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    erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves we Hydraulics & a search Pneumatics TECHNOLOGIES > OTHER TECHNOLOGIES BOOK 2, CHAPTER 8: Directional Control Valves Table of Contents Bud Trinkel, CFPE | Sep 22, 2008 euf Gin v @ Directional Control Valves Directional control valves perform only three functions: ‘stop fluid flow * allow fluid flow, and * change direction of fluid flow. hace three functiane nenally anerate in eamhinatian psu hyeralicspreumatics,comther-technologiestbook-2-chapter-8-drectoral-controlvalves ‘193 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Cntal Valves vex. Hydraulics & a seanen Pneumatics. allows flow. A water faucet is a good example of a 2-way valve. A water faucet allows flow or stops flow by manual control. Asingle-acting cylinder needs supply to and exhaust from its port to operate. This requires a 3-way valve. A 3-way valve allows fluid flow to an actuator in one position and exhausts the fluid from it in the other position. Some 3-way valves have a third position that blocks flow at all ports. A double-acting actuator requires a 4-way valve. A 4-way valve pressurizes and exhausts two ports interdependently. A 3-position, 4-way valve stops an actuator or allows it to float. The 4-way function is a common type of directional control valve for both air and hydraulic circuits. A 3-position, 4-way valve is more common in hydraulic circuits. ‘The 5-way valve is found most frequently in air circuits. A 5-way valve performs the same function as a 4-way valve. The only difference is an extra tank or exhaust port. (Some suppliers call their 5-way valves, “5-ported 4-ways.") All spool valves are five ported, but hydraulic valves have internally connected exhaust ports going to a common outlet. Because oil must return to tank, it is convenient to connect the dual tank ports to a single return port. For air valves, atmosphere is the tank, so exhaust piping is usually unimportant, Using two exhaust ports makes the valve smaller and less expensive. As will be explained later, dual exhausts used for speed-control mufflers or as dual-pressure inlets make this configuration versatile. Following are schematic symbols for commonly used directional control valves. 2-way directional control valves A 2-way directional valve has two ports normally called inlet and outlet. When the inlet is blocked in the at-rest condition, as shown in Figure 8-1, it is referred to as "normally closed" (NC). The at-rest box or the normal condition is the one with the flow lines going to and from it. ‘The boxes or enclosures represent the valve’s positions. In Figure 8-1, the active box shows blocked ports, or a closed condition, while the upper box shows a flow path. When an operator shifts the valve, it is the same as sliding the upper box down to take the place of the lower box. In the shifted condition there is flow from inlet to outlet. Releasing the palm button in Figure 8-1 allows the valve spring to return to the normal stop flow condition. A 2-way valve makes a blow-off device or runs a fluid motor in one direction. psu hyeralicspreumatics.comther-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 2198 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves vex. Hydraulics & Pneumatics Operates a tee Er GT a SEARCH [ower Figure 8-2 shows a "normally open" (NO) 2-way directional valve. Energizing the solenoid on this valve stops fluid flow. Valve operators come in different types. Figure 8-3 shows a solenoid pilot operator using solenoid-controlled pressure from the inlet port to move the working directional spool. Figure 8-4 shows a cam-operated valve. A moving machine member usually operates this type valve. 3-way directional control valves A 3-way valve has three working ports. These ports are: inlet, outlet, and exhaust (or tank). A 3-way valve not only supplies fluid to an actuator, but allows fluid to return from it as well. Figures 8-5 through 8-10 show schematic symbols for 3-way directional control valves. ang a + sna oe L sma Prossure ute Pressure Figure 8-9, Solenoid plot- operated 3-way selector valve. Figure 8-6 depicts an all-ports-blocked, 3-way, 3-position valve. A valve of this type connected to a single-acting, weight- or spring-returned cylinder could extend, retract, or stop at any place in the stroke. ps hyeralicspreumatics.comither-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 399 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Cntal Valves we Hydraulics & Pneumatics a SEARCH Some 3-way valves select fluid flow paths as in Figure 8-9. Use a spool-type valve for this operation. Another flow condition is the diverter valve shown in Figure 8-10. A diverter valve sends fluid to either of two paths. 4-way directional control valves Figures 8-11 to 8-15 show different configurations available in 4-way directional control valves. They range from the simple, two-position, single, direct solenoid, spring-retum valve shown in Figure 8-11, to the more complex outs _ three-position, double solenoid, pilot-operated, spring-centered, external-pilot Int supply, external drain valve shown in Figure 8-15. operated 3-way diverter valve. al_Je mth ir Figure 8-1, 4way, 2- position direct solencid- ‘operated spring return, Lines to the boxes show flow to and from the valve, while lines with arrows in the boxes show direction of flow. The number of boxes tells how many positions the valve has. sure 8-12 shows a single solenoid, spring-centered valve. This valve has a third position but there is no operator for it. Use this spring-centered, single solenoid valve in control circuits for special functions. In the past, to get this configuration, you only had to wire one solenoid of a double-solenoid, three-position valve. a4 aA] hp hyeralicspreumatics.comther-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 493 eran BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves ves. Hydraulics & Pneumatics a SEARCH Figure 8-13 shows another unusual 4-way configuration. This valve shifts from an actuator moving flow path to center condition for certain special circuits. 