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Anatomy and Types of Hydraulic Valve, Part II

In Anatomy and Types of Hydraulic Valve Part I, we went over two of the five basic kinds of hydraulic valve: relief valves and reducing valves. Today, we’ll take a brief look at sequence, counterbalancing, and unloading valves. Sequence valves Whenever you have a...

Anatomy and Types of Hydraulic Valve, Part I

Hydraulic valves, or pressure-control valves, are found in virtually every hydraulic system. They perform or assist in a variety of functions, from keeping pressure below safety limits to maintaining a constant pressure in areas of the hydraulic circuit. There are...