PILOT OPERATED PRESSURE REDUCER VALVE - Series VR4R

Veljan Pressure Reducer Valve Series VR4R are pilot operated controls used
to control pressure in a secondary part of a hydraulic circuit. Pressure is B

maintained as set by control knob on the pilot or by an external pilot source.

In some application,VR4R is used to maintain a lower pressure in the Y

secondary circuit to limit the force available from certain actuators. A

X

PC
VR4R consists of a high flow poppet type seat valve section controlled by
the low flow, adjustable pilot section mounted on top. Pressure setting is
achieved by means of a knurled knob. For tamper proof setting, acorn nut
with lead seal is available as an option. Optional vent valve VVVO1
sandwiched between pilot section and main body can be used for venting
the VR4R valves.

Extremely accurate settings can be obtained due to the precise construction

of control components. The design of poppet allows for the minimum of
friction and hysteresis giving a sensitive response to conditional changes.

Normally, port A is connected to the secondary part of the

hydraulic circuit and port B to the primary part. When the
secondary port A is unpressurised, the main poppet opens

X1
downwards against a spring by the pressure at primary Port
Y1 OPTIONAL
B. Flow passes from primary port B to secondary port A.
Pressure at port B passes to the pilot section and to the top of
main poppet through an orifice. No flow takes place in this
section until the pressure demand exceeds the setting of the
pilot head ,as determined/set by the control knob. The pilot
X
Y cone lifts from its seat against the setting spring and allows a
maintained pilot flow to pass to external drain. The effect of
this is to limit the pressure available on top of the main
poppet. In this condition the main poppet moves up and
floats allowing enough flow to the secondary circuit ( port A)
to maintain the set pressure. If the secondary circuit exceeds
the pilot head setting, the main poppet moves up further and
Y closes preventing flow to a secondary circuit.
A B
Possibilities of any pressure intensification in the secondary
part is eliminated by the small check valve when it opens
and allows flow to pilot drain.

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SPECIFICATIONS

General
Type : Pilot operated Pressure reducer Valve
Design : Poppet type
PC Mounting
Mounting position
:
:
Threaded/Subplate/Cartridge
Optional
Port sizes (nominal) : 3/8”, 3/4”, 1 1/4”
Direction of flow : B A
Ambient temperature : --20° C...+60° C (--4° F...+140° F)
Special working conditions : Consult VELJAN

Hydraulics
Pressure control range : Minimum - depends on flow
Maximum - 5000 psi (350 bar)
Maximum operating pressure :
Port B ( primary ) 5000 psi (350 bar)
Port A ( secondary ) 5000 psi (350 bar)

Port X (pilot) 5000 psi (350 bar)

Port Y, Y1 (Pilot drain ) Without pressure to tank

VR4R 03 (3/8)
”
: VR4R 06 ( 3/4”) VR4R 10 (11/4” )
Nominal flow gpm (lpm) : 15.8 (60) 52.9 (200) 119.0 (450)
Maximum flow gpm (lpm) : 23.8 (90) 79.4 (300) 158.7 (600)

Fluid : Mineral oil as per DIN 51524/25 or other fluids on request

Fluid Temperature Range : -18° C...+ 80° C (0° F...+176° F)

Viscosity Range : 10 to 650 cSt (60 to 3900 SSU)

Optimum operating viscosity : 30 cSt (180 SSU)
Seal compatibility : Code 1 (Buna N) or Code 5 (Viton)
(contact Veljan with specific oil details)
Cleanliness recommended : Better than NAS 1638 Class 8 or ISO 17/14

Adjustment
Manual : Handwheel
Rotation : 3.75 rev.
Operating torque : 0.72 Nm

Electricals ( Vent Valve VVV01) : Solenoid

Nominal voltage : Refer to Ordering Code
Permissible voltage fluctuation : +5%...--10%
Max. coil temperature : +155° C (311° F)
Type of current : Alternating Current (AC)/Direct Current (DC)
Input power : 31 W
Holding : 78 VA
Inrush : 264 VA
Relative operating period : 100%
Type of protection : I P 65

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ORDERING CODE

VR4R 06 - 5 6 5 - 1 0 - 09 - W07 - B 1 ***

PC
Modification
Series
Seal Class
Size
1 - Buna N ( Standard)
3/ ”
03 - 8 5 - Viton
06 - 3/ ”
4
10 - 11/4” Design letter

