Safety for Hydraulics

Directional Valve ON/OFF" type, Series WEH

motion and progress

1/6 Classification: 430.90.80.

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Contents Page
1. General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 General characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Hydraulic characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. Performance graphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1 Pressure drop through directional valve WEH 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2 Pressure drop through directional valve WEH 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.3 Pressure drop through directional valve WEH 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4. Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5. Model code key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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1. General description
A B This valve was specially developed for When a solenoid is energised, the
use in mobile equipment. It is distinĆ spool moves outwards against the
A B
guished by its very small size and low force of a spring. Pilot control oil is supĆ
X TA P TB X weight. plied externally but is drained interĆ
nally.
The valve features a two stage design
Series WEH directional valves are soleĆ
i.e. in the absence of a control signal, The complete valve designation is de-
noid operated, two stage units that are
the spools of both the pilot and main termined with the aid of the model code
suitable for controlling large flow rates.
stages are moved into their middle, or key (see p. 6, section 5.).
A flow can be started and stopped, and
neutral, positions by centring springs.
its direction controlled, by means of
electrical signals.

2. Technical data
2.1 General characteristics Design spool valve
Operation solenoid operated (ON/OFF)

Ports (see sect. 4.) plant standard

Mounting attitude unrestricted

Hydraulic fluids mineral oils to DIN 51524 and
DIN 51525 (HL/HLP)
Ambient temperature -30 ... 60°C
Recommended fluid temp. 20 ... 60°C
Minimum temperature -20°C
Maximum temperature 80°C
Recommended viscosity range 15 ... 100 mm2/s (cst)
Minimum viscosity 10 mm2/s (cst)
Maximum viscosity 380 mm2/s (cst)
Filtration / cleanliness level ISO 4406 Class 18/15
NAS 1638 Class 9
Weight Size 18 9 kg
Size 20 11 kg
Size 25 17.8 Kg

2.2 Hydraulic characteristics Units Data

Max. pump pressure (in P) bar 350
Max. actuator pressure (in A, B) bar 350
Max. supply pressure for solenoid operated bar 350
pilot stage (in X)
Min. supply pressure for solenoid operated pilot bar 20 bar
stage (in X) above tank
line back
pressure
Max. tank line pressure (in T) bar 50
For actuator flow rates, see performance graphs (section 3)

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2.3 Electrical characteristics Units Data
Nominal voltage ±10% V 12 / 24
Power consumption W 33
Duty cycle % 100
Electrical connections ISO 4400
DIN43650
Protection class to DIN VDE 0470 IP65
Material insulation class to VDE 0580 H

3. Performance graphs

3.1 Pressure drop through directional 9.0

valve WEH 18 8.0

7.0
Pressure drop [bar]

6.0
A / B –> T
5.0

4.0
P –> A / B
3.0

2.0

1.0

0.0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Flow rate [l/min]

3.2 Pressure drop through directional 9.0

valve WEH 20 8.0

7.0
Pressure drop [bar]

A / B –> T
6.0

5.0
P –> A / B
4.0
3.0

2.0

1.0

0.0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Flow rate [l/min]

3.3 Pressure drop through directional 8.0

valve WEH 25 7.0

6.0
Pressure drop [bar]

A / B –> T
5.0

4.0
P –> A / B
3.0

2.0

1.0

0.0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550
Flow rate [l/min]

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4. Dimensions

Unit dimensions: Subplate interface:

184
D1 D2 D3

B2
B1
T B P A T

B
B5

B2
H1 H1
B4

H2 H2
H3
B3

H4 H4
H6 H H
H5
B

The valve is supplied complete with 4 The relevant tightening torques are: Required quality of the mating surface:
mounting bolts, class 12.9
R 16
Valve Bolt Tightening torque max
[Nm] 0.01 / 100mm
Size 18 M12 94
Size 20 M12 94
Size 25 M16 232

Unit dimensions:

Size B B1 B2 B3 B4 B5
18 80 18 ± 0.15 30 ± 0.15 19 80 159
20 80 18 ± 0.15 30 ± 0.15 19 80 159
25 110 26 ± 0.15 40 ± 0.15 26 110 189

Dimensions of subplate interface

Size D1 D2 D3 H H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6
18 M12 ć 18 deep 23 4 180 30 ± 0.15 32.5 ± 0,15 51 ± 0.15 65 ± 0.15 280 50
20 M12 ć 18 deep 23 4 200 30 ± 0.15 34.5 ± 0,15 54 ± 0.15 69 ± 0.15 300 50
25 M16 ć 25 deep 30 5 240 40 ± 0.15 43.5 ± 0,15 65 ± 0.15 87 ± 0.15 380 70

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5. Model code key

WEH W 18 – A / 08 / C / X / A / 1

Valve series
solenoid op. two stage directional valve = WEH

Interface
plant standard =W
(see section 4. Dimensions)

Nominal sizes
18 mm = 18
20 mm = 20
25 mm = 25
For actuator flow rates, see performance graphs (section 3.)

Design code letter

entered by the manufacturer =A

A B
Spool type
A + B connected to T in neutral = 08
other spool types - contact Bucher TA P TB

Operation
Solenoid on A end (4/2- directional valve) =A
Solenoid on B end (4/2- directional valve) =B
Solenoid on A and B ends (4/3- directional valve) =C

Pilot oil connections

X (supply) external, Y (drain) internal =X

Solenoid voltage
12 V DC =A
24 V DC =B

Electrical connections
Square connector plug to DIN 43650 =1

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