Directional Control Valve Products

MicrotorqueTM Valve
Shear-Seal® Manual Control Valve * Original Shear-Seal®®
518, 526 Series
Technology

* Compact Design

* Non-Interflow Option

* Spring Return Option

* Panel Mount Option

* 2 or 3 Position Detent

Barksdale’s Microtorque™ valve provides superior

directional control for fluid power applications up to

6,000 psi where compact design and virtually zero leak-

age* are a must. Utilizing Barksdale’s Shear-Seal® technology, the Microtorque™

Valve offers reliable performance and lapped metal-to-metal sealing surfaces that will

easily tolerate contaminated fluids. This valve offers many options that make it extremely

versatile including panel mounting, spring return, 2 or 3 position detents, DO3 manifold

mounting, and non-interflow. Leveraging the flexibility and unique features of the

Microtorque™ Valve, along with its superior performance, can result in bottom line savings

and operational benefits for your customers.

Exceeding Your Expectations Through Our People, Products and Performance

 Directional Control Valve Products

MicrotorqueTM Valve
With Barksdale, Pressure is Under Control
Barksdale is a recognized leader in the design
and manufacture of superior directional control
valves for numerous industrial hydraulic applica-
tions. The Microtorque™ Valve, featuring
Barksdale's metal to metal famous Shear-Seal®
technology is designed to survive in tough applica-
tions where other valves fall short.

Our Valves Don't Wear Out… They Wear In

What makes Shear-Seal® so special? This special
design controls the media through internal galleries
in the sealing components rather than across the
critical sealing faces.This means that metallic parti-
cles and other contaminants commonly found in
fluid power systems have little opportunity to dam-
age the valve. The continual sliding motion
between the Shear-Seal® faces and the rotor along
with the combination of spring and pressure load- • Panel mounting with a jam nut or tapped
ing, allows automatic adjustment of the seals as holes in the housing
they wear in. The lapping action between the • Additional Pressure Seal for full pressure at
valves sealing elements mend minor sealing sur-
tank port
face defects with each movement of the handle. the
• Additional modifications available by consul-
result is a valve that doesn’t wear out – but wears
tation with the factory
in.

One Valve…Many Possibilities Applications

The Microtorque™ Valve offers a wide range of
options that allows it to be adapted to numerous
applications including:
• Manifold mounting on a D03 base or line
mounting from side or bottom porting
• Non-interflow between positions while shifting
• Spring return to bring the valve to the center
position, or either shifted positions.
• Detents in 2 or 3-position to hold the handle
in the desired location
The Microtorque™ valve is an ideal choice for
fluid power applications where the operator needs
reliable manual operation within reach:
• Work holding clamps and systems
• Hydraulic presses and lifting systems
• Hydraulic test equipment
• Grease injection equipment
• Hydraulic power units

* Less than four cc per minute

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MicrotorqueTM Valve
Performance Characteristics PANEL M

Media Hydraulic Oil E J N

(4 PLACES)
Working Pressure 6,000 psi (415 bar) ** F

** Consult factory for pressure up to 10,000 psi (690 bar)

1-7/16"
PANEL CUTOUT
C G (37) P
Cv and Flow D H

Q
1/4"
(7)
MAX. PANEL
Proof Pressure 1-1/2 times working pressure except at THICKNESS

return port L
K
Burst Pressure 2-1/2 times working pressure except at
Regular and Straight Porting
return port
Back Pressure Must not exceed 250 psi (17.2 bar)* at
return port for satisfactory operation B
*For requirements in excess of 250 psi
(17.2 bar) at return port consult factory
A
Media Temperature Range -40° to +250°F (-40° to +121°C)
Porting 1/4" NPT, SAE for 1/4" tubing, or DO3
pattern for manifold mounting
Mounting Panel mountable with p/n 22357 Q
M
mounting nut (-P option)
DO3 Manifold mounting shipped with
(4) #10-24 screws and O-Rings L

Handle Rotation 90°, 45° each side of center position K

Detent Manifold Porting

2-position Detent at 90° positions
3-position Detents at center and 2 extreme
positions 2-3/8 (60.3)

