SOLENOID OPERATED DIRECTIONAL CONTROLS
4484 Boeing Drive Rockford, IL 61109 • USA • Phone +1 (815) 397-6628 • Fax +1 (815) 397-2526
mail: delta@delta-power.com • www.delta-power.com
WARNING: the specications/application data shown in our catalogs and data sheets are intended only as a general guide for the product described (herein). Any specic application should not be undertaken
without independent study, evaluation, and testing for suitability.
W 44/ 12-2022
DF-S3B DIRECT ACTING SPOOL, 3 WAY 2 POSITION, SELECTOR
DESCRIPTION
10 size, 7/8-14 thread, “Delta” series, solenoid operated, 3 way 2 position, spool valve.
OPERATION
When de-energized the DF-S3B allows ow from (3) to (2) and blocks ow at port (1). When energized the valve
allows ow from (3) to (1) and blocks ow at port (2).
OPERATION OF MANUAL OVERRIDE OPTION: to override, pull knob out. On the detented version, after
pulling knob out twist 180 degrees and release. The valve will remain in that position.
FEATURES
• Hardened parts for long life.
• Efcient wet-armature construction.
• Cartridges are voltage interchangeable.
• Manual override option.
• Industry common cavity.
• Unitized, molded coil design.
• Continuous duty rated solenoid.
• Optional coil voltages and terminations.
• Optional “I” Coil: Weatherproof, Thermal Shock, Immersion Safe.
Nominal Flow 8 GPM (30 LPM)
Rated Operating Pressure 3000 PSI (207 bar)
Typical Internal Leakage (150 SSU) 5 cu in/min (82 ml/min)
Viscosity Range 36 to 3000 SSU (3 to 647 cSt)
Filtration ISO 18/16/13
Media Operating Temp. Range -40° to 250°F (-40° to 120°C)
Weight .28 lbs (.12 kg)
Operating Fluid Media General Purpose Hydraulic Fluid
Cartridge Torque Requirements 30 ft-lbs (40.6 Nm)
Coil Nut Torque Requirements 4-6 ft-lbs (5.4-8.1 Nm)
Cavity DELTA 3W
Cavity Tools Kit
(form tool, reamer, tap) 40500001
Seal Kit 21191210
Actual Test Data (Cartridge Only)
VALVE SPECIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE
Actual Test Data (Cartridge Only)
0
25
50
75
100
0 2 4 6 8 10
Pressure Drop (PSI)
0
Flow (GPM)
5
0 5 10 2015 25 30 35
Pressure Drop (bar)
Flow (LPM)
Port 3 to 1 (eng) Port 3 to 2 (de-eng)
Trapped dierentials above 1500 PSI (103 bar)
from ports (2) to (1) can create shift issues near
ow rating. Dierentials to 3000 PSI from (1) to
(2) are not an issue. For higher pressures consult
HF-S3B.
PERFORMANCE
HYDRAULIC SYMBOL
3
1
2