RA 64 960/01.

05 1/20
Directional Control Valve Replaces: 10.96
Load Sense Pressure Compensated
MP18
Series 10

Nominal pressure 3000 psi (207 bar) pump side

Max. flow
— pump side:
• 40 GPM (150 l/min) unloading and priority inlet element
• 50 GPM (189 l/min) standard closed center inlet element
— actuator side:
• 35 GPM (133 l/min) consult factory for higher flow rates

Functional Description Features

MP18, series 10 mobile stack type valves are load sensing — Parallel type valve with wide range of section circuitry
pressure compensated valves. They control the volume, including 3-way, 4-way, float, motor control, 3 position and
direction of oil flow and maintain a constant flow regardless of priority. Available with both flow and pressure control spools.
changing load pressures. — May be combined with MP18 series 30 sections to provide
An advantage of the MP18 is that the starting point for series parallel circuitry.
movement of the function always remains the same, i.e., a — Section compensator allows each section to operate at a
specified control spool position always has the same metering predetermined flow rate independent of pump discharge
characteristics. This is accomplished by a compensating spool flow and pressure.
in each section. — Low spool operating forces possible by elimination of
While the main spool is in neutral, the primary shuttle and series by-pass circuits through the valve. This lends itself to
secondary shuttle are vented to tank. When the main spool is remote operation of valve spools.
operated, the load pressure is directed via the primary shuttle — Variety of main spool operators including manual, hydraulic,
to the spring end of the pressure compensator spool. The electro-hydraulic (proportional or on-off control), and
section compensator now moves to the open position. mechanical detents. Electro-hydraulic and hydraulic remote
Dependent on the pressure drop between the section also available with manual handle override.
compensator and the control spool opening, a specific volume — Section with pressure regulator or remote regulator port
now flows to the function. The load signal also simultaneously allows each section to operate at a predetermined maximum
communicates to the secondary shuttle and on to the system pressure level independent of pump discharge pressure.
compensating device. The system compensating device can — Low neutral pressure drop with open center inlet section,
be either an inlet compensator (open center unloading inlet) in pressure drop remains constant regardless of number of
the case of a fixed pump system or a pump compensator sections. Pump discharge flow is directed back to the
control in the case of a variable pump system. reservoir at low pressure through the unloading valve
located within inlet section.
— Primary relief in open center unloading inlet section and
priority port relief in priority inlet section which provides
accurate pressure control over a wide flow range
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Ordering Code
Fluid MP 18–10 / /
Petroleum oil (For operation with other fluids, consult a Rexroth Application Engineer)

Number of Sections
Directional control sections (8 sections maximum)

Directional Control Valve

Mobile stack valve, pressure compensated, Series 10 MP 18

Inlet (__) Indicate required pressure in bar.

Standard closed center C Open center O(__)
Closed center top ported CT Open center with back pressure check OB(__)
Closed center priority P(__) Open center with power beyond OP(__)

Directional Control Section

Low Boy Section LB

Schematic Designation (__) Indicate limited flow in liters/minute after spool schematic designation.
B A
1 5 9 13
P T

2 10 14

3 7 11

4 8 12
All spool designations, except number 10, are available with flow limited main spools for improved metering characteristics. If flow limited spool is
required, add in (__) the flow in liters/min. after the spool designation. Available flow limited main spools are; 7 gpm (26 lpm), 11 gpm (42 lpm),
15 gpm (57 lpm) and 24 gpm (91 lpm). Consult factory for special customer requirements in main spool design if quantities are justified.

