Valve combinations
Compact valve units to control clamping fixtures
completely assembled
can be equipped with different valves
Series (3)
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manually operated, double acting – for 1 clamping circuit – max. 500 bar, as per data sheet C2.345 -
manually operated, double acting – for 2 clamping circuits – max. 500 bar, as per data sheet C2.345
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manually operated, double acting – for 3 clamping circuits – max. 500 bar, as per data sheet C2.345
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manually operated, double acting – for 4 clamping circuits – max. 500 bar, as per data sheet C2.345
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manually operated, double acting – for 5 clamping circuits – max. 500 bar, as per data sheet C2.345
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with check valve – adjustment range: 10 to 150 bar – max. 500 bar, as per data sheet C2.954 -
with check valve – adjustment range: 10 to 150 bar – max. 500 bar, as per data sheet C2.954
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with check valve – adjustment range: 10 to 450 bar – max. 500 bar, as per data sheet C2.954
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with check valve – adjustment range: 10 to 450 bar – max. 500 bar, as per data sheet C2.954
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for valve module combination with: – - flow control valve – - pilot-operated check valve – - pressure reducing valve – - two mini measuring connections – max. 250 bar, as per data sheet C2.960
Valve module combinations C2.960
Application
The valve module combination is a valve unit composed of individual modules. It is used to control complex hydraulic clamping fixtures. In order to fix safely workpieces in clamping fixtures, functions as positioning, clamping and supporting have to be effected in a determined sequence. In some applications it is required to realise the individual functions with reduced clamping pressures in order to guarantee optimum workpiece clamping.
For this purpose sequence valves and pressure reducing valves are integrated in the hydraulic clamping circuit. Therefore considerably longer lines are required for tubing as well as for drilled channels. Due to the use of valve module combination the required line length is considerably reduced, since all required control and pressure valves are directly arranged at the unit.
Description
The valve module combination consists of an input module and up to three series modules (for linkage of further modules please consult us).
In the input module the following hydraulic function elements are integrated:
- Flow control valve with connected line filter for both inputs to reduce the flow rate and to filter the fluid
- Pilot-operated check valve to protect the clamping circuit in the case of pressure drop e.g. due to line break.
- Pressure reducing valve to reduce the pressure for the first control function at the fixture.
- Two mini measuring connections to connect a pressure gauge for pressure adjustment.
The series modules are directly linked to the input module. Thereby further clamping functions can be realised.
- The modules are equipped with the following hydraulic function elements:
- Sequence valve to realise one or several switching sequences (connected in series in the linked arrangement)
- Pressure reducing valve to reduce the pressure in the corresponding switching sequence.
- Mini measuring connection to connect a pressure gauge for pressure adjustment.
In the base plates of the modules additional channels are provided which can be used as hydraulic / pneumatic channels or for the routing of electric lines. If permanent visual pressure monitoring is required, pressure gauges can be retrofitted.
Advantages
- Reduced piping for hydraulic fixtures.
- Simulation of the clamping sequence possible in advance.
- Reduced surface of attack for dirt and swarf at the fixture.
- Less contamination in the fixture due to integrated line filters
- Reduced input flow rate due to existing flow control valves possible
- Required space for hydraulic control can already be considered during fixture design.
valve module combination C2.960
Directional control valve combinations ND 4 - C2.345
Single-acting versions
These directional control valve combinations are particularly suited for operating of individual clamping points in multiple clamping systems.
Double-acting versions
These valve combinations can be used to operate double-acting cylinders. A 3/2 directional control valve and an intermediate valve plate are operated by a turning knob so that the double-acting function is obtained. The design of the mounting plates allows the combination with single-acting units.
directional control valve combination DN 4 - C2.345
Sequence valves C2.954
for pressure-dependent sequence controls
Sequence valves are used in power workholding circuits for pressure-dependent sequence control. Several sequence valves can be manifold mounted together to form a battery with only one common P-line.
sequence valves C2.954
PDF Data sheets
Directional control valve combinations ND 4 manually operated – single and double acting – max. operating pressure 500 bar
Catalogue sheet C2.345Sequence valves ND 4 with check valve – max. operating pressure 500 bar
Catalogue sheet C2.954Valve module combinations max. operating pressure 250 bar
Catalogue sheet C2.960General characteristics of Hydraulic Equipment
Catalogue sheet A0.100Application examples
Valve module combinations C2.960
The figures show a hydraulic clamping fixture for machining of a power unit carrier for an agricultural tractor. The workpiece will be machined from four sides in a horizontal machining centre. Machining of the back of the workpiece is made from the back through the basic body.
Slide pivot clamps, universal cylinders, one work support and for ”floating clamping” of the two upper straps threaded-body cylinders with locking pistons are used as clamping elements. The hydraulic elements are controlled by the valve module combination mounted at the back.
Sequence of the clamping cycle
Step 1:
Clamping with the first slide pivot clamp against fixed datums, as well as
lateral positioning by means of an universal cylinder.
Step 2:
First sequence valve opens, work support moves against the lower side of the workpiece and is hydraulically locked.
Step 3:
Second sequence valve opens, two each oppositely arranged threaded-body cylinders with locking piston clamp both upper straps of the workpiece by ”floating clamping”. At the same time, the second slide pivot clamp clamps onto the work support.
valve module combinations C2.960
Sequence valve combinations C2.954
Hydraulic circuit diagram for a sequence control of 5 single-acting clamping cylinders.
valve module combination C2.954
