OPERATION:
Counterbalance valves with pilot assist are meant for control on overrunning load. The
check valve allows free flow from port ② to port ① while a direct-acting, pilot-assisted
relief valve controls flow from port ① to port ② . Pilot assist at port ③ lowers the
effective setting of the relief valve at a rate determined by the pilot ratio.
FEATURES:
• Counterbalance valves should be set at least 1.3 times the maximum load induced
pressure.
• Backpressure at port ② adds to the effective relief setting at a ratio of 1 plus the pilot
ratio times the backpressure.
• Reseat exceeds 85% of set pressure when the valve is standard set. Setting lower
than the standard set pressure may result in lower reseat percentages.
• Factory pressure setting established at 30cc/min(2 in3/min).