Spool Operation (__) Indicate required DC voltage (12v or 24v) or pressure release detent setting in bar.
Spring centered A Pressure release detent A; spring center B D2(__)
Spring centered with stroke limiter on A & B A1 Pressure release detent B; spring center A D3(__)
Spring centered with stroke limiter on A A2 Pres. release detent A; spring center B; mech. detent float D4(__)
Mechanical detent A and B B Pres. release detent B; spring center A; mech. detent float D5(__)
Spring centered from A mechanical detent B B1 Hydraulic pilot operated H
Spring centered from B mechanical detent A B2 Hydraulic pilot operated with stroke limiters ❷ H1(__)
Spring centered from A & B mechanical detent float B3 Hydraulic pilot operated with manual handle override H2
Multi-position detent B4 Electrical proportional control L(__)
Mechanical detent A, B, and float B5 Electrical proportional control with stroke limiters ❸ L1(__)
Mechanical detent A and float spring centered from B B6 Electrical prop. control with manual handle override ❸ L2(__)
Pressure release detent A and B D(__) Electrical on/off control M(__)
Pressure release detent A and B; detent float D1(__) Electrical on/off control with stroke limiters ❸ M1(__)
Electrical on/off control with manual handle override ❸ M2(__)
Electrical Connector Type: Junior Timer (AMP)
Port Options
Port Option Machining not available in LB Z
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Z Z / Z Z /
Section No. 2

“A” Port

“B” Port
Note: Include full section code for each
individual additional section. Maximum of
8 sections.

Compensator Option
Standard Compensator 0
Adjustable flow control LB, LBL, LBPL sections only 1

Section Compensator Pressure Control Option (__) Indicate required settings in bar.
No compensator pressure control (standard) A
Compensator pressure regulator B(__)
Port for remote compensator pressure regulation – Not available in Electrical Controled Sections C

End Cover
Standard end cover L
End cover with pressure reducing valve integral for electro-hydraulic controlled sections. Q
End cover with external supply pressure port for electro-hydraulic controlled sections. R
End cover with pressure regulator for pilot supply port. S
To add P, T or LS ports to end cover, add P, T or L in (__) after end cover codes L, Q, R or S.
Example: L(PTL) would indicate a pressure, tank and load sense carry over ports in the end cover. (__)

❷ H1(__) designate which ports are to be stroke limited (A, B, or A & B).

❸ All electrical main spool operation codes (L, L1, L2, M, M1, M2) must be sold as complete valve assemblies.
Codes L1 or M1 designate stroke limiter. Specify which ports are to be stroke limited (A, B, or A & B).
All electrical sections must be assembled in line from end cover Q or R.

Technical Data
MP18 Specifications
Flow range GPM (L/min) 35 (133) Note…Consult factory for higher flow rates
Primary operating pressure Port T PSI (bar) 290 (20)*
Port P PSI (bar) 3000 (207)*
Hydraulic fluid Petroleum oils (HM, HL, HLP)
Fluid temperature range ° F (° C) tmin = –4° F (–20) tmax = 158° F (70)
Viscosity range SSU (mm2/s) 35–1760 (10–380) (dependent upon fluid)
Cleanliness level 18⁄15 according to ISO 4406

*For applications outside these parameters, please consult Rexroth

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Installation Dimensions

5.42 (High Boy)

Model…2MP18-10/O(207)/
(137.7)
8.99 LB1AZZ1A/
(228)
4.68 (Low Boy) HB1L(12)G(250)G(250)OA/
(118.9)
2.69
7.89
(200)
Q
(68.3)
1.38 1.88 2.44
(35.1) (47.8) (62.0)

.437 Dia (3)

(11.1)

1.72
B (43.7) T2

1.88 5.31 P2
2.78 T A (47.8) (134.9) 13.83 .75 3.26
(70.6) .91 (351.3) (19) (82.8)
(23.1) 2.04
P (51.8)

1.36 .79
(34.5) (20.1)
4.06 .98
(103.1) (24.9)

.378 Dia.
(9.59)
.56 float
(1.42) .42
1.03
.38 A position (26.2) (10.7)
.62 (9.7)
(15.7) .38 B position
(9.7)
1.41
(35.8)
2.69
(68.3)

B A B A Top Ported Closed Center Inlet with Standard End Cover

Number of Overall Length Bolt Hole Centers
Directional A B
P Control Spools inches millimeters inches millimeters
1 6.60 167.6 5.79 147.0
2 8.48 215.3 7.67 194.7
3 10.36 263.0 9.55 242.5
T2
4 12.24 310.77 11.43 290.2
P2 5 14.11 358.5 13.30 337.9
6 15.99 406.2 15.18 385.7
7 17.87 454.0 17.06 433.4
T
8 19.75 501.7 18.94 481.1

