Pub.

EC-0305

DECELERATION VALVES
ZT / ZG-03 / 06 / 10 (3/8, 3/4, 1-1/4)

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DECELERATION AND CHECK VALVES

ZCT / ZCG-03 / 06 / 10 (3/8, 3/4, 1-1/4)

Threaded Connections / Sub-plate

Specifications / Model Number Designation
Up to 21 MPa (3050 PSI), 200 L/min (52.8 U.S.GPM)

These valves are available either with or without an integral check valve which allows free reverse flow. Flow rate
through the valve is regulated by the movement of the spool, which is operated by a cam. When the spool is depressed,
the flow is decreased in Normally Open type valves and increased in Normally Closed type valves. Their principal
use is to control the speed of actuators in machine tools and similar applications.

Normally Open Type

Normally Closed Type

Specifications
Model Numbers

Max. Flow
L /min (U.S.GPM)

Threaded Connection

Sub-plate Mounting

ZT/ZCT-03- - -22/2280/

ZG/ZCG-03- - -22/2290

2290
ZT/ZCT-06- - -22/2280/

Special Seals

80 (21.1)

ZG/ZCG-10- - -22/2290

-03

Z:
Deceleration
Valve
G:
F:
Special Seals
Sub-plate
for Phosphate
Mounting
Ester Type
Fluids
T:
(Omit if not
Threaded
ZC:
required)
Deceleration Connection
and
G:
Check
Valve
Sub-plate
Mounting

06
10
03
06
10
06
10
03
06
10

21 (3050)

4.3 (9.5)

4.3 (9.5)
8.7 (19.2)

17 (37.5)

17 (37.5)

-22

Spool Type

Design
Number

Design Standards

None:
Normally
Open
Type
C:
Normally
Closed
Type

22

T:
With
Adjustable
Needle Valve
(Omit if not
required)

None:
Normally
Open
Type
C:
Normally
Closed
Type

22

T:
With
Adjustable
Needle Valve
(Omit if not
required)

22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22

Z G

8.7 (19.2)

-C

-T

03

Z T

200 (52.8)

Type of
Valve With Adjustable
Series Number
Needle Valve for
Mounting Size
By-Pass Line
03
T:
Threaded
Connection

Approx. Mass kg (lbs.)

30 (7.9)

ZG/ZCG-06- - -22/2290

Model Number Designation

FZC
T

Max. Operating
Pressure
MPa (PSI)

None:Japanese Std. "JIS"

80: European Design Std.
90: N. American Design Std.
None:Japanese Std. "JIS" &
European Design Std.
90: N. American Design Std.
None:Japanese Std. "JIS"
80: European Design Std.
90: N. American Design Std.
None:Japanese Std. "JIS" &
European Design Std.
90: N. American Design Std.

Graphic Symbols

ZT
ZG -

ZT
ZG - -T

ZT
ZG - -C

ZT
ZG - -T-C

ZCT
ZCG -

ZCT
ZCG - -T

ZCT
ZCG - -C

ZCT
ZCG - -T-C

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Instructions / Attachment / Option / Sub-plate

Hydraulic Fluids
Fluid Types
Any type of hydraulic fluids listed in the table below can be used.
Petroleum base oils

Use fluids equivalent to ISO VG 32 or VG 46.

Synthetic fluids

Use phosphate ester or polyol ester fluid. When phosphate ester fluid is used, prefix "F-" to the
model number because the special seals (fluororubber) are required to be used.

Water containing fluids

Use water-glycol fluid.

Note:For use with hydraulic fluids other than those listed above, please consult your Yuken representatives
in advance.
Recommended Viscosity and Oil Temperatures
Viscosity ranging between 15 - 400 mm2/s (77 to 1800 SSU).
Oil temperatures between -15/+70C (5 - 158F).
Use hydraulic fluids which satisfy the recommended viscosity and oil temperatures given above.
Control of Contamination
Due caution must be paid to maintaining control over contamination of the hydraulic fluids which may
otherwise lead to breakdowns and shorten the life of the valves. Please maintain the degree of contamination
within NAS 1638-Grade 12. Use 25 m or finer line filter.

