RE 25802-XC

Edition: 2019-09
Replaces: 03.17
RA78468826_AA

Pressure relief valve,

pilot-operated

Type DB …XC
▶▶ Size 10, 25, 32
▶▶ Component series 5X
▶▶ Maximum operating pressure 350 bar

ATEX units
For potentially explosive atmospheres
Information on explosion protection:
▶▶ Area of application in accordance with
the Explosion Protection
Directive 2014/34/EU I M2; II 2G; II 2D
▶▶ Type of protection valve:
–– Ex h I Mb X according to EN 80079-38
–– Ex h IIC T4 Gb X according to 80079-36
TB0107 –– Ex h IIIC T103°C Db X according to 80079-36

Features Contents

▶▶ For subplate mounting Features 1

▶▶ Porting pattern according to ISO 6264-06-09 (NG10), Ordering code 2
ISO 6264-08-13 (NG25) and ISO 6264-10-17 (NG32) Symbols 2
▶▶ For threaded connection Function, section 3
▶▶ Adjustment type: rotary knob Technical data 4, 5
▶▶ 5 pressure ratings Characteristic curves 6, 7
Dimensions 8 … 10
Solenoid-actuated unloading 10, 11
General information 11
Further information 12

Notice: The documentation version with which

the product was supplied is valid.

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Ordering code

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11
DB 1 5X / XC V

01 Pressure relief valve DB

02 Size 10 10
Size 25 20
Size 32 30

Type of connection
03 Subplate mounting –
Threaded connection G

Adjustment type for pressure adjustment

04 Rotary knob 1

05 Main spool Ø24 mm (NG10 and 25) –

Main spool Ø28 mm (only NG32) N

06 Component series 50 … 59 (50 … 59: unchanged installation and connection dimensions) 5X

Pressure rating
07 Set pressure up to 50 bar 50
Set pressure up to 100 bar 100
Set pressure up to 200 bar 200
Set pressure up to 315 bar 315
Set pressure up to 350 bar 350

Pilot oil supply and pilot oil return (see also “Symbols”)
08 Internal pilot oil supply and pilot oil return –
External pilot oil supply, internal pilot oil return X
Internal pilot oil supply, external pilot oil return Y
External pilot oil supply and pilot oil return XY

09 Standard version no code

Valve for minimum cracking pressure (only up to pressure rating “315”) U

Explosion protection
10 “Structural safety” XC
For details, see information on the explosion protection, page 5

Seal material (observe compatibility of seals with hydraulic fluid used, see page 5)
11 FKM seals V

Symbols

Type DB…–… Type DB…X… Type DB…Y… Type DB…XY…

T T T T

P P X P Y P X Y

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Function, section

Pressure valves of type DB are pilot-operated pressure now flows via the control line (7), nozzle bore (11) and
relief valves. They are used for limiting the operating ball (8) into the spring chamber (12). From here, it is
pressure. passed on to the container internally with type DB...–...
The pressure relief valves mainly consist of the main valve via control line (13) or externally with type DB...Y... via
(1) with main spool insert (3), the pilot control valve (2) control line (14). Due to nozzles (4) and (5), there
and the closing plate (16). is a pressure drop at the main spool (3). The connection
The pressure in channel P acts on the main spool (3). from channel P to channel T is free. Now, the hydraulic
Simultaneously, the pressure is applied via the control fluid flows from channel P to channel T while the set
lines (6) and (7), which are equipped with nozzles (4) operating pressure is maintained.
and (5), to the spring-loaded side of the main spool (3) Via port X (15), the pressure relief valve can be relieved
and to the ball (8) in the pilot control valve (2). If the or switched to a different pressure (second pressure
pressure in channel P is increased due to the value which rating).
is set at the spring (9), the ball (8) opens against the
spring (9). The corresponding signal comes internally,
Notice:
via the control lines (10) and (6) from channel P. The
With the attachment of an additional directional spool
hydraulic fluid on the spring-loaded side of main spool (3)
valve type 3WE 6…, the valve can be extended for
solenoid-actuated unloading (see page 10 and 11).

