Sun Hydraulics has established a strong foundation for consistently delivering exceptional performance in all aspects of their business. From product design and service delivery, Sun Hydraulics stands out in the industry.

Since the beginning, Sun products have been setting the standard for the screw-in hydraulic cartridge valve industry. Sun's floating cartridge construction and cavity design approach allows products to operate precisely and reliably at higher pressures and flow rates in the most demanding applications. The generous porting area, coupled with our manifold design and construction techniques, result in integrated packages that can be up to 50% smaller than competitive offerings.

Sun cartridge valves are offered in five primary sizes, with flow capacity and controlled horsepower doubling with each successive size. Within each broad functional area (pressure, flow, load control, etc.), multiple variations are available to help you optimize your control circuit, from individual valves to complete integrated packages. Their expansive product line allows you to develop the best control solution for your hydraulic application.

Pilot-operated, 3-way directional cartridges (1 blocked, 2 to 3 open) are switching devices typically used in moderate flow circuits. They can be used by themselves or to actuate larger pilot-operated directional cartridges or logic cartridges. The valve shifts when the pressure differential between port 1 and port 3 exceeds the setting.

• Pressure at port 3 is directly additive to the setting of the valve. Because of this, port 3 may not be useable as a work port in your circuit. If this is a consideration, the 4 port version of this valve may be a solution.
• Direct-acting and pilot-operated versions of these valves are interchangeable. They fit the same cavities and have the same flow paths.
• Port 3 can be blocked to prevent the valve from shifting.
• This valve is not bistable; it is capable of modulating between the two positions shown.
• When pilot pressure exceeds the valve setting, pilot flow may be a consideration. See performance curves for pilot consumption vs. load pressure above the valve setting. If this is a problem, the direct acting version of this valve would be a solution.
• Incorporates the Sun floating-style construction to minimize the possibility of internal parts binding due to excessive installation torque and/or cavity/cartridge machining variations.

Technical Specification

Control - Standard Screw Adjustment
Adjustment Range - 25 - 800 PSI, 1.7 - 55 Bar, 400 PSI 28 Bar 
Seal Material - Buna-N