FC38
Catalog HY15-3501/US
Restrictive Type Pressure Compensator Valve
Series FCR161
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Technical Information
General Description
Restrictive Type Pressure Compensator. This valve is
designed to be used in conjunction with an external
orifice, fixed or variable, to provide a constant flow re-
gardless of changes in load or pressure. For additional
information see Technical Tips on pages FC1-FC4.
Features
Hardened, precision ground parts for durability
Stable and quiet response
Contamination tolerant
Standard valve bodies and common cavities
Seal variations and other options available
All external parts zinc plated
Performance Curve
Contol
P (Through cartridge only)
Specifications
Rated Flow 150 LPM (40 GPM)
Maximum Inlet 245 Bar (3500 PSI)
Pressure
Accuracy (Fixed) ±10% Spring rating to
210 Bar (3000 PSI)
Adjustment Range None
Cartridge Material All parts steel. All operating
parts hardened steel.
Operating Temp. -40°C to +93.3°C (Nitrile)
Range/Seals (-40°F to +200°F)
-31.7°C to +121.1°C (Fluorocarbon)
(-25°F to +250°F)
Fluid Mineral-based or synthetic with
Compatibility/ lubricating properties at viscosities
Viscosity of 45 to 2000 SSU (6 to 420 cSt)
Filtration ISO Code 16/13,
SAE Class 4 or better
Approx. Weight .34 kg (.75 lbs.)
Cavity C16-3
(See BC Section for more details)
Form Tool Rougher NFT16-3R
Finisher NFT16-3F
Ordering Information
Dimensions
Millimeters (Inches)
* Add “A” for aluminum, omit for steel.
Code Port Size Body Part No.
Omit Cartridge Only
12T SAE-12 (B16-3-*12T)
16T SAE-16 (B16-3-*16T)
Code Seals / Kit No.
Omit Nitrile /
(SK16-3)
V Fluorocarbon /
(SK16-3V)
Code Press. Differential
Omit 11 Bar (160 PSI)
04 2.8 Bar (40 PSI)
FCR161F
16 Size Pressure
Compensator Valve
(Fixed Style)
Pressure
Differential
Seals Port
Size
Body
Material
Code Body Material
Omit Steel
A Aluminum
Controlled Flow
56.3
15
113
30
131
35
150
40
18.8
5
37.5
10
LPM
GPM
0
75.0
20
93.8
25
Hydraulic Oil 150 SSU @ 100°F (32 cSt)
0
.10
.40 10.1
7.6
5.1
2.5
Orifice Diameter
.30
IN. MM.
.20
11 Bar
(160 PSI)
5.5 Bar
(80 PSI)
2.8 Bar
(40 PSI)
(2)
(1)
(3)
(1)
In
(2)
Regulated
(3)
Supply
Ø 26.9
(1.06)
Ø 28.5
(1.12)
73.8
(2.91)
13
(.51)
(3)
Supply
(1)
Inlet
(2)
Regulated
1-1/2" Hex.
54 Nm (40 lb. ft.)
Torque
1-5/16-12 UN-2A
Thread