Optional Spring Return Available to center or either shifted

position
5,000 psi (345 bar) max working
pressure on spring return option
Materials of Construction
Body & Housing Anodized aluminum
Shaft, Rotor, Pressure Seals 400 Series Stainless Steel 1-5/16
(33.3)
Standard O-Rings Buna N, others available
Back-up Rings Teflon Optional Knob (-E)
Bearings Hardened Steel
Shipping Weight .95 lbs

Series Porting A B C D E F G H J K L M N P Q
21R , 61S Porting 1-31/32 2-1/32 1-9/32 21/32 1-19/32 27/32 1-7/32 5/8 1/4-28 3-13/16 1-7/16 1-3/4 7/16 1-3/8 2-1/2
518 (50.0) (51.6) (32.5) (16.3) (40.5) (21.6) (31.1) (15.5) UNF (96.8) (36.5) (44.5) (11.1) (34.9) (63.5)
or 41M Manifold Porting 1-31/32 2-1/32 3-1/4 1-7/16 1-1/8 1-3/8 2-1/2
526 (50.0) (51.6) (82.6) (36.5) (28.6) (34.9) (63.5)
Spring Return Option 5-1/8 2-1/2 4-13/16
(130.2) (63.3) (122.2)

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MicrotorqueTM Valve
Shear-Seal® Manual Control Valve
518, 526 Series
Series 518 Interflow
526 Non-Interflow
Porting 21R Regular Porting
41M Manifold Porting (D03)
61S Straight Porting
Pressure** 6 6,000 psi (415 Bar)**
Working Media H Hydraulic Oil
Flow Pattern C 4-Way Closed Center
O 4-Way Open (Tandem) Center
M 4-Way Manipulator Closed Center
Detent 2 2-Position 90° rotation
3 3-Position
Options -MC Spring Return to Center Position***
-MR Spring Return Handle to Right Position (Viewed from top; Pressure port to C1) ***
-ML Spring Return Handle to Left Position (Viewed from top; Pressure port to C2) ***
-MS SAE porting for 1/4" tubing (Regular porting only)
-E Black knob (not available with spring return)
-P Panel Mounting Nut (not available with spring return)

526 41M 6 H C 3
Example: 52641M6HC3
** For higher working pressures consult factory *** 5,000 psi (345 bar) max working pressure for spring return option
CLOSED CENTER MANIPULATOR
PRESS PRESS PRESS

CYL 2 CYL 1 CYL 2 CYL 1 CYL 2 CYL 1

Ø.16 X .16 DEEP
1-9/16
"PRESSURE" "PRESSURE" RET RET RET
(40.5) "CYL.2" PORT
PORT 1/2 PORT 1-1/16 1-1/8
"PRESSURE" 2 1
(11.4) (27) (29)
"CYL.1" PORT PORT "CYL.2" PORT
7/8 (20.8)
"CYL.2" PORT

9/16 (14) P R
1-1/4 1-5/16 1-1/8
(31.0) 7/16 (32.5) (29) OPEN (TANDEM) CENTER
5/8 (10.4) 11/16
1.0 PRESS PRESS PRESS
(15.9) (16.3)
(25)
CYL 2 CYL 1 CYL 2 CYL 1 CYL 2 CYL 1

"CYL.1" PORT "RETURN" PORT RET RET RET

"CYL.1" PORT 1/4 THRU (5.2)
3/8 "RETURN" PORT 9/16 (14) 2 1
(3.8) 4 PLACES
"RETURN" PORT 11/16
(17.5)
MANIFOLD PORTING REGULAR PORTING STRAIGHT PORTING P R
(Mounting per DO Spec)
CLOSED CENTER
PRESS PRESS PRESS

CYL 1 CYL 2 CYL 1 CYL 2 CYL 1

Need Something Special?
CYL 2

RET RET RET

Our MicrotorqueTM Valve can be configured to meet 2 1

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See Barksdale’s Standard Conditions of Sale • Specifications are subject to modification at any time • Bulletin #B0020-D • 05/05 • ©2005 • Printed in the U.S.A.
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