Closed Center Inlet with Standard End Cover Priority and all Open Center Inlets with Standard End Cover
Number of Overall Length Bolt Hole Centers Number of Overall Length Bolt Hole Centers
Directional A B Directional A B
Control Spools inches millimeters inches millimeters Control Spools inches millimeters inches millimeters
1 5.70 144.8 4.88 124.0 1 6.86 174.3 6.01 152.6
2 7.58 192.6 6.76 171.7 2 8.74 222.0 7.89 200.3
3 9.46 240.3 8.64 219.5 3 10.62 269.8 9.77 248.0
4 11.34 288.0 10.52 267.2 4 12.50 317.5 11.64 295.8
5 13.22 335.7 12.40 314.9 5 14.38 335.7 13.52 343.5
6 15.10 383.5 14.28 362.6 6 16.26 412.9 15.40 391.2
7 16.98 431.2 16.16 410.4 7 18.14 460.7 17.28 438.9
8 18.86 478.9 18.04 458.0 8 20.02 508.4 19.16 486.7
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Installation Dimensions

Model…2MP18-10/C/
LB1HZZOA/
LB1BZZOA/
L

1.72
(43.7) B

Ls
5.31 13.74 5.31 1.88 12.75
(134.9) T (349.0)(134.9) (47.8) A (323.8)
3.53 3.47
(89.7)(88.1)
1.84 P
(46.8)

.73
(18.5)
3.15
.75 (80) 1.03
(19) .38 A position (26.2)
1.34 (.97)
(34)

.38 B position
(.97)
.42
2.69 (10.7)
(68.3) .378
4.68 (9.59)Dia.
(118.9)
1.88 2.44
(47.8) (62.0)
6.76
(171.7)
7.58
(192.6)
Standard Port Sizes (SAE)
Inlet P…Inlet T…Tank PB PR LS PRLS
C #12 #12 #6
C #16 #16 #6
CT #16 #16 #4
P #16 #16 #12, 8, 6 #6 #6
O #16 #16
B A B A
P
OB #16 #12
OP #16 #16 #12

Work A B
Section Work Port Work Port
LB #12 #12

End LS…Load P2…Pilot T2…Pilot

Covers P…Inlet T…Tank Sense Supply Drain
Ls
L(PTL) #12 #12 #4
T
L(PTL) #16 #16 #6
Q(PTL) #16 #16 #6 #4
R(PTL) #16 #16 #6 #4 #4
S(PTL) #16 #16 #6 #4 #4
Hydraulic Housing #4 or #6
Note: If stack valve assembly has one of the optional end covers (Q, R, or S)
the overall length is .250 inches (6.35 mm) longer than the matching valve
assembly with standard end cover. Bolt hole mounting dimensions do not
change.
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Inlets

Open Center Unloading Inlet

Code…O

P 4.13
(104.9)

2.69
(68.3)
1.38
(35.1)

1.36
(34.5) .437 Dia.
2.78 (11.1)
(70.6)
3.59
(91.2)

P
Neutral Pressure Drop
(Open Center Inlet)
175
150
125
Inlet to 100
Tank 75
(PSID)
50
25
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
T
Flow (GPM)
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Inlets

Open Center Unloading Inlet

with Power Beyond

Code…OP PB

1.69
(42.9)

P
4.13
(104.9)

2.69
(68.3)
Ls 1.38
(35.1)

1.36
(34.5)
2.78
(70.6) .437 Dia.
(11.1)

PB

Main Relief Pressure Rise P

3500
3000
2500
Inlet 2000
Pressure 1500
(PSI) 1000
500
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50

Inlet Flow (GPM)

T
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Inlets

Open Center Unloading Inlet

with Back Pressure Check T
Code…OB

1.69
(42.9)

P 4.13
(104.9)

2.69
(68.3)
1.38
(35.1)

1.36
(34.5) .437 Dia.
2.78 (11.1)
(70.6)

P
Back Pressure Check
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Inlet

Closed Center Priority Inlet

PR
Code…P

1.69
(42.9)

P
4.13
(104.9)