16 11 14 8 12 9

7
1 13

6 3

10
15

X T
P
Type DB 10…XC...

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Technical data
(for applications outside these values, please consult us!)

general
Sizes NG10 NG25 NG32
Weight ▶▶ Subplate mounting kg 2.6 3.5 4.4
▶▶ Threaded connection kg 5.3 5.1 4.8
Installation position any
Ambient temperature range °C –15 … +80
Storage temperature range °C +5 … +40
Surface protection Painting, galvanic coating, blued, stainless steel

hydraulic
Maximum operating pressure ▶▶ Port P, X bar 350
▶▶ Port T bar 315
Maximum counter pressure ▶▶ Port Y bar 315
▶▶ Port Y, T bar see “Solenoid-actuated unloading” page 10 and 11
Maximum set pressure 1) bar 50; 100; 200; 315; 350
Minimum set pressure 1) flow-dependent (see characteristic curve on page 6)
Maximum flow ▶▶ Subplate mounting l/min 250 500 650
▶▶ Threaded connection l/min 250 500 650
Hydraulic fluid see table page 5
Hydraulic fluid temperature range °C –15 … +80
Viscosity range mm2/s 10 … 800
Maximum admissible degree of contamination of the Class 20/18/15 2)

hydraulic fluid; cleanliness class according to ISO 4406 (c)

1) The maximum admissible response pressure must not be

exceeded. It must thus be checked using a suitable measuring Notice:
device during adjustments. Tank preloading adds to the minimum set pressure (ports T and Y)
2) The cleanliness classes specified for the components must
be adhered to in hydraulic systems. Effective filtration prevents
faults and simultaneously increases the life cycle of the
components.
Available filters can be found at www.boschrexroth.com/filter.

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Technical data
(for applications outside these values, please consult us!)

Hydraulic fluid Classification Suitable Standards Data sheet

sealing materials
Mineral oils HL, HLP, HLPD, HVLP, HVLPD NBR, FKM DIN 51524 90220
Bio-degradable ▶▶ Insoluble in water HETG FKM
ISO 15380
HEES FKM 90221
▶▶ Soluble in water HEPG FKM ISO 15380

Important information on hydraulic fluids: ▶▶ Bio-degradable and flame-resistant – containing water:

▶▶ For further information and data on the use of other hydraulic If components with galvanic zinc coating (e.g. version "J3"
fluids, please refer to the data sheets above or contact us. or "J5") or parts containing zinc are used, small amounts
▶▶ There may be limitations regarding the technical valve data of dissolved zinc may get into the hydraulic system and cause
(temperature, pressure range, life cycle, maintenance intervals, accelerated aging of the hydraulic fluid. Zinc soap may form
etc.). as a chemical reaction product, which may clog filters, nozzles
▶▶ The ignition temperature of the hydraulic fluid used must be 50 K and solenoid valves – particularly in connection with local heat
higher than the maximum surface temperature. input.

Information on the explosion protection

Area of application according to directive 2014/34/EU I M2, II 2G, II 2D
Type of protection of valve according to EN 80079-37 c (structural safety)
▶▶ Gas according to EN 80079-36/37 Ex h IIC T4 Gb X
▶▶ Dust according to EN 80079-36/37 Ex h IIIC T103°C Db X
▶▶ Methane, carbon dust according to EN 80079-38 Ex h I Mb X
Maximum surface temperature 3) °C 103
Temperature class T4

3) If a directional spool valve is attached (magnetic unloading),

the temperature specifications of the corresponding operating
instructions and the standards ISO 13732-1 and ISO 4413
(contact protection) must be observed.

