MHV PROPORTIONAL DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE

Manual operation Sizes 12, 16, 20, 25, 32

Series MHV...K

FEATURES * * The load independent output flow is proportional to the input signal (lever position). The pump pressure always corresponds to the user pressure, +3,6,8 or 12 bar (43, 86, 114 or 172 psi) Dp compensator. The built-in pump-unloading valve results in: - very low power turned into heat; - minimum loading of the prime mover. User speed is precisely controlled under all load conditions. Progressive regulating curve; no pressure peaks when switching; sensitive control even for alternating pressures. Constant working speed of differential cylinders at the different regulating flow to the valve by grinding angle. * * * Constant recirculation pressure independent of the number of units. Any limiting of flow for every user port. Proportional directional control valves also available as: Hydraulic proportional series MOV and Electrical proportional series MEV. Any combination of these control options is possible. The sandwich system allows a construction up to 8 control valves. Electrical pressure cut off at port A, B or A and B, available on request.

* *

* *

Publ. MHV...K-E-06/07

TECHNICAL DATA

Operating pressure (P,A,B) Maximum return pressure (T): - aluminium endcaps - cast iron endcaps Dp compensator Pressure setting range Flow range Fluid Fluid temperature range Viscosity range Contamination level max. Mounting position Lever, std. Size working ports:

...350 bar (5000 psi) 15 bar (214 psi) 30 bar (428 psi) 3; 6; 8 or 12 bar (43; 86; 114 or 172 psi) 5...350 bar (72...5000 psi) ...800 l/min (...211 USgpm)- with 32 cSt at 40C Mineral oil according to DIN 51524/51525 -35...+80C (-31...+176F) 2,8...380 cSt, optimal 30 cSt according to NAS 1638 Class 9 or ISO 18/15 optional Stainless steel MHV12 : MHV16 : MHV20 : MHV25 : MHV32 : 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" BSP BSP BSP BSP BSP (SAE optional) (SAE optional) (SAE optional) (SAE optional) (SAE optional)

Max. flow in l/min. (USgpm) related to the Dp in bar (psi) over the compensator, per nominal bore:

p compensator
Size MHV12 MHV16 MHV20 MHV25 MHV32 3 (43)
1)

lever force
12 (172)
2)

6 (86) 80 (21) 140 (37) 225 (59) 350 (92) 500 (132)

8 (114) 90 (24) 155 (41) 250 (66) 390 (103) 550 (145)
1 2

[N] 2.2 40 33 56 80 -

lbs 4.9 8.9 7.4 12.6 18.0

50 (13) 100 (26) 160 (42) 250 (66) 400 (106)

100 (26) 180 (47) 300 (79) 500 (132) 800 (211)

) )

Standard Due to loss of pressure c.q. energy conversion into heat, we recommend the next largest series.
Symbols a 0 A B b In neutral position all ports blocked 3) Operation Characteristic

Spool types a A 4/3 way

Symbols 0 A B b

Operation Characteristic

Spool types

In neutral position all ports blocked 3)

F 4/2 way

P B 4/3 way A

T B In neutral position, A - T, 20% of nominal bore 3) In neutral position, A+B - T, 20% of nominal bore 3) In neutral position, B - T, 20% of nominal bore 3) P - B and A - T, 70% of nominal bore G 4/2 way

P A

T B In neutral position, A+B - T, 20% of nominal bore 3) Port A out of function position a additional 3)

C 4/3 way

K 4/3 way (3/3)

D 4/3 way

M 3/2 way

P A

T B

P A

T B

P A

T B

P A

T B

Port A out of function P-B, 70% of nominal bore

E 4/2 way

O 3/2 way

P A

T B

P A

T B

Port B out of function port T leakage flow 3)

T
3

Recirculation at low pressure only with MUV

DESCRIPTION

Conventional directional control valves control start, stop and directions of movement from hydraulic motors and cylinders. However, the speed of these users depends on the load pressure. If this load pressure varies, the speed is hardly controllable (figure 1) The AMCA proportional directional control valves are pressure compensated and achieve an ideal control of force, speed, acceleration and deceleration, independent of the load and increased demands (figure 2)
100
r (71 psi)

100
43 ps i)
psi)

ar (26

57

r( 35

185 b

ar

ba

Load 5 ba

Load

ad

40

40

Flow

20 10 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Flow

30

30 20 10 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Control range Fig. 1

% Fig. 2

Control range

Lo ad

50

50

to

35 0

ba r(

60

Lo

60

14 ,2 9

70

70

23

24

ad

Lo

to

50 00

5b

ps i

80

(33

00

ps

90

i)

90 80
)

The pressure compensator could be a pressure relief valve (MUV) or a pressure reducing valve (MDM), together with the throttling function of one or more directional control valve spools. This compensator acts as a by-pass (3-way) flow control valve (with MUV) or as series (2-way) flow control valve (with MDM). See figures 3 and 4.
A/B
A/B

MUV

MDM

one or more directional control valves

one or more directional control valves P

T P

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Advantages of the AMCA Proportional Directional Control Valves: The shape of the AMCA proportional directional control valve spool differs from the conventional one. The result is a progressive flow curve (figure 5). To make optimal use of the maximum stroke of the spool the flow angles of the A and/or B port can be defined for the different flows. For a constant flow, the pressuredrop over the orifice of the spool remains constant, independent of the load pressure (figure 6).
100 90 80 70

Pressure bar (psi)

50 40

280 (4000) 210 (3000) 140 (2000) 70 (1000) 0 0

Pumppressure

Flow

30 20 10 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Loadpressure Recirculation pressure 3,6,8 or 12 bar (43, 86, 114 or 172 psi)

Stroke Fig. 5

% (leverposition) Fig. 6

Time

Pressure diff.constant

60

350 (5000)

