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RE 25 802/05.02
Replaces: 01.99
Material no.: 00772642a

Pressure relief valve,

pilot operated,
Types DB; DBW

H6088/98 + H6089/98
Nominal sizes 10 to 32
Series 5X
Maximum operating pressure 350 bar
Maximum flow 650 L/min Type DBW 20 B2-5X/315-6EG24N9K4 with plug-in connector
(separate order) and type DB 20 -2-5X/315…

Overview of contents Features

Contents Page – For subplate mounting:

Features 1 Porting pattern to DIN 24 340 form E,
ISO 6264 and CETOP–RP 121 H,
Ordering details 2 to 4
subplates to catalogue sheet
Symbols 5 RE 45 064 (separate order)
Function, section 5, 6 – For threaded connections
Technical data 7 – For installation into manifolds
Characteristic curves 8 and 9 – 4 adjustment elements:
Unit dimensions 9 to 11 • Rotary knob
Item explanation 12 • Sleeve with hexagon and protective cap
• Lockable rotary knob with scale
• Rotary knob with scale
– 5 pressure ratings
– Solenoid operated unloading via a built-on directional spool
valve
– High performance solenoid
– Explosion-proof solenoid (on request)
– Switching shock damping, optional (only type DBW)

– Further information:
Pilot operated valves
• High power directional valves RE 23 178
Subplates RE 45 064
Note:
Design tested pressure relief valves to declaration 97/23/EG
(pressure component declaration)
Type DB(W)../..E, series 5X, for ordering details see page 4.
© 2002
by Bosch Rexroth AG, Industrial Hydraulics, D-97813 Lohr am Main
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or stored, processed, duplicated or circulated using
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In the event of contravention of the above provisions, the contravening party is obliged to pay compensation.
This document was prepared with the greatest of care, and all statements have been examined for correctness.
This document is subject to alterations for reason of the continuing further developments of products.
No liability can be accepted for any incorrect or incomplete statements.

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Ordering details

DB 5X

Without directional valve = No code

With built-on directional spool valve =W
Pilot operated valve (complete) = No code
Pilot operated valve without main spool assembly (do not enter nom. size) =C
Pilot operated valve with main spool assembly (enter valve sizes 10 or 30) =C
Pilot operated valve without main spool assembly for subplate mounting = T 1)
(do not enter nom. size)

Nom. size Ordering details

Subplates Threaded connection
“No code” “G”
10 = 10 = 10 (G 1/2)
16 = 15 (G 3/4)
25 = 20 = 20 (G 1)
25 = 25 (G 1 1/4)
32 = 30 = 30 (G 1 1/2)
A B
a b Normally closed = A 2)
P T

A B
a b
Normally open = B 2)
P T

For subplate mounting = No code

For threaded connections =G
Adjustment elements
Rotary knob =1
Sleeve with hexagon and protective cap =2
Lockable rotary knob with scale = 3 3)
Rotary knob with scale =7
With main spool Ø 24 mm (all nominal sizes) =–
With main spool Ø 28 mm (only for NS 32) =N
Series 50 to 59 (50 to 59: unchanged installation and connection dimensions) = 5X
Settable pressure up to 50 bar = 50
Settable pressure up to 100 bar = 100
Settable pressure up to 200 bar = 200
Settable pressure up to 315 bar = 315
Settable pressure up to 350 bar = 350

1) DBT/DBWT are the same as DBC/DBWC, except that the central drilling is closed
2) Ordering details only required for the version with built-on directional valve (DBW).
3) H-key with Material No. 00008158 is included within the scope of supply.

