Technical

Information
VICKERS®by Danfoss
Proportional Valves BC459431513105en-000101

Proportional Directional Valves

Hydraulic Pilot Operated KDG3V-3 and KDG3V-5 Series
ISO 4401-03 and -05 (NFPA D03 and D05) Interfaces

660
Introduction

Vickers by Danfoss KDG3V-3 and -5 valves spool. Load pressure acts on the area of
are used in open loop hydraulic circuits to the pin and opposes the pilot pressure,
direct and meter flow in proportion to thus closing the spool. For a given pilot
pilot pressure commands. The pressure, flow decreases as load
resulting controlled flow is used to pressure increases, until maximum
determine the direction, velocity and pressure is reached at zero flow.
acceleration/deceleration of hydraulic Maximum load pressure can be
cylinders or motors. changed by changing the pilot pressure.

The KDG3V is controlled by applying Pressure, actuator and tank port

pilot pressure, through an operator connections are made by mounting the
mechanism, to either end of the valve’s valve on a subplate or manifold. Vickers by
normally spring-centered spool. The Danfoss hydraulic remote controls (catalog
resulting force causes spool travel GB-MC-2032A) are an ideal means of
when it is greater than the opposing providing pilot pressure for the KDG3Vs,
spring force. and ultimately providing precise
low-effort control of actuator functions.
Optional pressure feedback models
have a small pin inside the ends of the

Features and Benefits

KDG3V valves, manufactured to NFPA fatigue rated at 350 bar (5075
world-class quality standards, are sold psi) for KDG3V-3, and 315 bar (4568
and serviced throughout the world. psi) for KDG3V-5.

Standard ISO 4401-03 and -05 The use of fluorocarbon seals

mountings are interchangeable with throughout provides multi-fluid
NFPA D03 and D05 interfaces, capability.
respectively.

Load-pressure feedback option

available.
Contents

General Information
Typical Applications .................................................................................. 4
Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Valve Spool Position .................................................................................. 4
Pressure Feedback .................................................................................. 4
Graphical Symbols ................................................................................... 4
Flow Rate ......................................................................................... 4
Recommended Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................... 4
Seal Kits ........................................................................................... 4

KDG3V-3 Model Series

Model Code ........................................................................................ 5
Ratings and Specifications ................................................................ ............. 5
Performance Curves .................................................................................. 6
Installation Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cross Section Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

KDG3V-5 Model Series

Model Code ........................................................................................ 8
Ratings and Specifications ................................................................ ............. 8
Performance Curves .................................................................................. 9
Installation Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... 10
Cross Section Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... 10

Subplates & Bolt Kits .......................................................................... 11

Fluid Cleanliness ............................................................................. 12

General Information

Typical Applications Graphical Symbols Recommended Fluids

KDG3V valves are often used in Petroleum oils are recommended.
mobile and industrial “line of sight ” KDG3V-3-2C**A-S-60 Fluorocarbon seals are standard and
applications where speed and KDG3V-5-2C**A-S-10 are suitable for use with phosphate
position are controlled by an operator. A B ester fluids or blends, water glycol,
Typical applications include aerial water-in-oil emulsion fluids, and
work platforms, railway maintenance b a petroleum oils. HWBF (95% water) is
equipment, and snow groomers. not recommended.
P T
Metering See back cover for recommended
The spools of KDG3V valves have fluid cleanliness levels. See 694 for
KDG3V-3-33C**A-S-60
metering notches positioned between KDG3V-5-33C**A-S-10 additional fluid, and temperature,
the pressure port and actuator port, A B recommendations.
creating a throttle in the hydraulic
actuator ’s inlet line. These meter-in Mounting
b a
spools are commonly used with The surface to which the valve mounts
hydrostat modules for pressure P T must be flat within 0,013 mm (.0005
compensation in applications having inch) and smooth within 1,1 micrometer
no overrunning load, as well as in load (45 microinch). Mounting bolts should
sensing pump circuits. (See catalog KDG3V-3-33C**A-3-S-60 be grade 12.9 (SAE grade 7) or better.
GB-C-2007A for information on KDG3V-5-33C**A-4-S-10
hydrostat modules.) A B Subplates, and bolts for joining valves
and subplates, are available. See page
Valve Spool Position 11.
b a
The spool will be spring centered until
adequate pilot pressure is applied, P T Seal Kits
unless it ’s a pressure feedback spool. Replacement seals for KDG3V-3 and -5
valves are available in kits 02-110959
NOTE Flow Rates and 02-310114, respectively.
Due to silting, the spool of any Flow through the valve depends on
sliding-spool valve may stick and not spool position and valve pressure
spring return if held shifted under differential. As the valve is opened, the
pressure for long periods. Such rate of flow increases, and if the
valves should be cycled periodically pressure differential across the valve
to prevent this from occurring. changes due to load pressure changes,
the flow will vary. Therefore, “rated flow ”
Pressure Feedback is an arbitrary term, dependent on the
Optional pressure feedback models above parameters.
have a small pin inside the ends of
the spool. See pressure feedback pin The valve exhibits an inherent degree
page 7. of load compensation whereby
increasing valve pressure drop has
Load pressure acts on the area of the progressively less effect on flow rate.
pin and opposes the pilot pressure, thus See power capacity curves page 6.
closing the spool. For a given pilot
pressure, flow decreases as load To eliminate the effects of pressure
pressure increases, until maximum changes, a hydrostat module can be
pressure is reached at zero flow. installed under the valve to achieve
Maximum load pressure can be pressure compensation. (See catalog
changed by changing the pilot pressure. GB-C-2007A for information on
hydrostat modules.)
KDG3V-3 Model Series

