
4
Parker Hannifin
Mobile Controls Division Europe
Borås, Sweden
Mobile Directional Control Valve
K170LS
Catalogue HY17-8557/UK
The K170LS is a stackable, proportional,
load-sensing (LS), pressure-compensat ed
directional control valve, which can also
be adapted to give force-feedback. It is
designed for many different applications,
both mobile and industrial, and is widely
used in machines such as front-end
loaders, backhoe loaders, excavators,
cranes, forestry equipment, metal presses
and forging hammers.
With its function-adapted spool
sections, wide range of additional func-
tions and standard accessories, the
K170LS en ables the user to optimise the
machine and its hydraulic system in the
following ways:
Compact system construction
While the K170LS can contain many
integrated functions, it requires a minimum
of external piping. With the aid of a special
combo-inlet, it can be mounted directly to
the similar, smaller-flow L90LS directional
valve, giving great compactness and
outstanding operating economy.
Freedom in machine design
The K170LS is designed for proportional
hydraulic or electro-hydraulic remote
control. This gives great freedom in
the location of components, and in the
running of pipework, hoses and cables.
Economy
The K170LS can be modified or expanded
to suit customer specifications. Function
and application adaptation enables energy
consumption to be kept to a minimum.
Control characteristics
The control characteristics for both lifting
and lowering movements are outstanding,
thanks to the unique function adaptation
of spools, pressure compensators, feed
reducing valves etc. Each function is
completely independent of other simulta-
neously operated functions.
Construction
The K170LS is a stackable valve, and
can be delivered in combinations of 1 to
9 spool sections. It is designed for system
pressures of up to 330 bar, and can be
fitted with motor-port relief valves that
open at a maximum pressure of 350 bar.
Suitable flow range can be up to 280 l/min
(2x280 l/min with mid inlet). The recom-
mended flow per section is 170 l/min with
a pressure compensator, and 220 l/min
without.
As an optional, the K170LS can be
given a built-in pilot pressure supply in
the inlet section, as well as pressure
compensation and feed reduction in
the spool sections. The feed reducer
is adjustable from 30 to 330 bar. Force
feedback (optional) enables a force-
sensing function to be incorporated in to
the valve. Moreover, fixed or pilot-operat ed
counter pressure valves can be integrated
into inlet section to give back-pressure
supported load lowering and exceptionally
god anti-cavitation characteristics.
System adaptation
The K170LS is a load sensing,
pressure-compensated directional valve
with unique possibilities for adaptation in
respect of both functions and applications
to systems with variable LS pumps.
Valve characteristics
• Copied load signal - The system
permits consumption in the load signal
line to the pump, without the signal
level being affected.
• Pressure compensation - Pres-
sure-compensated spools for lifting
and lowering movements. Separate
compensator for each spool section for
excellent pressure compensation.
• Feed reducers - Individually adjustable
for each service port. Reduction can
also be controlled remotely.
• Force feedback-provider “feeling” to the
operator, gentle transition across speed
changes and greater stability in the
hydraulic system.
• Counter pressure valve - Built-in
counter pressure valve in two versions
(fixed setting or pilot control) for best
application-adaptation.
• Flexible, modular construction makes it
easy to re-build or expand the valve to
meet changing needs.
• Our port-relief valves have outstanding
pressure characteristics, even as
secondary pressure limiters, and
respond very quickly to sudden
changes in load.
• The valve can be flanged to specially
adapted Parker function blocks that
enable even more functions to be inte-
grated into a compact, single unit with
minimal piping.
General Information