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Further details in clear text

No code = NBR seals
V= FKM seals
(other seals on request)
Attention!
The compatibility of the seals and pressure
fluid has to be taken into account!
R12 6) = Orifice Ø 1.2 mm in port B of the directional valve
Electrical connection
K4 2; 5) = Without individual plug-in connector; with component plug DIN EN 175 301-803
No code = Without hand override
N 2) = With hand override
N9 2) = With protected override (standard)
G24 2) = 24 V DC
W230 2) = 230 V 50/60 Hz AC
No code = Without directional valve
6E 2) = With directional spool valve (high performance valve 4)) – settable pressure up to 350 bar
No code = Without switching shock damping
S= With switching shock damping (only with version DBW)
No code = Standard version
U 7) = Valve for minimum opening pressure
(not for version without main spool assembly and not suitable for cross-line relief!)
Pilot oil supply and drain line
– 8) =
X= Ordering details
Y= to symbols
XY = on page 5
4) Catalogue sheet RE 23 178
5) Plug-in connectors must be ordered separately (see page 4).
6) Ordering details only required for the version with built-on directional valve and switching shock damping (DBW…/…S…).
7) Is only possible up to pressure stage 315 bar
8) Ordering details only required for the version with built-on directional valve (DBW), without details of „U“ or „S“.

Preferred types (readily available)

Type Material Number Type Material Number

DB 10 -2-5X/315 00590334 DBW 10 B2-5X/200-6EG24N9K4 00912910
DB 20 -2-5X/200 00590768 DBW 10 B2-5X/315-6EG24N9K4 00906285
DB 20 -2-5X/315 00593530 DBW 20 B2-5X/315-6EG24N9K4 00907684

Further preferred types and standard components

are highlighted in the RPS (standard price list).

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Ordering details for design tested pressure relief valves type DB(W)../..E, series 5X
Design tested to declaration 97/23/EG (pressure component declaration)
NS Designation Component Flow G Settable over
identification in L/min pressure p in bar
2 3 4 5 170 30 to 60
10 DB 10 –5X/ E TÜV.SV. –851.12.F.G.p 230 61 to 110
1 2 3 4 5 230 111 to 210
DBW 10 –5X/ 6 * E TÜV.SV. –851.12.F.G.p 230 211 to 350
2 3 4 5 250 30 to 60
25 DB 20 –5X/ E TÜV.SV. –852.22.F.G.p 270 61 to 110
1 2 3 4 5 420 111 to 210
DBW 20 –5X/ 6 * E TÜV.SV. –852.22.F.G.p 450 211 to 350
2 3 4 5 600 30 to 60
32 DB 30 N5X/ E TÜV.SV. –853.22.F.G.p 600 61 to 110
1 2 3 4 5 650 111 to 210
DBW 30 N5X/ 6 * E TÜV.SV. –853.22.F.G.p 700 211 to 350
1
Directional valve, normally closed =A Important notes:
Directional valve, normally open =B • Before an order is placed for a design tested
valve checks have to be carried out to ensure
2 that, with the required set over pressure p,
For subplate mounting = No code the permissible flow G of the safety valve is
For threaded connection =G larger than the maximum possible flow from
the system.
3
The appropriate regualtions have to be taken
Adjustment element =1
into consideration!
=2
• The return lines from safety valves must vent in
4 a safe manor. Fluid must not be able to gather
The pressure details contained within the type code in a venting system (tank pressure = 0 bar).
are to be entered by the customer, e.g. = 150
5 • Check have to be carried out to see whether
Pilot oil supply = – 1)
the pressure component declaration
(ordering details to symbols on page 5) =X 97/23/EG applies to the entire system or only
=Y to individual components.
= XY

* Electrical data ordering details (see page 3) e.g. = EG24N9K4

Details are completed by the factory

1) Ordering details only required for the version with built-on directional valve (DBW).

