RE 29 224/02.

03
Replaces: 06.99

Meter-in pressure compensator,

direct operated
Type ZDC…

Nominal sizes 10 to 32
Series 2X
Maximum operating pressure 350 bar
Maximum flow 520 L/min
Type ZDC 16..-2X/…

Overview of contents

Contents Page
Features 1
Ordering details 2
Symbols 2
Function, section 3
Technical data 3
Characteristic curves 4 and 5
Unit dimensions 6 and 7 Type ZDC 25..-2X/…
Pilot oil supply 8 and 9

Features

– Sandwich plate design

– Load compensation in port P → A or P → B via a
built-in shuttle valve
– 2-way version „P“
– 3-way version „PT“ (NS 10 - 25)
– Flow control when working together with a
proportional directional valve
– Porting pattern to DIN 24 340 form A
Type ZDC 32..-2X/…

© 2003
by Bosch Rexroth AG, Industrial Hydraulics, D-97813 Lohr am Main
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or stored, processed, duplicated or circulated using
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Ordering details

ZDC –2X *
Nominal size
NS 10 = 10 Further details in clear text
NS 16 = 16 M= NBR seals
NS 25 = 25 V= FKM seals
NS 32 (only version P) = 32 (other seals on request)
2-way version (pressure reduction function) =P Attention!
3-way version (pressure limitation function) = PT The compatibility of the seals and pressure
Series 20 to 29 = 2X fluid has to be taken into account!
(20 to 29: unchanged installation and connection dimensions) No code = Without special protection
Pilot oil supply “internal” = No code J= Seawater resistant
Pilot oil supply “external” =X
Pilot oil supply external, port X is closed on the = XL
valve side (only NS 10)

Preferred types and standard components are

highlighted in the EPS price list (RDE 00 165).

Symbols ( 1 = valve side, 2 = plate side)

2-way version „P“ 3-way version „PT“

1 1

Pilot oil supply

„internal“
PX A 2 B Y T P X A 2 B Y T

Type ZDC..P-2X/… Type ZDC..PT-2X/…

1 1

Pilot oil supply

„external“
PX A 2 B Y T P X A 2 B Y T

Type ZDC..P-2X/X… Type ZDC..PT-2X/X…

1 1
Pilot oil supply „external“,
port X is closed on the valve
side (only NS 10)
PX A 2 B Y T P X A 2 B Y T

Type ZDC 10 P-2X/XL… Type ZDC 10 PT-2X/XL…

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Function, section
X1 T1 A1 P1 B1 Y1
The ZDC... valves are direct operated meter-in pressure compensators
of 2 or 3-way design.
A A
They are used for the load compensation as a meter-in pressure
compensator in channel P.
These valves basically consist of the housing (1), the control spool
(2), compression spring (3) with spring washer (4) and the cover (5)
with integrated shuttle valve (6).
The compression spring (3) holds the control spool (2) in the open
position from P2 to P1, when the pressure differential P1 → A1 or
P1 → B1 is less than 10 bar. X2 T2 A2 P2 B2 Y2
If the pressure differential exceeds 10 bar, then the control spool (2)
is moved to the left until the pressure differential is restored.
5 3 4 2 1

Section A – A

B
6

Technical data (for applications outside these parameters, please consult us!)
Nominal size NS 10 16 25 32
Flow L/min up to 85 up to 150 up to 325 up to 520
Weight kg 3.0 3.5 8.9 64.7
Installation optional
Operating pressure Ports A, B, P bar up to 350
Port T bar up to 250
Port X bar 30 to 100
Port Y bar up to 150,
up to 30 bar in conjunction with a pilot operated proportional
directional valve
Pressure fluid Mineral oil (HL, HLP) to DIN 51 5241),
Fast bio-degradable pressure fluid to VDMA 24 568 (also see
RE 90 221), HETG (rape seed oil)1), HEPG (polyglycols)2), HEES
(synthetic ester)2),
other pressure fluids on request
1) suitable for NBR and FKM sesals
2) only suitable for FKM seals

Degree of contamination Max. permissible degree of A filter with a minimum

contamination of the pressure retention rate of
fluid is to NAS 1638 βx ≥ 75 is recommended
class 7 x = 10
Pressure fluid temperature range °C – 20 to + 70
Viscosity range mm2/s 15 to 380

