Catalog HY15-3501/US
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Hydraulic Cartridge Systems
Shuttle Valve
Series K04C3
SH12
Check
Valves
Shuttle
Valves
Load/Motor
Controls
Flow
Controls
Pressure
Controls
Logic
Elements
Directional
Controls
Manual
Valves
Solenoid
Valves
Proportional
Valves
Coils &
Electronics
Bodies &
Cavities
Technical
Data
SH
CV
LM
FC
PC
LE
DC
MV
SV
PV
CE
BC
TD
Technical Information
Dimensions
Millimeters (Inches)
Ordering Information
Performance Curve
Pressure Drop vs. Flow (Through cartridge only)
General Description
Two Position, Three Way, Spring Centered Shuttle
Valve. For additional information see Technical Tips
on pages SH1-SH2.
Features
High flow capacity
Various switching pressures available
Use as purge valve in transmission systems
Hardened working parts for maximum durability
All external parts zinc plated
Code Switching Pressure
0.0 0 Bar (0 PSI)
2.5 2.5 Bar (36 PSI)
5.0 5.0 Bar (73 PSI) Std.
10.0 10.0 Bar (145 PSI)
15.0 15.0 Bar (218 PSI)
K04C3
Shuttle Valve Switching
Pressure
Specifications
Rated Flow 100 LPM (26 GPM)
Nominal Flow @ 55 LPM (15 GPM)
7 Bar (100 PSI)
Maximum Inlet 420 Bar (6000 PSI)
Pressure
Cartridge Material All parts steel. All operating parts
hardened steel.
Operating Temp. -40°C to +93.3°C (Nitrile, Buna-N)
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 .17 kg (.37 lbs.)
Cavity C10-4
(See BC Section for more details)
Application
Code Seals / Kit No.
N Nitrile, Buna-N /
(SK30504N-1)
V Fluorocarbon /
(SK30504V-1)
Seals
Hydraulic Oil 150 SSU @ 100°F (32 cSt)
Flow (Q)
20
5.3
40
10.6
60
15.9
LPM
GPM
0
80
21.2
100
26.5
0
73
290 20
15
10
5
218
PSI Bar
145
Pressure Drop ( P)
(3)
(2)
(1)
(1)
In
(2)
Out
(3)
In
22
(0.87)
63
(2.48)
26 AF Hex.
50 Nm (37 lb. ft.)
Torque
7/8" - 14 UNF
(1)
In
(3)
In
(2)
Out
Purge valve in transmission circuit
Body
Material
Port
Size
* Add “A” for aluminum, omit for steel.
† Steel bodies only
Code Body Material
Omit Steel
A Aluminum
Code Port Size Body Part No.
Omit Cartridge Only
6P 3/8 NTPF (B10-4-*6P)
6T SAE-6 (B10-4-*6T)
8T SAE-8 (B10-4-*8T)
6B 3/8 BSPG (B10-4-6B)†