Explaining Directional Control Valves: Types and Terminology

Directional control valves route the flow of oil in a hydraulic circuit to the actuator. In this How-To video, we'll be discussing functionality of various types of directional control valves and the terminology used to classify them. Topics included in this discussion: What is the difference between 3 or 4 way? What is the difference between 3 and 4 position? How does detent action differ from spring center action? What is open center versus closed center? And finally, what is a tandem center valve? We hope that this video is useful to you! Do you have questions that weren't answered in this video? Feel free to call Bailey at 1-800-800-1820 to speak to one of our trained technicians. To view our complete line of Directional Control Valves available for purchase, visit our website at www.baileyhydraulics.com.

[@RT-rh1ws]

Thank you for the clear definitions.

[@MrMAlhassan]

Thanks for this lesson

[@stuarthearn9890]

Thank you very much and very clear concise video I'm about to invest a lot of money in different valves for resale and this does help thanks again

[@breedist]

thank you for this informative video material.

[@mcpel1055]

thank you Sir it really helps...very nice

[@olinqua1]

Excellent

[@SMDesignNZ]

Thanks.

[@jeffrajca8552]

Thanks. Before I found your video, I searched the Internet for hours without a good explanation. Excellent video.

[@BaileyHydraulics]

Glad you found the video useful!

[@sachinsuryawanshi4388]

It was very informative, thanks for sharing

[@jackrichards1863]

Thanks BAILEY.

[@khatibbenhammouda9271]

Thenks

[@jayprakashchaubey1736]

Thanks

[@PaulCharlesC]

Very useful for someone learning this stuff for their new tractor.

[@BaileyHydraulics]

We're glad you found the video helpful. Thanks Paul!

[@richardmiller3781]

can you tell me if you can flip the control handles so the ports for the cylinders face down while the handles face up?

[@merrymay3758]

Thanks for the information. I have my final exam tomorrow and I am doing research to better understand directional control valves.

[@kingsleyreginald6269]

instablaster

[@navalkishore9845]

I want to used above 300 RPM hydraulic motor in both directions. Which type hydraulic lever should be use for soft stating & stopping of hydraulic motor.
Kindly suggest

[@bluedemon79]

Do they make any o ring kits to rebuilt these valves? I have a dcf16m454lf1 directional valve.

[@marknye51.thefixitguy]

Great video.
My question is..
I have a home built heavy duty log splitter with a spring actuated handle. I have to hold the handle forward to move the ram to split a log then push the handle backwards to remove the logs I split. It is real time consuming compared to other splitters I've seen and videos.
Is this normal for this type of control?? Should I change it??

[@garrettj981]

You can get an automatic kick back valve

[@adnansadiq5581]

Why hydraulic pump makes noise? How to eliminate it?

[@marzimky]

Thanks a lot my name is bailey too lolzz

[@marknye51.thefixitguy]

I also meant to add that the control valve has two pistons and with two handles that are connected together..
This was a home made built unit soni think the people just used what ever they found to use as a control valve 🤔

[@KrazyKajun602]

what valve would I need to use for a power beyond to use with a hydraulic motor? I believe its a open loop setup.

[@joesabal1212]

Great information, however, it would be more informative if you had a better sound system.

[@arichickey4255]

Lol I test those for work

[@asadad1307]

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