Max. Pressure of Valve Body

Solenoid Voltage
0 - for cartridges only
(Omit for non vent version)
5 - 5000psi (350 bar)
W01 - 115V/60 Hz AC GOR - 12V DC
Body Mounting W02 - 230V/60 Hz AC GOQ - 24V DC
W06 - 115V/50 Hz AC GOH - 48V DC
Cartridge
1/ ”
W07 - 230V/50 Hz AC
0 - Cartridge X1 + Y1 port = 4 NPTF
E - Cartridge X1 + Y1 port = SAE - 4 Electrical Vent
(7/16” - 20 UNF) (3way VENT VALVE VVV01)
G - Cartridge X1 + Y1 port = G 1/4” Omit for non vent version
Threaded body 09 - With manual override (Solenoid
”
1 - Threaded body - VR4R03 = 1/2 NPTF ; de-energized : open to tank. Solenoid
X1,Y1ports
( 2 A - Ports, 1B - Port ) 1 ” energized : vent line blocked)
= /4
A - Threaded body VR4R06 = 3/4” NPTF NPTF
10 - Without manual override (Solenoid
( 1 A - Port, 1B - Port ) de-energized : open to tank. Solenoid
6 - Threaded body VR4R03 = 1/2” B.S.P.P ; energized : vent line blocked)
( 2 A - Ports, 1B - Port ) X1,Y1ports 11 - With manual override (Solenoid
1/ ” de-energized : vent line blocked
D - Threaded body VR4R06 = 3/ ” B.S.P.P
4 ; =G 4
Solenoid energized : open to tank)
( 1 A - Port, 1B - Port )
12 - Without manual override (Solenoid
4 - Threaded body VR4R03 - SAE - 8 X1,Y1ports de-energized : vent line blocked
( 2 A - Ports, 1B - Port ) = SAE - 4 Solenoid energized : open to tank)
B - Threaded body VR4R06 - SAE - 12, (7/16” -
( 1 A - Port, 1B - Port ) 20 UNF) Drain line
Subplate mounting
0 - drain to manifold (only for cartridge)
3 - Subplate mounting
1 - External from subplate At subplate mounting
X1+ Y1 port = 1/4” NPTF or manifold (Y)
only with body
code 3,7,9
7 - Subplate mounting 2 - External from pilot head (Y1)
X1+ Y1 ports = SAE - 4 ( 7/16
” - 20 UNF)

9 - Subplate mounting Type of Control

X1+ Y1 Ports = G 1/4” 1 - Hand knob (32mm dia)
Pressure setting range 2 - Hand knob (50mm dia) (not for version
with vent valve VVV01)
1 - 100 - 1500 psi (7 - 105 bar)
3 - Acorn nut with lead seal
3 - 100 - 3000 psi (7 - 210 bar)
5 - 100 - 5000 psi (7 - 350 bar)

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PERFORMANCE CURVES
ps min - qv characteristics

VR4R03
PC Minimum Differential Pressure
between Inlet & Outlet Pressure at
Variation in Outlet Pressure
for variation in Flow Rate
The effect of increase
of Inlet Pressure on
Various Flow Rates Outlet Pressure setting
350
(5075) Inlet 350 bar
(5000 psi)
300
(4350)
Inlet 280bar

Outlet pressure in bar (psi)

25 250 250
Differential pressure in bar (psi)

(3625) (4000 psi)

(362.5) (3625)

200

Outlet pressure in bar (psi)

20 Inlet 210 bar 200
(290.0) (2900) (2900)
(3000 psi)
15 150 150
(217.5) (2175) (2175) qv=22 lpm
(5.8 gpm)
10 100 Inlet 105 bar 100
(145) (1450) (1450)
(1500 psi)
5 50 50
(72.5) (725) (725)

0 0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
(5.3) (10.6) (15.9) (21.2) (26.5) (5.3) (10.6) (15.9) (21.2) (26.5) (725) (2175) (3625) (5075)
(1450) (2900) (4350)

Flow qv lpm(gpm) Flow qv lpm(gpm) Inlet Pressure in bar (psi)

VR4R06 & VR4R10

Minimum Differential Variation in Outlet Pressure The effect of increase of Inlet

Pressure between for variation in Flow Rate Pressure on Outlet Pressure setting
Inlet & Outlet
350
Pressure at (5075) Inlet 350 bar (5000 psi)
Various flow Rates 300
(4350)
300
(4350)
250
Inlet 280bar (4000 psi) (3625)
Outlet pressure in bar (psi)
Outlet pressure in bar (psi)

25 250
Differential pressure in bar (psi)