Ordering details: plug-in connector to DIN EN 175 301-803 and ISO 4400 for component plug "K4"

Further
plug-in connectors
see RE 08 006
Material No.
With indicator light and
Valve With indicator light With rectifier Z-diode protective circuit
side Colour Without circuitry 12 … 240 V 12 … 240 V 24 V
a Grey 00074683 – – –
a/b Black – 00057292 00313933 00310995

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Function, section: type DB…

General The signal for this comes internally via the control lines (10) and (6)
Types DB and DBW pressure valves are pilot operated pressure relief from port A. The pressure fluid on the spring loaded side of the main
valves. spool (3) now flows via the control line (7), orifice bore (11) and ball
They are used for the limitation (DB) or limitation and solenoid (8) into the spring chamber (12). In type DB..–5X/..–.. it flows internally
actuated unloading (DBW) of the operating pressure. via the control line (13), or in type DB..5X/..Y.. externally via the control
line (14) to tank. Due to the orifices (4) and (5) a pressure drop
The pressure relief valves (DB) mainly consists of the main valve (1)
occurs at the main spool (3), the connection from port A to port B is
with main spool assembly (3) and pilot operated valve (2) with
open. Now the pressure fluid flows from port A to port B whilst
pressure adjustment element.
maintaining the set operating pressure.
Pressure relief valve type DB
The pressure relief valve may be unloaded or switched over to a
The pressure present in port A acts on the main spool (3). At the
different pressure (second pressure stage) via port “X” (15).
same time pressure is applied via the control lines (6) and (7), which
are fitted with orifices (4) and (5), on the pring loaded side of the
main spool (3) and at the ball (8) in the pilot control valve (2). If the
pressure in port A exceeds the value set at the spring (9), then the
ball (8) opens against the spring (9).
11 14 8 12 9

7
1 13
6 3

X B
15 10 A
Symbols
Type DB…–… Type DB…X… Type DB…Y… Type DB…XY…
A A A A

B B X B Y B X Y

Type DBW…–… Type DBW…X… Type DBW…Y… Type DBW…XY…

Normally closed Normally closed Normally closed Normally closed
A A A A
A B A B A B A B
a b a b a b a b

P T P T P T P T
B B X B Y B X Y
A B A B A B A B
a b a b a b a b

P T P T P T P T
Normally open Normally open Normally open Normally open

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Function, section: type DBW…

Pressure relief valve type DBW

The function of this valve is basically the same as the valve type DB.
The unloading at the main spool (3) however is achieved by operating
the built-on directional valve (16).
A

16

B T (P)

7
1 13
6 3

X B
15 10 A

Pressure relief valve with switching shock damping

(sandwich plate), type DBW…/..S..R12
With a swiching shock damping valve (17) the opening of the The degree of damping (unloading shock) is determined by the size
connection from B2 to B1 is delayed. Pressure peaks and acoustic of the orifice (18). The Ø 1.2 mm orifice is recommended (ordering
unloading shocks in the return line are thereby avoided. It is fitted details ..R12..).
between the pilot control valve (2) and the directional valve (16).
16
B T (P)
18
17 B1 1

B2 P B 2 T
2

Shown: directional valve open

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Technical data (for applications outside these parameters, please consult us!)
General
Installation Optional
Ambient temperature range DB.. °C – 30 to + 80 (NBR seals)
– 20 to + 80 (FKM seals)
DBW... °C – 30 to + 50 (NBR seals)
– 20 to + 50 (FKM seals)
Weight DB. 10 DB. 15 DB. 20 DB. 25 DB. 30
Subplate mounting DB… kg 2,6 – 3.5 – 4.4
DBW… kg 4.05 – 4.95 – 5.85
DBC… kg 1.2
DBWC… kg 2.65
DBC10 or 30… kg 1.5
DBWC10 or 30… kg 2.95
Threaded connections DB..G… kg 5.3 5.2 5.1 5.0 4.8
DBW..G… kg 6.75 6.65 6.55 6.45 6.25
Technical data for the directional valves See catalogue sheet RE 23 178
Hydraulic
Maximum operating pressure at ports A, B, X bar 350
Maximum back pressure at port Y DB.. bar 315
DBW... bar 210 for DC solenoids
160 for AC solenoids
Settable pressure Minimum bar Flow dependent (see characteristic curves on page 8)
Maximum bar 50; 100; 200; 315; 350
Maximum flow DB. 10 DB. 15 DB. 20 DB. 25 DB. 30
Subplate mounting L/min 250 – 500 – 650
Threaded connections L/min 250 500 500 500 650
Pressure fluid Mineral oil (HL, HLP) to DIN 51 524 1);

