Types Of Direction Control Valves 1. Based on construction Poppet or seat valves Sliding spool valves Rotary valve 2. Based on the Number of ports 2/2 Spool Type DC valve 3/2 Spool Type DC valve 3/2 seat type 4/2 spool type DC valve Based on methods of actuation Pressure Control Valve Pressure relief valve Pressure reducing valve Pressure sequencing valve Pressure relief valve Pressure Reducing Valve Pressure sequencing valve CHECK VALVE