Signs to Look For in Troubleshooting a Hydraulic Pressure Control Valve
Two of the highly efficient power-producing machines invented in the history of engineering are the hydraulics and pneumatic systems. And most of the manufacturing and engineering industries, even with the most advanced technology in this century, still rely on the competence of hydraulics. A hydraulic system has several parts that allow the whole mechanism to operate smoothly. One of the major components of the unit is the pressure control valve. It helps regulate the amount of pressure released into the system. Having the same functions as other valves, the pressure control valve acts as the regulator when it comes to controlling the force that passes through the system.
A hydraulic system mainly runs through water resources. Water is physically described as an incompressible matter, and according to Pascal’s Law, any fluid placed in an enclosed container, when pressed, can create a sustainable force on the opposite side, which makes liquid the perfect element to operate the machine.
Pascal’s law assists the concept of hydraulics, wherein the mechanism is described as taking advantage of the incompressibility and the density of any liquid form to create a force. The said force is achieved through using a narrow container with liquid in it to produce a pressurised energy.
Types of Pressure Control Valve
Pressure Relief Valve – is the part of the pressure control valve that serves as a device that limits the amount of pressure according to the settings of the machine and assists the flow of excess water from the pipes back to the tank.
Pressure Reducing Valve – while the pressure relief valve is in charge of the input of force, the pressure reducing valve is in charge of the output of pressure. As most pressure control valves have no enclosure, the pressure reducing valve helps regulate the flow passed into the subsystem.
Signs to Troubleshoot Hydraulic Pressure Control Valves:
Relief Valve
- pipes are misaligned
- valve fitting is loose
- springs on valves are worn out
Reducing Valves
- orifices are blocked
- the valve is not adjusted appropriately
- visible impurities in oil
Sequence Valve
- untimely flow delivers inappropriate loads
- valves are damaged
- gasket is leaking
Unloading Valve
- Valve fails to unload the pump
- coil fastens the pipeline
- valve setting is above the standard limit
Where to Get Reliable Hydraulic Spares
Master Mac 2000 is one of the leading providers of hydraulic parts and units in Australia. We offer durable spare parts like pressure control valve and more. Being in the industry for three decades, our goal is to produce credible and efficient tools for your business. Should you want to seek professional advice regarding the issues of your unit, visit our website at https://mastermac2000.com.au today.
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About The Author
Stuart Havill
Stuart Havill is the owner and manager of MasterMac2000, Queensland's largest privately owned pneumatic and process valve company.
With his early working career as a maintenance fitter for Boral in 1992, Stuart has spent his life in the field of pneumatics and process equipment. He gained extensive experience in plant design, maintenance, repairs, fabrication, and site management.
In 1996, he transitioned to a pneumatic sales technician role at MasterMac2000, where he excelled in key account management, providing cost-effective solutions, and managing a sales team of 9 employees.
Since 2002, Stuart has been the manager at MasterMac2000, overseeing the company's growth and establishing it as a leader in pneumatic automation and process valve engineering. His expertise spans customer training, CRM setup, industrial compressor sizing and installation, and turn-key project management.
Under Stuart's leadership, MasterMac2000 has been servicing the industry since 1988, with 5 full-time sales representatives covering northern rivers NSW, Queensland, Northern Territory, and PNG. The company prides itself on providing the best-priced solutions to all customers in the marketplace.
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