Bypass Compensator Cartridge, Size 16

Qmax = 350l/min,pmax = 420bar

Seated pilot stage,fixed compensator setting,integral pressure-relief function
Series DWVPA-2B…,DWVPY-2B…,DWVPZ-2B…

S Choice of 5, 8 or 12 bar compensator spring

S Integral pressure-relief function is available
in 6 different pressure ranges
S External remote-control port 3 with integral
damping orifice
S With internal pilot-oil drain to port 3
S High flow rates
S Excellent stability over the whole pressure
and flow range
S Available with hand-knob or tamper-proof cap
S All exposed parts with zinc-nickel plating
S Can be fitted in a line-mounting body
1 Description
These two-stage bypass pressure-compensator (hydro­ the port 3. A suitable orifice is already incorporated in the
stat) cartridges, series DWVPA-2B-… / DWVPY-2B-… / screw-in cartridge and is therefore not needed in the mani­
DWVPZ-2B-… are size 16, high performance screw-in car­ fold block. To safeguard pressure settings, the adjusting
tridges with an M42x2 mounting thread. The cartridges screw can be sealed with a tamper-proof cap. Pilot oil is drai­
have a seated pilot stage, and the main stage is designed ned internally to port 2. This port should preferably be routed
on the sliding-spool principle. Three models can be sup­ directly to tank, because any pressure surges in port 2 will
plied, with compensator spring settings of 8 bar (version affect the valve pressure setting by the same amount. By
“A”), 12 bar (version “Y”), or 5 bar (version “Z“). Due to the venting the port 3, the main flow can be vented through the
fixed compensator-spring setting, the control pressure diffe­ pressure compensator from 1 → 2. These screw-in cartrid­
rence between inlet and outlet pressure in hydraulic circuits ges are used in hydraulic circuits in mobile and industrial ap­
- for example, across a throttle (an orifice) - is maintained at plications, predominantly in conjunction with a throttle car­
a constant level. This means that the flow rate is indepen­ tridge. All external parts of the cartridge are zinc-nickel
dent of the load pressure at the actuator. The compensator plated according to DIN EN ISO 19 598 and are thus suit­
cartridges are also provided with an integral pressure-relief able for use in the harshest operating environments. For
function, available in 6 different pressure ranges. The 1→2 self-assembly, please refer to the section related data
pressure-relief function requires a damping orifice before sheets.

2 Symbol

1 3

3 Technical data

General characteristics Description, value, unit

Designation bypass pressure-compensator cartridge
Design seated pilot stage, fixed compensator-spring setting,
integral pressure-relief function, external remote-control
port 3 with integral damping orifice
Mounting method screw-in cartridge M42x2
Tightening torque 200 Nm± 10 %

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 General characteristics Description, value, unit
Size nominal size 16, cavity type EB to ISO 7789-42-06-0-07
Weight 0.96 kg
Mounting attitude unrestricted
Ambient temperature range -25°C … +80°C

Hydraulic characteristics Description, value, unit

Maximum operating pressure 420bar
Maximum allowable pressure in port 3 420bar
Pressure adjustment range: - pressure range “42” 15…420bar
- pressure range “35” 15…350bar
- pressure range “25” 15…250bar
- pressure range “16” 15…160bar
- pressure range “10” 15…100bar
- pressure range “04” 10… 40bar
Maximum flow rate 1 → 2 350l/min
Maximum flow rate attainable at the actuator 280 l/min
Flow direction 1 → 2, see symbols
Hydraulic fluid HL and HLP mineral oil to DIN 51 524;
for other fluids, please contact BUCHER
Hydraulic fluid temperature range -25°C … +80°C
Viscosity range 10…650mm2/s (cSt), recommended 15...250mm2/s (cSt)
Minimum fluid cleanliness class 20/18/15
Cleanliness class to ISO 4406:1999

4 Performance graphs
measured with oil viscosity 33mm2/s (cSt) and in a cavity with an annular groove

Test setup (for flow rate v. load pressure characteristic)

P0000.ai 1) Load sensing immediately after orifice2)
4) 2) Throttle function (orifice size, see performance graphs)
pL 1) 3) Bypass pressure-compensator cartridge
4) Actuator port (p = load pressure)
L

3) IMPORTANT!
2)
3 The load sensing and compensator inlet (port 1)
tapping points must be located immediately after
2 the throttle (orifice) and before it respectively. This
1 minimises the pressure drop and gives the best
flow rate / load pressure values.

IMPORTANT!
All characteristics were recorded with a surplus
flow of 10…15 l/min.

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Q = f (pL) Flow rate v. load pressure characteristic
Q [l/min]
P0032.ai
300
5)

250 Throttle / orifice diameters [mm]

Graph Δp = 5 bar Δp = 8 bar Δp = 12 bar
6)
200 5) ∅ 14…15 ∅ 12…13 ∅ 11…12
7) 6) ∅ 12…13 ∅ 10.5…11.5 ∅ 9.5…10.5
150
7) ∅ 10.5…11.5 ∅ 9…10 ∅ 8…9
100 8)
8) ∅ 8.5…9.5 ∅ 7.5…8.5 ∅ 6.5…7.5

9) 9) ∅ 6…7 ∅ 5…6 ∅ 4.5…5.5

50

0
0 100 200 300 400 pL [bar]