Fast bio-degradable pressure fluids to

VDMA 24 568 (also see RE 90 221); HETG (rape seed oil) 1);
HEPG (polyglycols) 2); HEES (synthetic ester) 2);
other pressure fluids on request
Pressure fluid temperature range °C – 30 to + 80 for NBR seals
°C – 20 to + 80 for FKM seals
Viscosity range mm2/s 10 to 800
Degree of contamination Maximum permissible degree of contamination of the fluid is
to NAS 1638 class 9. We therefore recommend a filter with a
minimum retention rate of ß10 ≥ 75.
1) Suitable for NBR and FKM seals
2) Only suitable for FKM seals

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Characteristic curves (measured with HLP46, ϑoil = 40 °C ± 5 °C)

The characteristic curves were measured with external, pilot oil drain, at zero pressure, .
With internal pilot oil drain the inlet pressure increases by the outlet pressure present at port B.
Inlet pressure in relation to the flow
400

350
315
300
1 2 3
Inlet pressure in bar →

250

200

150

100
1 NS10
50
2 NS25
3 NS32
0 100 200 250 300 400 500 600 650
Flow in L/min →
Minimum settable pressure and bypass pressure in relation to the flow 1)
Standard version
12
1 2 4
10
bypass pressure in bar →
Min. settable pressure,

8
3
6
1 NS10
4
2 NS25
3 NS32 (N)
2
4 DBC 30
DBWC 30
0 100 200 250 300 400 500 600 650
Flow in L/min →

Minimum settable pressure and bypass pressure in relation to the flow 1)

Version “U”
12
1 2 4
10
bypass pressure in bar →
Min. settable pressure,

6
3
1 NS10
4 2 NS25
3 NS32 (N)
2
4 DBC 30
DBWC 30
0 100 200 250 300 400 500 600 650
Flow in L/min →
1) The characteristic curves are valid for outlet pressure pB = 0 over the entire flow range!

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Characteristic curves (measured with HLP46, ϑoil = 40 °C ± 5 °C)

Pilot flow, measured at ν = 40.5 mm2/s
2,0
1 2 3
1,8
1,6
Pilot flow in L/min →

1,4
1,2
1,0
0,8
0,6
0,4 1 NS10
0,2 2 NS25
3 NS32
0 100 200 250 300 400 500 600 650
Flow in L/min →

Unit dimensions: for threaded connections (dimensions in mm)

9
169 18
145
5 133
122
G 1/4; 12
49
3 5 8 4 6; 7
2

9 8
Ø39,5

Ø32
Ø35

0
3
20

2 1

Y
134

5,5 19
Ø25 B
ØD2

114
D1

G 1/4; 12 Type D1 ØD2 T1

X
DB 10 G G 1/2 34 14
47
56

T1 1 DB 15 G G 3/4 42 16
44

DB 20 G G1 47 18
A
T1

DB 25 G G 1 1/4 58 20
11 D1
1

DB 30 G G 1 1/2 65 22
ØD2
72
2 4 90 17
Dimensions for built-on directional
11 spool valve, see page 10.

For item explanations see page 12

1
Ø72
80

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Unit dimensions: for subplate mounting (dimensions in mm)

163 14
30
18

15
15
18
15 A
Pg 11

91,5 (98)
Pg 11

85,5 (92)
31 31
12
32 32

17 30
13 14 16
5 8 4 6; 7
2

9 8
Ø39,5

Ø32
Ø35

0
3
20

2 1
Y
98

G 1/4; 12 G 1/4; 12
78

19
26
16

X A B
M8 x 1; 10 Ø6
5

2
5 49
L9 122
133
145
169 18

L6
L8 L5 ØD1 9
11
L7
1

For item explanations see page 12

X
B1

A
B2

B
0,01/100mm
R max 4

L4 L3
L2
Required surface finish of
10 mating piece
5 L1

Type L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 B1 B2 ØD1

DB. 10 91 53.8 22.1 27.5 22.1 47.5 0 25.5 2 78 53.8 14

DB. 20 116 66.7 33.4 33.3 11.1 55.6 23.8 22.8 10.5 100 70 18
DB. 30 147.5 88.9 44.5 41 12.7 76.2 31.8 20 21 115 82.6 20

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Unit dimensions: pilot control valves with (DBC 10 or 30) or without (DBC, DBT) main spool assembly
Dimensions in mm