Model Code

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

1 Valve Type 6 Interface 11 Pressure Feedback Option

K – Proportional 3 – ISO 4401-03 (NFPA D03) 3 – Feedback (available with type 33
spool only)
Blank – No feedback required
2 Valve Function 7 Spool Type (center condition)
D – Directional control 2 – Closed center (all ports) 12 Thread for Pilot/Drain Connection
33 – Closed center (bleed A and B ports)
S – SAE internal straight thread
3 Mounting
8 Spool/Spring Arrangement
G – Manifold or subplate 13 Design Number
C – Spring centered, double operator
Subject to change. Installation
4 Operation dimensions remain unchanged for
9 Flow Rating @ 10 bar (145 psid)
3 – Hydraulic pilot operated designs 60 through 69.
23 – 23 Lpm (6 USgpm)
34 – 34 Lpm (9 USgpm)
5 Pressure Rating
V – 350 bar (5075 psi) 10 Metering Configuration
A – Meter-in only

Ratings and Specifications

Rated Fatigue Pressure Maximum Tank
Rated Flow Maximum Flow Max. Operating Pressure (Ports A, B & P) Line Pressure
Per spool type See curves Page 6 350 bar (5075 psi) 350 bar (5075 psi) 210 bar (3045 psi)

Pilot Pressure Required To Approximate Weight

Pilot Pressure Hysteresis Repeatability Begin Flow (Cracking Point) (All Models)
0-17 bar (0-250 psi) 4% 1% 3,3-6,7 bar (50-100 psi) 1,2 kg (2.5 lbs)
KDG3V-3 Model Series

Flow Gain Load Compensation

At stated valve pressure drop. Pressure feedback for load sense or hydrostat systems.
Single flow path, P A or P B. 10 bar (145 psid) constant pressure drop P.
Service at various pilot pressures.
KDG3V-3-*C23A-(3)-S-60
Pilot Pressure – psi KDG3V-3-33C23A-3-S-60
50 100 150 200 250 Load Pressure – psi
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
14
50 30
12

Flow – L/min
6

Flow – USgpm
40 20
10

Flow – USgpm
70 bar 20,7 bar 4
Flow – L/min

(1000 psi)
30 8 10 17,2 bar
2
6 13,8 bar
20 0 0
0 50 100 150 200
4
10 Load pressure – bar
10 bar 2
(145 psi)
0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Pilot Pressure – bar

KDG3V-3-*C34A-(3)-S-60 KDG3V-3-33C34A-3-S-60
Pilot Pressure – psi Load Pressure – psi
50 100 150 200 250 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
60 16 40
10
14
8
Flow – L/min

30

Flow – USgpm
50
12 20,7 bar 6
20
Flow – L/min

40
10
Flow – USgpm

70 bar
(1000 psi)
4
17,2 bar
30 8 10
2
13,8 bar
6
20 0 0
0 50 100 150 200
4 Load pressure – bar
10
10 bar 2
(145 psi)
0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Pilot Pressure – bar

Power Capacity
At rated pilot pressure of 17 (250 psi).
Flow thru P A or P B.
Single flow path.
Pressure drop – psi
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
50 *C34A
12
40 10
Flow – L/min

Flow – USgpm

30 *C23A 8
6
20
4
10
2

0 0
0 40 80 120 160 200
Pressure drop – bar
KDG3V-3 Model Series

Installation Dimensions
Millimeters (Inches)
Identification plate showing
circuit information and
46,0 operator A & B identification
(1.81)
30,0 123,3
(4.85) 5,3 (.21) thru.
(1.18) 9,5 (.37) c ’bore
Hex. 24,6 74,0 to depth shown.
23,0 (.91) (.97) (2.91) 4 holes for mounting
.4375 –20 UNF –2B thd.
For .250 O.D. tubing.
Oil pilot connection
48,1 (Operator B for .4375 –20 UNF –2B thd.
(1.89) all models) For .250 O.D. tubing.
Oil pilot connection
24,6 (Operator A for
(.97) 3.0 (.12) all models)

