Free flow nose to side check valve
Free-flow, nose-to-side check valves are on/off circuit components that allow free flow from the inlet (port 1) to the outlet (port 2) and block flow in the opposite direction.
- These valves will work in Sun's standard T-18A cavity at lower capacity. To realize the full stated capacity, the T-18AU cavity should be used.
- Cartridges configured with EPDM seals are for use in systems with phosphate ester fluids. Exposure to petroleum based fluids, greases and lubricants will damage the seals.
- Check valves offer extremely low leakage rates with a maximum leakage of less than 1 drop per minute (0,07 cc/min).
- Will accept 5000 psi (350 bar) at ports 1 and 2.
- Corrosion resistant cartridge valves are intended for use in corrosive environments and are identified by the model code suffix /AP or /LH (see CONFIGURATION section). For further details, please see the Materials of Construction page.
- Incorporates the Sun floating style construction to minimize the possibility of internal parts binding due to excessive installation torque and/or cavity/cartridge machining variations.
| Cavity | T-18AU |
| Series | 4 |
| Capacity | 240 gpm900 L/min. |
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 5000 psi350 bar |
| Maximum Valve Leakage at 110 SUS (24 cSt) | 1 drops/min.0,07 cc/min. |
| Valve Hex Size | 1 5/8 in.41,3 mm |
| Valve Installation Torque | 350 - 375 lbf ft474 - 508 Nm |
| Model Weight | 2.10 lb0,95 kg |
| Seal kit - Cartridge | Buna: 990018007 |
| Seal kit - Cartridge | EPDM: 990018014 |
| Seal kit - Cartridge | Viton: 990018006 |
There are exactly 250 Sun drops in a cubic inch or 15 in a cc.
Direct-acting valves are used to prevent over pressure, and pilot-operated valves are used to regulate pressure. If you are unsure, use a direct-acting valve. Sun's direct acting valves are very fast, dirt tolerant, stable, and robust. Sun's pilot-operated valves are moderately fast, they have a low pressure rise vs. flow curve, and they are easy to adjust.
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