HYDAC Hose Break Valves eliminate uncontrolled movements of the actuator in case of line rupture. They are commonly applied with dead weight cylinders.
These valves are volume limiting flat seat valves.
At normal flow, the poppet is held open by a spring with enough force to counteract the force on the poppet created by the flow.
When the supply line is ruptured, the flow from 2 to 1 exceeds the specified flow rate, the P across the poppet creates a force greater than the spring force and closes the valve. This closing flow rate is adjustable. The valve opens automatically by pressurizing connection 1.
Depending on the pressure P, the leakage rate through the valve is approximately 0 to 6 in³/min. If this is excessive, the valve threads can be sealed and made leak-free.
The valves are installed between actuators and possible line breakage points.
A cartridge-type valve can be installed into an actuator port.
A housing-type valve can be installed close to the actuator or even directly into the actuator itself.
Type RBE Cartridge Unit
Type RB Housing Unit