OPERATION

Functioning of the by-pass (3-way) flow control valve (with MUV) (this type is used in combination with fixed displacement pumps) (fig. 7 and 8) The AMCA-MUV has three functions: 1. Energy saving If the directional control spools are in neutral position (spool 1 in fig.7), and the pump is running, the pressure relief valve 1 (MUV) opens at low pressure (depending on the spring 3, 6, 8 or 12 bar (43, 86, 114 or 172 psi)). P and T are connected. The power (pxqv) turned into heat is very low. The spring chamber is connected, via the loadpressure check back system, to T (tank). (example fig.26) 2. Load independent flow control (acting as a 3-way flow control valve) If one directional control spool is actuated (spool 2 in fig. 7, where P is connected to B2), the loadpressure is connected to the spring chamber of the MUV. The left part of the load pressure check back system is closed by spool 2. The load-pressure added to the spring-equivalent pressure is in balance with the pressure at P. Therefore the Dp over the directional control valve remains constant (3, 6, 8 or 12 bar (43, 86, 114 or 172 psi)). As qv = k. Dp, the flow remains constant, at a given opening of port B2, independent of the load-pressure. The output (flow) is proportional to the input signal (displacement of spool). The unnecessary pumpflow returns to tank. 3. Adjustable maximum load pressure The maximum load-pressure can be restricted by the adjustable relief valve 2.

reducing valve MDM (normally open) tends to close (is balancing). The pressure controls the pump-capacity to a minimum. Again the power (p x qv) turned into heat is very low. The spring chamber is connected, via the loadpressure check back system to T (tank). 2. Load independent flow control (acting as a 2-way flow control valve) If one directional control spool is actuated (spool 2 in fig. 9) MDM-orifice throttles the flow and reduces the pressure. This reduced pressure is connected to B2. The left part of the load pressure check back system is closed by spool 2. The load pressure added to the spring-equivalent pressure (3, 6, 8 or 12 bar (43, 86, 114 or 172 psi)) is in balance with the reduced pressure. Therefore the Dp at flow angle 2 remains constant (3, 6, 8 or 12 bar (42, 86, 114 or 172 psi)). As qv = k. Dp, the flow remains constant at a given opening of port B2, independent of the load pressure. The output (flow) is proportional to the input signal (displacement of spool). There is no unnecessary pumpflow (pump capacity is controlled by pressure). 3. Adjustable maximum load pressure The maximum load pressure can be restricted by the adjustable relief valve 2.

Functioning of the by-pass (3-way) flow control valve (with MUV/R) (this type is used if there is a need to use the MUV as a sequence valve) (fig. 11 and 12) The function is the same as described in clause 1 (fig. 7). The return bore is blocked (as in fig. 9). There is an additional possibility of directing the pumpflow from P to R (fig. 12) to feed another circuit up to 350 bar. (Example fig. 24)
Note: (1) If the systempump is of the load sensing type. no compensator is required (example fig. 28). (2) For simultanious operation of te proportional directional control valve, independent of loadpressure, we advice a pressure compensator for each control valve. For flows < 200 l/min. (53 USgpm) per control secton, the MFC stacked valves are a good alternative in this case. (see Publ. F12/F18K)

Functioning of the series (2-way) flow control valve (with MDM) (this type is used in combination with variable displacement/pressure compensated pumps, (example fig. 9 and 10) or accumulator circuits.(example fig. 27) The AMCA-MDM has three functions: 1. Energy saving If the directional control spools are in neutral position (spool 1 in fig. 9) and the pump is running, the pressure

OPERATION

Load-pressure check back system Spool 2 Spool 1 Damping-screw Adjustable relief valve 2 End plate Inlet plate

A2

A1

Spring chamber spool orifice P T

A1

B1

A2

B2

B2

B1

Pressure relief valve 1 (MUV)

Fig.7 By-pass flow control valve

Fig. 8 With MUV

Spool 2

Spool 1

Load-pressure check back system Damping-screw Adjustable relief valve 2

End plate

Inlet plate

A2

A1

Spring chamber

A1

B1

A2

B2

B2 T1

B1 P
MDM orifice

M 0

Reducing valve (MDM)

Fig. 9 Series flow control valve

Fig. 10 With MDM

Spool 2

Spool 1

Load-pressure check back system Damping-screw Adjustable relief valve 2 Inlet plate

End plate

A2

A1

Spring chamber spool orifice P R another circuit

A1

B1

A2

B2

B2 T1

B1

Pressure relief valve 1 (MUV/R)

T
another circuit

Fig. 11 By-pass flow control valve

Fig. 12 With MUV/R

OPERATION

Functioning of the proportional directional control valve with lever control (see fig. 13 and 14) - The handle mechanism and the return springchamber of the directional control spool are both provided with the used hydraulic fluid. This gives a perfect lubrication on the ball (fig.13) or rack and pinion (fig. 14) construction for fine control of the handle mechanism. - The return pressure acts on both sides of the directional control spool. For every valve both chambers at both sides of the spool are connected to each other and connected to T by an orifice, this prevents spool movements caused by pressure peaks in the return line during operation. - The directional control spool is fully balanced for perfect control. Shifting of the spool, if the pressure rises during reverse running, is therefore not necessary. - If the directional control spool 2 (in fig. 15) moves out of the neutral position, the pressurised working port B2 is connected to the load pressure check back system before this port is connected to P. The load pressure check back system remains connected to the spring chamber of the MUV, MDM, or to the L.S. port of the load sensing pump.

MHV 12 K
P A

MHV 16/32 K

Strokelimiter port B

P P B A

B B

Strokelimiter port A

Fig. 13

Fig. 14

DIAGRAMS

Flow P

A/B

Flow P

A/B

with max. spoolangles with 3,6,8 or 12 bar spring (43, 86, 114 or 172 psi ) 100 90 80 70 60 50 3 bar (43 psi) 8 bar (114 psi) 6 bar (86 psi)

with min. spoolangles to max. spoolangles

12 bar (172 psi)

100 90 80 70 60 50

max.

40 30 20

40 30 20 min.

Flow

Flow
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Stroke %

10 0

10 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Stroke %

Load-pressure check back system

Damping-screw Adjustable relief valve 2 Spool 2 Spool 1

Inlet section

A2

A1
Spring 3,6,8 or 12 bar (43, 86, 114 or 172 psi)

Spool angles

P B2 B1

Pressure relief valve 1 (MUV)

Fig. 15

DIAGRAMS

Free recirculation pressure P T MUV with 3, 6, 8 or 12 bar spring (43, 86, 114 or 172 psi).