Instructions
Total Leakage at Spool Fully Closed

Force to Depress Spool

Model Numbers
ZT/ZG ZCT/ZCG 03
ZT/ZG ZCT/ZCG 06
ZT/ZG ZCT/ZCG 10

Force N (lbs.)

2 (98 SSU)]
[Viscosity:20 mm/s

Total Leakage
Model Numbers

150 (337)
270 (607)

Pressure

ZT/ZG ZCT/ZCG 03
ZT/ZG ZCT/ZCG 06
ZT/ZG ZCT/ZCG 10

400 (899)

cm 3/min (cu.in./min)
MPa (PSI)

1 (145)

2 (290)

5 (730)

10 (1450)

21 (3050)

9 (.55)

18 (1.10)

44 (2.7)

88 (5.4)

185 (11.3)

9 (.55)

17 (1.04)

43 (2.6)

86 (5.2)

180 (11.0)

10 (.61)

20 (1.22)

49 (3.0)

98 (6.0)

205 (12.5)

Drain Port Back Pressure

Limit the drain port back pressure to 0.1 MPa (15 PSI).
In addition, connect the drain pipe independently and directly to the tank.

Attachment
Mounting Bolts
Valve Model Numbers

Socket Head Cap Screw

Japanese Std. "JIS" and European Design Std.
M8 75 Lg.
M10 100
Lg.

ZG/ZCG-03
ZG/ZCG-06
ZG/ZCG-10

N. American Design Std.

5/16-18 UNC 3 Lg.
3/8-16 UNC 4 Lg.
1/2-13 UNC 4-3/4 Lg.

Qty.
4
4
4

Option
Bypass throttle valves
To allow a metred flow between ports even when the flow is stopped by the spool.

Sub-plate
Valve
Model
Numbers

"JIS"
Thread
Size
Rc 3/8

European Design Standard

Sub-plate
Thread
Model No.
Size
ZGM-03-2180
3/8 BSP.F

N.American Design Standard

Sub-plate
Thread
Model No.
Size
ZGM-03-2190
3/8 NPT

Approx.
Mass
kg (lbs.)

ZG/ZCG-03

Japanese Standard
Sub-plate
Model No.
ZGM-03-21

ZG/ZCG-06

ZGM-06-21

Rc 3/4

ZGM-06-2180

3/4 BSP.F

ZGM-06-2190

3/4 NPT

3.8 (8.4)

ZG/ZCG-10

ZGM-10-21

Rc 1-1/4

ZGM-10-2180

1-1/4 BSP.F

ZGM-10-2190

1-1/4 NPT

9 (19.8)

2 (4.4)

Sub-plates are available. Specify the sub-plate model number from the table above. When sub-plates are
not used, the mounting surface should have a good machined finish.

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ZCT -03 / 06 / 10

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Installation Drawings
ZT/ZCT-03- - -22/2280/2290
ZT/ZCT-06- - -22/2280/2290
ZT/ZCT-10- - -22/2280/2290

DIMENSIONS IN
MILLIMETRES (INCHES)

Total Valve Spool Movement "d"

(Normally Open)

"a" Dia. Roller

(Normally Closed)

Seal Stroke "e"

Seal Stroke "g"

Port "A"
(See table below)
"q" Thd.
Port "B"
(See table below)
"q" Thd.

"j" Dia.
"n" Dia. Spotface
4 Places
Drain Port "DR"
"r" Thd.
(Connect directly
to the tank.)

F
X

20
(.79)

C
Adjustable Needle Valve
for By-Pass Line(Z T- INC.
T)

Port "B"
Controlled flow
outlet

Model Numbers

"q" Thd.

