Load Control - Holding Valves
Load Control - Holding Valves
Load Control - Holding Valves
These valves comply with International Standard ISO8643 for hydraulic excavators and backhoe loaders incorporating servo pilot systems. The valves function is to prevent uncontrolled lowering of the boom in the event of hose rupture. Closure of the valve is activated by bringing the main control valve lever to the neutral position. By separating the relief and pilot function into two individual cartridges, the pilot cartridge has no relieving function, hence any load on the valve does not affect its opening characteristics. Consequently, the valve will always open at the same pilot pressure/joystick position, regardless of load. This feature enables the valve to be tuned to open in harmony with the machines own main control valve, giving better control. The pilot cartridge is generally set to dwell 1 to 2 bar behind the main control valve, therefore the Integrated Hydraulics valve takes control in the event of hose failure. When fitted to the arm/dipper cylinder, this dwell behind the main control valve prevents acceleration when arm down is selected. Fig. 1 and 2 show typical circuits utilising these components. Line mountings or SAE flange mountings are available for direct fitment to the actuator. Where line mounted models are used it is essential that steel pipes are used between the valve and the actuator. All components are manufactured in steel and are electroplated for corrosion protection.
FIG. 1
LOAD
HEAVY MACHINERY
(see page 6-411 to 6-431 & 6-481) For flows up to 250, 350 and 550 litres/minute FIG. 2
LOAD
LOAD
CT3
CT3
DR
BLEED
DR
BLEED
6-400.B