Mounting surface
50,8 (Seals furnished) 21,8 (.86)
(2.0) Orientation pin 3.0 (.12)
57,2
(2.25)
40,5 (1.59)
Pressure port P
33 7,9 (.31)
(1.30) 4 system ports
Cylinder port A

31,0 32,5
(1.22) 15,5 (1.28)
(.61)

25,9 (1.02) Cylinder port B

0,8 (.03) 12,7 (.50) Tank port T
21,5
(.85)
5,1 (.20) 30,2 (1.19)

Cross Section of Pressure Feedback Model

Pressure
feedback pin
Port A Port B
KDG3V-5 Model Series

Model Code

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

1 Valve Type 6 Interface 11 Pressure Feedback Option

K – Proportional 5 – ISO 4401-05 (NFPA D05) 4 – Feedback (available with type 33
spool only)
Blank – No feedback required
2 Valve Function 7 Spool Type (center condition)
D – Directional control 2 – Closed center (all ports) 12 Thread for Pilot/Drain Connection
33 – Closed center (bleed A and B ports)
S – SAE internal straight thread
3 Mounting
8 Spool/Spring Arrangement
G – Manifold or subplate 13 Design Number
C – Spring centered, double operator
Subject to change. Installation
4 Operation dimensions remain unchanged for
9 Flow Rating @ 10 bar (145 psid)
3 – Hydraulic pilot operated designs 10 through 19.
63 – 63 Lpm (17 USgpm)
95 – 95 Lpm (25 USgpm)
5 Pressure Rating
V – 315 bar (4568 psi) 10 Metering Configuration
A – Meter-in only

Ratings and Specifications

Rated Fatigue Pressure Maximum Tank
Rated Flow Maximum Flow Max. Operating Pressure (Ports A, B & P) Line Pressure
Per spool type See curves page 9 315 bar (4568 psi) 315 bar (4568 psi) 70 bar (1015 psi)

Pilot Pressure Required To Approximate Weight

Pilot Pressure Hysteresis Repeatability Begin Flow (Cracking Point) (All Models)
0-17 bar (0-250 psi) 4% 1% 3-7 bar (45-105 psi) 3,3 kg (7,2 lbs)
KDG3V-5 Model Series

Flow Gain Load Compensation

At stated valve pressure drop. Pressure feedback for load sense or hydrostat systems.
Single flow path, P A or P B. 20 bar (240 psid) constant pressure drop P.
Service at various pilot pressures.
KDG3V-5-*C63A-(4)-S-10
Pilot Pressure – psi KDG3V-5-33C63A-4-S-10
50 100 150 200 250 Load Pressure – psi
150 40
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
35 150 40
35
30
70 bar 30

Flow – USgpm
Flow – L/min

100

Flow – L/min

Flow – USgpm
(1000 psi) 25 100
25
20 20
17,2 bar
15 15
50 50
10 13,8 bar 10
10,3 bar
10 bar 5
(145 psi) 5
0 0
0 0 0 50 100 150 200
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Load pressure – bar
Pilot Pressure – bar

KDG3V-5-*C95A-(4)-S-10 KDG3V-5-33C95A-4-S-10
Pilot Pressure – psi Load Pressure – psi
50 100 150 200 250 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
150 40 150 40
35 35
30
Flow – L/min

Flow – USgpm
30 100
70 bar 25
Flow – USgpm
Flow – L/min

100 (1000 psi) 25

17,2 bar 20
20 15
50
15 13,8 bar 10
50
10,3 bar 5
10 bar 10
(145 psi) 0 0
5 0 50 100 150 200
Load pressure – bar
0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Pilot Pressure – bar

Power Capacity
At rated pilot pressure of 15,5 (225 psi).
Flow thru P A or P B.
Single flow path.
Pressure drop – psi
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
150 40
*C95A
35
Flow – L/min

30
Flow – USgpm

100 *C63A
25
20
15
50
10
5
0 0
0 40 80 120 160 200
Pressure drop – bar
KDG3V-5 Model Series

Installation Dimensions
Millimeters (Inches)

166,6
Identification plate showing (6.56)
circuit information and 98,4
operator A & B identification (3.87)

36,1 70,3
(1.42) (2.77)

73,3 .4375 –20 UNF –2B thd.

