Anti-Shock, ventable, pilot-operated, balanced poppet relief valve
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Ventable, pilot-operated, anti shock relief cartridges limit maximum system pressure and also limit the rate of pressure rise. The valve opens and then ramps closed at a constant speed, independent of settings and flows. These 3 port valves include a vent port (port 3) that connects between the main piston and the pilot stage to provide for remote control by other pilot or 2-way valves. The adjust screw determines the maximum (relief) setting and the minimum (threshold) setting.
- Because the modulating occurs inside the cartridge, these valves are immune to most of the problems associated with cavitation, namely noise and manifold erosion.
- Will accept maximum pressure at port 2; suitable for use in cross port relief circuits.
- A remote pilot relief on port 3 (vent) will control the valve below its own setting.
- Not suitable for use in load holding applications.
- When pressure at the inlet (port 1) exceeds the threshold setting, the valve opens to tank (port 2). The pilot section moves forward at a steady rate, increasing the setting by compressing the pilot spring. Maximum setting is achieved when the pilot section reaches a mechanical stop.
- Valve provides protection for hydrostatic drives by reducing the jerk caused by sudden reversals. The valve is suitable for cross-port applications.
- When used with a switching device, the valve can provide the ramp characteristic typically provided by proportional valves.
- Small power units can be started against an anti shock relief to provide longer pump life.
- Back pressure on the tank port (port 2) is directly additive to the valve setting at a 1:1 ratio.
- The main stage orifice is protected against contamination.
- 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-17A |
| Series | 3 |
| Capacity | 60 gpm240 L/min. |
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 5000 psi350 bar |
| Factory Pressure Settings Established at | 4 gpm15 L/min. |
| Control Pilot Flow | 15 - 20 in³/min.0,25 - 0,33 L/min. |
| Pressure Ramp Up Time | 300 - 500 ms300 - 500 ms |
| Response Time - Typical | 2 ms2 ms |
| Adjustment - No. of CW Turns from Min. to Max. setting | 4.54.5 |
| Valve Hex Size | 1 1/4 in.31,8 mm |
| Valve Installation Torque | 150 - 160 lbf ft203 - 217 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 | 1.60 lb0,70 kg |
| U.S. Patent # | 6,039,0706,039,070 |
| Seal kit - Cartridge | Buna: 990217007 |
| Seal kit - Cartridge | Polyurethane: 990217002 |
| Seal kit - Cartridge | Viton: 990217006 |
There are exactly 250 Sun drops in a cubic inch or 15 in a cc.
Maybe not. We build in a good amount of overlap in the kick-down reliefs to prevent false tripping. This means they are not as fast as our standard pilot-operated reliefs. A direct-acting relief valve set just above the kick-down relief valve would be good insurance.
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.
One graphic example is on a portable grain auger for silos. When the farmer gets caught in the auger the kick-down relief trips and allows him to escape.
Pressure setting tolerances are listed in our Performance Data page. A link to this page can also be found in the Additional Resources tab of the applicable product page.
- Patents are pending for this product.
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