What are the tolerances on pressure settings for Sun's pressure control valves?

Pressure setting tolerances are listed in our Performance Data page. A link to this
page can also be found in the Additional Resources tab of the applicable product
page.
I need a reducer on B. Can I connect the drain to A?
Yes. If you look in the sandwich section you will see that we offer many such
packages. When you are pressurizing B, A is connected to tank, allowing the reducer
to do its job. When you reverse, the drain or tank port of the reducer is pressurized
by A. This increases the setting of the reducer and helps keep the reducer open in
the reverse flow direction.

What do you mean by maximum differential?

Our reducing valves are outside-in valves; the supply pressure on the outside of the
working parts is higher than the inside. At some pressure differential, the outside
(sleeve) will close in on the piston and cause the valve to stick. A D range is
adjustable from 25 to 800 psi with a maximum differential of 2000 psi. This means
you could set the valve at 600 psi and expect it to work correctly with a supply
pressure of 2600 psi. The valve may work at higher differentials, but we do not
recommend it. The W and C ranges are tested over their entire range with an inlet
pressure of 5000 psi. All direct-acting valves are tested with an inlet pressure of
5000 psi.

Will your reducing/relieving valve relieve my pump to tank?

No. A reducing/relieving valve throttles a supply of oil to maintain a set pressure in a
secondary circuit. The valve is open until the secondary or downstream pressure
rises to the setting of the valve at which time it starts to close to limit the pressure. If
the secondary or downstream pressure is caused to go above the setting, the valve
shifts into relieving mode and throttles the secondary circuit back to tank to prevent
over-pressure. At no time can the valve connect the supply to tank.

How big is a drop of hydraulic oil?

There are exactly 250 Sun drops in a cubic inch or 15 in a cc.

Direct acting or pilot operated - what do I use?

Direct-acting valves are used to prevent over pressure, and pilot-operated valves are
used to regulate pressure. If you are unsure, use a direct-acting valve. Sun's direct
acting valves are very fast, dirt tolerant, stable, and robust. Sun's pilot-operated
valves are moderately fast, they have a low pressure rise vs. flow curve, and they
are easy to adjust.

Can I back flow through a reducing valve from port 1 to port 2?

Yes. A reducing or reducing/relieving valve is normally open. If the pressure in the
secondary circuit is less than the setting, it will be open.

2 caveats: (1) If the valve is in the reducing mode and you suddenly reverse the flow,
the valve will not have time to open and will shift into relieving mode or (2) If the back
flow generates a pressure drop through the valve that exceeds the setting, the valve
will shift into the relieving mode.

When in doubt, use a reverse flow check.

What parts of the Sun cartridge valve are field serviceable?
Only external seals are serviceable. Sun offers replacement seal kits for all cartridge
models. The applicable kit part number can be found in the product page's Technical
Data table or by using our Cartridge Seal Kit search function located under
Accessories. Please note: Converting the external seals from one material to another
does not ensure fluid compatibility with that material due to the existence of internal
seals within the cartridge.