Flow Divider/Combiner Valve
Series L04A3
Catalog HY15-3501/US
FC45
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
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Hydraulic Cartridge Systems
Technical Information
Specifications
Rated Flow 60 LPM (16 GPM)
Maximum Inlet 420 Bar (6000 PSI)
Pressure
Flow Rating See Ordering Information
and Ratio
Accuracy ± 10%
Per Leg
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 .12 kg (0.26 lbs.)
Cavity C10-4
(See BC Section for more details)
Form Tool Rougher NFT10-4R
Finisher NFT10-4F
Performance Curve
Pressure Drop vs. Flow (Through cartridge only)
General Description
Spool Type, Flow Divider/Combiner Valve. For
additional information see Technical Tips on
pages FC1-FC4.
Features
•
Interlocking spools for equal control dividing or combining
•
Range of flow settings available for optimising control
•
Pressure compensated control in both directions
•
50/50 ratio standard, other ratios available on request
•
Commonly used for differential lock in transmission
applications
•
Hardened working parts for maximum durability
•
All external parts zinc plated
Flow (Q)
20
5.3
10
2.6
LPM
GPM
0
30
7.9
40
10.6
50
13.2
60
15.9
Hydraulic Oil 150 SSU @ 100°F (32 cSt)
0
145
290
28
10
20
400
PSI Bar
Pressure Drop ( P)
5-5 25-2520-20 30-30
VALVES MUST NOT BE OPERATED ABOVE 28 BAR
400 PSI
10-10 15-15
(2) (4)
Divider Outlets
Combiner Inlets
(3)
Divider Inlet
Combiner Outlet
(2)
(1) Plug
(3)
(4)
Catalog HY15-3501/US
Flow Divider/Combiner Valve
Series L04A3
FC46
Check
Valves
Shuttle
Valves
Load/Motor
Controls
Flow
Controls
Pressure
Controls
Logic
Elements
Directional
Controls
Manual
Valves
Proportional
Valves
Coils &
Electronics
Technical
Data
SH
CV
LM
FC
PC
LE
DC
MV
SV
PV
CE
BC
TD
Bodies &
Cavities
Solenoid
Valves
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Hydraulic Cartridge Systems
Technical Information
Dimensions
Millimeters (Inches)
Ordering Information
Seals
Code Seals / Kit. No.
N Nitrile, Buna-N (Std.)/
(SK30506N-1)
V Fluorocarbon /
(SK30506V-1)
Code Total Flow Rating - Port 2
(Flow Ratio)
5-5 6-10 LPM (1.6-2.6 GPM)
(50/50 Ratio)
10-10 8-20 LPM (2.1-5.3 GPM)
(50/50 Ratio)
15-15 10-30 LPM (2.6-7.9 GPM)
(50/50 Ratio)
20-20 12-40 LPM (3.2-10.6 GPM)
(50/50 Ratio)
25-25 13-50 LPM (3.4-13.2 GPM)
(50/50 Ratio)
30-30 14-60 LPM (3.7-15.9 GPM)
(50/50 Ratio)
10 Size
Flow Divider/
Combiner Valve
L04A3
Flow Rating
and Ratio
Other ratios and ratings available on request.
8.0
(0.32)
65
(2.56)
26 AF Hex.
50 Nm
(37 lb. ft.)
Torque
7/8" - 14 UNF
(2)
(1)
(3)
(4)
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)†