Δp = f (Q) Pressure-drop characteristic (control Δp, 1→2) Q = f (pL) Pressure cut-off v. Load pressure characteristic
(port 3 completely unloaded) (only some examples are shown)
p [bar] Q [l/min]
P0031.ai P0033.ai
25 300
10)
250
20

11) 200
15
12) 150
10
100

5
50

0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 Q [l/min] 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 pL [bar]

10) 12bar control Δp (fixed)

11) 8bar control Δp (fixed)
12) 5bar control Δp (fixed)

5 Installation information
IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT!
When fitting the cartridges, use the specified Valve settings can be sealed by fitting the tamper-
tightening torque. The pressure that the pilot valve proof cap. To fit the cap, the snap ring 13) has to
is required to open at (15…420 bar depending on be removed. Subsequent adjustment is only pos­
pressure range) is set with the adjusting screw sible by destroying the tamper-proof cap..
(s14). After you have set the valve, lock the ad­
justing screw with the lock nut. Seal kit NBR no. DS-344-N 14)
Item Qty. Description
ATTENTION!
1 1 O-ring no.129 ∅39,34x 2,62 N90
Only qualified personnel with mechanical skills
may carry out any maintenance work. Generally, 2 1 O-ring no.125 ∅32,99x 2,62 N90
the only work that should ever be undertaken is to
3 1 O-ring no.124 ∅31,42x 2,62 N90
check, and possibly replace, the seals. When
changing seals, oil or grease the new seals tho­ 4 2 Backup ring ∅32,00x2,00x1,40 FI0751
roughly before fitting them. 5 2 Backup ring ∅30,00x2,00x1,40 FI0751

6 1 Seal kit NBR no. DS-350 N for DDPC-1L ...

IMPORTANT!
14) Seal kit with FKM (Viton) seals, no. DS-344-V

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 6 Dimensions & sectional view
With adjusting screw “S”

S1 4
15 ... 21

13
13)

22

MA = 50 [Nm] ± 10 %

DDPC−1L ...

6
83.5
171.5 ... 177.5

46
MA = 200 [Nm] ± 10 %

Ø 49

1
M42 x 2

4
3
2
73

4
2 2
5

1 5 1
26.5 ... 32.6

25.9

With hand-knob adjuster “H” Adjusting screw with tamper-proof cap

(order separately in plain language)

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7 Application examples
Typical manifold block for load-sensing circuit with fixed- circuit. The Δp between the compensator and the measur­
displacement pump (OPEN CENTRE). ing point can be set between 5…8 bar. The speed of cylin­
The two-stage bypass compensator (BDWV) takes on the der 1 (Zyl. 1) is set with the orifice (Dü1). The maximum pres­
following functions: sure for cylinder 1 (Zyl. 1) is set using the pilot stage of the
bypass compensator (BDWV). The speed of cylinder 2
a. Limiting the maximum system pressure (315 bar). (Zyl. 2) is determined by the 4/3 proportional directional


valve. The pressure setting for cylinder 2 (Zyl. 2) is deter­

b. The load-sensing function: the highest load pressure at mined by the pilot valve (ePD) in the load-sensing line,
any one time is signalled back through the shuttle valves which is a proportional pressure-relief valve. The inline
WV1 to WV5, and the fixed-displacement pump works compensator and the proportional pressure-relief pilot
against this pressure only, plus a Δp (8 bar) from the main valve interact to provide a proportional 2-way pressure-re­
stage of the preessure compensator. ducing function. The lifting cylinder (Zyl. 3) travels on its
own, and its speed must be independent of the load. This
c. Vented bypass (approx. 8 bar) speed is set using the throttle check valves (DR1 and DR2).
The cylinder rod must be protected against buckling when
Because the cylinders (Zyl. 1 and Zyl. 2) have to travel to­ travelling downwards, and therefore pressure limiting (70
gether and at constant speed in each case, the two inline bar) is provided by the pressure-relief pilot valve (DV1).
compensators (IDW1 and IDW2) must be provided in the

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8 Ordering code

Ex. DW V P A - 2 B - 16 - 42 - S _ - 1

DW = compensator
V = two-stage
P = cartridge design
A ... Q = standard model, with compensator spring Δp=8bar
Y = model with compensator spring Δp=12bar
Z = model with compensator spring Δp=5bar
X ... R = special features - please consult BUCHER
2 = pressure function 2 (with external remote-control port 3)
B = cavity type EB
16 = nominal size 16
42 = pressure range 15 … 420 bar
35 = pressure range 15 … 350 bar
25 = pressure range 15 … 250 bar
16 = pressure range 15 … 160 bar
10 = pressure range 15 … 100 bar
04 = pressure range 10 … 40 bar
S = screw adjuster (standard)
H = hand-knob adjuster
(blank) = NBR (Nitrile) seals (standard)
V = FKM (Viton) seals
(special seals - please contact BUCHER)
1 ... 9 = design stage (omit when ordering new units)

IMPORTANT!
When required, the tamper-proof cap (the adjustment seal) must be ordered separately in plain language.

9 Related data sheets

Reference (Old no.) Description
400-P-040011 (i-32) The form-tool hire programme
400-P-080111 (i-55.2) Cavity type EB to ISO 7789-42-06-0-07
400-P-260111 (D-2.151) Pressure-relief cartridge, size 4, series DDPC-1L…
400-P-750115 (G-29.22) Line-mounting body, type GEBAA (G1”)

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