RE 64 124/03.

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Sandwich type mobile control blocks RE

Type SM 18 64 124/03.00
250 bar/350 bar *) pump side
Up to 160 L/min Replaces: 11.97
300 bar/400 bar *) consumer side

Features: *) High pressure type “H” on request

– Control blocks of sandwich design up to 10 directional
valve sandwich plates in one control block, especially
favourable power density.
– Parallel, tandem or series circuits, combinations also
possible.
– Small clearances between control spool and housing, thus
low internal leakage.
– Mechanical, hydraulic, electro-hydraulic actuation with
numerous detents and methods of spool return, two axes
control on request.
– May be flanged together with sandwich elements type
SM 12.
– No leakage between the plates as the largest compressive
force of the tie rods acts on the pressure channel zone.
– Above average fine controlability due to pression casting
technology and precision manufacturing of the fine control
grooves. Type SM 18 with three directional valve elements,
– Screwed-in pressure/anti-cavitation valve cartridges. mechanical operation
– Ports: Thread (metric, pipe thread, UNF)
Tank port can be located in the input element (no change
of piping when assembling additional directional valve
elements).
– Sandwich plates may be exchanged at any time.

Contents
Title Page
Functional description, section ............................................ 2
Technical data, charactoristic curves, circuit examples ...... 3
Ordering details ............................................................... 4, 5
Connection possibilities, symbols ....................................... 6
Inlet, intermediate and outlet elements ............................... 7
Primary and secondary valves ............................................ 8
Directional control valve elements ...................................... 9
Types of circuit .................................................................. 10
Spool variants, electro-hydraulic actuation ....................... 11
Unit dimensions .......................................................... 12, 13
Spool returns and actuator types ...................................... 13

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Functional description, section

The series SM 18 control blocks consist of various
components.
These are: – Input elements
– Directional valve elements
– Intermediate elements
(adaptor, central elements)
– Output elements
Input elements contain a supply port, a pressure gauge port,
a tank port with or without plug, and optionally a connection
for the installation of a primary pressure relief valve.
Directional valve elements are available with various circuit
types, spool types and actuation possibilities.
The directional valves are designed to the 6-way principle
and consist of the housing (1), control spool (2), load holding
check valve (5), as well as actuation element (6), the return
element (3), optionally with detent in the switched position (4).
In the neutral position the pump flow is passed at zero
pressure to the tank via a bypass channel. If a control spool is
operated then the connection from the pump to the actuator is
opened via the fine control grooves, whilst the bypass is
throttled via fine control grooves (negative overlap). If the
pump pressure exceeds the actuator pressure then the
pressure fluid starts to flow to the actuator via the check
valve. With further movement of the control spool (2) the
pump flow is incrasingly diverted from the bypass channel to
the actuator (fine control).
The spool stroke is divided into three phases: 30% for overlap
(no leakage in neutral position), 40% fine control range (flow
and pressure), 30% for residual stroke (full opening). Due to
the fine control range of 40% of the spool stroke the actuator
can be finely controlled.

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Technical data (for applications outside these parameters, please consult us)
Pressure fluid: Mineral oil (HL, HLP) to DIN 51 524 Control pressure: pst min 25 bar
Pressure fluid temperature range: –20 to +80 °C (for hydraulic pst max 30 bar
Viscosity range: 10 to 380 mm2/s actuation) Control curve no. 06 for actuator type
Maximum permissible degree of contamination of the H200, for suitable pilot control units see
pressure fluid is to NAS 1638 class 9. We, therefore, RE 64 550, RE 64 551,
recommend a filter with a minimum retention rate of ß10 ≥ 75. RE 64 552, RE 64 555 and RE 64 558.
Operating force at lever R5: max 17 N 1)
Flow: Up to 160 L/min
Operating pressure: Medium pressure High pressure Operating force at spool: max 150 N 1)
1
(standard) (on request) ) with standard spring
Ports P, P2, P3, P4, M Up to 250 bar Up to 350 bar Weight:
Ports A, B Up to 300 bar Up to 400 bar Input element with pressure relief valve 4.8 kg
Ports T, T1, T2 Up to 20 bar Up to 20 bar Directional valve element 6 to 6.3 kg
Output element 2.1 kg

Note:
With proportional or on/off electro-hydraulic operation the pilot oil drains are internal. The pressure in the return line should be
as low as possible (max. 5 bar).

