closed& open center valves?
closed& open center valves?
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I know that closed center and open center valves will possibly use a different valve spool from each other.
Is there any information I can obtain anywhere that could possibly explain how to make a valve both open center and closed center without having different valve spools?
I would like to make a valve that you could use either in closed or open center environment without any modifactions to the valve..
Is this possible?
thanks,
Brent
Is there any information I can obtain anywhere that could possibly explain how to make a valve both open center and closed center without having different valve spools?
I would like to make a valve that you could use either in closed or open center environment without any modifactions to the valve..
Is this possible?
thanks,
Brent





RE: closed& open center valves?
What is the definition of a closed center and open center valves?
RE: closed& open center valves?
I have a hydraulic valve with a valve spool in it..It is open center, which means that in the neutral position, the oil will flow from the "IN" port into the valve and then just go directly into the "out" port..so the oil is continuously flowing without holding pressure..
To make it a closed center valve, the valve spool needs to block the oil from the "IN" port in the neutral position. this would cause the system to hold pressure until the valve spool is moved out of neutral position..I think I understand this concept, but how can I make the valve run on both open and closed center pumps without modifying the valve.???
thank,s
Brent
RE: closed& open center valves?
It sounds like you are describing a fail to open vs fail to close valve?
If this is the case, you can use the same valve, just switch the actuator (spring to open vs spring to close).
Am I on the right track here?
RE: closed& open center valves?
I apoligize about not being specific. the valve spool is hooked to a trigger..So if you don't press the trigger then the hydraulic equipment will not operate. but when you do press the trigger, then this will send the oil to the piece of equipment to operate. This valve is between the hydraulic power unit and the piece of equipment..usually my customers will ask for an open center valve, some ask for a closed center valve..so this means that i have to have 2 different valves in my inventory..I would prefer to just have one valve that would operate on both closed and open systems..
RE: closed& open center valves?
Oh, I see.
If you google "Norgren Nugget 500 spool valve", and take a look. Would something like this work?
Keep in mind, the Nugget 500 is for air, and you would need to find an equivalent one for hydraulic fluid, but, you get the idea.
Let me know if I get the idea yet.
RE: closed& open center valves?
John
RE: closed& open center valves?
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RE: closed& open center valves?
About the only option I can think of is to stock one center configuration and spools for the second configuration.
You would also need to stock Name Plates for the different part numbers so the valve would have the correct identification.
Most manufacturers hydraulic directional control valves use spools that fit any body with a close tolerance so the spools are interchangeable and work well with minimal bypass.
When I was in sales we often changed spools and Name Tags to ship a valve quickly that was not a shelf item. Especially the odd ball center conditions that that were seldom requested.
Bud Trinkel CFPE
HYDRA-PNEU CONSULTING, INC.
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RE: closed& open center valves?
thanks,
Brent