Hydraulic Pump

VP1-120
Variable displacement
Pressure up to 350 bar

Catalogue HY17-8221/UK
November 2003
Catalogue HY17-8221/UK Hydraulic Pump
Content VP1-120

Contents Page
General information ................................................. 3
Specifications ......................................................... 3
Ordering information ................................................ 3
Standard model numbers ........................................ 3
VP1-120 cross section ............................................ 4
Control type LS (for VP1-120) .................................. 4
Installation dimensions ............................................ 5
LS load sensing control function ............................. 6
BPV-VP1 unloading valve ....................................... 6
Suction fittings; start-up .......................................... 7
Suction fittings for VP1-120 ..................................... 7
Start-up ................................................................... 7

Conversion factors
1 kg ................................................................ 2.20 lb
1 N ...............................................................0.225 lbf
1 Nm ........................................................ 0.738 lbf ft
1 bar ............................................................. 14.5 psi
1 l .................................................... 0.264 US gallon
1 cm3 ...................................................................... 0.061 cu in
1 mm ............................................................ 0.039 in
1 kW .............................................................. 1.34 hp
9/ °C + 32 ............................................................. °F
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General information VP1-120

The VP1-120 is the world’s most powerful variable The VP1 is highly efficient, has a small installation
displacement pump for truck applications. It can be envelop and is extremely light. It is reliable, economical
close-coupled to a gearbox PTO (power take-off) or to a and easy to install.
coupling independent PTO (e.g. an engine PTO) which The new frame size, VP1-120, has almost the same
meets ISO standard 7653-1985. installation dimensions as the VP1-45 and VP1-75, and
An application that makes full use of all the features of is suitable for all load sensing systems, regardless of
the VP1 is truck cranes with a load sensing system. make.
The complex systems of refuse collection vehicles and
sewage trucks as well as various combinations of Features
tippers, cranes, snow ploughs, and salt/sand spreaders
- Low energy consumption
can also be greatly simplified and optimised with the
VP1 pump. - Strong and reliable
The VP1 provides the hydraulic system with the correct - 11 pistons for low noise and smooth running
amount of fluid at precisely the right moment, effectively - Compact and light
reducing energy consumption and heat generation. This - Improved overall economy
means a smoother and quieter running system with
- High power-to-weight ratio
much reduced impact on the environment.
- Sturdy design.

Specifications
Frame size VP1-120
Max displacement [cm3/rev] 120
Max pressure [bar]
- intermittent 1) 350 1) Max 6 seconds in any one minute.
- continuous 2) 300 2) Refer to page 6: LS control.
Response time [ms]
- max-to-min 20–40
- min-to-max 100–140
Selfpriming speed 3) [rpm] 3) At an inlet pressure of 1.0 bar (abs.)
21/2” suction line, max 1 800 with mineral oil at a viscosity of 30 mm2/s (cSt).
Max input power [kW] 125
Control type LS
Shaft end spline DIN 5462
Mounting flange ISO 7653-1985
Weight (with control) [kg] 26.9

Ordering information Standard model numbers

VP1 – 120 – R Model Ordering no.
Pump Frame Direction of VP1-120-R 378 3182
type size rotation VP1-120-L 378 3183
Code Frame size
[cm3 /rev]
120 120
Code Dir. of rotation
R Right hand
L Left hand

NOTE: - The direction of rotation cannot be changed. The

desired direction of rotation must be stated when ordering
- The suction fittings must be ordered separately
(see information on page 7).

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Cross section; valve block VP1-120

VP1-120 cross section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1. Control
2. Setting piston
3. Setting screw for
LS control
4. Setting screw for
pressure relief
5. Swash plate
6. Bearing shell
7. Purge plug
8. Drain for
shaft seal
9. Needle bearing
10. Valve plate
11. Cylinder barrel
12. Barrel housing
13. Piston with piston shoe
14. Setting piston
15. Retainer plate
16. Bearing housing
17. Purge plug
18. Roller bearing
19. Shaft seals with carrier
20. Input shaft 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Control type LS (for VP1-120) Cross section of VP1-120 control.

Load sensing Direct connection
port, high to reservoir (G 3/8”) LS control adjustment
pressure (G 1/4”) (1 turn approx. 10 bar)

M T

A A

Port from Port to other (No connection Signal pressure relief

high setting in pump housing) adjustment (1 turn = 30–40 bar)
pressure pistons
Plug with throttle hole
Fixing pin (on opposite
side)
Throttle hole for Throttle hole for
pressure relief; LS control;
φ 2.0 mm φ 1.2 mm

Note: See also the schematic on page 6.

To pump housing Conn. LS (G 1/4”)
View A–A

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Installation dimensions VP1-120

64
35 A

M
T ”Top” purge plug (G 1/4”); not
68 tightened on delivery
φ 12,5
(x4) 12 9

Direction of rotation
(here: right hand)
96

191 φ 80 f7

95 104

1,9
Approximate ”Bottom” purge plug
80 A centre of gravity (G 1/4”) 28,3
120 156 44
125 269 55

Washer over drain

for shaft seal

IMPORTANT!
The control is not drained through the
pump case. An external line must
must be installed between the control
M12
drain port ‘T’ and the reservoir.

