV individual
consumers do not come to an unwanted standstill if the
pump flow is not sufficient to supply all functions with the
required nominal volume. In this case, the speed of all
working movements is reduced in the same ratio.
Consumer control
The main spool (2) is used to determine the flow direction
and the flow level that reaches the consumer ports
(A or B).
The spring chambers (6) are supplied with pilot pressure
either via the pilot ports a and b (hydraulic control) or
internally using integral pressure reducing valves (electrohy-
draulic control). The level of the pilot pressure in the spring
chamber (6) determines the stroke of the main spool (2).
The pressure compensator (3) controls the pressure differ-
ential at the main spool (2).
Load holding
A load holding valve is integrated in the pressure compen-
sator (3) in each functional axis.
Flow limitation
The maximum flow can be individually set to a precise value
using the stroke limiter (7).
Pressure limitation, consumer ports
Pressure relief valves with large nominal widths with com-
bined feed function (5) protect the consumers against
overloads and cavitation.
Floating position
The floating position is achieved either in axis 1 or 2 using a
4-position spool.
Regeneration
To prevent cavitation caused by negative loads in axis1 or 2
(e.g. tipping forward or lowering), the oil in the tank duct is
preloaded by a valve and fed into the consumer A using a
feed valve (4) after the pressure compensator.
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