FLOW CONTROLS
DESCRIPTION
A screw-in, cartridge-style, variable orifi ce, hydraulic fl ow control valve
with reverse fl ow check.
OPERATION
The FC10-20 increases its orifi ce value from fully closed to fully open with
counterclockwise adjustment rotation.
FEATURES
• Adjustments cannot be backed out of the valve.
• Desired settings may be locked down.
• Hardened parts for long life.
• Industry common cavity.
• Aluminum knob option.
• Positive shut-off.
• Linear adjustment.
RATINGS
Operating Pressure: 240 bar (3500 psi)
Flow: 45 lpm (12 gpm) nominal at 7 bar (100 psi) at full open 3.0 turns
Internal Leakage: 0.50 cc/minute (10 drops/minute) max. at shut-off
Adjustment Torque Required: 0.34 Nm (3 inch-pounds) at 7 bar (100 psi);
4.50 Nm (40 inch-pounds) at 207 bar (3000 psi)
Temperature: -40 to 120°C
Filtration: See page 9.010.1
Fluids: Mineral-based or synthetics with lubricating properties at viscosities of
7.4 to 420 cSt (50 to 2000 sus); See Temperature and Oil Viscosity, page 9.060.1
Installation: No restrictions; See page 9.020.1
Cavity: VC10-2; See page 9.110.1
Cavity Tool: CT10-2XX; See page 8.600.1
Seal Kit: SK10-2X-M; See page 8.650.1
FC10-20 Flow Control
USASI: ISO:
SYMBOLS
PERFORMANCE (Cartridge Only)
5.201.1
6.9/100
5.2/75
3.4/50
1.7/25
11.4
3
22.7
6
34.1
9
FLOW lpm/gpm
PRESSURE DROP bar/psi
Full Open — ; Rev. Flow - - -
32 cSt/150 ssu oil at 40°C
45.4
12
HYDRAFORCE
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