About Counterbalance Valve
Counterbalance valves stabilize hydraulic fluid flow when the load is moving downward through a hydraulic system. This function makes it safe to let the load descend from a higher position to a lower one smoothly, instead of falling freely or with jerks. It is so called load valve.
The counterbalance valve hydraulics work principle is in a way that fluid flows freely into a hydraulic cylinder to raise a load. Whereas when lowering the load, it creates backpressure at the return line or counterbalance cylinder by using a pilot-operated relief valve mechanism. It then effectively prevents the uncontrolled descent of the load.
The fluid only flows back to the flow back to the tank when a pre-set pressure is reached. This process is called “counterbalancing” of the load. By this, it helps in maintaining control over the system’s load movement, or by acting like a check valve with adjustable reverse pressure control.
Counterbalance Valves – Best Purpose-Built Option
Adjustable Pressure Range
Our counterbalance hydraulic valve models come with customizable pressure settings (50-350 bar) for precise load control to protect your system.
High-Flow Rates Capacity
These valves support hydraulic fluid’s flow rates up to 100 L/min for “NO SUDDEN JERK” load handling. Also, it causes minimal pressure drop during operations.
Corrosion-Resistant Materials
We do not compromise on your system’s life. So, we manufactured it with high-grade steel with nickel plating or blackening process for durability in harsh environments, we also can make counterbalance valve blocks in stainless steel(304/316) for marine purposes.
Versatile Mounting Options
You can install counterbalance valves in any orientation (vertical, horizontal, or angled). It gives you flexibility in system integration for all of your applications.
Key Applications of Counterbalance Valves
The counterbalance feature makes these valves critical in the construction, mining, and agriculture industries. These industries use hydraulic systems with suspended loads, like cranes or elevators. Similarly, in situations where uncontrolled lowering of a load could be dangerous or machinery requires precise control over lowering speed, these valves become inevitable.