169 18
145
5 133
122
G 1/4; 12
49 3 5 8 4 6; 7 9
2

9 8
Ø39,5
Ø35

Ø32
40

0
29

3
20

2 1
Y
20 27
21 28
29 25
26
35
61 0,01/100mm
11,5 51 Ø8,4 R max 4
11
28

Required surface finish of

mating piece
29

Y
32

44

X
Dimensions for built-on directional
31

spool valve, see page 10.

1 6
For item explanations see page 12
4

37,5

"Z"
View“Z”
A
0,01/100 mm

29±0,2 26±0,2
Y

Ø45 M6; 8 51
Ø32H7 16 4 x M8; 12
2 x 30°

Ø4,2
Ø28,5+0,1
0,02 A
2 x 45°

X Y X

0,008
25,5

42+0,05

Ø0,05 B
40+0,1
34

Y
+0,1

B X
Ø32

Y Z
48

32

44
17

Z Z
B
2 x 45°

0,3 61
. R A
m ax
Ø6 Ø24,8+0,2
M4; 6 Ø32 X = Rmax 4
24 23 22 Y = Rmax 8
Z = RZ 16

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Item explanation

1 Name plate
2 Port X for external pilot oil supply Subplates to catalogue sheet RE 45 064 and valve fixing screws
3 Port Y for external pilot oil drain must be ordered separtely.
4 Adjustment element “1” Subplates for:
5 Adjustment element “2” Type DB/DBW 10 G 545/01 (G 3/8)
G 546/01 (G 1/2)
6 Adjustment element “3”
Type DB/DBW 20 G 408/01 (G 3/4)
7 Adjustment element “7” G 409/01 (G 1)
8 Hexagon 10 A/F Type DB/DBW 30 G 410/01 (G 1 1/4)
9 Space required to remove key G 411/01 (G 1 1/2)
10 Locating pin Type DBT/DBWT G 51/01 (G 1/4)
11 Valve fixing holes
12 Directional spool valve NS6 (see catalogue shee RE 23 178) Valve fixing screws for:
13 Solenoid "a" Type DB/DBW 10
14 Hand override, optional 4 off M12 x 50 DIN 912–10.9; MA = 130 Nm
15 Plug-in connector without circuitry to DIN EN 175 301-803 1) Type DB/DBW 20
16 Plug-in connector with circuitry to DIN EN 175 301-803 1) 4 off M16 x 50 DIN 912–10.9; MA = 310 Nm
17 Switching shock damping valve, optional Type DB/DBW 30
18 Space required to remove plug-in connector 4 off M18 x 50 DIN 912–10.9; MA = 430 Nm
19 Omitted with internal pilot oil drain Type DBC/DBWC,
Type DBC 10/DBWC 10 and type DBC 30/DBWC 30
20 Seal ring
4 off M8 x 40 DIN 912–10.9; MA = 37 Nm
21 Main spool assembly
Type DBT/DBWT
22 The Ø 32 bore may connect the Ø 45 bore at any position. 4 off M8 x 40 DIN 912–10.9; MA = 37 Nm
However, care must be taken to ensure that the connection
hole X and the fixing holes are not damaged.
23 Back-up ring and seal ring must be inserted into this bore
before assembling the main spool. 1) Must be ordered separately, see page 4.
24 Orifice must be ordered separately
25 Seal ring
26 Seal ring
27 Seal ring
28 Seal ring
29 Seal ring
30 Dim. for valve with hand override „N“
31 Dim. ( ) for valve with AC solenoid
32 Dim. for valve with DC solenoid

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