(362.5) (3625)
200
(2900)
200 Inlet 210bar (3000 psi) Q=180 lpm
20
(290) (2900) (47.36 gpm)
150
(2175)
15 150
(217.5) (2175)
Inlet 140 bar (2000 psi) 100
(1450)
10 100
(145) (1450)
50
Inlet 70 bar (1000 psi) (725)
5 50
(72.5) (725)
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
0 0
(725) (1450) (2175) (2900) (3625) (4350) (5075)
0 100 200 300 0 100 200 300
(26.5) (53.0) (79.5) (26.5) (53.0) (77.5)

Flow qv lpm(gpm) Flow qv lpm(gpm) Inlet Pressure in bar (psi)

Note : All Performance Data given is typical and can be influenced by application.
Oil Temperature = 45°C (113°F) ; Oil Viscosity = 40cSt (240SSU).

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CARTRIDGES WITH PILOT VALVES VR4R06/VR4R10 ( #0, #E & #G )

Weight : 2.64 lbs (1.2 kg)
(1/4” NPTF or G1/4" or SAE-4)

X1 Y1

PC
øC1

øC2 15°
45°

C15
X 1.6 Y 1.6

C13
C4

C14
16

C12
C3 øC ax

øC5 max
°
.30 m
15

B
2.5

C11
øC10
C6 r Max
C7 r Max A
øC9 max
C8

D1
øD3
D2

øD6

3/8” -24 UNF x 0.79 dp.

(M10 x 20 dp.)

D4 D5

Dimensions Dimensions
in mm in mm
C1 ø1.73/1.77 ø44.0/45.0 D1 2.367/2.383 60.12/60.52
ø1.500 ø38.100 D2 1.24/1.26 31.55/31.95
C2 ø1.502 ø38.139
D3 ø0.126 ø3.2
C3 1.99/2.00 50.73/50.80
C4 1.28 32.5 D4 1.38 35.0

C5 0.8 20.0 D5 1.12 28.5

ø0.126 ø3.2
C6 0.08 r 2.0 r D6 ø6.0
ø0.236
C7 0.016 r 0.4 r
C8 1.02 26.0
C9 ø1.1 ø28.0
C10 ø0.25 ø6.3
C11 0.4 1.0
C12 1.75 44.5
C13 1.08/1.10 27.5/28.0
C14 0.4 11.0
C15 0.06 1.6
C16 ø1.26 ø32.0

Ports Function 4 Mounting screws*

B Primary (Inlet) Dimensions Order - No.

A Secondary (Outlet)
3/8” - 24 UNF x 1 3/4” lg. V359 - 15220
X Internal pilot pressure or or
X1 Remote control or vent connection M10 x 45mm, DIN 912 - 12.9 V700 - 71602
Y, Y1 External drain
* Mounting screws must be ordered separately

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VR4R10 (1 1/4”) SUBPLATE MOUNTING BODY ( #3, #7 & #9 )

Weight : 13.18 lbs (6.0 kg)
Panel opening
A1
max C1

øC4
C2 C3
A2

PC
A3
A4

X1 Y1

Y1

C5

C6
A B
A5

A6

A7

øA12

A11
A9

øA10
D1
A8
D2

D3
Block mounting face
B1
Flatness 0.01 mm/100 mm length D4
Surface finish CLA 1.27 µm
D5

Y
Y

D8
øD11
D7

X1 Y1
øB7
B3

A B

D10
øD12
B2

D6

A B
øD13

B6 3/8"-16 UNC x 0.71 dp..

(M10 x 18 dp.)
B5 D9 Location hole

B4

Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions

in mm in mm in mm in mm
A1 5.55 141.0 B1 1.181 30.0 C1 6.3 160.0 D1 3.315 84.2
A2 2.34 59.5 B2 4.72 120.0 C2 1.456 37.0 D2 2.657 67.5
A3 1.41 35.8 B3 3.8 96.52 C3 3.315 84.2 D3 2.342 59.5
A4 0.14 3.6 B4 4.51 114.5 C4 ø0.35 ø9.0 D4 1.657 42.1
A5 4.645 118.0 B5 3.315 84.2 C5 5.433 138.0 D5 0.657 16.7
A6 3.846 97.7 B6 1.657 42.1 C6 4.88 124.0 D6 3.81 96.8
A7 3.15 80.0 B7 ø1.26 ø32.0 D7 1.906 48.4
A8 5.645 143.5 D8 0.15 3.8
A9 0.25 6.4 D9 2.468 62.7
A10 ø0.41 ø10.5 D10 4.724 120.0
A11 1.14 29.0 D11 ø0.28 ø7.1
A12 ø0.65 ø16.5 Ports Function D12 ø1.26 ø32.0
B Primary (inlet) ø0.28 x ø7.1 x
D13 0.315 dp. 8.0 dp.
A Secondary (Outlet)
X1 Remote control or
vent connection
Y,(Y1) External drain