Z T -

Port "A"
Controlled flow
inlet

ZT/ZCT-03- - -22

Rc 3/8

Rc 1/4

3/8 BSP.F

1/4 BSP.F

Z C T -

Controlled flow
inlet or Reversed
free flow outlet

Controlled flow
outlet or Reversed
free flow inlet

ZT/ZCT-03- - 2280

3/8 NPT

1/4 NPT

Model Numbers

ZT/ZCT-03- - -

Rc 1/4

2290

3/4 BSP.F

1/4 BSP.F

ZT/ZCT-06- - -22

3/4 NPT

1/4 NPT

Rc 1-1/4

Rc 1/4

2280

1-1/4 BSP.F

1/4 BSP.F

ZT/ZCT-06- - -

1-1/4 NPT

1/4NPT

Dimensions
C

"r" Thd.

Rc 3/4

ZT/ZCT-06- - -

Model Numbers

Throttle Stroke "h"

Throttle Stroke "f"

Lock Nut
13(.51) Hex.

Limit the cam angle to 35

mm (Inches)

ZT/ZCT-03

102
80
66
40
11
82
60
41
20
(4.02) (3.15) (2.60) (1.57) (.43) (3.23) (2.36) (1.61) (.79)

ZT/ZCT-06

120
98
82
49
11
106
84
57
32
11
176
81
57
65
27
95
(4.72) (3.86) (3.23) (1.93) (.43) (4.17) (3.31) (2.24) (1.26) (.43) (6.93) (3.19) (2.24) (2.56) (1.06) (3.74)

ZT/ZCT-10

160
132
103
66
14
140
112
75
40
14
224
106
75
80
32
110
(6.30) (5.20) (4.06) (2.60) (.55) (5.51) (4.41) (2.95) (1.57) (.55) (8.82) (4.17) (2.95) (3.15) (1.26) (4.33)

Model Numbers

Dimensions
X

11
141
58
40
56
25
70
(.43) (5.55) (2.28) (1.57) (2.20) (.98) (2.76)

mm (Inches)

t
24.5
(.96)

ZT/ZCT-03

60
25
35
18
(2.36) (.98) (1.38) (.71)

6
(.24)

10
(.39)

2
(.08)

8
(.31)

2
(.08)

8
(.31)

8.8
(.35)

14
(.55)

ZT/ZCT-06

85
32
50
22
(3.35) (1.26) (1.97) (.87)

8
(.31)

13
(.51)

3
(.12)

10
(.39)

3
(.12)

10
(.39)

11
(.43)

17.5
29
(.69) (1.14)

ZT/ZCT-10

96
40
55
28
10
(3.78) (1.57) (2.17) (1.10) (.39)

18
(.71)

3
(.12)

15
(.59)

3
(.12)

15
(.59)

13.5
(.53)

21
34
(.83) (1.34)

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ZCG -03 / 06 / 10

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Installation Drawings
ZG/ZCG-03- - -22/2290
ZG/ZCG-06- - -22/2290
ZG/ZCG-10- - -22/2290

DIMENSIONS IN
MILLIMETRES (INCHES)

Adjustable Needle Valve

for By-Pass Line(Z G- INC.
T)

Total Valve Spool Movement "Z"

(Normally Closed)

(Normally Open)

Limit the cam angle to 35

Seal Stroke "d"

Seal Stroke "a"

Throttle
Stroke "b"

"X" Dia. Roller

h
Y

Throttle Stroke "e"

Mounting Surface
(O-Rings Furnished)

Locating Pin
6(.24) Dia.

Port "A"
(See table below)

Drain Port "DR"

(Connect directly
to the tank.)

