Webtec FDC140 Hydraulic Flow Divider-Combiner Valve

Webtec has unveiled a high-accuracy hydraulic flow divider-combiner valve called the FDC140.

• For driving two cylinders or motors in close unison regardless of individual loads or flow direction
• High-flow spool valve
• Flow capacity of 140 lpm (37 gpm) and above, suiting large heavy-duty applications such as container handling systems, large-capacity forklifts, skip handling, synchronized crawler drives, loading ramps and mining machinery   
• Can divide single flow into two separate flows which will always be in same ratio to one another regardless of any pressure differential (unequal load)
• Delivers divisional accuracy of ±1.5%
• Single flow can also be divided into two unequal flows, if required, with split ratios extending from 10-90% (in 10% increments) 
• Three-port design
• High-pressure capability, with maximum working pressure rated at 350 bar (5,000 psi) 
• Offers pressure compensation in both forward and reverse flow so valve is fully bi-directional
• If flow is reversed, such as on the return stroke of two cylinders, the return flows are maintained at the same ratio to each other and combined in a single flow, again regardless of individual loads on the cylinders  
• Features robust SG iron body, hardened steel components and NBR seals
• Can be used with HLP mineral and synthetic oils, as well as HFC fire-retardant fluids
• Operating fluid temperatures extend from -30-100 C (-22-212 F)  
• Port options include BSPP (1 in. with 3/4 in. [25.4 mm with 19.05 mm]; and 3/4 in. with 1/2 in. [19.05 mm with 12.7 mm]), SAE (#16 with #12; and #12 with #8) and metric (M33 with M27; and M27 with M22)
• Weighs 6 kg (13.2 lbs.)
• External dimensions of 175 x 96 x 65 mm (length, width, depth [6.9 x 3.8 x 2.6 in.]) 
• Secured via three bolt holes