Overview
The Vickers KDG4V-3-2C15S-M-W-G-40 is a pilot-operated directional control valve from the KDG4V-3 series, part of Vickers’ established portfolio of proportional hydraulic control components. This 4-way valve provides precise directional control and modulation for industrial and mobile hydraulic systems, featuring proportional solenoid actuation for smooth spool movement and flow management.
Key Features
- 4-way directional control — routes flow to multiple load paths with proportional metering
- Pilot-operated solenoid — 24VDC activation with reduced power draw compared to direct-acting spools
- Proportional spool design — enables fine-tuned flow and pressure adjustments mid-cycle
- Closed-center configuration — default neutral position blocks flow; pilot signal enables directional change
- Rated to 5000 psi — suitable for high-pressure industrial and mobile equipment applications
Technical Specifications
- Model: KDG4V-3-2C15S-M-W-G-40
- Manufacturer: Vickers (Eaton Hydraulics)
- Valve Type: 4-way proportional directional control
- Spool Type: Closed-center
- Solenoid Control: 24VDC pilot-operated
- Maximum Pressure: 5000 psi (345 bar)
- Flow Capacity: 3–40 gpm typical (depends on circuit configuration)
- Mounting: ISO NG10 (CETOP-03) cavity or subplate mount
- Operating Temperature: –10°C to +50°C (standard hydraulic fluid)
- Spool Position Feedback: Optional solenoid position transducers available
Typical Applications
- Mobile hydraulics: Earthmoving equipment, cranes, and load handlers requiring proportional flow control
- Industrial machinery: Press and injection molding control, hydraulic clamping circuits
- Valve stacks and manifolds: Integration into custom hydraulic power units with solenoid switching
- Closed-loop systems: Proportional spool response enables coordination with pressure-feedback and load-sensing networks
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- ISO NG10 (CETOP-03) sandwich and subplate mount cavity systems
- 24VDC solenoid control circuits with standard pilot valve logic
- Hydraulic fluids: ISO VG 46 mineral oil, synthetic blends, and HLP-type industrial fluids
- Pressure-compensated and load-sensing pump circuits
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Other KDG4V-3-2C variants with identical cavity mounting and solenoid interface
- Verify specific model compatibility with your system integrator or application engineer before installation to confirm flow ratings, solenoid voltage, and spool response requirements.
Works With
- Industrial PLC and proportional control systems (via 24VDC solenoid command signals)
- Hydraulic diagnostic software and condition monitoring systems (if equipped with pressure transducers or spool position feedback)
- Standard NG10 subplate-mounted auxiliary valves, check valves, and pressure relief cartridges
