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EATON Vickers Proportional Two-Stage Directional Valves KBFDG5V-5/7/8/10 V-VLDI-MC003-E2 February 2010
Application
Data
Fluid Cleanliness
Proper fluid condition is essential for long and satisfactory
life of hydraulic components and systems. Hydraulic fluid
must have the correct balance of cleanliness, materials and
additives for protection against wear of components, elevat-
ed viscosity and inclusion of air.
Recommendations on contamination control methods
and the selection of products to control fluid condition
are included in Vickers publication 9132 or 561,“Vickers
Guide to Systemic Contamination Control”. The book also
includes information on the Vickers concept of “ProActive
Maintenance”. The following recommendations are based
on ISO cleanliness levels at 2 µm,5 µm and 15 µm
For products in this catalog the recommended levels are:
0 to 70 bar (1000 psi) – 18/16/13
70 + bar (1000 + psi) – 17/15/12
Vickers products, as any components, will operate with
apparent satisfaction in fluids with higher cleanliness codes
than those described. Other manufacturers will often recom-
mend levels above those specified.
Experience has shown, however, that life of any hydraulic
components is shortened in fluids with higher cleanliness
codes than those listed above. These codes have been
proven to provide a long trouble-free service life for the
products shown, regardless of the manufacturer.
Hydraulic Fluids
Materials and seals used in these valves are compatible
with antiwear hydraulic oils, and non-alkyl-based phosphate
esters. The extreme operating viscosity range is 500 to 13cSt
(2270 to 70 SUS) but the recommended running
range is 54 to 13 cSt (245 to 70 SUS). For further technical
information about fluids see “Technical Information” leaflet B-
920 or I-286S.
Installation
The proportional valves in this catalog can be mounted in any
attitude, but it may be necessary in certain demanding appli-
cations, to ensure that the solenoids are kept full of hydraulic
fluid. Good installation practice dictates that the tank port
and any drain port are piped so as to keep the valves full of
fluid once the system start-up has been completed.
Extension Cable
Extension Cable: Adapter for extending 7 core cable when
changing from KA to KB valve and existing wiring is not long
enough. Consists of a 7 pin plug, a 7 pin socket and a length
of cable, fully assembled for ease of use Extension Cable
944450
Service Information
The products from this range are preset at the factory for
optimum performance; disassembling critical items would
destroy these settings. It is therefore recommended that
should any mechanical or electronic repair be necessary they
should be returned to the nearest Vickers repair center. The
products will be refurbished as necessary and retested to
specification before return.
Field repair is restricted to the replacement of the seals.
Mounting Bolt Kits
PILOT WITH REDUCER
metric inch
BK464125M BK870017
KBFDG5V-5 MAINSTAGE
metric inch
BKDG01633M BKDG01633
KBFDG5V-7 MAINSTAGE
metric inch
BKDG7858918 BK590724
KBFDG5V-8 MAINSTAGE
metric inch
BKDG8-655M BKDG06-635
KBFDG5V-10 MAINSTAGE
metric inch
BKDG10636M BKDG10636
If not using Vickers recommended bolt kits,
bolts used should be to ISO 898, 12.9 or better.
Seal Kits
PILOT INCLUDING M8 CAP
5986617-001
REDUCER
870739
KBFDG5V-5
Mainstage Complete valve
565143 5986818-001
KBFDG5V-7
Mainstage Complete valve
565144 5986819-001
KBFDG5V-8
Mainstage Complete valve
5986821-001 5986820-001
KBFDG5V-10 MAINSTAGE
Mainstage Complete valve
02-441686 02-441691
Electrical Connection
7-PIN CONNECTOR
metal plastic
934939 694534
(metal connector must be used for full
EMC protection)
▲Note:
An alternative metal connec-
tor which gives EMC protec-
tion but not IP67 rating is
available from ITT-Cannon,
part number CA06-COM-E-
14S-A7-S.