5+way directional control valves Figures 8-16 through 8-20 show symbols of some 5-way air valves. Most spool-type air valves come in a 5-way configuration. Because air usually exhausts to atmosphere, the extra exhaust port is no problem. pos solenoid-operated spring return. Many valves use the two exhaust ports for speed control mufilers. Mufflers not only make the exhaust quieter, but throttle the exhaust, which in turn controls cylinder speed in a meter-out circuit. Another example later in this section shows dual exhaust ports piped with different pressures to save air. Also use dual inlet piping to make an air cylinder operate quickly and smoothly. (See Figures 8-48 through 8-55.) Most air cylinders stroke from one extreme to the other. A two position, single solenoid, spring return valve is sufficient for this operation. About 90% of air circuits use this type of valve. Figure Bampton soln pila operated detente, neon, shown in Figures 8-19 through 8-21. To stop an air cylinder in mid-stroke, use the 3-position valve Figure 8-175ne-mounted, solenoid pilotperated, 2- position spring returned 5- way valve, ps hyeralicspreumatics.comither-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 593 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves we Hydraulics & Pneumatics. - plus or minus an inch might be possible. The problem is, if the load on the cylinder a SEARCH changes or there is any slight leak in the piping or seals, it will not hold position onee it stops. 3 Figure 8.18. Line ‘mounted, hand lever~ ‘operated, 2-position, ‘Three-position valves come in several styles, including: cylinder ports open as seen in Figure 8-19; all ports blocked as seen in Figure 8-20; and pressure to cylinder ports as seen in Figure 8-21. Using 2-way valves Figures 8-22, 8-23, and 8-24 show some uses for 2-way directional control valves. LET ATA ES Figure 8:19. 5avay,s position, spring-centered solenoid, pilot- ‘operated, eylinder ports open-center condition, line mounted, One use is the blow-off function shown in Figure 8-22. A 2-way valve in Figure 8-23 operates a one-direction motor with an open exhaust in the motor housing. The circuit in Figure 8-24 works well for electrically unloading a pump for easy start up and/or reduced heat generation ps hyeralicspreumatics.comither-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 693 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves vew Hydraulics & Pneumatics Figure 8-20. 5-way, a position, spring-centered solenoid, pilot- ‘operated, all ports blocked center condition, line mounted. a SEARCH Figure 8-25 shows a weight-returned, single-acting cylinder powered by a 2-way in the at rest condition. At first sight it looks as if this circuit might work. Shifting the 2-way valve, or extending, sends fluid to the cylinder cap end and it extends. The problem comes when the 2-way returns to normal at the end of eycle. Instead of the cylinder retracting after the solenoid de-energizes, it stays in the extended position. The cylinder would only return if the valve, cylinder seals, or pipe connections leak. UE ES Figure 8-21. -waty, $ position, spring-centered pressure to cylinder ports, exhausts blocked center condition, solenoid-pilot operated, line mounted. shows a circuit that operates a single-acting cylinder with 2-way valves. One (NO) and one (NC) 2-way directional valve piped to the cap end cylinder port allows fluid to enter and exhaust from it. Actuating both operators simultaneously extends the cylinder. According g the (NC) valve. If the eylinder extends with only one valve actuated, it would be slow and waste a lot of air. Eom ARS Figure 8-22, Blowoff. Figure 8-29. Running a . to valve size and inlet air flow, the cylinder might not extend if just energizi one direction fluid rotor Figure &2q, Unloading pump. I | pz hyeralicspreumatics.comther-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 7198 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Contal Valves wesw Hydraulics & a SEARCH Pneumatics 4g 4 wm A ane sia Figure 8-25, Using one 2-way valve to operate a single-acting cylinder. Figure 8-26. Operating a single- acting eylinder with two 2-way valves. Figure 8-27 shows four 2-way valves piped to operate a double-acting cylinder. A pair of 2-way valves at each cylinder port gives a power stroke in both directions. Energize and de-energize all four valves simultaneously to cycle the cylinder and keep from wasting fluid. Four 2-way valves may seem to be a complex and expensive way to operate a cylinder. However, in the past few years, poppet type slip-in cartridge valves have been operating large bore hydraulic cylinders this way. See chapter four on Cartridge Valves for the advantages of these valves in high flow circuits. off Figure #-27. Operating a single-acting, cylinder with four 2-way valves. ps hyeralicspreumatics.comither-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 8199 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves vew Hydraulics & Pneumatics control valve in this type of circuit. Spool valves normally take pressure at any port a SEARCH without malfunction. Poppet design valves normally take pressure at the inlet port only. Since the example selector valve is solenoid pilot-operated, it is important to determine which port has the higher pressure. Most solenoid pilot-operated valves take air from the normal inlet port to