What kind of applications does this valve work for? Seems like I could use it for a few different things.
Question by: Keith H on Sep 22, 2025, 12:29 PM
This directional control valve is well-suited for die casting, foundry work, machine tools, marine and offshore applications, presses, primary metal and paper production, test equipment and simulation setups, and turbine control, including wind, steam, and water turbines.
Answer by: Customer Support on Sep 23, 2025, 3:57 PM
flow rate on this one goes up to 350 LPM, but we're running a pretty high-cycle press operation -- will the nitrile seals hold up in that kind of environment or do they tend to wear out faster under heavy use?
Question by: Freddie G on May 3, 2025, 9:43 AM
Nitrile is a solid general-purpose seal material and holds up well in high-cycle hydraulic applications. For press use specifically, this valve is listed as a rated application, so the overall design is intended for that kind of duty. The 350 litre per minute flow capacity gives you good headroom if your system isn't pushing the upper limit continuously. Nitrile does have limits with certain fluid types and extreme temperature ranges, but for a standard hydraulic press circuit running conventional fluid, it should perform reliably over time.
Answer by: Customer Support on May 5, 2025, 6:31 AM