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Characteristic curves (measured at ν = 41 mm2/s and ϑ = 50 °C)

Flow control P to A, P to B 1 Flow control P to A, P to B

80 4 50
NS 10 NS 10
70
5

Pressure differential pmin in bar →

2 40
60

(pmin = ppump – pload)

50 Flow control
30
3 range
Flow in L/min →

40 6

20
30

20 Throttle range
10

10

0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 60 80
40

Command value in % → Flow in L/min →

1 With valve type 4 WRZ 10…85… 4 With valve type 4 WRZ 10…64…
2 With valve type 4 WRZ 10…50… 5 With valve type 4 WRZ 10…32…
3 With valve type 4 WRZ 10…25… 6 With valve type 4 WRZ 10…16…

175 50
NS 16 2
Pressure differential pmin in bar →

NS 16
150
1 40
(pmin = ppump – pload)

125

30
100
Flow in L/min →

Flow control
range
75
20
50
10
25
Throttle range

0 20 40 60 80 100 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175

Command value in % → Flow in L/min →

1 With valve type 4 WRZ 16…100…

2 With valve type 4 WRZ 16…150…

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Characteristic curves (measured at ν = 41 mm2/s and ϑ = 50 °C)

350 50
NS 25 2
NS 25
300
1

Pressure differential pmin in bar →

40
250

(pmin = ppump – pload)

30
200
Flow control
Flow in L/min →

range
150
20

100
10
50
Throttle range

0 20 40 60 80 100 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350

Command value in % → Flow in L/min →

1 With valve type 4 WRZ 25…270…

2 With valve type 4 WRZ 25…325…

700 50
NS 32 NS 32
2
600
Pressure differential pmin in bar →

40
1
500
(pmin = ppump – pload)

30
400
Flow in L/min →

Flow control
300
range
20
200
10
100
Throttle range

0 20 40 60 80 100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700

Command value in % → Flow in L/min →

1 With valve type 4 WRZ 32…360…

2 With valve type 4 WRZ 32…520…

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Unit dimensions (in mm)

NS 10

70
25
4 1 1 Name plate
4 x Ø 6,6

11,8
5 71 54 4 R-ring1)
5 Valve fixing screws 1)
P1 1) see table below
X1 Y1

25,5
A1 B1

46
70
Required surface finish of
T1 mating piece
0,01/100mm

3,5 R max 4
148

NS 16
60
25

4 1
166
3

Ø3
76,6 1 2
10,5

4 x Ø 11 34,1 2 x Ø 6,6
1,6

Required surface finish of

X1 mating piece
T1 P1
69,9
71,5

0,01/100mm
91

A1 B1 Y1 R max 4
3

52 18,3 5
50
101,6
1 Name plate
2 Locating pin
Valve fixing screws must be ordered separately!
3 Locating pin hole
4 R-ring NS 10 NS 16 NS 25 NS 32
Ports A2, B2, P2, T2 13.0 x 1.6 x 2.0 22.53 x 2.3 x 2.62 27.8 x 2.6 x 3.0 42.5 x 3.0 x 3.0
Ports X2, Y2 11.18 x 1.6 x 1.78 10.0 x 2.0 x 2.0 19.0 x 3.0 x 3.0 19.0 x 3.0 x 3.0
5 Valve fixing screws S.H.C.S. with internal hexagon DIN 912-10.9
– For bolting together with a pilot operated 4 off M6 x 115 4 off M10 x 120 6 off M12 x 140 6 off M20 x 280
proportional directional valve type WRZ... MA = 15.5 Nm MA = 75 Nm MA = 130 Nm MA = 620 Nm
– 2 off M6 x 120 – –
– MA = 15.5 Nm – –
– For bolting together with a direct operated 4 off M6 x 120
proportional directional valve type WRE... MA = 15.5 Nm

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Unit dimensions (in mm)

NS 25

83
44
4 1

4
210 Ø6
94,5 2 1 Name plate

12,5
53,2 2 Locating pin
3 Locating pin hole
Y1 4 R-ring1)
Valve fixing screws1)

4,8
5
T1 P1 1) see table below on page 6

92,1
117
3 X1 A1 B1 Required surface finish of
mating piece
0,01/100mm
60 29,4 6 x Ø 14 R max 4
77
5
130,2