U
"f" Dia. Through
"g" Dia. Spotface
4 Places

E
H

Port "B"
(See table below)

ZG-

Port "A"
Controlled flow
inlet

Port "B"
Controlled flow
outlet

ZCG-

Controlled flow
inlet or Reversed
free flow outlet

Controlled flow
outlet or Reversed
free flow inlet

Model Numbers

Model Numbers

6
(.24)

mm (Inches)
K

25
(.98)

70
(2.76)

ZG/ZCG-03

102
80
66
40
(4.02) (3.15) (2.60) (1.57)

11
(.43)

82
60
41
(3.23) (2.36) (1.61)

11
(.43)

141
56
(5.55) (2.20)

ZG/ZCG-06

120
98
82
49
(4.72) (3.86) (3.23) (1.93)

11
(.43)

106
84
57
(4.17) (3.31) (2.24)

11
(.43)

176
65
27
95
(6.93) (2.56) (1.06) (3.74)

ZG/ZCG-10

160
132
103
66
(6.30) (5.20) (4.06) (2.60)

14
(.55)

140
112
75
(5.51) (4.41) (2.95)

14
(.55)

224
80
32
110
(8.82) (3.15) (1.26) (4.33)

Model Numbers

No.4

Dimensions
C

20
(.79)
Lock Nut
13(.51) Hex.

Dimensions
Z
a

mm (Inches)
b
d

ZG/ZCG-03

60
35
(2.36) (1.38)

18
(.71)

6
(.24)

10
(.39)

2
(.08)

8
(.31)

2
(.08)

8
(.31)

8.8
(.35)

14
(.55)

24.5
(.96)

ZG/ZCG-06

85
50
(3.35) (1.97)

22
(.87)

8
(.31)

13
(.51)

3
(.12)

10
(.39)

3
(.12)

10
(.39)

11
(.43)

17.5
(.69)

29
(1.14)

ZG/ZCG-10

96
55
28
(3.78) (2.17) (1.10)

10
(.39)

18
(.71)

3
(.12)

15
(.59)

3
(.12)

15
(.59)

13.5
(.53)

21
34
(.83) (1.34)

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Installation Drawings
ZGM-03-21/2180/2190
ZGM-06-21/2180/2190
ZGM-10-21/2180/2190

DIMENSIONS IN
MILLIMETRES (INCHES)

A
J

B
C
7(.28) Dia.
10(.39)
Deep

"h" Thd. "Y" Deep

4 Places

H
D

L
K

"a" Dia. Through

"b" C' bore
4 Places

"n" Dia.
2 Places
"f" Thd. (From Rear)
2 Places

"j" Dia.
"f" Thd. (From Rear)

Thd. Size

Model Numbers

"f" Thd.

"g" Thd.

Rc 3/8

Rc 1/4

ZGM-03-2180

3/8 BSP.F

1/4 BSP.F

ZGM-03-2190

3/8 NPT

1/4 NPT

ZGM-03-21

ZGM-06-21

Rc 3/4

Rc 1/4

ZGM-06-2180

3/4 BSP.F

1/4 BSP.F

ZGM-06-2190

3/4 NPT

1/4 NPT

ZGM-10-21

Rc 1-1/4

Rc 1/4

ZGM-10-2180

1-1/4 BSP.F

1/4 BSP.F

ZGM-10-2190

1-1/4 NPT

1/4 NPT

Model Numbers

M8

6.2 (.24)

5/16-18 UNC

23 (.91)
6.2 (.24)

3/8-16 UNC

24.5 (.96)
23 (.91)

11 (.43)

M12

11.7 (.46)

1/2-13 UNC

29 (1.14)

11 (.43)

Dimensions
F
H

mm (Inches)
J
K

ZGM-03

20
(.79)

22
(.87)

11
(.43)

85
60
40
(3.35) (2.36) (1.57)

20
(.79)

12.5
(.49)

58
(2.28)

ZGM-06

160
138
98
74
53
(6.30) (5.43) (3.86) (2.91) (2.09)

24
(.94)

20
(.79)

11
(.43)

108
84
57
32
(4.25) (3.31) (2.24) (1.26)

12
(.47)

81
(3.19)

ZGM-10

218
190
132
98
70
34
29
(8.58) (7.48) (5.20) (3.86) (2.76) (1.34) (1.14)

14
(.55)

140
112
75
40
(5.51) (4.41) (2.95) (1.57)

14
(.55)

106
(4.17)

Dimensions
T

15 (.59)
14 (.55)

M10

n
14 (.55)

