CHAPTER 11

FLOW CONTROLS
 A B

Figure 11-1 Meter-in circuit

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 A B

Figure 11-2 Meter-in circuit

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 Figure 11-3 Meter-in circuits do not control runaway loads

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 Figure 11-4 Locations for meter-in applications

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 1000
psi

10 1000 psi
gpm

Figure 11-5 Meter-out circuit

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 Figure 11.6 Locations for Meter-Out Applications
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 1 sq. In.
8 gpm
1000 psi 2 sq. in.
2000 lb
force 2000 lb force

2000
psi

2 gpm
10 1000 psi
gpm

4 gpm

Figure 11-7 Pressure intensification in meter-out circuits

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 8 gpm 1 sq. in.

1000 psi 2 sq. in.

3000 1000 lb
2 gpm psi
10 1000 psi
gpm

4 gpm

Figure 11-8 Load pressure adds to intensification

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 Figure 11-9 Bleed-off circuit
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 Figure 11-10 Locations for bleed-off applications

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 8 gpm

10
gpm

2 gpm

20 psi Spring
Overload
Relief Valve

Figure 11.11 Bypass type pressure-compensated flow control

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 20 psi Spring

Compensator Throttle

B
A C
Temperature
Compensating
Rod

Check

Figure 11-12 Restrictor type pressure compensated flow control

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 Proportional Valve

Hydrostat
(Pressure
Compensator)

Figure 11-13 Proportional solenoid throttle

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 X

X
Figure 11-14 Rapid advance
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 X

X
Figure 11-15 Deceleration to feed speed
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 X

X
Figure 11-16 Rapid return
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 Inlet Reg.

By-pass Type

Inlet Outlet
Tank
Restrictor Type

A B

P T
Proportional Valve
Inlet Outlet with Hydrostat

Figure 11-17 Common flow control symbols

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