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

Minimum set pressure and circulation pressure dependent on the flow 1)

Standard version

12
1 2
circulation pressure in bar →

10
Minimum set pressure,

8
3
6

2 1 NG10
2 NG25
3 NG32
0 100 200 250 300 400 500 600 650
Flow in l/min →

Minimum set pressure and circulation pressure dependent on the flow 1)

Version “U”

12
1 2
circulation pressure in bar →

10
Minimum set pressure,

6
3

1 NG10
2
2 NG25
3 NG32
0 100 200 250 300 400 500 600 650

Flow in l/min →

Notice:
The characteristic curves were measured with external,
depressurized pilot oil return.
With internal pilot oil return, the inlet pressure increases
by the output pressure at port T.

1) The characteristic curves apply for output pressure pT = 0 bar

in the entire flow range

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

Inlet pressure dependent on the flow

400

350
315
300
Inlet pressure in bar →

1 2 3
250

200

150

100

50 1 NG10
2 NG25
3 NG32
0 100 200 250 300 400 500 600 650

Flow in l/min →

Notice:
The characteristic curves were measured with external,
depressurized pilot oil return.
With internal pilot oil return, the inlet pressure increases
by the output pressure at port T.

Pilot flow

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 NG10
0,2 2 NG25
3 NG32
0 100 200 250 300 400 500 600 650
Flow in l/min →

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Dimensions: Subplate mounting

(dimensions in mm)

1 11 12 9 10 4
25 65
26.3
21.3

Ø39.5
Y
20
98

G1/4; 12 G1/4; 12
3

78
8
7
26
16

X P T
M8 x 1; 10 Ø6
5

2
5 49 5
L9
max 132

L6
L8 L5 ØD1
6
L7

1 Name plate
2 Port X for external pilot oil supply
3 Port Y for external pilot oil return
4 Adjustment type “1”
X P T
B1
B2

5 Locking pin
6 Valve mounting bore
7 Not applicable with internal pilot oil return
8 Measuring port, tightening torque MA = 30±3 Nm
L4 L3 9 Lock nut, wrench size 17, tightening torque MA = 10+5 Nm
L2 10 Lock nut, wrench size 17, tightening torque MA = 10+5 Nm
5 L1 11 Cover plate
12 Sealing plate

0,01/100 Subplates (separate order) with porting pattern according to

ISO 6264 see data sheet 45100.
Rz1max 4

Required surface quality of the valve Valve mounting screws see page 10.
contact surface

Size L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 B1 B2 ØD1
10 91 53.8 22.1 27.5 22.1 47.5 0 25.5 2 78 53.8 14
25 116 66.7 33.4 33.3 11.1 55.6 23.8 22.8 10.5 100 70 18
32 147.5 88.9 44.5 41 12.7 76.2 31.8 20 21 115 82.6 20

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Dimensions: Threaded connection

(dimensions in mm)

max 132
G1/4; 12

25 65
1 5 49
26.3 3 11 12 9 10 4
21.3

Ø39.5
20

5.5 7
Ø25
134

G1/4; 12 T

ØD2
2

114
D1
8 X

47
T1 1

56
44

P
T1

11 D1
1

ØD2
72
4 90 17 6
Ø72
80

1 Name plate Size D1 ØD2 T1

2 Port X for external pilot oil supply 10 G1/2 34 14
3 Port Y for external pilot oil return 25 G1 47 18
4 Adjustment type “1” 32 G1 1/2 65 22
6 Valve mounting bore
7 Not applicable with internal pilot oil return
Valve mounting screws, if required:
8 Measuring port, tightening torque MA = 30±3 Nm 2x M10 x ...
9 Lock nut, wrench size 17, tightening torque MA = 10+5 Nm
10 Lock nut, wrench size 17, tightening torque MA = 10+5 Nm
11 Cover plate
12 Sealing plate

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Dimensions

Valve mounting screws - subplate mounting (separate order)

Size Quan- Hexagon socket head cap screws Material number
tity
10 4 ISO 4762 - M12 x 50 - 10.9 R913015611
Friction coefficient µtotal = 0.09 … 0.14; tightening torque MA = 75 Nm ±10%
25 4 ISO 4762 - M16 x 50 - 10.9 R913015664
Friction coefficient µtotal = 0.09 … 0.14; tightening torque MA = 185 Nm ±10%
32 4 DIN912 - M18 x 50 - 10.9 R900002245
Tightening torque MA = 248 Nm ±10%

Notice:
Only use valve mounting screws with the listed thread diameters
and strength properties. Observe the screw-in depth.