Ls 2.69
(68.3)
PRLS 1.38
.83 (35.1)
(21.1)
1.36 .437 Dia.
(34.5) (11.1)
2.69
(68.3)
2.78
(70.6)
3.59
(91.2)

Dynamic Bleed PR Standard Priority PR

P P

PRLS
PRLS

LS
LS

T T
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Inlet Options

Closed Center Inlet Closed Center Top Ported Inlet

Code…C Code…CT

P .406 Dia. 1.06

(10.3) (26.9)
3.71
(94.4)
LS 2.56
(65) 6.91
(117.5)
1.34
(34) T P
1.84
(46.8)
.72 3.47 .73
(18.3) (88.1) (18.5) 4.40
.437 Dia. (111.8)
3.53
(89.7) (11.1) Ls
5.31
(134.9)

1.84
(46.7) .73
(18.5)

Sectional View
Model…MP18-10/LB1BZZ1A
P B A

Ls

T
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Operating Curves

Inlet/Work Port Pressure Drop Work Port/Tank Pressure Drop

250 100
200
Inlet to 150 Work 75
Work Port
P to 8B to 50
Port Flow into 8a
(PSID) 100 Tank
(PSID) 25
50
Flow into 2A
0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Inlet Flow (GPM) Flow into Work Port (GPM)

Proportional Solenoid (12V dc) Proportional Solenoid (24V dc)

Meter-in (either cylinder or motor) Meter-in (either cylinder or motor)
180 HZ pulse with modulation 180 HZ pulse with modulation
40 40

30 30
Work Work
Port 20 Port 20
Flow Flow
(GPM) (GPM)
10 10

0 900 1200 1500 0 450 600 750

Milli-Amp Milli-Amp

Hydraulic Operation Adjustable Throttle Flow Control

Meter-in (to either cylinder or motor) 40
40

30
30
Work
Work Port 20
Port 20 Flow
Flow (GPM)
(GPM)
10
10

0 30 90 150
0 100 150 300
Pilot Pressure (PSI) Throttle Position (degrees)

Flow vs Spool Stroke Main Spool

Meter-in (to either cylinder or motor)
40

30
Work
Port 20
Flow
(GPM)
10

00 .125 .250 .375

Spool Travel (inches)
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Spool Operation
Electrical Proportional and On/Off Control Hydraulic Operated Proportional Control
Main Spool Operator Codes…L(12), L(24), M(12), M(24). Main Spool Operator Code…H

3 Position Assembly 3 Position Assembly

Internal assembly typical. Housings are not interchangeable. Housings are interchangeable from “A” to “B” end of section.
They must be assembled to their proper ends of the sections. Assembly for “A” port end of section.
Assembly for “A” port end of section

4 Position Assembly 4 Position Assembly

Assembly for “A” port Assembly for “A” port

end of section end of section

Assembly for “B” port Assembly for “B” port

end of section end of section

Electrical Proportional and On/Off Control with Stoke Limiter Hydraulic Proportional with Stoke Limiter
Main Spool Operator Codes…L1(12), L1(24), M1(12), M1(24). Main Spool Operator Code…H1

Manual Spring Centered Manual Spring Centered with Stroke Limiter Manual Spring Centered with
Main Spool Operator Code…A Main Spool Operator Code…A1 Stroke Limiter
Main Spool Operator Code…A2
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Spool Operation
Electrical Proportional and On/Off Con- Hydraulic Control with Manual Override Lever and Dust Boot Assembly
trol with Manual Override Main Spool Operator Code…H2 Kit P/N 1601-635-040
Main Spool Operator “B” port assembly
Codes…L2(12), L2(24), M2(12), M2(24) Kit P/N 1602-635-097
“B” port assembly
Kit P/N 1602-635-096

8.25 (209.6)
4.13
(105)

5.87 (149)
0.13 (3.3)

7.87 (200)
3.25
(82.6)

3 Position Detent Assembly 4 Position Pressure Release Detent Assembly

Code…B3 Code…D1
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Pressure Compensator Control Options Shuttles

