Differential Lock Valve
Series MT..DV (for 2 motors)
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Reference: 100-P-000002-EN-14
Issue: 03.2019
S robust and reliable
S energy-optimised over the whole flow range
S simple control
S compact design offers space-saving installation
S reliable, uniform motion of the wheel-drives being con
trolled
1 Description
1.1 General
The differential lock valve consists essentially of a bi-direc-
tional flow divider (dividing and combining) and a directional
valve for optionally bypassing the flow divider.
It is intended for use in either open- or closed-loop hydro
static drives with parallel-connected hydraulic motors.
When the lock valve is switched OFF, the inlet flow can di
vide itself among the mo-tors in any required manner. When
the lock valve is switched ON, however, the inlet flow is di
vided into two pressure compensated portions in accord
ance with the division ratio of the lock valve. The motors are
thus driven at fixed speeds, regardless of their respective
loads. This arrangement prevents any hydraulic wheel
motor from spinning in conditions of poor traction. A balanc
ing orifice can optionally be arranged between the outlets A
and B. This allows some redistribution of flow and prevents
un-wanted torque build-up between wheels in these circum-
stances, and when turning.
The differential lock valves can be supplied with either hy
draulic, or electrohydraulic, actuation.
1.2 Application examples
S Harvester
S Highway finisher / pavers
S Forestry machines
S Agriculture machinery
S Ride-on mowers
S Lifting devices
2 Symbols
2.1 Hydraulic actuation
1
with make-up valve
with anti-shock valve
1
1
1 Balancing orifice can be fitted