MUV-12
12 (172)
12 bar (17 2 psi)

MUV-16
12 (172)
12 bar (172 psi)

bar (psi)

9 (129)
8 bar (114 psi)

bar (psi)

9 (129)
8 bar (114 psi)

6 (86)

6 bar

(86 psi)

6 (86)

6 bar (8

6 psi)

3 (43)

3 bar (43 psi)

3 (43)

3 bar (43 psi)

Dp

0 0 50 (13.2) 100 (26.4) 150 (39.6) 200 (52.8)

Dp
0 0 50 (13.2) 100 (26.4) 150 (39.6) 200 (52.8)

Flow

l/min. (USgpm)

Flow

l/min. (USgpm)

MUV-25
MUV-20
12 (172)
12 ba r (172 psi)

12 b

ar (1

72 p

si)

12 (172)

bar (psi)

9 (129)

8 bar (1

bar (psi)

14 psi)

9 (129)

8 bar (1

14 psi)

6 (86)

6 bar (8

6 psi)

6 (86)

6 bar (8

6 psi)

3 (43)

3 bar (43 psi)

3 (43)

3 bar (43 psi

Dp

Dp

0 0 100 (26.4) 200 (52.8) 300 (79.2) 400 (105.6)

0 0 200 (52.8) 400 (105.6) 600 (158.5)

Flow

l/min. (USgpm)

Flow

l/min. (USgpm)

24 (343)

MUV-32
21 (300)
12 b ar (1 72 p si)

18 (257) 15 (214)

bar (psi)

12 (172) 9 (129) 6 (86)

(114

psi)

6 psi)

Dp

3 (43) 0 0

3 bar (43 psi)

200 (52.8)

400 (105.6)

600 (158.5)

800 (211.4)

Flow

l/min. (USgpm)

DIAGRAMS

Pressure drop A/B With MUV or AN

T
A1-T

MHV-12 MHV-16
20 (286) A6-T 30 (429) 15 (214) B6-T 25 (357)

A1-T

A6-T

B6-T 20 (286) 10 (143)

bar (psi)
B1-T

15 (214) 10 (143) B1-T 5 (72) 0 0

bar (psi)
5 (72)

0 0 Flow 20 (286) l/min. (USgpm) 50 (13.2) 80 (21.1) A1-T

Flow

l/min. (USgpm)

100 (26.4)

140 (37)

MHV-25
20 (286)

A1-T

MHV-20

15 (214)

A6-T 15 (214)

A6-T

10 (143)

B6-T B6-T 10 (143)

bar (psi)

5 (72)

B1-T

bar (psi)

5 (72) B1-T

0 Flow

l/min. (USgpm)

160 (42.3)

225 (59.4)

0 0 Flow l/min. (USgpm) 250 (66.1) 350 (92.5)

A1-T

MHV-32
20 (286) A6-T 15 (214) T B6-T 10 (143) B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6

bar (psi)

P 5 (72) B1-T

A1

A2

A3

A4

A5

A6

0 0 Flow 400 (105.7) l/min. (USgpm) 560 (147.8)

Measured with C-spool and max. spoolopening A/B T Viscosity 32cSt. Including couplings.

DIAGRAMS

Pressure drop A/B With MDM or MUV/R

MHV-12
15 (214)

A1,B1-T1 A2,B2-T1 A3,B3-T1 A4,B4-T1 A5,B5-T1

20 (286)

MHV-16
15 (214)

A1,B1-T1 A2,B2-T1 A3,B3-T1 A4,B4-T1 A5,B5-T1

10 (143)

A6,B6-T1

10 (143)

A6,B6-T1

bar (psi)

5 (72)

bar (psi) p
0 Flow 50 (13.2) l/min. (USgpm) 80 90 (21.1) (23.8)

5 (72)

0 0 Flow 100 (26.4) l/min. (USgpm) 140 (37)

20 (286)

20 (286)

MHV-20
15 (214) A1,B1-T1 A2,B2-T1 A3,B3-T1 10 (143) A4,B4-T1 A5,B5-T1 A6,B6-T1 5 (72) 10 (143) 15 (214)

MHV-25
A1,B1-T1 A2,B2-T1 A3,B3-T1 A4,B4-T1 A5,B5-T1 A6,B6-T1 5 (72)

bar (psi)

0 0 Flow 160 (42.3) l/min. (USgpm) 225 250 (59.4) (66.1)

p
0 0 Flow l/min. (USgpm) 250 (66.1) 350 (92.5) 20 (286)

MHV-32
15 (214)

A1,B1-T1 A2,B2-T1 A3,B3-T1 P A4,B4-T1 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 T1

10 (143)

A5,B5-T1 A6,B6-T1 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6

bar (psi)

5 (72) Measured with C-spool and max. spoolopening A/B T1 Viscosity 32cSt. Including couplings. 0 Flow 400 500 600 700 (105.7)(132.1)(158.4)(184.8) l/min. (USgpm)

10

bar (psi)

DIAGRAMS

Pressure drop A/B With MUV or AN

T+T1

MHV-12
15 (214)

A1-T+T1 A2-T+T1 A3-T+T1 A4-T+T1 A5-T+T1

20 (286)

MHV-16
15 (214)

A1-T+T1 A2-T+T1 A3-T+T1 A4-T+T1 A5-T+T1 A6-T+T1

10 (143)

A6-T+T1

10 (143)

bar (psi)

bar (psi)

B1/B6-T+T1 5 (72)

5 (72)

B1/B6-T+T1

0 0 Flow 50 (13.2) l/min. (USgpm) 80 90 (21.1)(23.8)

p
0 0 Flow 100 (26.4) l/min. (USgpm) 140 (37) 180 (47.6) 20 (286)

20 (286)

MHV-20
15 (214) A1-T+T1 A2-T+T1 A3-T+T1 10 (143) A4-T+T1 A5-T+T1 A6-T+T1 5 (72) B1/B6-T+T1 0 0 Flow 160 (42.3) l/min. (USgpm) 225 250 (59.4)(66.1) 10 (143) 15 (214)

MHV-25
A1-T+T1 A2-T+T1 A3-T+T1 A4-T+T1 A5-T+T1 5 (72) A6-T+T1 B1/B6-T+T1 0 0 Flow 250 (66.1) l/min. (USgpm) 350 (92.5)

bar (psi)

20 (286)

MHV-32
15 (214)

A1-T+T1 A2-T+T1 A3-T+T1 A4-T+T1 T B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 T1

10 (143) A5-T+T1

bar (psi)

bar (psi)

P A6-T+T1 5 (72) B1/B6-T+T1

A1

A2

A3

A4

A5

A6

0 0 Flow 400 (105.7) l/min. (USgpm) 560 700 (147.8) (184.8)

Measured with C-spool and max. spoolopening A/B T+T1 Viscosity 32cSt. Including couplings.