(2.89) For .250 O.D. tubing.
28,4
(1.12) Oil pilot connection
(Operator B for
all models)
34,9
(1.38) 25,3 .4375 –20 UNF –2B thread.
(1.00) For .250 O.D. tubing. Mounting surface
69,8 Hex. Oil pilot connection (Operator
(2.75 (Seals furnished)
A for all models)

76,2 (3.00)
54,0 (2.12)
27,0
(1.06)
11,2 (.44)
P 5 system ports

A
46,0 B
(1.81)
23
T T 16,7 (.66)
(.91)
1,6 (.06)

9,5 (.38)
10,3 (.41) 10,3 (.41)

23,8 (.94) 23,8 (.94)

Cross Section of Pressure Feedback Model

Pressure
feedback
pin
Port B Port A
Subplates & Bolt Kits

Valves, subplates, and bolts for joining Example A: Example B:

the two must be ordered separately per (1) KDG3V-3-2C23A-S-60 valve (1) KDG3V-5-2C63A-S-10 valve
the following examples. (1) DGVM-3-10-S subplate (1) DGSM-01-20-T8 subplate
(1) BK590716 mounting bolt kit (inch) (1) BK4-06 mounting bolt kit (inch)
Note: Subplates are rated at 207 bar Maximum recommended mounting bolt Maximum recommended mounting bolt
(3000 psi) only. torque is 6 Nm (53 lb. in.). torque is 15 Nm (130 lb. in.).

DGVM-3-10-S Subplate
Millimeters (Inches)
#10-2 UNC-2B 12,7 (.50)
deep thread. 4 holes for
mounting valve.

84,0 (3.31) .750-16 UNF-2B 14,3 (.56)

6,0 (0.24) deep thread. 4 ports.
72,0 (2.83)
6,0
19,75 (0.78) 12,75 (0.5)
(0.24)

B
5,6 (.22) thru
35,0
13,0 (.51) spotface 84,0
B T (1.38)
to depth shown. 4 P (3.31)
holes for mounting. 57,25
T 72,0 (2.25)
A P
(2.83)
A

20,0 12,75 (0.5)

Valve mounting surface. (.787) 36,00
35,0 (1.42)
For interface dimensions see page 7 (1.37)
59,25 (2.33)

DGSM-01-20-T8 Subplate
Millimeters (Inches)
Valve mounting surface. .750 - 16 UNF - 2B thread. 4 holes.
For interface dimensions see page 10) 10,3 (.41) thru System connections for 1/2 ” OD tube.
20,6 (.81) spotface
4-holes for mounting 5,6 (.22) 28,5 (1.12)
11,1 (.438) system ports
4 holes 68,3 20,6 (.81) 5,6 (.22)
(2.69)

114,3
92 (4.50)
(3.62) P

B T
62,7 43,7
(2.47) (1.72)
A

R 11,2
(.44)

79,4 15,8 (.62) 50,8 (2.00)

23,1 23,9 (.94)
(3.12) (.91) 101,6 (4.00)
.2500-20 UNC-2B thd. 31,75 (1.25)
4-holes for mounting
Fluid Cleanliness

Proper fluid condition is essential for by contacting Vickers by Danfoss. Vickers by Danfoss products, as any components,
long and satisfactory life of hydraulic Recommendations on filtration and the will operate with apparent satisfaction in
components and systems. Hydraulic selection of products to control fluid fluids with higher cleanliness codes than
fluid must have the correct balance of condition are included in 561. those described. Other manufacturers
cleanliness, materials, and additives for will often recommend levels above
protection against wear of components, Recommended cleanliness levels, those specified. Experience has shown,
elevated viscosity and inclusion of air. using petroleum oil under common however, that life of any hydraulic
conditions, are based on the highest component is shortened in fluids with
Essential information on the correct fluid pressure levels in the system and higher cleanliness codes than those
methods for treating hydraulic fluid is are coded in the chart below. Fluids listed below. These codes have been
included in Vickers by Danfoss publication other than petroleum, severe service proven to provide a long, trouble-free
“561 Vickers Guide to Systemic cycles, or temperature extremes are service life for the products shown,
Contamination Control, ” available from cause for adjustment of these regardless of the manufacturer.
your local Vickers by Danfoss distributor or cleanliness codes. See Vickers by Danfoss
publication 561 for exact details.

System Pressure Level

bar (psi)
<138 138–207 210+
Product (<2000) (2000–3000) (3000+)
Vane pumps, fixed 20/18/15 19/17/14 18/16/13
Vane pumps, variable 18/16/14 17/15/13
Piston pumps, fixed 19/17/15 18/16/14 17/15/13
Piston pumps, variable 18/16/14 17/15/13 16/14/12
Directional valves 20/18/15 20/18/15 19/17/14
Proportional directional valves 17/15/12 17/15/12 15/13/11
Servo valves 16/14/11 16/14/11 15/13/10
Pressure/Flow controls 19/17/14 19/17/14 19/17/14
Cylinders 20/18/15 20/18/15 20/18/15
Vane motors 20/18/15 19/17/14 18/16/13
Axial piston motors 19/17/14 18/16/13 17/15/12
Radial piston motors 20/18/14 19/17/13 18/16/13
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