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Type WE 6 …E
Size 6
Component series 6X
Maximum operating pressure 350 bar [5100 psi]
Maximum flow: 80 l/min [21 gpm] – DC
60 l/min [15.8 gpm] – AC
H5909
Order code
WE 6 6X E *
Note!
AC electricity supply Nominal voltage of the DC For standard types, see page 3!
Order
code
Standard types
For details
and additional
mating connectors,
see RE 08006
Material Numbers
With LED lamp
and
Valve side
Spool symbols
A B A B A B A B
a b a b a 0 b a 0 b
a b a b
P T P T P T P T
A B A B A B A B
= .A 1)
a b a a b b = …/O.. a 0
a
a 0
P T P T P T P T
A B A B A B A B
= .B
a b a a b b = …/OF.. 0 b 0 b
b
P T P T P T P T
= E 1)
=A = E1- 2)
=C =F
=D =G
=H
A B A B
a b a b
a b
=J
P T P T
=B =L
=Y =M
=P
=Q
=R
=T
=U
1) Example:
Spool symbol E with coil on side a, order code ..EA..
=V
2) Symbol E1-: P – A/B pre-opening,
Be careful with single-rod cylinders due to pressure
intensification! =W
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Function, cross-section
Type WE control valves are solenoid operated directional spool Type .WE 6.. 6X/O... (possible only with symbols A, C and D)
valves. They control the start, stop and direction of a flow. This version refers to two position directional spool valves
These directional valves basically consist of a housing (1), one consisting of two solenoids without detent. When de-
or two solenoids (2), a control spool (3) as well as one or two energized, there is no predefined spool position.
return springs (4). Type .WE 6.. 6X/OF... (detent spool, possible only with
In the inactive condition, the control spool (3) is held in the symbols A, C and D)
central or initial position by return springs (4) (except for detent This version refers to two position directional spool valves
spools). Control spool (3) is actuated by wet-pin solenoids (2). consisting of two solenoids and a detent. Detent holds the
The force of solenoid (2) acts via plunger (5) on control spool spool at it‘s most recent position, and continuous solenoid
(3) and shifts it from it´s initial position to the required end excitation is not required.
position. This enables the required direction of flow, P to A and Note!
B to T or P to B and A to T.
Pressure peaks in a tank line connected to two or more
After solenoid (2) is de-energized, control spool (3) is again detent type valves, can cause unintended spool move-
pushed to it´s initial position by return spring (4). ment! In this situation, it is recommended that separate
Manual override (6) allows control spool (3) to be moved return lines be used or a check valve must be installed in
without energizing the solenoid. the tank line.
2 5 1 3 5 2
A B
6 6
"a" "b"
4 A T B 4
(P)
Type 4WE 6 E6X/...E...
Technical data (for applications exceeding these parameters, please consult product support!)
General
Weight – Valve with one solenoid kg [lbs] 1.45 [3.2]
– Valve with two solenoids kg [lbs] 1.95 [4.3]
Mounting orientation Unrestricted
Ambient temperature range °C [°F] –30 to +50 [–22 to +122] (NBR seals)
–20 to +50 [–4 to +122] (FKM seals)
Hydraulic
Maximum operating pressure – Ports A, B, P bar [psi] 350 [5100]
– Port T bar [psi] 210 [3050] (DC); 160 [2320] (AC)
For symbols A and B, port T must be used as the drain
port, if the operating pressure is higher than the tank
pressure.