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CONFIGURATION

TYPE OF VALVE MOUNTING The AMCA proportional directional control valves series MHV...K are ganged valves. A complete AMCA-MHV..K system consist for example of three main parts (fig 16).
A

1: MUV-12-K 2: MHV-12-KSFWA-30/30 3: AP-12-K

1. MUV or MDM

2. MHV .. 3. AP

: pressure relief (MUV, fig 17) or pressure reducing (MDM, fig 18) valve : 4/3 directional control valve with lever control. : endplate.
3

Fig. 16

MUV

MHV

AP A B

Fig. 17

Fig. 17A

MDM

MHV

AP/T

T1

Fig. 18

Fig. 18A

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OPTIONS

The following options are possible (see fig 19, application (example) and ordering code).

Port connections: T1 : Low back pressure. - if there are cylinders in the circuit with a large returnflow, T1 shall be connected to tank for a lower return pressure in the valve; - if a MDM-valve is mounted, T1 is the mainport to tank std. mounted on the endplate; - if a MUV-valve is mounted, the T1 on the endplate is an option.

X : Auxiliary port (on the MUV or MDM valve) - the maximum pressure-level in the entire system can be remotely controlled by the use of a small relief valve (size 4 mm (0.16 inch)) connected to the auxiliary port X, or - the pressure in the entire system can be unloaded by the use of an electrically operated 2/2 valve connected to aux. port X (e.g. for load security systems on mobile cranes), or - in case of a load sensing system, the load pressure check back signal on the X port can be connected to the load sense port of the variable displacement pump.

Y -

: Auxiliary port (on the directional control valve). if it is necessary that one or more users in a circuit operate at reduced pressure, a small relief valve (size 4 mm (0.16 inch)) may be connected to port Y.

Z : Auxiliary port (on the endplate). - if valves are combined (with the same or different size), port Z is used; - for sensing the load pressure check back signal, this port shall be connected to port X of the next valve, which requires only a simple inlet plate AN (see ordering code).

MUV-..-KSVS/X

MHV-..-KSFWA-../../Y A B

AP-..-K/T1/Z

T1

Fig. 19

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VARIANTS / OPTIONS

The following variants/options are possible (see ordering code). Compensator (MUV/MDM) variants: Adjustment 3 up to 12 bar (43...172 psi).Fig 20. V : The spring in the spring chamber is adjustable between 3 and 12 bar (43 and 172 psi) for decreasing or increasing the max. flow at user A and B of the proportional control valve. This variant is recommended at a constant pressure circuit in combination with a very low load-pressure. Max. pressure adjustments variants: : With handwheel ( 30mm, 1.18inch) for manual adjustment without using tools : Electrical remote control up to 350 bar (5000 psi) : Without pressure adjustment, no relief valve.

P Q

Options: : The MDM-spool is plugged. (standard) : The MDM-spool has a small orifice to the spring chamber for quick response. This variant is recommended at a constant pressure circuit.
adjustment

Fig. 20 Adjustable recirculation pressure

H E2 W

F B O R

Position lock: : Standard, spring return to center position. : Friction brake with center detent, fig 21, the spool can be set in any position. : No spring return to center position : Detent, fig 21, the spool can be set in any position, the center position and both end positions are perceptible. : Stronger spring to center position.

Neutral lever position: H, S, R and W : Factory setting of the handle position, see page 19. Spool types: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,K,M,O : See page 2 Flow: .../... : Flow port A/port B in litres/minute, the choice has to be made in combination with the Dp of the compensator (MUV or MDM). For the maximum flow per Dp compensator see page 2. Standard is Dp 3 bar (43 psi)

Options: : Metal housed microswitch, if there is a need for electrical indicators (10A, 125-250 VAC ), the microswitch has 2 electrically-isolated single-poles, changeover for either independent or double-pole use, fig. 22. G : Cast iron spring and handlemechnism caps for max. return pressure is 30 bar (428 psi). H : Stroke limitation, for adjustment of the maximum flow by blocking the stroke of the spool, fig. 21 and 22. SW : Cast iron spring and handlemechnism caps, whereby the movable parts are suitable for special environment conditions, like seawater. U : Without lever. A

Detent, end position Centre position Detent, end position

Stroke limitation

Fig. 21 Friction brake / detent

Fig. 22 Microswitch
Diagram of Connections

Microswitch
WX-2161-002

2 Normally Closed

Normally Common Open

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APPLICATIONS

Fig. 23 Hydraulic foundation rig

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APPLICATIONS

MUV

MHV

MHV

MHV

MHV

MHV

AP

MUV/R

MHV

MHV

AP/T

T1

MUV ACFF AMCA Constant Flow Filter

MHV

AP

Fig. 24 Hydraulic foundation rig

16

MUV

MHV

MHV

MHV

MHV

AP

APPLICATIONS

A
MUV..K AP..K/Z MDM..K MHV..K/Y

B
AP..K/T MDM..K MHV..K/Y

B
AP..K/T

P T

T1

T1

Fig. 25 A System with a fixed displacement pump. The use of a pump with a constant output requires the additional use of a pressure relief valve (MUV) for recirculation with 3,6,8 or 12 bar. Simultaneous use of the two consumers is possible.