Characteristic curves (measured at ν = 41 mm2/s and ϑ = 50 °C)

8 P → T bypass
15 P → B2 or P → A2
7 circulation
Symbol 001
Pressure differential in bar
Pressure differential in bar

12 3 Elements
(in 3 section block: 6
element 2) 2 Elements
5
9
A2 → T or B2 → T 4
1 Element
6 3
2
3
1

0 40 80 120 160 200 0 50 100 160 200

Flow in L/min Flow in L/min

Circuit example

P A B a A B A B T

a a

T1

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Ordering details

Inlet element, separate SM 18 L 1X

Central element SM 18 1) SM 18 L 1X Z
1
Central element SM12–SM18 )
(for inlet element only the sequence SM 12-18 L 1X Z
SM12-SM18 is possible)
Directional valve element, separate SM 18 L 1X

Outlet element, separate SM 18 L 1X

Complete control block SM 18 L 1X

Number of directional valve spools 1 to 10
2nd axis
Medium pressure (standard) =L
High pressure (only on request) =H
Pressure data, see parameters on page 1 3rd axis, etc.
Series 10 to 19 (10 to 19: unchanged installation
and connection dimensions) =1X
Inlet element

Actuator port A

Actuator port B
With primary pressure relief valve, pilot operated = AV + pressure in bar
and pressure gauge port
With primary valve cavities, plugged = A–000
and pressure gauge port
Without primary valve cavities = F–000
With pressure gauge port
Without pilot coil supply unit = No code
With pilot oil supply, external = X 2)
Directional valve element
Parallel circuit =P
Tandem circuit =T
Series circuit =S
Symbols to DIN ISO 1219
Check valve Check valve
With Without With Without
A B Ordering details Ordering details
1 0 2 = 001 = 005 1 0 2 3 = 004 –

P T

1 0 2 = 011 = 009 1 0 2 = 010 –

For further spool variations, see note on page 6.

1
) Ordering examples for control blocks with central element. Assembly from left to right:

SM 18 (SM12-SM18) L 1X Outlet or inlet elements

Directional valve elements

1234567890123456789012345
1234567890123456789012345
1234567890123456789012345
1234567890123456789012345
Central outlet
1234567890123456789012345
Further directional valve elements
Otlet or inlet elements
Ports, e.g. 01

Type of actuator Actuator on Actuator on Type of actuator

"R5" 0 23 connection side A connection side B 31 0 "R5"
1 2
A B A B
Sketch 4
1 0 2 3 3 1 0 2

P T P T

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M 01 *
M 01 *
These details are not necessary when ordering a
M 01 complete mobile control block.
* They are used for the definition of different elements for
individual orders.
M 01 *
M 01 *
2nd to 10th directional M 01
valve elements *
Further details in clear text
Connection threads
01 = Ports P, A, B, P3, P4 = G 3/4 ports T, T1 = G1
Connection type 02 (metric) and 19 (UNF) on request
Seals
M= NBR seals
! Attention! The compatibility of the seals and pressure fluid has to be taken into account
With central outlet element only with tank port T (type "R")
See L= Transfer plate tank port T1 in inlet element, (see sketch 2 on page 3)
sketches R= Outlet element with tank port T, (see sketch 1 on page 3)
1, 2 and 3 C= Inlet element with tank port T1 and pressure port P3,
on page 3 for subsequent actuators, (see sketch 1 on page 3)
CR = Outlet element with tank port T and port P4,
for subsequent actuators, (see sketch 3 on page 3)
Secondary valves
B + pressure in bar = pressure relief valve, pilot operated
E= anti-caviation valve
H + pressure in bar = pressure/anti-cavitation valve, pilot operated
Q= plug
M= secondary valve cavity
Control valves for eletro-hydraulic actuation "W200"
34 = DRE 4 K 3X/30 G12–22 NM (12 Volt) to catalogue sheet RE 29 181
32 = DRE 4 K 3X/30 G24–10 NM (24 Volt) to catalogue sheet RE 29 181
14 = 3WE4 C 1X K/A G12N Z4 (12 Volt) to catalogue sheet RE 23 140
12 = 3WE4 C 1X K/A G24N K4 (24 Volt) to catalogue sheet RE 23 140
Ordering details only when required.
Operator orientation
–= Without mechanical/manual actuator (necessary with types "H200" and "W200")
Mechanical actuator - fork, tongue
A= Mechanical actuator on connection side A
B= Mechanical actuator on connection side B
B A
Manual actuator - lever B A
A= Manual actuator on connection side A – lever up
B= Manual actuator on connection side B – lever up
F E
C= Manual actuator on connection side A – lever down
D= Manual actuator on connection side B – lever down
E= Manual actuator on connection side A – lever forward D C
F= Manual actuator on connection side B – lever forward
Type of operator
. . R5 = Manual actuator, encapsulated lever (with gaiter), see sketch 4 on page 8
. . G1 = Spool end with fork
. . Z1 = Spool end with tongue
A2 . . = Spool with spring return
B2 . . = Spool with spring return and detent in spool position 2
C2 . . = Spool with spring return and detent in spool position 1
D2 . . = Spool with spring return and detent in spool positions 1, 2
E2 . . = Spool with spring return and detent in spool position 3 (4th position)
H200 = Hydraulic actuator, spool with spring return
H400 = Hydraulic actuator, spool with spring return with 4 position spool type 004
2
W200 = ) Electro-hydraulic actuator, spool with spring return
2
) With electro-hydraulic actuator external "X" control oil supply is required.