operate the pilot section. If both inlet pressures are too low to operate the valve, plumb an external pilot supply from the main air system. When it is necessary to lock out one of two circuits while the other one operates, the hookup in Figure 8-29 works well. While circuit one has fluid going to it, working on circuit two is no problem. Use a spool type valve here also. Poppet valves usually only take pressure at one port. J Pet pez Figure 6-28, Pressure selector. ‘The most common limit valve is a miniature 3-way like the one shown in Figure 8-30. ‘This particular example is (NC). Contact with a machine member opens it. Except for bleeder type control circuits, a limit valve requires at least a 3-way function. Once this normally closed valve shifts, it passes a signal on to continue the cycle. In normal condition, fluid in the control circuit exhausts through the exhaust port. a cut #2 Figure 8-29. Fuid diverter. Figure 8-31 shows a single-acting cylinder with a 3-way valve powering it. Energizing the solenoid, or extending, allows flow to move to the eylinder port and it extends. Deenergizing the solenoid or retracting, lets the valve shift to home position, and the cylinder retracts from outside forces. ps hyeralicspreumatics.comither-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 293 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves we Hydraulics & a search Pneumatics igure 84, Operating single-acting ginder with one g-way valve, PB Ape conat Panel Figure 8-30. NC limit, U is sant mantng ovate valve. To operate a double-acting cylinder with 3-way valves, use the hookup shown in Figure 8- 32. With a 3-way directional valve at both ports, both extend and retract strokes of a double-acting cylinder have force. Some manufacturers use dual 3-way valves to conserve air. Piping between the valve and cylinder ports wastes air. Every time a cylinder cycles, the lines to both ports fill and exhaust. The longer the valve-to-cylinder lines are, the greater the air waste. Mounting air valves directly to the cylinder ports minimizes air waste. The higher cycle rate results in greater savings. Figure 8-g2. Operating a psu yeraulicspreumatics.comther-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 1098 ernann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves vex. Hydraulics & Pneumatics Lowering pressure at the rod end port is another way to save air with dual 3-way valves a SEARCH mounted directly to the cylinder port. As discussed before, reducing air pressure at the cylinder uses less compressor horsepower. Usually, force required to return a cylinder is minimal, so lower pressure at the rod port saves energy. Speed-control mufflers in the direct-mounted 3-way valves independently control the extend and retract speed of the cylinder. This saves piping time and the cost of flow control valves. Figure 8-33 shows an air cylinder inching circuit. It is possible to inch an air circuit if accuracy and repeatability are not important. An inching circuit's repeatability is usually not closer than +1 in. if travel speed is slow. Faster travel speeds give less control. ‘igure 8-43. Inching reuit for a double-eting qlinder with ‘wo g-way spring-oentered valves A 3-way valve can replace a 2-way valve. To duplicate the 2-way function, block the exhaust port of the 3-way valve. Blocking the exhaust of a 3-way is usually not necessary for most 2-way applications. Using 3-way valves in place of 2-way valves reduces inventory cost and saves time. Using 4-way valves See Figures 8-34 to 8-36 for some uncommon uses of 4-way directional control valves. Using directional controls in ways other than normal is a common practice. Make sure the valve is capable of pressure in all ports before applying it to some of these circuits. If the valve is solenoid pilot-operated, where does pilot supply come from? Also check with the manufacturer if there is any doubt about the valve’s performance in an unusual application. ps hyeralicspreumatics.comither-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves ‘193 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves we Hydraulics & a search Pneumatics outlet port to the normal tank port and on to the system. In the at-rest condition there is no flow through the valve. Figure 8-34. Double flow capacity. When the valve shifts, flow is fromP through B to system and from A through T'to system. Avalve rated at 10 gpm is now good for 20 gpm with little or no increase in pressure drop. Make sure the valve is capable of backpressure at the tank port. This piping arrangement comes in handy in hydraulic circuits, since most manufacturers do not offer a 2-way valve. Also, a lot of 2-way hydraulic valves only stop flow in one direction, so they are useless in a bi-directional flow line. For a full time regeneration circuit, pipe the 4-way as shown in Figure 8-35. Read Chapter 17 for a full explanation of this regeneration circuit. ‘To oyinder End Rog nd Figure 6-35. Fulltime regeneration. Figure 8-36 shows how to pressurize both ends of the cylinder when a 4-way valve centers. When a cylinder retracts to pick up another part, it often has to go too far to make sure it is behind the part. Low backpressure from the check valve makes the cylinder creep forward at low power so the cylinder is in contact with a part before the next cycle starts. Figure 8-37 shows the normal hookup of a 4-way directional valve. A double-acting, cylinder only needs one 4-way directional valve to extend and retract it. The three sequences show a 4-way valve in action. pw yeralicspreumatics.comither-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 1298 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves vex. Hydraulics & Pneumatics a SEARCH Figure 8:36. Low-pressure cotinder