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4-Way Directional Control

With Pressure Compensated
Flow Control

Specifications:

• Rated for 0-18 gpm (0-68.1 lpm) PSDCF120M64LF1

• Rated for 3000 psi (207 bar)
• Weighs 6-1/2 lbs. (2.9 kg)
• 30 – Micron filtration
recommended

ISO 9001:2008 WITH DESIGN

Certificate #02.002.1

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Schematics & Features 4-Way Directional Control
With Pressure Compensated Flow Control

PSDCF120M64LF1

MATERIALS:
• Cast Iron Body
• Buna N O’Rings
• IOSSO Plated Steel Spool
• Consult Factory for Stainless
Steel Spools
FEATURES:
• ADJUSTABLE PILOT OPERATED RELIEF VALVE is standard on every SDCF.
• FULL RANGE PRESSURE COMPENSATED by-pass type flow control valve built in.
• SDCF REDUCES the number of fittings, plumbing and potential leaks in hydraulic circuits.
• FINE POSITIVE METERING in either direction with the manual handle.
• PRECISION GROUND IOSSO PLATED SPOOL that assures long life.
• OPTIONAL O’RING PORTS to eliminate leakage.

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SDCF – GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Brand, SDCF combines the features of a four-way directional control valve, a full range
pressure compensated by-pass type flow control valve, and an adjustable pilot operated pressure relief
valve all in one compact package. This valve reduces the number of fittings, plumbing and potential
leakage points in hydraulic circuits. The manual handle allows the customer to meter the flow out of
either port. Flow to the work port is directly proportional to the movement of the lever. Flow out of
each work port is constant regardless of load changes, this allows the customer to maintain smooth and
constant movement of a cylinder or motor. Every SDCF comes standard with a pilot operated relief
(1500 psi (102 bar) standard setting). The tank port must be plumbed directly back to tank.

SPOOL TYPE – The spool types we offer are:

• Tandem center (T) • Open meter center (OM)
• Open center (O) • Fine metering (M)
• Tandem metering (TM)
HANDLE OPTIONS –
• Standard enclosed lever handle (G) pressurizes the B port when the handle is pushed towards the
valve body (vertical mount).
• Enclosed lever handle (C) is similar to (G) except horizontal mount.
• Lever handle (L) pressurizes the B port when the handle is pushed towards the valve body.
• Lever handle (J) pressurizes A port when the handle is pushed towards the valve body.
• Rotary handle (H) is used to rotate spool in or out of valve body.
• No actuator (N) G type spool.
• No actuator (M) J type spool.

SPOOL ACTION –
• Three-position detent (D) holds the spool in neutral and both active positions.
• Friction detent (F1) applies friction to the spool so that the spool does not move when the handle is
released either side of neutral, a detent groove clearly indicates neutral position.
• Spring center (S) returns the handle to neutral when the handle is released.
• Spring center detent (SD) springs back to neutral from one position and is mechanically detented in
the other position (flow out port A in detent).
• Detent spring center (DS) springs back to neutral from one position and is mechanically detented in
the other position (flow out port B in detent).
• Spring center friction detent (SF1) springs back to neutral from one direction and functions similar
to standard F1 in other direction (flow out port B in friction detent).
• Spring offset (SO) spring holds spool in one active position (flow out port B).
• Spring offset (SO2) spring holds spool in one active position (P to B in offset position, neutral and P toA).
• Rotary friction detent (E) applies friction to the spool as it is rotated so that the spool does not rotate
when the handle is released either side of neutral, a detent groove clearly indicates neutral position.
• Two-position detent (2D) P to B and neutral only.
• Two-position detent (D2) P to A and neutral only.
• Two-position friction (F2) P to A and neutral only.
• Normally closed electric switch (WC) used with (S), (F1) and (D) options only.
• Normally open electric switch (WO) used with (S), (F1) and (D) options only.

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Spool Schematics 4-Way Directional Control
With Pressure Compensated Flow Control

SPOOL SCHEMATICS:
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 Model Codes
SDCF – CREATING A MODEL CODE FOR SDCF’S:
SDCF 4

PAINT: RELIEF OPTION:

Blank – No paint Omit – Standard relief
P – Painted black (other colors N – No relief
available, consult factory)
MP – Epoxy coating SPOOL ACTION:
PORT SIZE: S – Spring center
755 – 3/4” inlet/outlet and 1/2” work ports D – Three-position detent
120 - #12SAE inlet/outlet and #10SAE work ports F1 – Friction detent
WC –Norm. close elec. switch
SPOOL TYPE: (used with S, D and F1)
T – Tandem Center WO –Norm. open elec. switch
O – Open Center (used with S, D and F1)
OM – Open metering SO – Spring offset (P to B and
M – Fine metering neutral)
TM – Tandem metering SO2 –Spring offset (P to B in
offset position, neutral and
FLOW SETTING:
P to A)
Omit – When using T and O spool
DS – Detent (P to B in detent) /
6 – 0-6 gpm (0-22.7 lpm) OM, M and TM only
Spring center
12 – 0-12 gpm (0-45.4 lpm) OM, M and TM only
SD – Spring center / detent (P to
18 – 0-18 gpm (0-68.0 lpm) OM, M and TM only
A in detent)
HANDLE OPTION: SF1 – Spring center / friction
G – Enclosed handle (B port is active when handle is pushed, detent (P to B in friction
recommended) detent)
C – Enclosed handle (horizontal mount) 2D – Two-position detent P to B
L – Lever handle (B port is active when handle is pushed D2 – Two-position detent P to A
J – Lever handle (A port is active when handle is pushed) F2 – Two-position friction P to A
N – No actuator (G type spool) F2M–Two-position friction P to
M – No actuator (J type spool) A with stroke limiter
H – Rotary handle (Used only in conjunction with rotary E – Rotary friction detent
friction detent) M – Stroke limiter

SDCF – EXAMPLES OF COMMON MODEL CODES:

SDCF755TM64GF1….........3/4” inlet and outlet ports, 1/2” work ports, 0-6 gpm (0-22.7 lpm) tandem
metering spool, G style handle and neutral position friction detent.
SDCF120TM184GF1….......#12SAE inlet and outlet ports, #10SAE work ports, 0-18 gpm (0-68.0 lpm)
tandem metering spool, G style handle and neutral position friction detent.

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SDCF – COMPLETE LIST OF KITS:

SDC-D…………………..Three-position detent kit.
SDC-F1………………….Ball friction detent.
SDC-S…………………....Spring centering kit.
SDC-SD…………………Spring centering detent kit (P to A in detent).
SDC-DS…………………Detent spring center kit (P to B in detent).
SDC-SF1………………...Spring center / friction detent (P to B in friction detent).
SDC-SO…………………Spring offset kit (P to B in offset position and neutral).
SDC-SO2………………..Spring offset kit (P to B in offset position, neutral and P to A)

1.91" [48.5]
1.91" [48.5]

2.17" [55.0]
Ø1.39" [35.3]
External dimensions are the same for all kits listed above.

SDC-SWC…………..…..Spring centering kit with normally closed electric switch.

SDC-SWO……………....Spring centering kit with normally open electric switch.
3.38" [86.0]

3.38" [86.0]

4.41" [111.9]
Ø1.37" [34.9]
External dimensions are the same for all kits listed above.
SDC-WC………………...Three-position detent kit with normally closed electric switch.
SDC-WO………………...Three-position detent kit with normally open electric switch.
SDC-F1WC……………..Ball friction detent with normally closed electric switch.
SDC-F1WO……………..Ball friction detent with normally open electric switch.
1.87" [47.5]

1.87" [47.5]

3.51" [89.2] 4.41" [111.9]

External dimensions are the same for all kits listed above.

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SDCF – COMPLETE LIST OF KITS: (continued)

SDC-HG………………......G style handle kit (recommended). Enclosed lever handle pressurizes

the B port when the handle is pushed towards the valve body.

7.06" [179.3]
7.67" [194.7]

3.70" [93.9] Ø1.18" [29.8]

SDC-HJ…………………...J style handle kit. Lever handle pressurizes the A port when the handle
is pushed towards the valve body.
8.57" [217.6]

0.64" [16.1]

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SDCF – COMPLETE LIST OF KITS: (continued)

SDC-HL………………......L style handle kit. Lever handle pressurizes the B port when the handle is
pushed towards the valve body.

SDCF-K………………......Seal kit for SDCF.

SDCF-CART……….…...Pilot operated pressure relief cartridge for SDCF.

1.25" [31.8]

2.20" [55.9] Ø1.00" [25.4]

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 Flow And Pressure Information
SDCF – FLOW AND PRESSURE INFO:

Pressure VS. Flow for Pilot Relief

Neutral Flow Pressure Drop

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 Dimensional Data 4-Way Directional Control
With Pressure Compensated Flow Control

DIMENSIONAL DATA (SDCF755TM124GF1 SHOWN): inches & [millimeters)

0.94
A PORT
RELIEF ADJUSTMENT
8.8" [224]

B PORT

2.13" [54.0]
4.32" [109.8]
3.22" [81.8]
2.24" [56.8]
11.0" [278]

0.94" [23.8] 3X Ø0.27" [Ø6.7]

RT
RELIEF ADJUSTMENT
B PORT
2.13" [54.0]
4.32" [109.8]
3.22" [81.8]

2.19" [55.6]
[56.8] 3.94" [100.0]

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