146
124
80
60
42
(5.75) (4.88) (3.15) (2.36) (1.65)

Model Numbers

mm (Inches)
"h" Thd.

mm (Inches)

ZGM-03

44
26
(1.73) (1.02)

18
(.71)

11
(.43)

17.5
(.69)

15.2
(0.60)

ZGM-06

60
35
(2.36) (1.38)

18
(.71)

11
(.43)

17.5
(.69)

24.2
(0.95)

ZGM-10

87
45
(3.43) (1.77)

25
(.98)

14
(.55)

21
(.83)

31.5
(1.24)

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Performance Characteristics
2

Hydraulic Fluid: Viscosity 20 mm /s (98 SSU) , Specific Gravity 0.850

Pressure Drop for Reversed Free Flow

MPa

IN. .4

0.5
60

0.4

40

0.3

20
0

Z T-03
Z G-03

ZCT-03
ZCG-03

Spool Depression (Normally Closed)

.3
.2
.1
0

Spool Closed
Spool Open

m m 10 9
U.S.GPM L/min
8
30

0.2
0.1
0
0
0

10
2

20
4

30

40

6
8
Flow Rate

10

50
12

L/min

14 U.S.GPM

7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

Flow Rate

Pressure Drop

PSI
80

Metred Flow vs. Spool Depression

2 1 0

Differential Pressure
21 MPa
(3050 PSI)
10 MPa
(1450 PSI)
8 9 10

mm

.1
.2
.3
.4
Spool Depression (Normally Open)

IN.

Z T-06
Z G-06
Spool Depression (Normally Closed)

Spool Closed

0.8
0.6

IN. .5

Spool Open

0.2
0
0

50
10

100

150

20
30
Flow Rate

40

50 55 U.S.GPM

0.2

10

.2
6

.1

16
12

60

Differential Pressure
21 MPa
(3050 PSI)
10 MPa
(1450 PSI)
5 MPa
(730 PSI)

40

8
4

20

1 MPa
(145 PSI)
2 MPa
(290 PSI)
0

10

12 13 m m

.1
.2
.3
.4
.5 IN.
Spool Depression (Normally Open)

Z T-10
Z G-10
IN. .7

Spool Depression (Normally Closed)

.6 .5 .4 .3
.2 .1 0

Spool Closed
m m 18 16 14 12 10 8
U.S.GPM L/min
55
200
50

Spool Open
0
0

100
20

200

300

40
60
80
Flow Rate

400

L/min

100110 U.S.GPM

Flow Rate

25

.3

200 L/min

ZCT-10
ZCG-10

PSI M P a
125
0.8
100
0.6
75
0.4
50

.4

m m 1312
U.S.GPM L/min
22
80
20

0.4

Flow Rate

Pressure Drop

MPa
1.0

1 MPa
(145 PSI)
2 MPa
10
(290 PSI)
5 MPa
(730 PSI)
0
0 1 2 3 4

Pressure Drop

ZCT-06
ZCG-06

40

160

30

120

20

80

10

40

Differential Pressure
21 MPa
(3050 PSI)
10 MPa
(1450 PSI)

1 MPa
(145 PSI)
5 MPa
2 MPa
(730 PSI)
(290 PSI)
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 m m
0

No.6

20

PSI
150
125
100
75
50
25
0

.1 .2 .3
.4 .5
.6 .7 IN.
Spool Depression (Normally Open)

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Performance Characteristics

Hydraulic Fluid: Viscosity 20 mm2 /s (98 SSU) , Specific Gravity 0.850

Metred Flow for Needle Valve

U.S.GPM L/min
2.0
7

Flow Rate

1.5

6
5

1.0

4
3

.5

1
0
0
Fully
Closed

ZT/ZCT-03-T
ZG/ZCG-03-T

Differential Pressure
21 MPa
(3050 PSI)
10 MPa
(1450 PSI)
5 MPa
(730 PSI)
2 MPa
(290 PSI)
1 MPa
(145 PSI)
1
2
Choke Adj. Position