extend. Add flow controls or a counterbalance valve to complete the circuit when there is weight on the rod. Note the port hookup is A to cap and B to rod. ‘sing this port connection arrangement consistently makes it is easy to wire the circuit because the electrician knows A solenoid extends the cylinder while B solenoid retracts it. Maintenance persons always know which manual override to push during trouble shooting or setup. igure 8-47. Operating a double-acting cylinder with one 4-way valve Most hydraulic directional control valves are 3-position. Valve center conditions perform different functions in relation to the actuator and pump. Figure 8-38. Inching circuit ‘with pump unloaded, cylinder looting An all-ports open center condition directional valve unloads the pump and allows the actuator to float as shown in Figure 8-38. This reduces heat build up and allows opposing forces to move the cylinder without building backpressure. psu hyeralicspreumatics.comther-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 1998 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves we Hydraulics & Pneumatics 8-39. Most hydraulic valves are a metal-to-metal fit spool design, so do not depend on the cylinder setting dead still with a tandem center spool. If there are outside forces on the a SEARCH cylinder, it will creep when the valve centers. Figure 8-39. Inching circuit with pump unlosded, linder blocked If the cylinder needs to float while blocking pump flow, use the center condition shown in Figure 8-40. Figures 8-41 to 8-46 show several commonly used 4-way hydraulic valve center conditions. The first four account for about 90% of all 3-position hydraulic valves in use. The center condition of a 3-position valve can unload a pump, open actuator ports to tank for free movement, block actuator ports to stop movement, give regeneration, or work in combinations of these functions. Figure 8-41 shows an all-ports-open center condition valve. The open center condition unloads the pump and allows the actuator to coast to a stop or float. In the crossover or transition condition it causes very little shock. Fixed volume pumps use this center condition. Figure 8-40. Inching eirult with pump blocked, gyinder ‘lonting psc yerauiicspreumatics,comother-techmologiesibook-2-chapter-€-drectora-controlvalves 1498 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves ve _Hydraulics& _Preumatics a ee a cylinder as the symbol seems to indicate. To positively stop acylinder, use a valve with the cylinder ports hooked to tank, and pilot-operated check valves in the cylinder line or lines. (See the section on “Check Valves as Directional Valves.”) a SEARCH I. The float center valve of Figure 8-43 allows the actuator to float “TT while blocking pump flow. Pump output is available for other aE valves and actuators with this center condition. It also works well Firure.Alporsonen, for pilot-operated check valve locking circuits or with center condition, counterbalance valves. This is the normal center condition for the solenoid valve on a solenoid pilot-operated, spring-centered directional valve. Figure 842. Ports blocked, center condition, Figure 843, Fost center condition, Figure 8-44 shows a tandem center valve. A tandem center valve lets the pump unload while blocking the cylinder ports, The cylinder sits still unless there is an outside force trying to move it. Any metal-to-metal fit spool valve never fully blocks flow. With external forces working on the cylinder, it may slowly creep with the valve centered. This is another common center condition for fixed volume pumps. Figure 8-44. Tandem center condition, The regeneration center position of the valve in Figure 8-45 pressurizes and connects both ports of a cylinder to each other, Connecting pressure oil to both cylinder ports and to each other regenerates it forward when the valve centers. This valve is the pilot operator for hydraulically centered directional valves or normally closed slip in cartridge valves. eel Se pwc hyeralcspreumatics.comther-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 1598 ernann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves we Hydraulics & a SEARCH Pneumatics ‘igure 8-45. Regeneration center condition, To unload the pump while blocking the cylinder from moving, use the valve shown in Figure 8-46. However, the metal-to-metal fit spool will not lock the cylinder when there are external forces. Figures 8-47 to 8-48 show what is commonly referred to as the “crossover” or “transition” condition of a spool. In some actuator applications it is important to know what the valve port flow conditions are as it shifts. As shown in these figures, dashed lined boxes show crossover condition. Normally discussions about crossover conditions cover “open” or “closed” types; in reality, the crossover condition may be a combination of these and may be different on either side of center. Figure 8:46. Pump unload, port B blocked, center condition, Open crossover stops shock while the spool shifts, while a closed crossover reduces actuator override travel. If the crossover condition is important to the cireuit or machine function, show it on the schematic drawing. Figure 8-49 shows an all ports blocked center condition, solenoid pilot-operated valve, as a simplified and complete symbol. On most schematics, the simplified symbol is sufficient. The solenoid slash and energy triangle in the operator box show the valve has a solenoid operated valve piloting a pilot-operated valve. Figure 8-47. Open erossaver or transition condition, Peat ax wr aif] Ls = | psu hyeralicspreumatics.comother-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectoral-controlvalves 1898 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Cntal Valves we