A
300 bar (4290 psi) MUV..K MHV..K

B
MHV..K

B
MHV..K /Y

B
MHV..K /Y

B
AP..K

P T Y
250 bar (3575 psi)

Y
150 bar (2145 psi)

Fig. 26 Varied pressures during use. When several directional control valves are built into one control block and one or more control circuits must have a different maximum pressure during use, to the present conditions, a pressure relief valve (nominal bore 4) must be fastened to the Y connection. The directional control valve with the highest pressure during use must be positioned immediately after the pressure relief valve (MUV), followed by the others in (pressure) decreasing order. The adjustable relief valve of the MUV-valve is positioned at the highest pressure point, while the following control circuit is connected to the pressure relief valves at the Y connection.

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APPLICATIONS

A
MDM..K MHV..K

B
AP..K/T MDM..K/X MHV..K

B
AP..K/T

T1

T1

Fig. 27 A System with variable displacement pump or constant pressure line systems. With only one pressure compensated variable displacement pump it is possible to have a load-independent simultaneous use of several consumers by the use of pressure reducing (MDM) valves.

A
AN..K MHV..K

B
MHV..K

B
AP..K AN..K MHV..K

B
AP..K

P T p LS-PUMP 10-15 bar (143-216 psi)

P T

Fig. 28 A sytem with a LS-pump Load independent flow control by using load sensing pump. If the hydraulic system is equiped with a load sensing pump, the X port of the inlet plate AN..K has to be connected with the load sensing signal. A pressure compensator MUV or MDM is not necessary in that case. Note: If ordering the control valves (MHV) the Dp of the pump has to be specified, so the spools can be grinded for the exact flow.

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DIMENSIONS

r2
Lever position W 0

10 b

Nominal bore

12

16

20

25

32

Connecting threads in BSP (SAE thraight thread Oring BOSS) (other thread on request)

MHV 12 K
r1
s t2 11

P,T,A,B,T1 X,Y,Z

G1/2" (8) G1/4" (6)

G3/4" (12) G1/4" (6) 2 x 10 (2 x 0.39) 38 18 18 140 (5.52) 55 (2.17) 30 (1.18) 70 (2.76) 79 (3.11) 51 (2.01) 25 (0.99) 16 (0.63) 30 (1.18) M8 10 (0.39) 10 (0.39) 10 (0.39) 35 (1.38) 105 (4.14) 190 (7.49) 210 (8.27) 6 (0.24) 9 (0.35) 20 (0.79) 15 (0.59) 330 (13) 3,5 (0.14) 70 (2.76) 35 (1.38) 23,5 (0.93) 230 (9.06) 10 (0.39) 32 (1.26) 39 (1.54) 2 (0.08) 18 (0.71) 22 (0.87) 94 (3.70) 20 (0.79) 46 (1.81) 94 (3.70) 101 (3.98) 129 (5.08) 78 (3.07) 14 (0.55) -

G1" (16) G1/4" (6) 2 x 12 (2 x 0.47) 46 18 18 170 (6.70) 68 (2.68) 30 (1.18) 86 (3.39) 89 (3.51) 65 (2.56) 30 (1.18) 18 (0.71) 30 (1.18) M10 13 (0.51) 12,5 (0.49) 12,5 (0.49) 40 (1.58) 130 (5.12) 235 (9.26) 260 (10.24) 8 (0.32) 11 (0.43) 25 (0.99) 20 (0.79) 384 (15.13) 85 (3.35) 42 (1.65) 25 (0.99) 230 (9.06) 10 (0.39) 32 (1.26) 43 (1.69) 1,5 (0.06) 19,5 (0.77) 25 (0.99) 115 (4.53) 25 (0.99) 55 (2.17) 115 (4.53) 122 (4.81) 159 (6.26) 95 (3.74) 20 (0.79) -

G1 1/4" (20) G1/4" (6) 2 x 14 (2 x 0.55) 35,5 12 12 200 (7.88) 76 (2.99) 40 (1.57) 100 (3.94) 108 (4.26) 68 (2.68) 40 (1.58) 20 (0.79) 40 (1.58) M12 15 (0.59) 15 (0.59) 15 (0.59) 50 (1.97) 150 (5.91) 292 (11.50) 322 (12.69) 10 (0.39) 13 (0.51) 30 (1.18) 25 (0.99) 436 (17.18) 10 (0.39) 100 (3.94) 46 (1.81) 33 (1.30) 270 (10.64) 12 (0.47) 40 (1.58) 55 (2.17) 1,5 (0.06) 30 (1.18) 35 (1.38) 135 (5.32) 30 (1.18) 65 (2.56) 135 (5.32) 150 (5.91) 189 (7.44) 112,5 (4.43) 19 (0.75)

G1 1/2" (24) G1/4" (6) 2 x 16 (2 x 0.63) 41 12 12 235 (9.26) 90 (3.55) 45 (1.77) 120 (4.73) 128 (5.04) 71 (2.80) 45 (1.77) 23 (0.91) 40 (1.58) M14 18 (0.71) 17,5 (0.69) 17,5 (0.69) 57,5 (2.27) 177,5 (6.99) 355 (13.99) 390 (15.37) 10 (0.39) 15 (0.59) 35 (1.38) 30 (1.18) 494 (19.46) 117,5 (4.63) 50 (1.79) 33 (1.30) 270 (10.64) 12 (0.47) 40 (1.58) 59 (2.32) 1,5 (0.06) 30 (1.18) 38,5 (1.52) 159,5 (6.28) 33,5 (1.32) 75,5 (2.97) 159,5 (6.28) 183 (7.21) 224 (8.82) 133,5 (5.26) 23 (0.91)