Maximum flow l/min [gpm] 80 [21] (DC); 60 [15.8] (AC)
Flow cross-section – Spool symbol Q mm2 approx. 6 % of nominal cross-section
(centered spool)
– Spool symbol W mm2 approx. 3 % of nominal cross-section
Hydraulic fluid Mineral oil (HL, HLP) to DIN 51524 1); fast bio-de-
gradable hydraulic fluids to VDMA 24568 (see also
RE 90221); HETG (rape-seed oil) 1); HEPG (polygly-
cols) 2); HEES (synthetic esters) 2); other hydraulic
fluids upon request
Hydraulic fluid temperature range °C [°F] –30 to +80 [–22 to +176] (NBR seals)
–15 to +80 [–4 to +176] (FKM seals)
Viscosity range mm2/s [SUS] 2,8 to 500 [35 to 2320]
Max. permissible degree of contamination of the Class 20/18/15 3)
hydraulic fluid - cleanliness class to ISO 4406 (c)
1) Suitable for NBR and FKM seals
2) Suitable only for FKM seals
3) The cleanliness classes specified for components must be
adhered to in hydraulic systems. Effective filtration prevents
malfunction and, at the same time, increases the service life
of components.
For the selection of filters, see data sheets RE 50070,
RE 50076, RE 50081, RE 50086 and RE 50088.
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Technical data (for applications exceeding these parameters, please consult product support!)
Electrical
Voltage type DC AC 50/60 Hz
Available voltages 4) V 12, 24, 96, 205 110, 230
(for AC solenoid order codes, see below)
Voltage tolerance (nominal voltage) % ± 10 ± 10
Power consumption W 30 –
Holding current VA – 50
Inrush current VA – 220
Duty cycle 100 % 100 %
Note!
AC solenoids can be used only for 2 or 3 voltage/frequency
relationships; e.g. solenoid type W110 for:
110 V, 50 Hz; 110 V, 60 Hz; 120 V, 60 Hz
Characteristic curves (measured with HLP46, oil ( = 190 SUS) = 40 °C ± 5 °C [104 °F ± 9 °F])
Δp-qV characteristic curves
7 8 10 6 5 3 9 1 2
����� 11
Spool Direction of flow
����� 10 4 symbol
Pressure drop in bar [psi] →
Power limits (measured with HLP46, oil ( = 190 SUS) = 40 °C ± 5 °C [104 °F ± 9 °F])
Caution! only one direction of flow (e.g. from P to A, with port B being
The specified switching performance limits are valid with two blocked)!
directions of flow (e.g. from P to A and simultaneous return In such cases, please consult product support!
flow from B to T).
The switching performance limit was determined with the
Due to the flow forces acting within the valve, the permissible solenoid at operating temperature, at 10 % under-voltage
switching performance limit can be significantly lower with and without tank pre-loading.
Operating pressure in bar [psi] →
������ 350
7 9 10 DC solenoid
300 8
������ Char. curve Spool symbol
1 5
������ 200 1 A; B1)
2 6 3
3 2 V
������
4
100 3 A; B
������ 1 4 F; P
2
��� 5 J
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
6 G; H; T
��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� 7 A/O; A/OF; L; U
Power limits (measured with HLP46, oil ( = 190 SUS) = 40 °C ± 5 °C [104 °F ± 9 °F])
– see page 8
Operating pressure in bar [psi] →
������ 350 17
AC solenoid – 50 Hz
300
������
15 18 Char. curve Spool symbol
14
������ 200 11 A; B1)
������ 13 16 12 V
100 13 A; B
������ 14
11 12 14 F; P
��� 15 G; T
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
16 H
��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ���� ���� ����
17 A/O; A/OF; C/O; C/OF; D/O; D/OF;
Flow in l/min [gpm] → E; E1–2); J; L; M; Q; R3); U; W
18 C; D; Y
AC solenoid 1) With manual override
Solenoid voltage
2) P – A/B pre-opening
W110 110 V; 50 Hz 3) Return flow from actuator to tank