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Connection possibilities (P, P3, P4, T1 and T) at the inlet and outlet elements
Version "L" Conversion plate tank port T1 in the inlet element
Version "R" Outlet element with tank port T
Version "C" Inlet element with tank port T and pressure port P3 for subsequent actuators in the outlet element
Version "CR" Outlet element with tank port T and pressure port P4 for subsequent actuators

1 2 3; 5 6 7
1 Inlet element
B B B B B 2 Directional valve element
3 Outlet element with
tank connection T
TT T
(version "R")
oder
or
P3
P3 4 With version "R"
P4 port T1 is plugged
5 Version "C"
A A A A A 6 Version "L"
4 7 Version "CR"
Sketch 1 Sketch 2 Sketch 3

Symbols (examples)
Inlet elements
Ordering example: SM18 L 1X/AV... M01
Inlet element of sandwich design with pilot operated primary
b pressure relief valve and pressure gauge port.
P Tank port T1 plugged, dependent on the selected outlet
element.
M T1
Ordering example: SM18 L 1X/A-000 M01
Inlet element of sandwich design with pressure gauge port and
P primary valve installation cavity plugged.
Tank port T1 plugged, dependent on the selected outlet
element.
M T1
Ordering example: SM18 L 1X/F-000 M01
Inlet element of sandwich design with pressure gauge port,
P without primary valve installation cavity.
Tank port T1 plugged, dependent on the selected outlet
M T1 element.

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Inlet element, intermediate element, outlet element
Intermediate elements
P Bypass channel
Intermediate inlet elements for 2nd circuit (Z AV...)
p2 Used, for example, with a 2nd pump with its own pressure
setting for SM 18–SM 18 or SM 12–SM 18.
Y2

Summation outlet element

As central tank element "Z...R" for SM 18–SM 18 or
T SM 12–SM 18.

Further intermediate elements on request.

Y3

Outlet element P3 Ordering example 1

) SM 18 L 1X/C M01
Separated outlet element with pressure carry over through
port P3. Tank port T1 in inlet element (only possible with
mono inlet element).
T
1
Ordering example ) SM 18 L 1X/R M01
Separated outlet element with tank port T.
1
Circuit example: ) Ordering examples are stated as separate
Parallel circuit with mechanical and hydraulic actuators element orders - not assembled as a control block.
T
Separate outlet element with port T.

Directional valve element in parallel circuit without check

B valve in port P, mechanical actuator (fork, tongue) on
A connection side B, secondary valve cavitites are not
present.
a b

B
Directional valve element in parallel circuit with check valve
A
in port P, hydraulic actuator, secondary valve cavitites are
a plugged.

Directional valve element in parallel circuit with check valve

B in port P, mechanical actuator (fork, tongue) on connection
A side B, anti-cavitaion valve in actuator port A and pilot
a b operated pressure relief vavle in actuator port B.

Inlet element of sandwich design with pilot operated

pressure relief valve and pressure gauge port M.
P

M
Ordering details for completely assembled control block: 3SM18 L 1X/AV... P001 A2G1BEB...
P011 H200QQ
P005 A2G1BQQRM01

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Primary and secondary valves

Ordering details
H... H...
The setting of the stated pressure values
is carried out, for valve version H...,
B at a flow of 10 L/Min
A

Ordering details
A... Q The setting of the stated pressure values
is carried out, for verion A... ,
at a flow of 2 to 3 L/Min
B
A

Ordering details
EB... The setting of the stated pressure values
is carried out, for version B...,
at a flow of 10 L/Min
B
A

Note: The pressure setting at the valves must not exceed the maximum permissible pressure of the selected mobile control block.

Assembly instructions
When exchanging the valve cartridges observe the correct tightening torque MA!
The setting of the given pressure valves is carried out for the pilot operated pressure valves at a flow of 10 L/min.

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Directional valve elements

P Bypass channel
Ordering example
G1
T SM 18 L 1X/S010 A2 AQ Q M01
Z1
Directional valve element in series circuit with check valve in
port P, mechanical actuator (fork, tongue) on connection side A,
secondary valve cavity plugged.

B – Always with secondary valve cavities. If no secondary valves

A are requested, the holes are plugged (valves may be fitted
a b later).

