Flow control valve

Flow control valves are used to influence the speed of movement of

actuators by changing the opening to flow (decreasing or increasing) at the throttling
point.
Flow dividers have a certain special standing. They divide an oncoming flow
into two or more flows.

Flow control valves

Throttle valves Flow control valves

Dependent on Δp Independent of Δp

Dependent on v Independent of v Dependent on v Independent of v

Throttle valve
Throttle Valves:-
The flow of throttle valves is dependent on the differential pressure (Δp) at
throttle position, i.e. a larger differential pressure results in a larger flow.

In many controls where a constant flow (measured velocity) is not essential,

only throttle valves are too complex for this purpose.
Throttle valves are used when
there is constant working resistance or
a change in speed is irrelevant or even desirable with changing load.
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s p1
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p2

p2

A2
FF AK AK

p3 s

Principle of a 2-way flow control valve Principle of a 2-way flow control valve
with up stream pressure compensator with down stream pressure compensator
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This type of control
recommended for hydraulic
system in which the actuator
counters the controlled flow
with a positive resistance
(opposing force).
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A disadvantage is that because the
An advantage of this circuit is that pressure relief valve (3) is upstream
between the flow control valve (1) of the flow control valve, it must be
and working cylinder (2) only the set to the highest actuator pressure.
pressure is present that results from Due to this, the hydraulic pump (4)
the working resistance of the always delivers against the maximum
cylinder. As there is less pressure set pressure even when the actuator
on the cylinder seals, there is lower only requires a low force.
friction from the sealing rings in the
cylinder. In addition, the heat from the throttle
is fed to the actuator.
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Meter-in flow control
The advantage of this recommended
for hydraulic system with negative or
leading (pulling) working load, which
tend to cause the cylinder piston (2) to
move more quickly than the sped which
corresponds to the delivery flow of the
pump (4).

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Throttling Area

Inline meter out throttle valve

Meter in Flow control valve
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Flow Divider