120 V; 60 Hz
W230 230 V; 50 Hz
(other voltages upon request)
Operating pressure in bar [psi] →
Power limits (measured with HLP46, oil ( = 190 SUS) = 40 °C ± 5 °C [104 °F ± 9 °F])
– see page 8
Operating pressure in bar [psi] →
������ 350 11
5 9 10 DC solenoid
300 8
������ Char. curve Spool symbol
1 6
������ 3 1 A; B
200
2 4 6 7 2 V
������ 11
100 3 F; P
������ 5
1 4 J; L; U
2
��� 5 G
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
6 T
��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� 7 H
Flow in l/min [gpm] → 8 D; C
9 M
DC solenoid 10 C/O; C/OF; D/O; D/OF;
Solenoid voltage E; E1–; R, Q; W
110; 180 V 11 A/O; A/OF
Operating pressure in bar [psi] →
14 5 11 9 11 5 14 12 12 6
������
15 ������
15
9,4 5,3
������� �������
A B B
97,5 ������
92 ������
23 ������
�������������
42 (22)
4
13 1.1 16 2 15 10 1.2 13
69,2 ������
13,6 ������
F1
T F2
B
45 ������
A
7 ������
F4
P F3
G
0.0004/4.0 in
0,01/100mm
Rzmax 4
1.1 Solenoid a (ANSI coil designation see RE 08010) 12 Space required to remove mating connector
1.2 Solenoid b (ANSI coil designation see RE 08010) 13 Space required to remove coil
2 Dimension for solenoid with concealed manual 14 Hand nut, tightening torque MT = 4 Nm [2.95 ft-lbs]
override N9 (standard) – the manual override can only 15 Port pattern as per DIN 24340 form A (without locat-
be operated at tank pressures up to approx. 50 bar ing bore), or ISO 4401-03-02-0-94, NFPA T3.5.1 MR1
[725 psi]. Use tool R900024923 to prevent damage to and ANSI B93-7 D03 interface (with locating bore for
override! anti-rotation pin ISO 8752-3x8-St, material number
3 Dimension for solenoid with manual override N R900005694, order separately for …/60 option)
4 Dimension for solenoid without manual override 16 Alternative clamping length (Z): 22 mm [0.87 inch]
5 DIN mating connector without circuitry (order sepa-
rately, see page 3 and RE 08006) Subplates and valve mounting bolts see page 15.
6 DIN mating connector with circuitry order separately,
see page 3 and RE 08006)
9 Nameplate
10 Identical seal rings for ports A, B, P, T
11 Screw plug for valves with one solenoid
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Dimensions: Valve with DC solenoid – central coil connection (nominal dimensions in mm [inch])
15 ������
12
8
14
7 11 9 11 14
9,4 5,3
������� �������
131 ������
71 ������
90 ������
71 ������
������
�������������
42 (22)
23
13 1.1 16 2 10 15 1.2 13
69,2 ������
13,6 ������ 0.0004/4.0 in
0,01/100mm
F1 F2
7
T Rzmax 4
46,5 ������
45 ������
A B
������
1.1 Solenoid a (ANSI coil designation see RE 08010) 15 Port pattern as per DIN 24340 Form A (without locat-
1.2 Solenoid b (ANSI coil designation see RE 08010) ing bore), or ISO 4401-03-02-0-94, NFPA T3.5.1 MR1
and ANSI B93-7 D03 interface (with locating bore for
2 Dimension for solenoid with concealed manual
anti-rotation pin ISO 8752-3x8-St, material number
override N9 (standard) – the manual override can only
R900005694, order separately for …/60 option)
be operated at tank pressures up to approx. 50 bar
[725 psi]. Use tool R900024923 to prevent damage to 16 Alternative clamping length (Z): 22 mm [0.87 inch]
override!
3 Dimension for solenoid with manual override N Conduit D box:
4 Dimension for solenoid without manual override Terminal assignment for central connection
7 Cable gland Pg 16 [1/2“ NPT] D or DL – 1 solenoid:
Solenoid always to screw terminals 1 and 2,
8 Angled mating connector (color: red, order separately,
Ground to screw terminal PE
Material number R900005538)
– 2 solenoids:
