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Avoid troublesome valve problems with this clear advice on pressure differentials, metal and rubber seals, pilot valves and the number one problem with faulty valves: contamination...
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From new coil designs that minimize pressure drops to actuators with built-in spool-position sensing, these components can be used to optimize performance in industrial and mobile...
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Pressure-control valves are found in virtually every hydraulic system, and they assist in a variety of functions, from keeping system pressures safely below a desired upper limit...
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Manifolds provide a convenient means for locating multiple valves in a centralized location. Benefits include lower cost, more compact design, less leakage, and simpler maintenance...
Courtesy Fluid Power Training Institute, www.fpti.org
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