Code…B(__) Double Acting Primary Shuttle
1602-566-026 1604-566-002

Orificed Primary Shuttle

1604-566-004

Code…C Single Acting “A” Only Shuttle

1602-566-045 1604-566-009

Single Acting “B” Only Shuttle

1604-566-006
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End Covers
Code…L Code… Q
Standard End Cover End cover with pressure reducing valve integral for Electro-
Hydraulic controlled sections. (Includes drain port T2)

T2

.72
(18.3) P2
.75 3.26
(19) (82.8)
2.04
(51.8)
1.50 5.31
(38.1) (134.9)
.79 .437 Dia. 5.31
(20.1) (11.1) (134.9)
.98
(24.9)

Code…R Code…S
End cover w/ external supply pressure port for Electro- End cover w/ pressure reducing valve integral for pilot con-
Hydraulic controlled sections. (Includes pressure port P2 and troller supply. Not to be used with Electro-Hydraulic sections.
drain port T2) (Includes pressure port P2 and drain port T2)

T2 T2

P2 P2
.75 3.26 .75 3.26
(19) (82.8) (19) (82.8)
2.04 2.04
(51.8) (51.8)

.79 .437 Dia. 5.31 .79 .437 Dia. 5.31

(20.1) (11.1) (134.9) (20.1) (11.1) (134.9)
.98 .98
(24.9) (24.9)

To Add Ports P, T, or LS to End Covers, Add Catalog Code (PTL) to End Cover Codes…L, Q, R, or S.

T T
P

P 2.96
.72 2.56 LS
(18.3) (65) .75 (75.2)
(19)
LS 1.34
(34) 1.31
(33.3)

1.84
(46.8) 2.09
.73 (53.1)
3.47 (18.5) 3.47 .73
(88.1) .437 Dia. (18.5)
(11.1) (88.1)
3.53 4.93
(89.7) .437 Dia.
(125.2)
5.31 5.31
(134.9) (134.9)
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Kit Numbers
Closed Center Tie Bolt Kits
Including shims, o-rings, tie-bolts, nuts, and lockwashers.
1602-635-023 1 section
1602-635-020 2 section
1602-635-021 3 section
1602-635-022 4 section
1602-635-033 5 section
1602-635-034 6 section
1602-635-035 7 section
1602-635-036 8 section

Open Center Tie Bolt Kits

Including shims, o-rings, tie-bolts, nuts, and lockwashers.
1602-635-037 1 section
1602-635-038 2 section
1602-635-039 3 section
1602-635-040 4 section
1602-635-041 5 section
1602-635-042 6 section
1602-635-043 7 section
1602-635-044 8 section

Service Kits
1602-635-031 Face seal kit (seal between sections including shims)
1602-635-061 Seal kit standard section
1602-635-086 Seal kit electrical section pilot face seals
1602-635-078 Priority inlet seal kit
1602-635-001 Dust boot kit
1601-635-040 MP18 & 22 handle & dust boot kit
1604-566-002 Standard primary shuttle double acting
1604-566-004 Orificed primary shuttle double acting
1604-566-006 Single acting shuttle "B"
1604-566-008 Single acting orificed shuttle "B"
1604-566-009 Single acting shuttle "A"
1604-566-011 Single acting orificed shuttle "A"
1602-566-022 Relief cartridge unloading and priority inlet
1604-635-001 Secondary shuttle kit, with ball
1602-635-094 Open center inlet back pressure check kit
1602-635-116 Mating Solenoid connector Kit - Cannon Connector "C2"
1602-635-117 Mating Solenoid connector Kit - Junior Timer (AMP) "C4"

Operation Mechanical Detent Kits

1602-635-071 "B" detent kit - Mechanical detent A and B
1602-635-072 "B1" detent kit - Spring centered from A mechanical detent B
1602-635-073 "B2" detent kit - Spring centered from B mechanical detent A
1602-635-074 "B3" detent kit - Spring centered from A & B mechanical detent float
1602-635-075 "B4" detent kit - Multi-position detent
1602-635-068 "A" standard spring centered kit
1602-635-096 Manual override kit-option "L2" & "M2" without solenoid
1602-635-097 Manual override kit-option "H2"
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