Pressure Control Valve Applications

Introduce yourself to the proper operation of pressure control valves used in various applications.

Prerequisites

General knowledge of hydraulic schematics and pressure control principles is required. Review of the lesson, Pressure Control Principles, is recommended.

Description

This is the ninth lesson in the iKNOW™ Industrial Hydraulic Power Library. This lesson describes the proper operation of pressure control valves used in various applications.

Objectives

Using a system schematic, describe how an unloading pressure control valve operates, Using a system schematic, describe how a counterbalance valve operates, Using a system schematic, describe the proper operation of a pressure control valve in a sequencing circuit, Using a system schematic, describe the proper operation of a pressure control valve in a pressure reducing circuit and Using a system schematic, describe the proper operation of a check valve.