Cross-over pilot lines and angled connections in HydroMan
Connecting two holes with an angled drilling used to mean working out positions, angles and plugs by hand. In HydroMan, it's one keystroke: select two colours, press B, done.
In this tutorial we design a winch manifold and use the new function for cross-over pilot lines, pilot and drain connections, and a design that needs no plugs at all.
The schematic
We start in HydroSym with a winch manifold that mounts directly to a Danfoss OMP or OMR motor. Two counterbalance valves handle load control, relief valves protect the motor, and a shuttle valve feeds a pressure reducing valve and a directional valve that releases or applies the brake.
The two counterbalance valves are connected with cross-over pilot lines, called that because they literally cross over each other.
From schematic to manifold
Export the schematic to HydroMan and every component is waiting in the To Do list. We place the two counterbalance valves first, then add the mounting holes and set the drilling depths.
Cross-over pilot lines in one keystroke
Select the two colours you want to connect and press B. HydroMan works out the angled drillings and creates the cross-over pilot lines between the two counterbalance valves.
As we place the remaining valves and ports, HydroMan keeps checking every connection, flagging thread hits, port errors and flow area the moment they happen.
Angled connections everywhere
The same function works for any connection, though it's mostly used for low-flow lines like pilot and drain lines.
- In a cross-section: select two colours, press B, and the angled connection appears.
- In the 3D view: select the holes directly on the model.
- Not possible? HydroMan tells you straight away.
- Steep angle? HydroMan shows the required angle, so you know right away whether it can be machined.
Checked, and plug-free
Every cross-over line is checked for wall thickness, so you know the drillings stay safely apart. And because the connections are drilled at an angle, you need fewer plugs. The manifold in this video doesn't need a single one.
Questions about this function, or about your own design? Contact our team, or visit support.