Solenoid-actuated unloading

By attaching a type 3WE 6… directional spool valve, Important information:

the valve can be modified so that it can be switched ▶▶ The unloading function with directional valve may not
to depressurized circulation by electric control be used for safety functions.
(main control spool unloaded). ▶▶ In the assembly, the corresponding operating
Before attaching a directional spool valve type 3WE6... instructions included in the scope of delivery of the
to a pilot-operated pressure relief valve type DB...XC, directional spool valves are to be observed.
it must be checked whether the category and protection ▶▶ Any mounting and/or modification without operating
class which result from this combination meet the instructions is not admissible.
requirements of the relevant potentially explosive area. ▶▶ Before the assembly, all parts are to be identified using
The directional spool valves which are suitable for the relevant name plates.
attachment and the resulting categories and protection
classes are shown in the table below.

The directional spool valve determines the category

according to the explosion protection directive 2014/34/EU:
Directional spool Category EPL according Data sheet
valve according to to 80079-36/37
2014/34/EU
3WE 6…5X/…XH II 2G Gb 23177-XH
3WE 6…5X/…XM I M2 Mb 23177-XH
3WE 6…6X/…XD I M2; II 2G Mb; Gb 23178-XD
3WE 6…6X/…XE II 2G Gb 23178-XE
3WE 6…6X/…XN II 3G; II 3D Gc; Dc 23178-XN

Example:
Type DB…XC plus 3WE 6 …6X/…XN 1) results in a possible use in
category II 3G; II 3D (Gc; Dc)

1) Please also observe the possible circuit variations on page 11

when selecting a valve.
Y

Example:
Attachment of a directional spool valve type 3WE 6…6X/…XE

The installation of the directional valve (disassembly of the closing

plate) is described in the operating instructions 25802-XC-B.

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Solenoid-actuated unloading: circuit variations

For each type of pilot oil supply of a pressure relief valve,

two circuit variations for solenoid-actuated unloading are
possible:
▶▶ normally closed
▶▶ normally open
The required circuit variation is determined by the control
spool selected for the directional spool valve type 3WE 6...

normally T normally T
closed A B closed
a b a b
DB…–… DB…X…
plus plus
P T
3WE 6 A… 3WE 6 A…
P P X

T T
normally A B normally A B
open a open a
b b
DB…–… DB…X…
plus P T plus P T
3WE 6 B… P 3WE 6 B… P X

normally T normally T
closed
A B closed A B
a b a b
DB…Y… DB…XY…
plus plus
3WE 6 A… P T P T
3WE 6 A…
P Y P X Y

T T
normally A B normally A B
open a open a
b b
DB…Y… DB…XY…
plus P T plus P T
3WE 6 B… P Y 3WE 6 B… P X Y

General information

Hydraulic counter pressures in port T with internal pilot oil Example:

return and/or port Y with external pilot oil return add 1:1 Pressure adjustment of the valve by spring preload (item 12
to the response pressure of the valve set at the pilot on page 3) in the pilot control valve/adjustment type
control. pspring = 200 bar

Hydraulic counter pressure in port T with internal pilot oil

return pHydraulic = 50 bar

=> response pressure = pSpring + pHydraulic = 250 bar

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Further information

▶▶ Directional spool valve Data sheet 23178

▶▶ Subplates Data sheet 45100
▶▶ Hydraulic fluids on mineral oil basis Data sheet 90220
▶▶ Environmentally compatible hydraulic fluids Data sheet 90221
▶▶ Hydraulic valves for industrial applications Operating instructions
07600-B
▶▶ Selection of filters www.boschrexroth.com/filter
▶▶ Information on available spare parts www.boschrexroth.com/spc

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