Spline B8x32x36
(DIN 5462)
Drain line. T
(G 3/8”)

Pressure
port
(G1”)
Suction port
(suitable suction 29
fitting: refer to
6 page 7)

29
6

Pressure View A–A

port Right hand pump
(G1”) 36 30 Left hand pump 30 36

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Load sensing control; control function VP1-120

LS load sensing control (for VP1-120)

The VP1 pump can be used with any load sensing valve on on the main pump housing, determines the pressure levels
the market. The control governs the pump flow to the for “standby pressure” (∆p) and “pressure relief”. Both
hydraulic system as determined by the pressure differential, functions are adjustable.
∆p, between the pump pressure and the signal pressure. As shown in the figure below, the control is connected to
At a certain ‘opening’ of the directional valve, the pump flow the system pressure, the LS signal and the setting piston.
is kept constant (up to max specified rpm and pressure limits When the pump does not need to deliver flow to any
of the pump) even if the pump pressure changes due to consumers (no-flow mode), the pressure in the signal line
increasing or decreasing work load. is zero. This means that the pump maintains the ”standby”
The LS control, consisting of a valve body, which is installed pressure as determined by the setting in the setting spring.

LS load sensing control function

Refer to the hydraulic schematic on the right. To work function
A selected ‘opening’ of the directional control valve spool
corresponds to a certain flow to the work function. This flow, Load sensing
in turn, creates a pressure differential ∆p over the spool and, load sensing
consequently, also a pressure differential between the valve
pump outlet and the LS port.
Control
When the differential pressure decreases (e.g. the housing
directional valve is ‘opened’ further) the ∆p also decreases
LS
and the LS valve spool moves to the left. The pressure to the
setting pistons then decreases and the pump displacement
increases. Spool for
The increase in pump displacement stops when the ∆p LS control
finally reaches the setting and the forces acting on the valve
spool are equal.
If there is no LS signal pressure (e.g. when the directional M
valve is in the neutral position) the pump only delivers Spool for
sufficient flow to maintain the standby pressure as pressure relief
determined by the setting.

Control adjustments T
- Signal pressure limiter
The valve is factory set at 275 bar but is adjustable
to 350 bar. φ 2.0 mm φ1.2 mm
Min
- Standby pressure
Max Setting
∆p is factory set at 25 bar but is adjustable to 35 bar. piston
The 25 bar setting and the standard orifice sizes shown (see
also ”Control type LS”, page 4), will usually provide an
acceptable directional valve characteristic as well as
physical system stability.
For additional information, contact Parker Hannifin. Hydraulic schematic for VP1-120.

BPV-VP1 unloading valve*

The BPV unloading valve for the VP1-120 is utilized in
hydraulic systems where the pump is operating constantly. VP1-120 Unloading Load sensing
The valve, which requires no additional control valve, allows pump valve (5 bar) valve
the pump to operate off-load for long periods, for example
when fitted to a PTO.
The valve protects the pump from overheating in the off-load
mode by allowing a small flow through the pump (refer to the M
schematic to the right). When a load sensing valve function S
is engaged, the bypass flow is cut off (as port ‘X’ is being LS X
pressurized).
P T
Valve Ordering Rated Max press. T
type number flow [l/min] [bar]
BPV-VP1 379 8799 20 350
* For more details, refer to the ”Truck Hydraulics” catalogue,
ordering number HY17-8200/UK, page 44.
Throttle Load signal line (LS)

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Suction fittings; start-up VP1-120

Suction fittings for VP1-120 suction fitting

Cap screw
A ”suction fitting” consists of a straight, 45° or 90° fitting,
Clamps
2 clamps, 2 cap screws and an O-ring.

NOTE: - Never use suction fittings smaller than the above.

- Suction fittings are not supplied with the pump,
and must be ordered separately.
O-ring
C
”Straight” suction fitting A
Ordering no. A mm B mm φ C mm (in.)
”Straight” suction B 20
378 0637 25 145 63 (21/2 ") fitting.
C

45° suction fitting A

Ordering no. A mm B mm φ C mm (in.)
378 0634 75 117 63 (21/2 ") 45° suction fitting. B 20
378 3367 88 129 75 ( 3 ” ) C

90° suction fitting A

Ordering no. A mm B mm φ C mm (in.)
378 1980 147 103 63 (21/2 ")

90° suction fitting. B 20

Start-up IMPORTANT!
Make sure the entire hydraulic system is clean before filling As shown in the figure, the pump inlet must always be
it with a recommended fluid. below the lowest reservoir oil level.
In addition, the VP1 pump must be purged to remove any
entrapped air in the pump housing; utilize the uppermost Before starting, open the uppermost purge port and
purge port (see figure). purge the pump. Afterwards, make sure both the ports are
re-tightened.
Hydraulic fluids
The VP1 data shown in the specifications on page 3 are Note! When the pump is purged the plug should be
valid when operating on a high quality, mineral based fluid. tightened with a torque of 30 Nm.
Hydraulic fluids type HLP (DIN 51524), ATF (automatic
transmission fluids), and API type CD engine oils are
suitable.
Fluid temperature
Main circuit: Max 75 °C.
Viscosity
Recommended viscosity: 20 – 30 mm2/s (cSt).
Operating viscosity limits:
- Min 10 mm2/s; max 400 mm2/s.
- At start-up: max 1000 mm2/s.
Filtration
To obtain long VP1 life, we recommend a filtration level of:
• 25 µm (absolute) in clean environment or at low
pressures
• 10 µm (absolute) in contaminated environment or at
high pressures.
Filtration should meet ISO standard 4406, code 18/13. ”Top” plug
Drain line The VP1-120 pump should be installed below the
The LS-regulator requires a separate drain line, which must reservoir fluid level. Purging should be performed when
be routed directly to the reservoir (refer to the figure on the the pump is connected to the reservoir and the system
right). is filled with fluid.
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