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FC12-20

FLOW CONTROL VALVE

Overview

Description

A screw-in, cartridge style, variable orifice, hydraulic flow control valve with reverse flow check.

Operation

The FC12-20 valve increases its orifice value from fully closed to fully open with counter-clockwise adjustment rotation.

Features

  • Adjustments cannot be backed out of the valve.
  • Desired settings may be locked down.
  • Hardened parts for long life.
  • Aluminum knob option.
  • Positive shut-off.
  • Linear adjustment.
  • Cost-effective cavity.
Pressure Ratings
Pressure rating:
  • 241 bar (3500 psi)
Proof pressure:
  • 345 bar (5000 psi)
Burst pressure:
  • 896 bar (13000 psi)
Flow Ratings
Flow rating:
  • 45.4 lpm (12 gpm) At fully open, 3 turns 6.89 bar (100 psi)
Maximum internal leakage:
  • 0.15 ml/min (3 drops/min)
Temperature Ratings
Operating fluid temperature:
  • -40 to 100 °C (-40 to 212 °F) With buna N seals
  • -26 to 204 °C (-15 to 400 °F) With fluorocarbon seals
  • -54 to 107 °C (-65 to 225 °F) With polyurethane seals
Storage temperature:
  • -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 160 °F)
Ambient temperature:
  • -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 160 °F)
Fluids:
  • Mineral based or synthetic hydraulic fluid with lubricating properties
Fluid viscosity range:
  • 7.4 to 420 cSt
Maximum operating contamination level:
  • 18/16/13 per ISO 4406
Adjustment torque:
  • 0.2 N-m (1.5 in-lb) At 7 bar (100 psi)
  • 16.9 N-m (150 in-lb) At 207 bar (3000 psi)
Unit weight:
  • 0.63 lb (0.29 kg) Option "a"
  • 0.31 kg (0.69 lb) Option "b"
  • 0.33 kg (0.73 lb) Option "c"
  • 0.31 kg (0.68 lb) Option "d"
  • 0.30 kg (0.66 lb) Option "e"
Internal wetted surface area:
  • 154 cm² (23.9 in²)
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Cavity:
Cartridge installation torque:
  • 44.7 to 50.2 N-m (33 to 37 ft-lb)
Orientation restriction:
  • None
Seal kit:
  • SK12-2X-M-115 X = seal option
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Model Options

FC12-20F-H-J
F Adjustment Option
CODE
DESCRIPTION
A
1/4" Hex Allen Head
B
1-1/2" Diameter Aluminum Knob with Aluminum Lock Knob
C
1/4" Hex Allen Head with Cover Cap
D
1-1/2" Diameter Aluminum Knob with Lock Nut
E
1-1/2" Diameter Aluminum Knob Only
H Line Body
CODE
DESCRIPTION
0
No Body
10T
Aluminum SAE 10
12T
Aluminum SAE 12
16T
Aluminum SAE 16
12TD
Ductile Iron SAE 12
16TD
Ductile Iron SAE 16
8B
Aluminum BSPP 1" (8)
8BD
Ductile Iron BSPP 1" (8)
J Seal
CODE
DESCRIPTION
N
Buna-N
V
Fluorocarbon
P
Polyurethane
U
PPDI Urethane