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
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Cartridge: Weight: 0.17 kg. (0.37 lbs.)
Steel with hardened work surfaces.
Zinc-plated exposed surfaces.
Buna N O-rings and polyester
elastomer back-ups standard.
Anodized aluminum knobs.
Standard Ported Body: Weight:
0.16 kg. (0.35 lbs.) Anodized high-
strength 6061 T6 aluminum alloy,
rated to 207 bar (3000 psi). Ductile
iron bodies available; dimensions
may differ. See page 8.010.1.
DIMENSIONS
MATERIALS TO ORDER
FC10-20__ - __ __ __ - __
Adjustment Option
1/4 in. Hex Allen Head A
1-1/2 in. Dia. Alum. Knob B
Option A with Cover Cap C
Top Knob with Lock Nut D
Top Knob Only E
Seals
N Buna N (Std.)
V Fluorocarbon
Porting
0 Cartridge Only
6T SAE 6
8T SAE 8
2B 1/4 in. BSP*
3B 3/8 in. BSP*
4B 1/2 in. BSP*
*BSP Body; U.K. Mfr. Only
FC10-20
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