Load holding valves, also known as counterbalance valves, prevent uncontrolled movement of loads in hydraulic systems, ensuring stability and protection. They maintain pressure on one side of a hydraulic actuator while controlling flow in the opposite direction, providing precise control and stability in various applications.
Bosch Rexroth makes a wide variety of cartridge-style and parts-in-body style counterbalance valves. Cartridge-style load-holding valves are located on this page and you will find the full list of counterbalance valves, pilot-to-open check valves and pilot-to-close check valves here. Parts-in-body counterbalance valves can be found in the Compact Motion Controls section of this website.