3
rev

ZT/ZCT-06-T
ZG/ZCG-06-T
U.S.GPM
2.0

Flow Rate

1.5

L/min
7
6
5

1.0

4
3

.5

1
0
0
Fully
Closed

Differential Pressure
21 MPa
(3050 PSI)
10 MPa
(1450 PSI)
5 MPa
(730 PSI)
2 MPa
(290 PSI)
1 MPa
(145 PSI)
1
2
3
Choke Adj. Position rev

ZT/ZCT-10-T
ZG/ZCG-10-T

Flow Rate

U.S.GPM L/min Differential Pressure

2.0
21 MPa
7
(3050 PSI)
6
10 MPa
1.5
(1450 PSI)
5
5 MPa
4
(730 PSI)
1.0
3
2 MPa
(290 PSI)
2
.5
1 MPa
(145 PSI)
1
0
0
0
1
2
3
Fully
Choke Adj. Position rev
Closed

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Spare Parts List

CAUTION

ZT/ZCT-03- - -22/2280/2290
ZT/ZCT-06- - -22/2280/2290
ZT/ZCT-10- - -22/2280/2290
1

2 17 18 4

15 16

When making replacement of seals, please do

it carefully after reading through the relevant
instructions in the Operator's Manual.
With Adjustable Needle Valve
for By-Pass Line
Z T - -T
ZCT

With Check Valve

( Z C T - )

5 14

11 19 10

1
6
25
20
21
12
22

17

23

3
1
24

List of Seals
Item

Name of Parts

List of Seal Kits

Part Numbers
Z T -06
ZCT
SO-NB-P36

Z T -10
ZCT
SO-NB-P49

Qty.

Model Numbers

Seal Kit Numbers

ZT-03

KS-ZT-03-22

17

O-Ring

Z T -03
ZCT
SO-NB-P32

ZT-06

KS-ZT-06-22

18

O-Ring

SO-NA-P20

SO-NA-P25

SO-NA-P32

ZT-10

KS-ZT-10-22

19

O-Ring

SO-NB-P12

SO-NB-P18

SO-NB-

ZCT-

KS-ZCT-03-

20

O-Ring

SO-NA-P5

SO-NA-P5

P22A

03

22

21

Back Up Ring

SO-BB-P5

SO-BB-P5

SO-NA-P5

ZCT-

KS-ZCT-06-

Note: When ordering the seals, please specify the seal kit number from the table right.

ZG/ZCG-03- - -22/2290
ZG/ZCG-06- - -22/2290
ZG/ZCG-10- - -22/2290
1

2 18 20 4 16 17 7

With Adjustable Needle Valve

for By-Pass Line
ZG
ZCG- -T

With Check Valve

(ZCG- )

5 14

22 10 9

8 11 1
6
28
23
24

18
3

12

19

25

15

26

21

13

27

List of Seals
Part Numbers
ZG
ZCG-06
SO-NB-P36

ZG
ZCG-10
SO-NB-P49

Qty.

O-Ring

ZG
ZCG-03
SO-NB-P32

Model Numbers

Seal Kit Numbers

19

O-Ring

SO-NB-P18

SO-NB-P28

SO-NB-P32

ZG-03

KS-ZG-03-22

20

O-Ring

SO-NA-P20

SO-NA-P25

SO-NA-P32

ZG-06

KS-ZG-06-22

21

O-Ring

SO-NB-P9

SO-NB-P14

SO-NB-P14

ZG-10

KS-ZG-10-22

22

O-Ring

SO-NB-P12

SO-NB-P18

SO-NB-

ZCG-

KS-ZCG-03-

23

O-Ring

SO-NA-P5

SO-NA-P5

P22A

03

22

ZCG-

KS-ZCG-06-

Item

Name of Parts

18

24
Back Up Ring
SO-BB-P5
SO-BB-P5
SO-NA-P5
1
Note: When ordering the seals, please specify the seal kit number from the table right.

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List of Seal Kits