Control spool stroke 2 x 8 in mm. (inch) (2 x 0.32) Dimensions in mm. (inch) 32 10 110 (4.33) 46 (1.81) 30 (1.18) 60 (2.36) 56 (2.21) 45 (1.77) 20 (0.79) 11 (0.43) 30 (1.18) M6 9 (0.35) 8,5 (0.33) 7,5 (0.30) 28,4 (1.12) 81,65 (3.22) 12 (0.47) 271 (10.68) 55 (2.17) 29 (1.14) 20,5 (0.81) 200 (7.88) 8 (0.32) 25 (0.99) 28 (1.10) 14 (0.55) 19 (0.75) 74 (2.92) 17 (0.67) 36 (1.42) 74 (2.92) 85 (3.35) 5 (0.20) 99 (3.90) 64 (2.52) 14 (0.55) -

r
Lever position S

T1

17

g d l a e

17

Lever position H

r2 Lever position R 0 Lever position W

a r1

MHV 16/32 K

r
Lever position S

s 11

t2

a b b1 c d e f f1 f2 g g1 h h1 h2 h3 j j1 j2 j3 j4 k l m p1 p2 q r r1 r2 s s1 s2 t1 t2 t3 v w x1 x2 x3 y1 z1 z2

s2

AMCA

H 12

z1

= g1
Z

c =

s1

T1

g1

j2

Weight in N (lbs) MUV 23,54 (5.29) MDM 23,54 (5.29) AN 8,83 (1.98) MHV AP 27,46 (6.17) 9,81 (2.20)

s2

z2 z1

42,17 (9.48) 78,45 (17.63) 122,58 (27.54) 205,94 (46.27) 42,17 (9.48) 78,45 (17.63) 122,58 (27.54) 205,94 (46.27) 15,69 (3.53) 29,42 (6.61) 51,98 (11.68) 68,65 (15.43) 38,25 (8.59) 68,65 (15.43) 127,49 (28.65) 161,81 (36.36) 16,67 (3.75) 29,42 (6.61) 52,96 (11.90) 68,65 (15.43)

g 30 d l a e 30

Lever position H

p1

x3

t3

AN

A1 j1 j

B1

p1

x1

t1

j3

x2

MUV

h1

b1

MHV

Y A1 B1

p2

MHV

Y A2 B2

MHV q

Y A3 B3

= h j4 = f1 f f2 v h2 0 b

AP

j3

h3 w

y1

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MAINTENANCE DATA

Mounting procedure AMCA-valves shall not be mounted by overtightening of mounting bolts, causing mechanical distortion and thus spool lock. (see tightening torques on page 23). Dont use conical thread for port-fittings. For sealing purposes, use o-rings. At the port-connections, the B-port shall be connected to the line with the largest return-flow (e.g. piston-side of differential cylinder), because in the valve the distance B-T is shorter than A-T. Avoid ingression of contaminants during mounting.

Flow-adjustment Factory-setting of flows, as ordered in ordering code. If, after long life-cycle, re-adjustment should be necessary, two possibilities are available, depending on the configuration: 1. Stroke limiter (see fig. 30, 5) - Remove cover-screw of stroke limiter - Loosen the lock-nut (width 13 mm (0.51 inch)) - Turn the stroke limiting screw with (width 4 mm (0.16 inch)) clockwise to reduce flow and anticlockwise to enlarge flow. 2. Dp-adjustment (see fig. 28, 1) - Loosen the lock-nut (width 13 mm (0.51 inch) - Turn the adjustment screw with (width 4 mm (0.16 inch) clockwise to enlarge the preset spring-force, to achieve more flow. (anticlockwise to reduce flow) - Tighten lock-nut. Note: If the flow through A-port is sufficient and the flow through B-port should be enlarged, adjust first the B-flow by Dpadjustment and reduce after that the Aflow by stroke limitation.

Start-up procedure Start the system-flushing procedure with the adjustment-screw of relief valve 2 (see page 5) fully released to achieve the minimum pressure. Turning the adjustment-screw clockwise (360 turn = ca. 100 bar (1430 psi)), the maximum load-pressure rises up to the desired level. (max. 350 bar (5000 psi)). During this adjustment the end-users (cylinder and/or motor) should be blocked. Check the valve-function and the tightness of fittings etc. Use the stroke limiting screws to bleed the endcaps, during system bleeding.

Fluid maintenance Due to the construction, these AMCA-valves, are not highly susceptible to particulate (silt type) lock, nor to contaminant wear. Therefore the contaminant sensitivity is very low. Use mineral oil (recommended ISO/VG-32). Other fluids on request. Keep the contamination level better or equal NAS 1638 class 9 or ISO 18/15.

Adjustment procedure MDM / MUV To avoid instability of the MDM- or MUV-spool, the damping-screw (see fig. 7 and 9) is factorysetted. Adjustment on location is possible as follows: - Remove the cover-screw (width 8 mm (0.32 inch)) - Adjust the damping with the damping-screw (width 5 mm (0.2 inch)), turning clockwise or anti-clockwise for more or less throttling. Note: Dont throttle too much especially in the case of MDM otherwise the load signal can be disturbed.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

MUV
1 P 3 T 4 2

MUV or MDM

Fig. 29

Fig. 30

MHV 16/32 K
A B

MHV 12 K
A B 6

Fig. 31
A. System pressure too low or set pressure cannot be reached 1. Relief valve cartridge fouled Dirt particles jammed between cone and seat of relief valve (1) and prevent pressure being built up. Turn adjustment anti-clock wise, switch a directional valve several times. If necessary, dismantle (a M4 bolt assists in removing the spool). If damaged, replace cone and seat (if necessary). Examine the system filter.

Fig. 32
2. Excessive friction of directional spool Remove spring-cap (8) and examine spool (9) and bore from dirt or damage. Deburr with care. Examine system filter. Also spool lock, by overtightening mounting screws or bolts. 3. Excessive damping See A2. 4. Excessive friction in other components of the system
C. User does not move or moves at slow speed 1. Damping throttle blocked or dirty See A2.

2. Damping throttle (2) blocked (dirt or maladjustment). If necessary, remove, clean and replace. Adjust to 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 turns from fully closed position. Find the right damping position. Turn the throttle only by unloaded pump. 3. MUV-spool (3) jammed open When removing the end-cover (4) the spring should push out of the spool. Remove and examine the spool and bore for damage. Deburr with care. Flush the spool to remove dirt. 4. Faults in other components of the system Damaged pump, motor, seals etc.
Note: The set pressure can only be reached if a cylinder is at the end of its stroke or a motor is stalled. B. User moves erratically 1. Air in system Bleed both end-caps with stroke limiting screws (5).