Note : For details of Subplate & mtg.screws please refer page 74

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Subplate for VR4R10

Weight : 19.1 lbs (8.5 kg)

PC
A1
A2
A3
3/8”-16 UNC x 0.71 dp. C1
A4
(M10 x 18 dp.)
A5 C2

A6 C3

Y
A12

C6
Y

C5
øA17
A10

C4
A B
øA16

A15

A14
A7

A9

B A

øA19
øA18
øB1
A8

A2
0r

A11 øB4

A13 B3

B2
Location hole

Note: Not used,must be plugged before installation (1/4”NPTF or G1/4”)

Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions

in mm in mm in mm
A1 3.315 84.2 B1 ø0.351 ø9.0 C1 3.315 84.2
A2 2.657 67.5 B2 1.97 50.0 C2 2.342 59.5
A3 2.342 59.5 B3 1.38 35.0 C3 0.97 24.6
A4 1.657 42.1 B4 ø0.59 ø15.0 C4 4.66 118.4
A5 0.968 24.6 C5 2.716 69.0
A6 0.657 16.7
C6 0.764 19.4
A7 3.811 96.8
A8 0.811 20.6
A9 3.653 92.8
A10 1.905 48.4
A11 2.468 62.7
A12 0.15 3.8
A13 6.535 166.0
A14 6.5 165.0
A15 5.43 138.0
A16 1.26 32.0
A17 ø0.28 ø7.1
A18 ø0.28 x ø7.1 x
0.315 dp. 8.0 dp.
A19 ø0.28 ø7.1
A20 0.4 r 10.0 r

Port sizes 4 Mounting screws*

Order No.
A+B Y Dimension Order No. min.tensile strength

VSS - P -16 - G 114 1” NPTF 1/4” NPTF 3/8”-16UNC

V359 - 16220
1 3/4” lg at p< 2
- 210 bar = 100 daN/mm
(Torque 68 Nm)
VSS - B -12 - G 115 3/4” B.S.P.P. M10 x 45mm at p>210 bar = 120 daN/mm 2
1/4” B.S.P.P. DIN 912 - 12.9 V700 - 71602 (Torque 82 Nm)
VSS - B - 16 - G 115 1” B.S.P.P

* Mounting screws are included in subplate order.

For valves ordered without subplate, mounting screws must be ordered seperately.

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PILOT OPERATED
OPERATED PRESSURE
PRESSURE REDUCER
REDUCER VALVE
VALVE - Series
- Series VR4R
VR4R

OPTIONAL CONTROL
Type of control - Code 3 Type of control - Code 2
Acron nut with lead seal Hand knob 50mm dia
(not for version with vent valve VVV01)

B1
A1

X1 Y1 X1 Y1
PC

B2
A2

B3

B4
Dimensions Dimensions
in mm in mm
A1 5.51 140.0 B1 5.55 141.0
A2 1.49 38.0 B2 1.67 42.5
B3 1.49 38.0
B4 ø1.96 ø50.0

Version with Vent Valve VVV01 Weight (VVV01) : 3.73 lbs (1.7 kg)
Screws for additional vent valve installation.
4 x M10 X 90 long

X1 Y1
External
Code
Drain

Pilot valve
Manual 11 B
override
X2 Y2
or
X Y Vent valve 12
VVV01 XX Y
C1

Z
A
X1 Y1

Main valve
09 B
or
10
Plug-in connector DIN 43650
(supplied as standard) XX Y
PG A
9/11
øD1
Max.
D11
D2

D3

Dimensions Dimensions
in mm in mm
D5 47.0
C1 1.85 D1 ø0.41 ø10.5
Solenoid coil can be positioned
D4 D2 2.03 51.8
-at 90° intervals (AC)
D10 D3 1.25 31.8
D6 -In any position (DC)
D4 0.18 4.8
D7 D5 0.12 3.2
D6 0.81 20.6
D8 D7 2.31 58.7
D8 2.37 60.3
D9 D9 3.49 88.7
D10 0.51 13.0
AC 149 D11 2.75 70.0
DC 160

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