Hydraulics & a search Pneumatics S110 GSO EPEC OT CEES Y EEO KEE POF COCHRE VEN BEE VET complete symbol gives more information about the valve function and helps with troubleshooting and valve repl Figure 8-49. Solenoid pilot-operated valve with pilot chokes and stroke limiters, Internal pilot supply (X) and external drain (Y)- ‘The 5-way selector valve and shuttle valve in Figure 8-50 works where a 3-way selector may not. The 3-way selector does fine when going from low to high pressure, but if there is no air usage to allow expansion, it is almost impossible to go from high to low pressure. ‘The 5-way and shuttle valve arrangement gives an exhaust path for high-pressure air when shifting to low pressure. After the air exhausts to the lower pressure, PR.1, the shuttle shifts and low pressure holds in the system. ToWigek Pei Prd Figure 8-50. Pressure selector. Figure 8-51 shows a pair of 5-way valves piped to act like a three way light switch. Either valve moves the cylinder to its opposite position when activated. Figure 8-52 shows the normal hookup of a 5-way valve. Normally, input air goes to the center port of the side with three ports. A lot of air valve manufacturers call this #1 port. In the at rest condition, air flows from #1 to #4 port and on to the cylinder rod end, while #2 port exhausts the cylinder cap end through #3 port. = ps hyeraulicspreumatics.comther-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 798 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves we Hydraulics & Pneumatics a SEARCH igure 8-5. Operating an actuator from two locations. After shifting the valve, or extending, air flows from #1 port through #2 port to the cylinder cap end. Flow from the inder rod end goes to #4 port and exhausts through #5 port, The exhaust ports often have speed control mufflers to reduce noise and control the amount of exhaust flow. Speed control mufflers give individual meter-out speed control in each direction of travel. Deenergizing the solenoid, or retracting, lets the valve spring return to its normal condition causing the cylinder to retract. In Figure 8-53, the 5-way has a dual inlet instead of dual exhaust. Use a spool type valve for this hookup, since it takes pressure at any port without malfunction. On most air circuits the eylinder does little or no work on the retract stroke. Putting low pressure on the rod side of the cylinder uses less compressor air without affecting the operation. This air savings results in lower operating cost and leaves more air to run other actuators. Install flow controls in the lines to the cylinder ports for individual speed control. isa Wel fa ee Re, igure &-52, Operating adouble- ating giiader with one gay valve If the valve is solenoid pilot-operated, the supply to the pilot valve usually comes from port #1. This means, with a dual pressure inlet, pilot supply must come from some other source. On the circuit in Figure 8-53 a pilot line from system pressure goes directly to the pilot valve. System pressure goes into the external pilot supply port and a plug shuts off the internal pilot port. Changing the pilot line in the field with assistance from the supplier’s catalog is quite easy. cco pw yeralicspreumatics.comther-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 18198 ernann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves ves. _Hydraulics& HYDRAULIC VALVES Smart Valves "Listen" to Machinery, Automatically Diagnose Issues Using artificial intelligence, the valves can classify sound data as machine diagnostics so that technicians can attend to any problems as they occur. Leah Scully | Jun 09, 2017 Bm f Gin ¥ @ hip yreulcspreumatcs.com other-technologiestbook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controbalves 4283 enot7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Coral Valves vew Hydraulics & a search Pneumatics intelligence company, 3DSignals produces smart valves that use airborne ultrasonic sound data to not only sense changes in flow through them, but also to detect the health of operations in machinery around them. 3DSignals specializes in deep-learning neural networks to continually monitor the health of industrial equipment. They use ultrasonic microphones to record airborne sounds, and then send audio data to the Cloud for diagnoses of any arising issues by a deep neural network. Since it monitors airborne sound waves, the system can receive signals from several pieces of machinery, and then diagnose problems specific to each component based on the sound frequency. 3DSignals worked with SAMSON AG to engineer hardware that would integrate in the valve design, and survive harsh environments and contact with several media. They then built custom deep-learning neural networks that would identify deviations in the sound profile as diagnostics that are specific to hydraulic machinery. The valves will be on the market by the fourth quarter of 2017. When released, technicians will be able to use the Cloud-based predictive analysis software to receive alerts and view sound profiles through an app. The smart valves will enable real-time monitoring of machinery from remote locations, helping customers to remain competitive in the age of Industry 4.0. SourceESB. Cad eee Ree els ee RELATED . 