9 Nameplate
Solenoid on a side to screw terminals 1 and 2,
10 Identical seal rings for ports A, B, P, T Solenoid on b side to screw terminals 3 and 4,
11 Screw plug for valves with one solenoid Ground to screw terminal PE
12 Space required to remove mating connector
13 Space required to remove coil Subplates and valve mounting bolts see page 15.
14 Hand nut, tightening torque MT = 4 Nm [2.95 ft-lbs]
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14 5 11 9 11 5 14 12 12 6
������
������
15
9,4 5,3
15
������� �������
A B B
98 ������
92 ������
������
��������������
42 (22)
3
23
������ 17 8,4 ������ 8,4 ������ 17 ������
22 ������ 64 ������
81 ������ 123 ������
3
������ 44,5 205 ������ 44,5 ������
13 1.1 16 2; 4 10 15 1.2 13
69,2 ������
13,6 ������
F1
7
T
45 ������
F2
A B
������
F3
F4
PG
0.0004/4.0 in
0,01/100mm
Rzmax 4
1.1 Solenoid a (ANSI coil designation see RE 08010) 10 Identical seal rings for ports A, B, P, T
1.2 Solenoid b (ANSI coil designation see RE 08010) 11 Screw plug for valves with one solenoid
2 Dimension for solenoid with concealed manual 12 Space required to remove mating connector
override N9 (standard) – the manual override can only 13 Space required to remove coil
be operated at tank pressures up to approx. 50 bar
14 Hand nut, tightening torque MT = 4 Nm [2.95 ft-lbs]
[725 psi]. Use tool R900024923 to prevent damage to
override! 15 Port pattern as per DIN 24340 form A (without locat-
ing bore), or ISO 4401-03-02-0-94, NFPA T3.5.1 MR1
3 Dimension for solenoid with manual override N
and ANSI B93-7 D03 interface (with locating bore for
4 Dimension for solenoid without manual override anti-rotation pin ISO 8752-3x8-St, material number
5 DIN mating connector without circuitry (order sepa- R900005694, order separately for …/60 option)
rately, see page 3 and RE 08006) 16 Alternative clamping length (Z): 22 mm [0.87 inch]
6 DIN mating connector with circuitry order separately,
see page 3 and RE 08006)
Subplates and valve mounting bolts see page 15.
9 Nameplate
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8 7 11 9 11 14
9,4 5,3
������� �������
131 ������
14
71 ������
90 ������
71 ������
������
��������������
42 (22)
23
������ 17 8,4 ������ 8,4 ������ 17 ������
22 ������ 64 ������
3 81 ������ 123 ������
3
������ 44,5 205 ������ 44,5 ������
13 1.1 15 16 2; 4 10 1.2 13
69,2 ������
13,6 ������ 0.0004/4.0 in
0,01/100mm
F1
7
T Rzmax 4
46,5 ������
45 ������
F2
A B
������
1.1 Solenoid a (ANSI coil designation see RE 08010) 14 Hand nut, tightening torque MT = 4 Nm [2.95 ft-lbs]
1.2 Solenoid b (ANSI coil designation see RE 08010) 15 Port pattern as per DIN 24340 Form A (without locat-
2 Dimension for solenoid with concealed manual ing bore), or ISO 4401-03-02-0-94, NFPA T3.5.1 MR1
override N9 (standard) – the manual override can only and ANSI B93-7 D03 interface (with locating bore for
be operated at tank pressures up to approx. 50 bar anti-rotation pin ISO 8752-3x8-St, material number
[725 psi]. Use tool R900024923 to prevent damage to R900005694, order separately for …/60 option)
override! 16 Alternative clamping length (Z): 22 mm [0.87 inch]
3 Dimension for solenoid with manual override N
4 Dimension for solenoid without manual override Conduit D box:
7 Cable gland Pg 16 [1/2“ NPT] D or DL Terminal assignment for central connection
8 Angled mating connector (color: red, order separately, – 1 solenoid:
Material number R900005538) Solenoid always to screw terminals 1 and 2,
Ground to screw terminal PE
9 Nameplate
– 2 solenoids:
10 Identical seal rings for ports A, B, P, T
Solenoid on a side to screw terminals 1 and 2,
11 Screw plug for valves with one solenoid Solenoid on b side to screw terminals 3 and 4,
12 Space required to remove mating connector Ground to screw terminal PE
13 Space required to remove coil
Subplates and valve mounting bolts see page 15.
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Dimensions
Notes
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