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Pressure reducing valve,

pilot operated,
Model 3DR

Nominal size 16
Series 5X
Maximum operating pressure 3600 PSI (250 bar)
Maximum flow 58.1 GPM (220 L/min)

H/A/D 5844/97
Model 3DR 16 P5-5X/250Y/00M

Contents Features

Description Page – Valve for the reduction (P to A) and limitation

Features 1 (A to T) of pressure in a hydraulic system
Ordering details 1 – For subplate mounting,
porting pattern to ISO 4401-7, NFPA T 3.5.1 M R1,
Function, section, symbol 2
and ANSI B 93.7 D 07
Technical data 3 Subplates, see datasheet RA 45 056 (separate order)
Characteristic curves 3, 4 – 4 pressure stages
Unit dimensions 5 – 4 adjustment elements:
• Handknob
• Screw adjustment with locknut and protective cap
• lockable handknob with scale
• Handknob with scale

Ordering details

3DR 16 P –5X Y 00 *
3-way pressure reducing valve Further details in clear text
Size 16, NFPA D 07 = 16 M= NBR seals
Subplate mounting =P V= FPM seals
(other seals on request)
Adjustment element
Handknob =4 Attention!
The compatibility of the seals and
Screw adjustment with locknut and protective cap =5
pressure fluid has to be taken into account!
Lockable handknob with scale = 6 1)
00 = without stroke limiter
Handknob with scale =7
Pilot oil supply
Series 50 to 59 = 5X
Y= internal pilot,
(50 to 59: externally interchangeable)
external drain
Maximum adj. pressure up to 725 PSI (50 bar) = 50
Maximum adj. pressure up to 1450 PSI (100 bar) = 100
Maximum adj. pressure up to 2901 PSI (200 bar) = 200 1) H-key with part no. 00008158
Maximum adj. pressure up to 3626 PSI (250 bar) = 250 is included within the scope of supply

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Function, section, symbol

Valve model 3DR is a pilot operated 3-way pressure reducing valve with
pressure limitation in the secondary circuit. It is used to reduce pressure
in a hydraulic system.
The pressure reducing valve consists of main valve (1) with control spool
(2) and pilot control valve (3) with adjustment element (10).
At rest the valve is open. Flow is unrestricted from port P to port A. The
pressure in port A is permitted via the bore (4) to the spool area opposite
to compression spring (9). Pressure is applied via orifice (6) to the spring
loaded side of the control spool (2) and via channel (5) to ball (7) in pilot
control valve (3).
Dependent on the setting of compression spring (11), pressure builds up
in front of ball (7) and in channel (5) which holds control spool (2) in an
open position. Flow continues from port P via control spool (2) into port
A, until pressure in port A exceeds the value set at compression spring
(11) and lifts ball (7).
Control spool (2) moves closed. The required reduced pressure is achieved
when a balance between the pressure in port A and the value set at
compression spring (11) is reached.
If pressure in port A continues to rise at the actuator through external
forces, control spool (2) moves further against compression spring (9).
Port A is connected to port T via control lands (8) at control spool (2).
Fluid passes to tank to ensure that pressure does not rise any further.
Pilot oil return from spring chamber (12) is always external via control
line (13) to port Y. This must always remain at zero pressure to tank.
Pressure gauge connection (14) makes it possible to monitor the reduced
pressure in port A.
7 11 12 10

3
14

1
5

Model 3DR 16 P4-5X/…

X Y
T A P B
6 8 2 13 4

Symbol
P T

A Y

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

General
Description pressure reducing valve
Graphic symbol see page 2
Model code see page 1
Mounting style subplate mounting
Connection model indirect connection via subplate or manifold block, porting
pattern to ISO 4401-7, NFPA T 3.5.1 M R1, and ANSI B 93.7 D 07
Nominal size 16
Weight lbs (kg) 17.6 (8.0)
Installation optional
Direction of flow see graphic symbol on page 2
Ambient temperature range °F (°C) –22 to +122 (–30 to +50)
Hydraulic data
Nominal pressure PSI (bar) 4500 (315)
Maximum operating pressure at port P PSI (bar) 4500 (315)
Maximum operating pressure at port A PSI (bar) 3600 (250)
Maximum operating pressure at port Y PSI (bar) separate and at zero pressure to tank
Setable pressure minimum PSI (bar) dependent on the flow (see characteristic curves on page 4)
maximum PSI (bar) 725 (50); 1450 (100); 2901 (200); 3626 (250)
Pressure fluid mineral oil (HL, HLP) to DIN 51 524 1);
fast bio-degrable pressure fluids to
VDMA 24 568 (also see RA 90 221); HETG (rape seed oil) 1);
1)suitable for NBR and FPM seals HEPG (polyglycol) 2); HEES (synthetic ester) 2);
2)only suitable for FPM seals other pressure fluids on request
Pressure fluid temperature range °F (°C) –22 to +176 (–30 to +80) with NBR seals
°F (°C) –4 to +176 (–20 to +80) with FPM seals
Viscosity range SUS (mm2/s) 45 to 3720 (10 to 800)
Maximum flow GPM (L/min) 58.12 (220)
Degree of contamination maximum permissible degree of contamination of the pressure
fluid is to NAS 1638 class 9. We, therefore, recommend a filter
with a minimum retention rate of ß10 ≥ 75.