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VHtek CEO, Jon Bigley is already part of the Aventics organization, and has taken over the role of Global Sector Head Commercial Vehicles. "VHtek and its employees are excited to be taking this next step in joining Aventies. This solidifies us as one company to achieve our common goals of providing our customers with the necessary technology and best value. Furthermore, our collective desire is to grow our business and establish a strong and lasting position across sectors in our diverse markets,” says Bigley. VHTek’s developing partnerships with Autodesk, Matlab, Systems2Win, and other companies will also bolster Aventics’ R&D at the university level. Sharing VHTek’s R&D resources will serve Aventics’ other core sectors, which include industrial automation, life sciences, energy, food and beverage, and railway technologies. ps hyeralicspreumatics.comither-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 4593 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves wesw Hydraulics & « seancn Pheumatics RELATED Motor Offers Flexible Modular Design with Improved Features JUN 02,2017 J! Hydraulic-Electric Analogies: Transistors, Amplifiers, and Valves mem MAY 26,2017 Hydraulic-Electric Analogies: Transistors, Amplifiers, and Valves (.PDF Download) ay 26,2017 Hydraulics & Pneumatics Products of the Week (5/23 - 5/30) e MAY 24, 2017 » Next Article Previous Article THE HITCH POST hips hyeralicspreumatics,comther-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 4893 enor BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Coil Valves vew Hydraulics & «a SEARCH Pneumatics. - the LL: ‘COMMUNITY Do These Numbers Surprise You? Taking a look at H&P's latest readership survey reveals some likely expected trends, and interesting statistics regarding social media and go-to information sources. Alan Hitchcox 1 | Jun 08, 2017 Bef G in ¥ @ Of my many years on H&P, I’ve known Jane Cooper for most of them. Jane is our marketing director, and one of her responsibilities is producing readership studies. These studies are intended for advertisers, so they can see how engaged our readers are with fluid power. I enjoy looking over them, too, because they give a pretty good representation of our what our subscribers do and what they are interested in. For example, about two-thirds of our subscribers specify both hydraulic and pneumatic components. No surprise there. About one-fourth specify only hydraulic, and about 10% specify only pneumatic. Our latest study also shows that nearly three-fourths of subscribers specify fluid power products for both new and existing equipment and machinery. The balance is pretty much split: about half of them specify components only for new machinery, and the other half specifies only for existing machinery. That’s about what I expected, too. hip yreulcspreumatcs.com other-technologiestbook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controbalves 4783 enot7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Coral Valves vew Hydraulics & a search Pneumatics. of every seven readers. A close second, at 80%, is cylinders, with connectors (hose, fittings, couplings, tubing) right behind at 79%. In all three cases, those numbers represent both hydraulic and pneumatic components. Another biggie is hydraulic pumps, at 73%. ‘Those topics are all interesting because we write about them regularly. What’s more difficult to write about is the importance of various factors in the purchasing decision. But Jane has those covered, too. Not surprisingly, the most important factor, by far, is product quality. Prompt delivery came in second and engineering assistance third. After-the-sale service and supplier reputation tied at fourth. I was surprised, though, that Made in USA. came in last. It was still important—scoring a weighted response of about 63%—just not as high as others. Buying multiple products from a single source didn’t fare much better, nor did low price. The next couple topics, however, are of greatest interest to me, First, we asked subscribers to rate the importance of various product information sources. As expected, supplier websites is the clear winner, followed closely by search engines, Trade magazines, by the way, placed in the top third, right behind distributors and sales reps. Let’s wrap things up by looking at social media. Traditionally, editors were not considered to have marketing roles, But management all over the country is pushing editors, engineers, service technicians, and other non-marketing technical roles into social media. Toften ask readers about their involvement in social media whenever I ean—usually at trade chawe Rut that daecn’t evan ceratch the enrface ea hera’e where T nav clase pty eulespreumatcs.comother-technologiestbook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controalves 48183 we Hydraulics & Pneumatics We first asked how much value subscribers place on social media in their jobs. Only 14% a SEARCH responded very important or extremely important. About a fourth answered moderately important, but 62% replied that social media was either slightly important or not at all important. The other question asked which social media sites readers used for work- related purposes. The answers: LinkedIn, 66%; Google plus, 50%; Facebook, 25%; and Twitter, 8%. (The numbers add up to more than 100 because participants could pick more than one.) Thanks to all of you who took the time to complete our survey. It really does help us better provide the information important to you. RELATED hit Today's Digital Economy Challenges Distributors , PRAT, 2017 Is Content, But Specialized Skills Can’t Hurt fs 2016 Hydraulics & Pneumatics Salary & Career Report: An Industry That Foc 11,2016 Study Summarizes Challenges and Best Practices of B2B Marketing bg HAR 24,2006 Next Article Previous Article Email address United States pwc yeralicspreumatics.comther-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 49903 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves vs. Hydraulics & — Pneumatics EPARTMENT OF FLUID POWER BASICS > ORGANIZATIONS DOE Awards $5 Million to Fluid Power Research Program The CCEFP will organize and host a DOE informational workshop in July at the University of Minnesota