SUN HYDRAULICS
FLOW CONTROL
FDBALCN

$88.46 USD

SUN HYDRAULICS
Material:FDBALCN
Model:FDBA-LCN
Summary:Cartridge

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The Sun Hydraulics FDBALCN (Material Number: FDBALCN) is a fully adjustable, pressure-compensated flow control valve with a reverse flow check, designed for precise flow regulation in both meter-in and meter-out applications. This versatile cartridge is suitable for systems experiencing wide pressure fluctuations, offering infinite adjustment from nearly closed to maximum flow. An integral high-capacity check valve allows unrestricted flow from port 2 to port 1. The FDBALCN model is part of the Series 1 and fits into the T-13A cavity, with a capacity of 6 gpm (23 L/min) and a maximum operating pressure of 5000 psi (350 bar). The valve features a balanced adjustment mechanism that facilitates easy adjustments even at high pressures, and its sharp-edged orifice design minimizes flow variations due to viscosity changes. It ensures minimal leakage of .1 gpm (0.4 L/min) when fully shut off. The cartridge's dimensions may vary from the mounting surface but maintains interchangeability in terms of flow path and cavity size within its frame category. For user convenience, the adjustment screw has an internal hex size of 5/32 inches (4 mm), while the locknut hex size measures 9/16 inches (15 mm), requiring a locknut torque between 80-90 lbf-in (9-10 Nm). The installation torque for the valve ranges from 30-35 lbf-ft (41-47 Nm), with an overall weight of .40 lb (0.20 kg). Notably, cartridges with EPDM seals are designed for use in systems containing phosphate ester fluids; exposure to petroleum-based fluids can cause damage to these seals. This product is ideal for applications requiring consistent performance across varying pressures and offers reliability through its precision engineering and robust construction.

Description

Fully adjustable, pressure-compensated flow controls with reverse-flow check provide precise flow regulation for meter-in or meter-out applications where there may be wide pressure fluctuations. They are infinitely adjustable from nearly closed up to the maximum flow. An integral high-capacity check valve provides unrestricted flow from port 2 to port 1.

All 2-port flow control cartridges are physically and functionally interchangeable (i.e. same flow path, same cavity for a given frame size). However, cartridge extension dimensions from the mounting surface may vary.
A balanced adjustment mechanism allows for easy adjustment even at high pressures.
The sharp-edged orifice design minimizes flow variations due to viscosity changes.
Minimum leakage is .1 gpm (0,4 L/min) when the adjustment mechanism is turned to the shut-off position.
Cartridges with EPDM seals are for use in systems with phosphate ester fluids. Exposure to petroleum based fluids, greases and lubricants will damage the seals.

Cavity	T-13A
Series	1
Capacity	6 gpm23 L/min.
Maximum Operating Pressure	5000 psi350 bar
Adjustment - Number of Counterclockwise Turns - Fully Closed to Fully Open	55
Valve Hex Size	7/8 in.22,2 mm
Valve Installation Torque	30 - 35 lbf ft41 - 47 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	.40 lb0,20 kg
Seal kit - Cartridge	Viton: 990-010-006

Show FAQ

What happens if I block the bypass port on a priority flow control?	The valve acts as a 2 port restrictive flow control.
How big is a drop of hydraulic oil?	There are exactly 250 Sun drops in a cubic inch or 15 in a cc.
How accurate are Sun's flow controls?	We claim +/- 10%. We set to +/- 5% in production testing to allow for differences in customers' conditions. If you want accuracy, stay in the bottom 2/3rds of the range. Our 12 gpm (45 L/min.) flow controls are quite flat at 9 gpm (34 L/min.) and dead flat below 6 gpm (23 L/min.), until you get to the bottom of the range. Below about .25 gpm (1 L/min.), spool leakage and orifice conditions start to limit accuracy.
I have a heat problem, will Sun's priority flow control help?	I am afraid not. Unless you are overflowing your current valve and correctly size ours, you are not likely to notice any improvement. Priority flow controls are not efficient devices. They are an easy way to get more than 1 source of oil from 1 pump but they can generate a lot of heat. Try to size your actuators so the pressures are similar on both the priority and the bypass circuits. If you can't do that, try to have the lower flow leg be the lower pressure. The pump pressure is determined by whichever leg is higher and if there is flow that is taking a pressure drop that is not doing work it is creating heat.
What happens if I block the control flow (priority) port?	All flow is blocked, hence the term priority. The priority flow has to be satisfied.
What is the compensating pressure of Sun's flow controls?	The spring force in our flow controls equates to about 100 psi (7 bar). This is high enough to give the valves acceptable capacity (not really) and not too high for proper circuit operation. 100 psi (7 bar) is the spring force; at the upper end of the flow control's range, the drop through the valve will be as high as 250 psi (17 bar) before it starts modulating.
What is the pressure drop through a flow control?	In a meter-in flow control circuit if the pump is set at 3000 psi and the load is 2000 psi the drop through the flow control is 1000 psi. In a meter-out circuit with the load at 2000 psi the drop through the flow control is 2000 psi.

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FLOW CONTROL
FDBALCN