SUN HYDRAULICS
QPADLAV
$177.91 USD
- SUN HYDRAULICS
- Material:QPADLAV
- Model:QPAD-LAV
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The Sun Hydraulics QPADLAV (QPADLAV) is an accumulator sense, pump unload pilot valve designed to optimize hydraulic system efficiency by sensing pressure in an accumulator at port 1. Once the pressure reaches the valve setting, it connects port 2 to port 3, venting a relief valve and unloading the pump. With a 50% ratio between unload setting and reset, this valve ensures that when pressure falls below half of the set value, port 2 is blocked from port 3, allowing the pump to recharge the accumulator. It requires a separate check valve between port 1 and the pump for proper operation. The spool design maintains a fixed differential ratio due to its construction, which minimizes wear over time. This valve features minimum clearances between spool and sleeve and includes a seal on the pilot piston diameter to reduce silting potential. A separate drain line is necessary to avoid erratic operation from tank line pressure fluctuations. Careful selection of adjustment range is crucial as system pressure drops and flows can influence unloading valves' performance; low operating pressures with low differentials require precise system design. The QPADLAV incorporates Sun's floating style construction to minimize binding risks due to installation torque or cavity/cartridge machining variations. It fits into Cavity T-11A with series 1 capacity of .46 in\u00b3/min (.75 L/min) and can withstand a maximum operating pressure of 5000 psi (350 bar). The adjustment requires five clockwise turns for increasing settings, with specific torque requirements for installation and locknut adjustments. The model weighs .35 lb (.15 kg), and Viton seal kits are available for maintenance needs.
The Sun Hydraulics QPADLAV (QPADLAV) is an accumulator sense, pump unload pilot valve designed to optimize hydraulic system efficiency by sensing pressure in an accumulator at port 1. Once the pressure reaches the valve setting, it connects port 2 to port 3, venting a relief valve and unloading the pump. With a 50% ratio between unload setting and reset, this valve ensures that when pressure falls below half of the set value, port 2 is blocked from port 3, allowing the pump to recharge the accumulator. It requires a separate check valve between port 1 and the pump for proper operation. The spool design maintains a fixed differential ratio due to its construction, which minimizes wear over time. This valve features minimum clearances between spool and sleeve and includes a seal on the pilot piston diameter to reduce silting potential. A separate drain line is necessary to avoid erratic operation from tank line pressure fluctuations. Careful selection of adjustment range is crucial as system pressure drops and flows can influence unloading valves' performance; low operating pressures with low differentials require precise system design. The QPADLAV incorporates Sun's floating style construction to minimize binding risks due to installation torque or cavity/cartridge machining variations. It fits into Cavity T-11A with series 1 capacity of .46 in\u00b3/min (.75 L/min) and can withstand a maximum operating pressure of 5000 psi (350 bar). The adjustment requires five clockwise turns for increasing settings, with specific torque requirements for installation and locknut adjustments. The model weighs .35 lb (.15 kg), and Viton seal kits are available for maintenance needs.
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 50% ratio between unload setting and reset; when pressure at port 1 falls below 50% 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, QCDD, 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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