SUN HYDRAULICS
QPACKAV
$191.81 USD
- SUN HYDRAULICS
- Material:QPACKAV
- Model:QPAC-KAV
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The Sun Hydraulics QPACKAV (Material Number: QPACKAV) is an accumulator sense, pump unload pilot valve designed for precise hydraulic system management. This valve is engineered to sense pressure in an accumulator at port 1. When the pressure reaches the designated setting, it connects port 2 to port 3 to vent a relief valve and unload the pump. It features a 30% ratio between unload setting and reset; if the pressure at port 1 drops below 70% of the valve setting, port 2 is blocked from port 3, allowing the pump to recharge the accumulator. A separate check valve between port 1 and the pump is necessary for operation. This model requires careful system design due to its sensitivity to system pressure drops and flow rates, which can affect unloading operation. The spool design ensures a fixed differential ratio by using diameters that remain stable over time, reducing potential wear issues. Additionally, minimum clearances and a seal on the pilot piston diameter help minimize silting risks. The QPACKAV's installation demands a separate drain line to prevent erratic behavior caused by tank line pressure fluctuations. This valve fits into a T-11A cavity and supports up to a maximum operating pressure of 5000 psi (350 bar). It has a pilot flow capacity of 46 in\u00b3/min (0.75 L/min) with adjustment capabilities through five clockwise turns. The installation torque range is between 30 - 35 lbf ft (41 - 47 Nm), with additional specifications such as an internal hex size for adjustment screws measuring at ^5/32 in (4 mm). The model weighs approximately .35 lb (0.15 kg) and utilizes Viton seals under part number 990011006 for enhanced durability.
The Sun Hydraulics QPACKAV (Material Number: QPACKAV) is an accumulator sense, pump unload pilot valve designed for precise hydraulic system management. This valve is engineered to sense pressure in an accumulator at port 1. When the pressure reaches the designated setting, it connects port 2 to port 3 to vent a relief valve and unload the pump. It features a 30% ratio between unload setting and reset; if the pressure at port 1 drops below 70% of the valve setting, port 2 is blocked from port 3, allowing the pump to recharge the accumulator. A separate check valve between port 1 and the pump is necessary for operation. This model requires careful system design due to its sensitivity to system pressure drops and flow rates, which can affect unloading operation. The spool design ensures a fixed differential ratio by using diameters that remain stable over time, reducing potential wear issues. Additionally, minimum clearances and a seal on the pilot piston diameter help minimize silting risks. The QPACKAV's installation demands a separate drain line to prevent erratic behavior caused by tank line pressure fluctuations. This valve fits into a T-11A cavity and supports up to a maximum operating pressure of 5000 psi (350 bar). It has a pilot flow capacity of 46 in\u00b3/min (0.75 L/min) with adjustment capabilities through five clockwise turns. The installation torque range is between 30 - 35 lbf ft (41 - 47 Nm), with additional specifications such as an internal hex size for adjustment screws measuring at ^5/32 in (4 mm). The model weighs approximately .35 lb (0.15 kg) and utilizes Viton seals under part number 990011006 for enhanced durability.
The accumulator sense, pump unload pilot valve is used to sense pressure in an accumulator at port 1 of the valve and when the pressure at port 1 reaches the valve setting, port 2 connects to port 3 to vent a relief valve and unload the pump. This valve has a 30% ratio between unload setting and reset; when pressure at port 1 falls below 70% of the valve setting, port 2 is blocked from port 3 and the pump will come back online to recharge the accumulator. This valve requires a separate check valve between port 1 and the pump. Another version of the accumulator sense, pump unload valve, QCDC, includes a free-flow check valve for pump flows under 12 gpm (50 L/min).
- The pressure differential between unload and reset will be within +/- 1% of the stated ratio of the valve with up to an additional 25 psi (1,7 bar) due to dynamic seal friction.
- The accumulator sensing area is positively sealed.
- The spool design of this valve allows it to maintain a fixed differential ratio because the areas are created by diameters on the spool that will not wear or change with use.
- Minimum clearances between the spool and sleeve and a seal on the pilot piston diameter significantly reduce the potential for silting.
- When applying this cartridge, a separate drain line is required to prevent erratic operation caused by tank line pressure fluctuations.
- NOTE: Careful consideration should be given when selecting an adjustment range. System pressure drops and flows tend to affect the operation of unloading valves. Low operating pressures combined with low differentials result in a very narrow band between unload and reset, requiring precise system design. High flow rates typically mean high pressure drops, which subtract from the differential the valve has to work with.
- Sun has designed a variety of standard accumulator/pump unload assemblies with a variety of features. These assemblies can be found on our website under SOLUTIONS: ACCUMLATOR SENSE, PUMP UNLOAD.
- 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-11A |
| Series | 1 |
| Capacity | 46 in³/min.0,75 L/min. |
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 5000 psi350 bar |
| Pilot Flow Capacity | 46 in³/min.0,75 L/min. |
| Adjustment - Number of Clockwise Turns to Increase Setting | 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 | .35 lb0,15 kg |
| Seal kit - Cartridge | Viton: 990-011-006 |
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