3-way, direct-acting, directional valve with internal drain to port 3 (1 blocked, 2 to 3 open)
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Direct-acting, 3-way directional cartridges (1 blocked, 2 to 3 open) are switching devices typically used in moderate flow circuits. They can be used by themselves or to actuate larger pilot-operated directional cartridges or logic cartridges. The valve shifts when the pressure differential between port 1 and port 3 exceeds the setting.
- Pressure at port 3 is directly additive to the setting of the valve. Because of this, port 3 may not be useable as a work port in your circuit. If this is a consideration, the 4 port version of this valve may be a solution.
- Because of their direct-acting design, these cartridges feature low internal leakage and low pilot flow consumption.
- Direct-acting and pilot-operated versions of these valves are interchangeable. They fit the same cavities and have the same flow paths.
- This valve is not bistable; it is capable of modulating between the two positions shown.
- 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-2A |
Series | 2 |
Capacity | 15 gpm60 L/min. |
Maximum Operating Pressure | 5000 psi350 bar |
Factory Pressure Settings Established at | 4 gpm15 L/min. |
Maximum Valve Leakage at 110 SUS (24 cSt) | 2 in³/min.30 cc/min. |
Adjustment - No. of CW Turns from Min. to Max. setting | 55 |
Valve Hex Size | 1 1/8 in.28,6 mm |
Valve Installation Torque | 45 - 50 lbf ft61 - 68 Nm |
Adjustment Screw Internal Hex Size | 5/32 in.4 mm |
Locknut Hex Size | 9/16 in.15 mm |
Locknut Torque | 80 - 90 lbf in.9 - 10 Nm |
Model Weight | .60 lb0,30 kg |
Seal kit - Cartridge | Polyurethane: 990002002 |
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.
There are exactly 250 Sun drops in a cubic inch or 15 in a cc.
DP**s and DR**s are from the reducer/reliever family and are very capable of modulating. They are not bistable.
In many circuits the directional cartridge is set to shift at a low pressure no matter how high the pilot pressure goes. If you use a DP__ , the pilot flow increases to significant amounts. A DR__ however will only consume a small amount of flow. A DP__ is useful when you want to block or open the pilot flow to shift the valve.
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