01 Series Modular Valves
Caution in the selection of valves and circuit designing
■ Instructions
The selection of modular valves, to suit a particular function or hydraulic circuit are made in exactly the same way as
conventional valves, taking into account of the flow and pressure of each valve to be used. In some cases, the
stacking system may be restricted. So please refer to the following instructions for stacking sequence. Please note
that, when designing a system using modular stacking valves, due consideration should be given to working space
for future maintenance.
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P T B A
P T B A
P T B A
P T B A
P T B A
P T B A
P T B A
P T B A
Solenoid Operated
Directional Valve
Pilot Operated
Check Modular
Valve
(for "A&B-Lines")
Reducing Modular
Valve
(for "B-Line")
Solenoid Operated
Directional Valve
Throttle and Check
Modular Valve
(for "A&B-Lines",
Metre-Out)
Reducing Modular
Valve
(for "B-Line")
Solenoid Operated
Directional Valve
Throttle and Check
Modular Valve
(for "A&B-Lines",
Metre-Out)
Pilot Operated
Check Modular
Valve
(for "A&B-Lines")
Solenoid Operated
Directional Valve
Throttle and Check
Modular Valve
(for "A&B-Lines",
Metre-Out)
Break
Modular Valve
Stacking sequence when using reducing modular
valves (for “A” or “B” line) and pilot operated
check modular valves.
Because reducing valves are spool type, there is an
internal leakage. In the stacking sequence shown in the
drawing left (incorrect), the cylinder moves due to
leakage through the pilot pressure line .
Consequently, retaining the position of the cylinder
using a pilot operated check valve becomes
impossible. The stacking sequence shown in the
drawing right (correct) is required in order to retain the
cylinder position.
Stacking sequence when using reducing modular
valves (for “A” or “B” line) and throttle and check
modular valves (for metre-out)
B to T flow as in the drawing left (incorrect), pressure
is generated at part with a throttle effect of the
throttle and check valve. Depending upon the pressure
so generated, the reducing modular valve may perform
a pressure reducing function which causes a shortage
of output power of the cylinder and spoils the smooth
operation of the cylinder. Therefore, stacking sequence
in the drawing right (correct) is required in this
combination.
Stacking sequence when using pilot operated check
modular valves and throttle and check modular
valves(metre-out).
A to T flow as in the drawing left (incorrect), pressure
is generated at part with a throttle effect of the
throttle and check modular valve.
The pressure so generated acts to shut the pilot
operated check modular valve and eventually creates
an open and shut operation of the valve repeatedly
which may cause the cylinder to have a knocking
effect (the same effect will occur in the case of B to T
flow). Therefore, the stacking sequence in the drawing
right (correct) is required in this combination.
Stacking sequence when using brake modular
valves and throttle and check modular valves.
In the drawing left (incorrect), pressure is generated at
part (a load pressure and a back pressure from
throttle effect). For structural reasons of the brake
valve, the load pressure and back pressure act to open
the valve. Therefore the setting pressure should be
more than the pressure equal to the load pressure plus
back pressure (Pa+Pb). If the setting pressure is less
then Pa+Pb, the brake valve acts and brakes the
movement of the actuator in operation, this eventually
reduces the speed of the actuator. On the contrary, if
the setting pressure is more than Pa+Pb, shock may
occur when braking the actuator since the setting
pressure is too high against the load pressure.
Therefore, the stacking sequence in the drawing right
(correct) is required in this combination.
MODULAR VALVES
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