DIRECTIONAL VALVES

Directional control valves are chosen based on their ability to manage system pressure. These valves can transition between fully open and closed positions, or in the case of proportional valves, they can modulate the acceleration and deceleration of actuators. This transition happens swiftly, causing rapid changes in fluid flow. Whether manually or automatically controlled with preset cycles, directional control valves maintain fluid in standby mode, preventing its movement within the system until required for a specific task. When activated, these valves promptly shift to execute the operation and return to a neutral position upon completion. This rapid action results in the acceleration and deceleration of fluid.

          The most basic form of a directional control valve is the 2-way valve, which either permits or obstructs flow. As the name suggests, a 2-way valve comprises two ports: the inlet and the outlet. An everyday example of a 2-way valve is a water faucet, which allows or stops the flow of water through manual control.