for industry supporters and research faculty. Jun 07, 2017 Bef Gin v @ ps hyeralicspreumatics.comither-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 5098 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves we Hydraulics & a search Pneumatics million fluid power energy efficiency improvement research program for commercial off- highway vehicles. This program is the result of three years of hard work lobbying the Department of Energy (DOE) and Congress. The effort was led by CCEFP and supported by NFPA and industry partners. This DOE program will sponsor research projects that will improve fluid power efficiency in commercial off-highway vehicles in construction, agriculture, material handling, mining, and other industries. The goal is to establish a permanent program with $10million in funding per year. When asked about the program, NFPA President/CEO Eric Lanke said, “This is a major victory for the CCEFP and for the fluid power industry. Not only will this sustained government funding support the development of new energy-efficient fluid power technologies, the academic faculty impacted will greatly enhance our efforts to bring more fluid power education to our nation’s undergraduate engineers.” This initiative will require CCEFP’s continuous cultivation and communication with the DOE. The CCEFP will immediately begin assisting in developing the details of the grant program, including research areas of focus and scope, targeted matching criteria, appropriate funding levels, ete. Subsequently, the CCEFP will organize and host a DOE informational workshop in July at the University of Minnesota for industry supporters and research faculty. The workshop will help to educate DOE program managers on the critical research areas for improving fluid power efficiency, generate ideas, facilitate discussion, and develop research topics and proposal teams to respond to the DOE Call for Proposals to be announced by September 2017. Once the DOE solicitation is released, the CCEFP will promote the program to its academic and industry network, building potential teams of experts. Proposal teams may be led by either universities or companies, but university participation is required. Winning proposals will have strong industry support and a vision that leads to commercialization. Upon request, the CCEFP will serve as a grant- writing resource or assemble an expert proposal review team. Grants awarded to research teams will be administered by the DOE. An invitation to participate in the July DOE informational workshop at the University of Minnesota will be released soon. ps hyeralicspreumatics.comither-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 51198 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves we Hydraulics & a search Pneumatics Conference Addresses “Trumpanomics,” Global Fluid Power Industry May 02,2017 Organizations JAN 1, 2012 Next Article Previous Article TECHNOLOGIES > HYDRAULIC VALVES Product Gallery: Solenoid Valves for High-Precision Control Leah Soully | Jun 06, 2017 Bef Gin ¥v @ _ pat ps hyeralicspreumatics.comither-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 5298 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves we Hydraulics & Pneumatics their speed and direction of motion. Inside, spools move in response to electrical pulse- width-modulated (PWM) signals so that more or less fluid flows through them. But to ensure high accuracy, spools should be made out of materials that will not expand in a SEARCH humid environments. And as protocols for wireless controls change, signals sent to solenoid valves should be translated from signals sent by Ethernet or PLCs. Here are a few solenoid valves with features that benefit a range of hydraulic systems used today. © start stivesHow > RELATED Smart Valves "Listen" to Machinery, Automatically Diagnose Issues SUN 10,2017 Bluetooth Transducer Simplifies Equipment Testing MAY 30,2017 Understand Valve Versatility for Better Designs may 26,2017 Understand Valve Versatility for Better Designs (.PDF Download) MAY 26,2017 Next Article Previous Article pwc yeralicspreumatics.comther-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 53198 enot7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Coral Valves vew Hydraulics & Pneumatics a SEARCH SIGN UP TECHNOLOGIES > HYDRAULIC PUMPS & MOTORS Motor Offers Flexible Modular Design with Improved Features Precise machining and a high-efficiency valving system lower the motor's overall fuel consumption. Jun 02, 2017 B= f G in ¥ @ hip yreulcspreumatcs.com other-technologiestbook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controbalves 5498 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves wesw Hydraulics & Preumatics with two modular platforms that replace six existing options to easily integrate with a SEARCH OEM's existing machinery and replace current motors with time-saving installation. The flexible modular designs with a finish that meets the corrosion class C3 standard. One platform for the Orbital X motors has offset and end ports, while the other has aligned ports. The Orbital X platforms are adaptable within their housing, displacement, and shaft modules to meet requirements for a variety of application needs. They are commonly implemented in sweepers and scrubbers, harvesters, mowers, forklift trucks, and other light- to medium-duty machines. They have up to 15% higher torque capacity than current OMP or OPR motors, and up to 45% more than DH and DS motors. They improve bearing capacity by 20% over DH and DS motors, with a shaft-seal lifetime improved by 50% thanks to a new O-ring for protection against impurities. Danfoss also released a line of Orbital X tools that OEMs can use to simplify the process of integrating an Orbital X motor. These