Characteristic curves measured at ν = 190 SUS (41 mm2/s) and t = 122 °F (50 °C)
Output pressure pA in relationship to the flow qV
4350 (300)
Output pressure in PSI (bar) →

3625 (250)

2900 (200)

2175 (150)
The characteristic
1450 (100) curves are valid for
output pressure
725 (50) pT = zero over the
entire flow range.
(220) (200) (160) (120) (80) (40) 0 (40) (80) (120) (160) (200) (220)

58.2 52.8 42.3 31.7 21.2 10.6 0 10.6 21.2 31.7 42.3 52.8 58.2
Flow in GPM (L/min) →
A to T P to A

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Characteristic curves measured at ν = 190 SUS (41 mm2/s) and t = 122 °F (50 °C)
Flow resistance (∆p through housing)
Pressure in port A in PSI (bar) → 203 (14)

174 (12)

145 (10)

116 (8)

87 (6)

58 (4)

29 (2)

(220) (200) (160) (120) (80) (40) 0 (40) (80) (120) (160) (200) (220)

58.2 52.8 42.3 31.7 21.2 10.6 0 10.6 21.2 31.7 42.3 52.8 58.2
Flow in GPM (L/min) →
A to T P to A

Minimum setable pressure pmin in relationship to the flow qV

218 (15)
Pressure in port A in PSI (bar) →

145 (10)

72.5 (5)
Input pressure at
actuator A is dependent
on the system
(220) (200) (160) (120) (80) (40) 0 (40) (80) (120) (160) (200) (220)

58.2 52.8 42.3 31.7 21.2 10.6 0 10.6 21.2 31.7 42.3 52.8 58.2
Flow in GPM (L/min) →
A to T P to A

The characteristic curves are valid for output pressure pT = zero over the entire flow range.

Pilot flow qV St in relationship to the flow qV

Pilot flow in port Y in GPM (L/min) →

0.370 (1.4)
pA = 300 bar ∆p = 300 bar
0.317 (1.2)

0.264 (1.0)

0.211 (0.8)
pA = 50 bar
0.159 (0.6)
∆p = 50 bar
0.106 (0.4)

0.053 (0.2)

(220) (200) (160) (120) (80) (40) 0 (40) (80) (120) (160) (200) (220)

58.2 52.8 42.3 31.7 21.2 10.6 0 10.6 21.2 31.7 42.3 52.8 58.2
Flow in GPM (L/min) →
A to T P to A

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Unit dimensions: dimensions in inches (millimeters)

12 14 11 Ø 0.433 (11) Ø 0.73 (18.5)

0.063 (1.6)
1.34 (34.1)
Ø 0.26 (6.6) Ø 0.433 (11)

T P X

3.58 (91)
2.75 (69.9)

2.75 (69.9)
3.7 (94)

0.063 (1.6) 1.38 (35)

L A B Y
0.472 (12)

1.142 (29) 4 (101.6) 1.97 (50)

6.22 (158) 4 (101.6)

13 2 4 5 6 7; 8

Ø 1.56 (39.5)

Ø 1.26 (32)
Ø 1.38 (35)

9 8
0
3
2 1
A B Y
3.78 (96)
5.51 (140)

3
1.34 (34)

43

0.748 (19)
1.42 (36) 6.063 (154) 1.42 (36) 1
~ 8.98 (228)
~ 9.84 (250) 0.709 (18)

10 9

1 Name plate 12 Ports B and L have to be plugged in the Valve mounting bolts
2 Pilot control valve subplate. 4) 3/8“-16 x 2-1/4“ UNC
13 Pressure gauge connection 4) M10 x 2.36 (60) DIN 912-10.9,
3 Main valve
MA = 53.84 lb-ft (73 Nm),
4 Adjustment element “5” 14 Valve mounting surface,
porting pattern to ISO 4401-7, NFPA T 2) 1/4“-20 x 2-1/4“ UNC
5 Hexagon A/F 10 2) M6 x 2.36 (60) DIN 912-10.9,
3.5.1 M R1, and ANSI B 93.7 D 07
6 Adjustment element “4” MA = 11.43 lb-ft (15.5 Nm),
Subplates
7 Adjustment element “6” must be ordered separately.
G172/01 (G 3/4),
8 Adjustment element “7” G172/12 (SAE 12; 1-1/16-12)
0.0004/4.0 in
9 O-rings 0.394 x 0.079 (10 x 2) G 174/01 (G 1), 0.01/100 mm
for ports X, Y and L G174/12 (SAE 16; 1-5/16-12) 32
10 O-rings 0.866 x 0.098 (22 x 2.5) See RA 45 056, must be ordered (Rmax 4)
for ports A, B, P and T separately.
11 Port X has to be plugged
Required surface finish of
in the subplate. interface when mounting
without our subplate

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