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MODEL

LOFD8

Vent-to-open, spring biased closed, unbalanced poppet logic element with pilot

source from port 1 or 2 and integral T-8A control cavity

SERIES 2 / CAPACITY: 200 L/min. / CAVITY: T-2A

NOTE: DATA MAY VARY BY CONFIGURATION. SEE CONFIGURATION SECTION.

This valve is an unbalanced, vent-to-open 2-way logic switching element with an integral pilot control cavity. It is

spring biased closed and incorporates an integral shuttle so that the higher of pressures at either port 1 or port 2

can be used as a pilot source. With a pilot 2-way valve in the closed position installed in the T-8A cavity, the logic

element will remain in the closed position. With the pilot valve open, the logic element will open providing there is a

sufficient combination of pressures to overcome the spring force. The force generated at port 3, plus the spring

force, must be greater than the sum of the forces acting at port 1 and port 2 for the valve to remain closed. NOTE:

The pilot area (port 3) is 1.8 times the area at port 1 and 2.25 times the area at port 2.

TECHNICAL DATA

Cavity T-2A

Series 2

Capacity 200 L/min.

Maximum Operating Pressure 350 bar

Pilot Volume Displacement 1,1 cc

Area Ratio, A3 to A1 1.8:1

Area Ratio, A3 to A2 2.25:1

Pilot Control Cavity T-8A

Control Orifice Diameter 0,53 mm

Valve Hex Size 28,6 mm

Valve Installation Torque 61 - 68 Nm

Seal kit - Cartridge Buna: 990202007

Seal kit - Cartridge EPDM: 990202014

Seal kit - Cartridge Polyurethane: 990002002

Seal kit - Cartridge Viton: 990202006

Model Weight 0.20 kg.

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LOFD8

Compound cartridge (pilot and main stage) assembly information is provided for reference only. Cartridges must be ordered separately and assembled at

point of use.

NOTES

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(D)CRACKING PRESSURE

D 50 psi (3,5 bar)

(N)SEAL MATERIAL

N Buna-N

E EPDM

V Viton

TECHNICAL FEATURES

These valves have positive seals between port 2 and the pilot area.

NOTE: With the -8 control option, the main stage valve should first be installed to the correct torque value. The T-8A pilot control valve should then be installed into

the main stage valve to its required torque value.

The -8 control option allows the pilot control valve to be incorporated directly into the end of the logic cartridge via the T-8A cavity. These pilot control cartridges are

sold separately and include electro-proportional, solenoid, air pilot, and hydraulic pilot operation. See Pilot Control Cartridges.

These valves open quickly when vented. Time to close is difficult to predict as it is dependent on the rate of flow and the pressure drop created as it closes.

Cartridges configured with EPDM seals are for use in systems with phosphate ester fluids. Exposure to petroleum based fluids, greases and lubricants will damage

the seals.

Because these valves are unbalanced, operation is pressure dependent. Opening and closing of the poppet are functions of the force balances on three areas: Port

1 = 100%, Port 2 = 80%, and the Pilot Area = 180%.

These valves are pressure responsive at all ports, therefore it is essential to consider all aspects of system operation through a complete cycle. Pressure changes

at any one port may cause a valve to switch from a closed to an open position, or vice versa. All possible pressure changes in the complete circuit must be

considered to assure a safe, functional system design.

All ports will accept 5000 psi (350 bar).

Incorporates the Sun floating style construction to minimize the possibility of internal parts binding due to excessive installation torque and/or cavity/cartridge

machining variations.

PERFORMANCE CURVES

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Model Code Example: LOFD8DNCONFIGURATION OPTIONS