Ordering example
P Bypass channel T SM 18 L 1X/P009 A2 R5 BQ Q M01

Directional valve element in parallel circuit without check valve

in port P, actuated via levers on connection side B. Secondary
B valve installation cavities are plugged.
A
a b

P Bypass channel T
Ordering details
G1
SM 18 L 1X/P004 E2 AE H210 M01
Z1
Directional valve element in parallel circuit; check valve in
B port P, mechanical actuation (fork, tongue) on connection
A side A, spool with 4th switching position with detent (float
a b position), anti-cavitation valve in actuator port A and pressure/
anti-cavitation valve in actuator port B.

P Bypass channel T Ordering example

G1
SM 18 L 1X/T001 A2 AH 225 H300 M01
Z1
Directional valve element in tandem circuit with check valve in
300 bar port P, mechanical actuator (fork, tongue) on connection side A,
B pressure/anti-cavitation valves in actuator ports. The pressure
A valves are set to the given values.
225 bar
a b

P Bypass channel T
Ordering example
SM 18 L 1X/T011 H200 - EE M01

B Directional valve element in tandem circuit with check valve in

A port P, hydraulic actuator, anit-cavitation valve in the actuator
ports.
a
b

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Types of circuits
Example 1: Mixed circuit
When the directional valve elements I or/and II
are operated the flow to further elements is
interrupted.

P
IV
T
Outlet element
B
A

III B
Directional valve
A
element in tandem
B
IV circuit "T"
A

II

B B
A Directional valve
A
element in series
III circuit "S"
I

B
A

Example 2: B
To operate actuator III or/and IV directional valve A
spools I and II must be in neutral position. Directional valve
II element in parallel
circuit "P"

IV

B B Directional valve
A A element in parallel
circuit "P"
III I

B
A Inlet element
with pressure relief
II P

B
M T1
A
Inlet element
I without pressure relief
P (optional)

B
M T1
A

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Other spool variations

– Spool for 4th switched position in "lever forward" or in – Spools with A–B → T throttled
"lever retracted" position – Spool for differential circuit
– Spool with built-in brake valve, single as well as
double-acting

Circuit example, electro-hydraulic operation … W 200 – 12 …

14

T
Outlet element,
port T plugged

B
A Directional valve element,
electro-hydraulic actuator

B Directional valve element,

A electro-hydraulic actuator,

Inlet element,
M of sandwich design with pressure relief valve and tank port T1

P T1

External pilot oil supply “X”

Ordering details for complete control block to above circuit diagram: 2SM18 L 1X/AV...X P011 W200-12QQ
P001 W200-12QQLM01

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Unit dimensions (Dimensions in mm)

SM 18 control block with mechanical actuator

2.1
5
4

1.1

Position

Control block with central element (SM 12–SM 18)

1.1 Inlet element SM 18 2.1 Directional valve element SM 18 4 Outlet element SM 18

1.2 Inlet element SM 18,
see RE 64 122
2.2 Directional valve element SM 18,
see RE 64 122
3 Central element (SM 12–SM 18)
mutual tank port T2
with port T
5 Dimensions see
spool return, page 11
6 4 tie rods, MA = 40 Nm

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Unit dimensions (Dimensions in mm)

SM 18 control block with external pilot oil supply “X”
12
Electro-hydraulic actuator ... W200 – ... (see circuit example on page 6)
14
124
14 32
1.1 2.1 4 8

4 x Ø 11

73
20
M M
B1 B2

75
P
75

41
X
28

T X

180
28

41
T
A1 A2

75

25
45
7
14 = = = = = =
44 50 48 48 38 6 8
≈ 233
1.1 Inlet element 6 4 tie rods, MA = 40 Nm 8 Control valve
2.1 Directional valve element 7 External “X” control Type DRE 4 K ... to RE 29 181 or
fluid supply Type 3 WE 4 K C ... to RE 23 140
4 Outlet element port T plugged
The valve is operated directly via a remote control unit type THE6 or via a signal transmitter with amplifier
(see RE 64 383).

Spool returns and types of actuators (Dimensions in mm)

Spool return via spring Spool return via a spring Spool return via a spring
A2 .. Detent - spool position 2 (B2..) Detent - spool position 3 (4th position)
Detent - spool position 1 (C2..) E2 ..
Detent - spool positions 1 and 2 (D2..)
B2 ..
C2 ..
D2 ..

Types of actuators
Manual actuator with lever (encapsulated) Spool end with fork Spool end with tongue
.. R5 ..G1 ..Z1

Hydraulic actuator Hydraulic actuator

16 16
H 200 16 16 H 400
b a
b a

9 Rotating point of lever 87 49

100,5 49

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Notes

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