2. Relief valve setting too low See A1. 3. Directional spool does not shift Handle mechanism deficiency (6) 4. MUV-spool jammed open See A3/or broken spring (unlikely) (7) 5. There is insufficient user load.
D. Pump does not unload 1. MUV-spool jammed (see A3)

2. Directional spool not centring Excessive friction (see B2).

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RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS

Handle mechanism:* MHV-12: MHV-16: MHV-20: MHV-25: MHV-32: AP MHV

alloy: HR-0131K304 HR-0112K304 HR-0113K304 HR-0114K304 HR-0115K304 MHV MHV

cast iron: HR-0131K424 HR-0112K404 HR-0113K404 HR-0114K404 HR-0115K404

Seawater Resistant: HB-0503-531 HB-0503-416 HB-0503-420 HB-0503-425 HB-0503-432

alloy + code H: HR-0131K304 HR-0112K324 HR-0113K324 HR-0114K324 HR-0115K324

Resistant: cast iron + code H: Seawater + code H:

HR-0131K424 HR-0112K424 HR-0113K424 HR-0114K424 HR-0115K424

HB-0503-531 HB-0503-516 HB-0503-520 HB-0503-525 HB-0503-532

MUV MDM

Lever with knob: MHV-12: HR-0131K309 MHV-16: HR-0112-309 MHV-20: HR-0112-309 MHV-25: HR-0114-309 MHV-32: HR-0114-309

Relief valve insert: MHV-12: HR-0111K335 MHV-16: HR-0111K335 MHV-20: HR-0113K335 MHV-25: HR-0114K335 MHV-32: HR-0115K335

* Standard with BUNA-N seals, if Viton seals are requested, add 'V' at the end of the code.

Spring cap:* MHV-12: MHV-16: MHV-20: MHV-25: MHV-32: SPRINGS MHV AP MHV MHV MHV MUV MDM

alloy: HR-0131K303 HR-0112K303 HR-0113K303 HR-0114K303 HR-0115K303

cast iron: HR-0131K423 HR-0112K403 HR-0113K403 HR-0114K403 HR-0115K403

alloy + code H: HR-0131K303 HR-0112K323 HR-0113K323 HR-0114K323 HR-0115K323

cast iron + code H: HR-0131K423 HR-0112K423 HR-0113K423 HR-0114K423 HR-0115K423

Pressure adjustment spring: HR-0111-039

Recirculation pressure spring: Size: Recirculation pressure: 6 bar (86 psi) 3 bar (43 psi) HR-2121-032 MDM/MUV 12: HR-0111-040 HR-2121-032 MDM/MUV 16: HR-0111-040 HR-2123-032 MDM/MUV 20: HR-0113-040 HR-2124-032 MDM/MUV 25: HR-0114-040 HR-2125-032 MDM/MUV 32: HR-0115-040

8 bar (114 psi) HB-0014-001 HB-0014-001 HB-0014-003 HB-0014-002 HB-0112-014

12 bar (172 psi) HR-2121-040 HR-2121-040 HR-2123-040 HR-2124-040 HR-2125-040

Position lock spring: Size: MHV-12 MHV-16 MHV-20 MHV-25 MHV-32 Spring return (code: F) HR-0111-010 HR-0112-010 HR-0113-010 HR-0114-010 HR-0115-010 Stronger spring return (code: V) HB-0032-001 HB-0032-002 HB-0032-003 HR-0114-010 HR-0115-010

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RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS / TIGHTENING TORQUES

Seals and assembly kits

R
R SPARE KIT 01 Seals (BUNA-N 70 Shore) 02 Seals (BUNA-N 70 Shore) and springs * 06 Assembly kit:Seals (BUNA-N 70 Shore), shims and bushes 11 Seals (VITON 70 Shore) 12 Seals (VITON 70 Shore) and springs * 16 Assembly kit:Seals (VITON 70 Shore), shims and bushes 21 Seals (VITON 90 Shore) 22 Seals (VITON 90 Shore) and springs * 26 Assembly kit:Seals (VITON 90 Shore), shims and bushes * FOR MUV/MDM SPRINGS GIVE P

..

...

..
12 MHV-12 16 MHV-16 20 MHV-20 25 MHV-25 32 MHV-32

001 for MUV-16/32-K 002 for MDM/MUV/R-16/32-K 004 for MHV-16-32-K 005 for AP-16/32-K 021 for MUV-12-K 022 for MDM-12-K 024 for MHV-12-K 025 for AP-12-K 051 for MUV + P 052 for MDM + P

POSSIBLE LOCATIONS OF SPARE PART KITS MHV

R-..-001-.. R-..-002-.. R-..-003-.. R-..-021-.. R-..-022-.. R-..-023-.. R-..-051-.. R-..-052-..

R-..-004-.. R-..-024-..

R-..-004-.. R-..-024-..

R-..-004-.. R-..-024-..

R-..-005-.. R-..-025-..

R-..-001-.. R-..-002-.. R-..-003-.. R-..-021-.. R-..-022-.. R-..-023-.. R-..-051-.. R-..-052-.. R-..-004-.. R-..-024-.. R-..-004-.. R-..-024-.. R-..-005-.. R-..-025-..

