SUN HYDRAULICS
FXCALAV

$109.41 USD

SUN HYDRAULICS
Material:FXCALAV
Model:FXCA-LAV
Summary:Cartridge

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***Disclaimer: The following summary contains information gathered from various sources such as product descriptions, technical specifications and catalogs. While efforts have been made to provide accurate details, inaccuracies may occur. It is advised to verify all information by contacting Sun Hydraulics directly.***
The Sun Hydraulics FXCALAV (Material Number: FXCALAV) is a fixed orifice, pressure-compensated flow control valve designed to provide precise flow regulation in hydraulic systems. This valve is suitable for meter-in or meter-out applications where there may be significant pressure fluctuations. The user specifies the flow setting, which is then set at the factory to ensure accuracy within 10% of the requested setting. The FXCALAV model features a sharp-edged orifice design that minimizes flow variations due to changes in fluid viscosity, making it reliable under varying operational conditions. This model offers a tunable control option that allows for a 25% variation from the nominal factory preset flow by adjusting the screw clockwise to increase flow. The cartridge valves are interchangeable with other 2-port flow control cartridges of the same frame size, although extension dimensions from the mounting surface may differ. For use in corrosive environments, corrosion-resistant options are available with external stainless steel components or zinc-nickel plating. The FXCALAV integrates Sun's floating style construction to reduce the risk of internal parts binding due to excessive installation torque or machining variations. It fits into a T-13A cavity and belongs to Series 1 with a capacity of 6 gpm (23 L/min) and can withstand a maximum operating pressure of 5000 psi (350 bar). Installation requires specific torque settings for both the valve and locknut. This model weighs approximately .30 lb (0.15 kg) and utilizes Viton seals for compatibility with various hydraulic fluids, except phosphate ester fluids which require EPDM seals. Overall, this product is engineered for precise flow control in demanding hydraulic applications with fluctuating pressures, offering reliability and adaptability through its interchangeable design and adjustable settings.

Description

Fixed-orifice, pressure-compensated flow controls provide precise flow regulation for meter-in or meter-out applications where there may be wide pressure fluctuations. The flow setting is specified by the user and is set at the factory.

Customer must specify a flow rating. Factory set flow ratings are within +/- 10% of the requested setting.
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.
The sharp-edged orifice design minimizes flow variations due to viscosity changes.
The tuneable control option provides +/- 25% variation from the nominal factory pre-set flow. Turn the adjustment clockwise to increase.
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.
Corrosion resistant cartridge valves are intended for use in corrosive environments and are identified by the model code suffix /AP for external stainless steel components, or /LH for external zinc-nickel plated components. See the CONFIGURATION section for all options. For further details, please see the Materials of Construction page located under TECH RESOURCES.
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-13A
Series	1
Capacity	6 gpm23 L/min.
Maximum Operating Pressure	5000 psi350 bar
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	.30 lb0,15 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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