NS 32
70
165
100

6 x Ø 22 Ø6
5 1 4 3 2

1 Name plate
X1 2 Locating pin
B1 A1 3 Locating pin hole
158,8
200

4 R-ring1)
䊐125

P1 T1
95

5 Valve fixing screws1)

20,5

Y1 1)
75

see table below on page 6

41,3 24,5 Required surface finish of

mating piece
76,2
82,5 0,01/100mm
114,3
R max 4
147,6
190,5
260
370
440

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Pilot oil supply

Attention!
The pilot operated directional valve, in conjunction with a meter-in
compensator, must be the version with „external pilot oil supply“.

With external pilot oil supply the connection in port P is closed. The With internal pilot oil supply the connection to port P is open. The
pilot oil is suppled by a separate control circuit. pilot oil is taken before the throttling point of the pressure
compensator. (Port X is closed in the sub-plate)

a 0 b a 0 b
a b a b

PX A B Y T P X A B Y T
1 1
Type 4 WRZ…

PX A 2 B Y T PX A 2 B Y T

Type ZDC..P-2X/X… Type ZDC..P-2X/…

NS 10
X1 T1 A1 P1 B1 Y1

internal X2 P2

X2 T2 A2 P2 B2 Y2 external X2 P2

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Pilot oil supply

NS 16 Section B – B
T P X

B B P

internal X

P
A B Y
external X

NS 25 Section C – C

T P C Y P X

internal

P X

C
X A B external

NS 32 Section D – D

D P X

B1
X
A1 internal

D P X
P1 T1

external

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Notes

Bosch Rexroth AG
Industrial Hydraulics
D-97813 Lohr am Main
Zum Eisengießer 1 • D-97816 Lohr am Main
Telefon 0 93 52 / 18-0
Telefax 0 93 52 / 18-23 58 • Telex 6 89 418-0
eMail documentation@boschrexroth.de
Internet www.boschrexroth.de
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Cromwell Road, St Neots,
Cambs, PE19 2ES
Tel: 0 14 80/22 32 56
Fax: 0 14 80/21 90 52
eMail: info@boschrexroth.co.uk
The data specified above only serves to describe
the product. No statements concerning a certain
condition or suitability for a certain application
can be derived from our information.
The details stated do not release you from the
responsibility for carrying out your own
assessment and verification. It must be
remembered that our products are subject to a
natural process of wear and ageing.

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Notes

Bosch Rexroth AG
Industrial Hydraulics
D-97813 Lohr am Main
Zum Eisengießer 1 • D-97816 Lohr am Main
Telefon 0 93 52 / 18-0
Telefax 0 93 52 / 18-23 58 • Telex 6 89 418-0
eMail documentation@boschrexroth.de
Internet www.boschrexroth.de
Bosch Rexroth Limited
Cromwell Road, St Neots,
Cambs, PE19 2ES
Tel: 0 14 80/22 32 56
Fax: 0 14 80/21 90 52
eMail: info@boschrexroth.co.uk
The data specified above only serves to describe
the product. No statements concerning a certain
condition or suitability for a certain application
can be derived from our information.
The details stated do not release you from the
responsibility for carrying out your own
assessment and verification. It must be
remembered that our products are subject to a
natural process of wear and ageing.

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Notes

Bosch Rexroth AG
Industrial Hydraulics
D-97813 Lohr am Main
Zum Eisengießer 1 • D-97816 Lohr am Main
Telefon 0 93 52 / 18-0
Telefax 0 93 52 / 18-23 58 • Telex 6 89 418-0
eMail documentation@boschrexroth.de
Internet www.boschrexroth.de
Bosch Rexroth Limited
Cromwell Road, St Neots,
Cambs, PE19 2ES
Tel: 0 14 80/22 32 56
Fax: 0 14 80/21 90 52
eMail: info@boschrexroth.co.uk
The data specified above only serves to describe
the product. No statements concerning a certain
condition or suitability for a certain application
can be derived from our information.
The details stated do not release you from the
responsibility for carrying out your own
assessment and verification. It must be
remembered that our products are subject to a
natural process of wear and ageing.

RE 29 224/02.03 12/10 ZDC…