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  1. addax

    Spool valve seal design

    You are correct in pointing out the omission of the bump. The drawing was a rough render, I should have included more detail. The horizontal split of the housing is unusual - but given that the housing is not performing any critical funcion I'm hopefull it will work - insights welcome...
  2. addax

    Spool valve seal design

    The advantage of sealing in the bore is manufacturability. this valve will be incorporated in a larger hydraulic logic circuit. small leakage, external, beteen water paths or from pilot to water path is acceptable. My idea with the o-rings eencased in a secondary metal ring is that there you...
  3. addax

    Spool valve seal design

    I am a mechanical engineer by training and my knowledge in the world of hydraulic valve design is quite limited so if my post needs clarification please advise. I am designing a hydraulically activated 4/2 spool vlave that will work at relatively low pressures (10 bar max). The through fuid is...

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