MAXIMUM TIGHTENING TORQUES MHV

MHV-12: MHV-16: MHV-20: MHV-25: MHV-32:

4 Nm (2.96 lb.ft) 8 Nm (5.92 lb.ft) 8 Nm (5.92 lb.ft) 15 Nm (11.1 lb.ft) 20 Nm (14.8 lb.ft)

MHV-12: MHV-16: MHV-20: MHV-25: MHV-32: MHV-12: MHV-16: MHV-20: MHV-25: MHV-32: 15 Nm (11.1 lb.ft) 30 Nm (22.2 lb.ft) 50 Nm (37 lb.ft) 80 Nm (59.2 lb.ft) 130 Nm (96.2 lb.ft)

9,5 Nm (7.03 lb.ft) 15 Nm (11.1 lb.ft) 20 Nm (14.8 lb.ft) 35 Nm (25.9 lb.ft) 50 Nm (37 lb.ft)

MHV-12: MHV-16: MHV-20: MHV-25: MHV-32:

9,5 Nm (7.03 lb.ft) 15 Nm (11.1 lb.ft) 20 Nm (14.8 lb.tf) 35 Nm (25.9 lb.ft) 50 Nm (37 lb.ft)

MHV-12: MHV-16: MHV-20: MHV-25: MHV-32:

4 Nm (2.96 lb.ft) 8 Nm (5.92 lb.ft) 8 Nm (5.92 lb.ft) 15 Nm (11.1 lb.ft) 20 Nm (14.8 lb.ft)

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ORDERING CODE
(For composing a valve block use a copy of the order form, page 31)

Inlet plate: MUV OR MDM

MUV

16 K S 3 S / X

Compensator type MUV = pressure relief valve MDM = pressure reducing valve Size 12 16 20 25 32
Options P = Q = R =

= = = = =

for size 12 for size 16 for size 20 for size 25 for size 32

Mounting type K = Sandwich Series S

max. operating pressure 350 bar

p Compensator 3 = 3 bar version (43 psi) 6 = 6 bar version (86 psi) 8 = 8 bar version (114 psi) 12 = 12 bar version (172 psi) * V = 3-12 bar (43-172 psi) adjustable, page 14, fig. 20.

Plugged MDM-spool Orifice in MDM-spool Allows serial connection with 2nd MUV (only for MUV) Viton = With Viton seals 70 Shore X = Remote control connection SAE = S.A.E. straight thread ORING BOSS ... = Factory setting of operating pressure: 350 bar (5000 psi) Indicate here other desired operating pressure in bar. Maximum pressure adjustment S = With screw (standard) H = With handwheel ( 30 mm, 1.18 inch) for manual adjustment E2 = Electrical remote control up to 350 bar (5000 psi) W = Without pressure adjustment

Due to loss of pressure, c.q. energy conversion into heat, we recommend the next largest series.

Inlet plate: AN (instead MUV or MDM)

AN 16 K / - / p = 3 bar

Compensator type AN = Inlet Plate, no compensator (standard an X port for LS signal) Size 12 16 20 25 32

= = = = =

for size 12 for size 16 for size 20 for size 25 for size 32

Mounting type K = Sandwich Options = SAE =

no option S.A.E. straight thread 'O'RING BOSS

Pressure drop for max. flow p = Give p, in bars, of the main compensator or standby pressure of the LS-pump

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ORDERING CODE

CONTROL VALVE (MHV)

MHV 16 K S F W A 50/100 / H

Series MHV

Directional control valve, Lever-controlled

Size 12 16 20 25 32

= = = = =

for size 12 for size 16 for size 20 for size 25 for size 32

Mounting type K = Sandwich Series S

Max. operating pressure 350 bar (5000 psi)

Position lock, see also page 14 F = Spring return (standard) B = Friction brake with center position O = No spring return to center position R = Detent V = Stronger spring to center position. Neutral lever position H = S = R = See page 19 W = Spool type A, B, C, D, E, F, G, K, M, O See page 2

Maximum Flow (l/min) .../... = choose the flow for port A and port B (see for max. flows page 2 , choose the flow in combination with the p compensator) In case of different flow ranges for ports A + B, the range for port A is given first, followed by the range for B, eg. 50/100. Options , see also page 13 and 14 A = With switch contact IP65 G = With cast iron handle mech.and spring cap. H = With stroke limitation SW = Resistant to sea water U = Without lever Viton = With Viton Seals 70 Shore Y = Remote control connection SAE = S.A.E. straight thread ORING BOSS

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ORDERING CODE

END PLATE
Model Number

AP 16 K / T1

Series AP Size 12 16 20 25 32

End plate

= = = = =

for size 12 for size 16 for size 20 for size 25 for size 32

Mounting type K = Sandwich Options T1 Viton Z SAE

= = = =

With additional tank port (in combination with MDM standard) With Viton seals 70 Shore Remote control S.A.E. straight thread 'O'RING BOSS

ORDERING EXAMPLE

Example for ordering: - Manual control valve block with inlet plate nominal bore 12, max. operating pressure 350 bar. 1. AN : Inletplate, Dp compensator 3 bar. 2. MHV : 4/3 -way valve for manual operation, spooltype A, volume flow range 30 l/min. at connections A + B, 3 switched positions, with spring return into the neutral position, lever pos. W., with stroke limitation. 3. MHV : like 2. 4. MHV : 4/3-way valve for manual operation spooltype C, volume flow range at connection A = 20 l/min, connection B = 40 l/min, with 3 positions detent lever pos. W. 5. AP : Endplate AP standard

Example for ordering: - By-pass (3-way) pressure relief valve (MUV) with 6 bar (86 psi) Dp compensator, max. operating pressure 250 bar (5000 psi). - End plate with auxiliary Z port for sensing the load pressure check back signal, this port shall be connected to port X of the next valve, which requires only a simple inlet plate AN (see ordering code).

2
T

Fig. 33
1 = MUV-25KS6S > 2 = AP-25K/Z >
1

A
P

Fig. 32
1 2 3 4 5 = AN-12-K / Dp= 3 bar = MHV-12-KSFWA-30/30 = MHV-12-KSFWA-30/30 = MHV-12-KSRWC-20/40 = AP-12-K

B
5

2 3 4

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ORDER FORM

Company Name Order No. Quantity

: : : :

Date

(stamp)

Size

MUV or MDM

M ..

KS
Spool type Flow

INLET PLATE

AN MHV 1

K KS

...

...

MHV 2

KS

...

...

MHV 3

KS

...

...

CONTROL 4 VALVE MHV 5

MHV

KS

...

...

MHV

KS

...

...

MHV 6

KS

...

...

MHV 7

KS

...

...

MHV 8

KS

...

...

END PLATE

AP

DO NOT WRITE ON THIS CHART - make a photocopy of this page and record the valve ordering code on the copy (then the chart can be used more than once)

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