tools include a product configurator that estimates motor lifetime, and a product-conversion tool that aids in conversion from the existing motor to the new one. RELATED Ea Avnetics Takes on Clean Energy in Gas-Engine Innovator Acquisition SUN 10,2017 J! Hydraulic-Electric Analogies: Transistors, Amp! MAY 26.2017 rs, and Valves Hydraulic-Electric Analogies: Transistors, Amplifiers, and Valves (.PDF Download) May 26,2017 Hydraulics & Pneumatics Products of the Week (5/23 - 5/30) e MAY 24, 2017 » ps hyeralicspreumatics.comither-technologiesibook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controlvalves 5598 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Control Valves wes Hydraulics & a SEARCH Pneumatics STRUMENTATION {NOLOGIES > CONTROLS & Troubleshooting Challenge: Regenerative Circuit Fails to Close Test your engineering knowledge against this month's real-world problem. vert Sheaf 1 | Jun 01, 2017 es f Gin ¥ @ Download this article as a .PDF A large press uses a regenerative circuit to increase the closing speed of a ram. A pressure switch signals a PLC to close a logic slip-in cartridge valve so the ram can reach maximum, tonnage. The press started having trouble developing enough tonnage when the logic valve did not close when Solenoid A was de-energized. ‘Technicians found the logic valve sleeve and poppet to be in good shape, and replacing the pilot valve did not fix the problem. They then removed the screw-in cartridge shuttle and found it damaged tothe point that the floating ball was lodged in one end and would not tye hyeteaespreumacs como tectnolgestodk-2chagler-&-drectora-conrolvaves 5598 erann7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Contal Valves vs. Hydraulics & a Pneumatics Jing the failures? Any idea what was c Closing Opening speed Solenoid A speed orifice orifice Damping orifice Find the Solution ‘Think you know the answer to this month’s problem? Submit your solution via e-mail. All correct solutions submitted by July 3, 2017, will be entered into a random drawing for a $50 gift card. The winner will be notified, and his or her name will be printed in a future issue. Only one gift card will be awarded to any participant within a calendar year. Congratulations to Nick Chasler. P.E.. CMRP. Maintenance Reliability Engineer at psu yeraulicspreumatics.comther-technologiestbook-2-chapter-8-drectoral-controlvalves 57188 enor BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Coil Valves ~~. Hydraulics & — Pneumatics Solution to Last Month’s Challenge: Large-Plate Shear Problems ‘The shear blade problem straying from the backstops was caused by a lack of nitrogen pre-charge in the 2-gal accumulator bladder. When the shear blade retracted, forcing the pullback cylinders to retract, a vacuum was caused in the rod areas, allowing air to enter past the cylinder rod seals. The cylinders were full of air, which allowed the blade to pull away from the backstops. SourceESB. aad Ce stele eR RELATED Troubleshooting Challenge: Large-Plate Shear Problems wav 08,2017 ee Troubleshooting Challenge: 800-Ton Press Suffers from Severe Stuttering {2 FEB 10,2017 i * © Troubleshooting Challenge: Drill Rig’s Top Drive Drops Uncontrollably of awa, 2017 Troubleshooting Challenge: Fix One Problem, Another Crops Up SEP 09, 2018 Next Article Previous Article Sign Up for the Fluid Power Monthly newsletter today! Email address pty euicspreumatcs.com other-technologies(book-2-chapter-8-drectora-controbalves 59198 enot7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Coral Valves vew Hydraulics & Pneumatics a SEARCH TECHNOLOGIES > CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTATION Motion Controller Smooths Out Bearing Manufacturing Grouping machinery into integrated workcells pays off in production flexibility and a high level of product quality. Bruce Coons | Jun 01, 2017 ee f G@ in v Oo Download this article as a .PDF Plant managers and engineers in many industries are finding that productivity can be increased by tightly grouping the machinery that performs successive production steps into integrated workcells. This has been the experience at the Miba Bearings plant in McConnellsville. Ohio. The company recently installed a new bearing nress workcell hip nyreulespreumatcs.com other-technologiesfbook-2-chapter-8-drectora-controbalves 59198 eran7 BOOK 2, CHAPTER &: Directional Contal Valves vex. Hydraulics & Pneumatics manufacture of split bearings for crankshatts. a SEARCH ore isthe new Mibe bearing manufacturing work cel From left to right are the shearing press, the blanking press, and the forming press Miba has been using an array of discrete heavy stamping presses for bearing manufacture, but faced with the need to increase the plant’s manufacturing capacity while maintaining a high level of product quality, Plant Manager Jerry Donahue looked for the most efficient way of increasing the plant’s output. Plant Engineer Josh Gillespie specified a new bearing workcell that has a single programmable logic controller (PLC) commanding all three machines (shearing press, blanking press, and forming press), with a human-machine interface (HMD that allows control of the whole manufacturing process by a single operator. The tight integration of the line, coupled with new-generation control technology, has cut production cycle times, while making better part-quality information available and reducing waste product. “We used to view bearing manufacture as a series of separate steps, but with production set up as a smooth flow, our productivity and quality have increased,” says Gillespie. Maintaining production flexibility was also very important to the Miba Bearings team. repdwwwyeaucspeumacsconfohe ecnaagestock2-

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