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CV300
Directional Control Valve
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Precision Control
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Contents
General Description
Technical Data
Performance Data
Valve Overview
Dimensions
Main Relief Options
Tank Port Options
Service Port Valves
Spools
Spool Controls A-side
Spool Controls B-side
Quick Dump
Installation Directions
Ordering Code
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Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
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Page 9
Page 10
page 11
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General description
The CV300 is a modular monoblock valve which is available in 1 to 4 and 6 sections, with the option of additional
spool functions by using a High Pressure Carry-Over Fitting (Power Beyond). The valve is designed for a maximum
working pressure of 350 bar (5100 psi) with a flow from 40 to 140 l/min (9-37 USGpm.).
The CV300 valve offers its user optimized characteristics with regard to function, capacity and quality. It is designed
with the machine builders high demands of cost effectiveness, function and need of exceptional load control in mind.
Suitable areas of use are forklift trucks, truck mounted cranes, dumpers, loaders, excavators and other equipment
where precise load control is required.
Although the valves external dimensions are small, it does allow high internal flows and can be equipped with a large
number of accessories as standard. The uniquely designed valve core results in exceptionally low pressure drops
leading to improved performance and longer life not only of the control valve but also of the other components in the
hydraulic system.
The CV300 is manufactured using the highest quality alloy cast iron which in combination with NIMCOs advanced
machining and control methods assures the precise accuracy of every component. Each valve is tested and the
results documented prior to despatch.
Minimized spool leakage
Hard chromium plated spools, low friction and a specially developed honing method gives absolute minimum spool
leakage of the valve.
Easy assembly
The valve has two pressure inlets and two tank outlets allowing pipes and hoses to be connected either from the side
or top of the valve.
Excellent load control
CV 300 can be fitted with the standard load control spools or with specially designed spools for specific flows, each of
which is designed to provide optimum control characteristics within its flow range. On request, special spools can be
designed for special functions.
Full utilisation of the spool stroke
The optimized metering grooves integrated in each spool and the precise machining of every component allows the
entire stroke of the spool to be used. This allows full control of the load whether the operator is using very little or full
flow capacity. In addition the movement of any spool in any direction will give the same speed of machine function,
enhancing security and reliability.
Multifunctional control
Several spools can be operated at the same time even with very large differences in load pressures, due to the
utilisation of the differential pressure built up inside the valve during operation.
Uniform and low lever forces
By combining the unique design features of the valve body and the spools, an excellent balance of the dynamic forces
is achieved throughout the entire pressure and flow range. This keeps spring forces at a minimum and makes the
valve very easy to operate by hand lever as well as any of NIMCOs remote controls.
Wide range of accessories
The CV 300 offers a wide range of possibilities by using existing and future accessory valves. Also a wide range of
spool and remote controls such as single or joystick wire controls, pneumatic and hydraulic proportional or on/off
controls are available.
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Technical Data
Nominal Flow Rating Inlet Flow 140 l/min [37 USgpm]
Port Flow 140 l/min [37 USgpm]
Operating Pressure (Max.) Inlet Pressure 350 bar [5100 psi]
Port Pressure 350 bar [5100 psi]
Tank Line Pressure 10 bar [145 psi]
Spool Leakage A/B-Ports
Temperature Range Fluid Temperature -40 to +80C [-40 to +176 F]
Ambient Temperature -40 to + 60C [-40 to +140 F]
Viscosity Operating Range 10-400 cSt [47-1875 SSU]
Startup (up to) 1000 cSt [4687 SSU]
Filtration 18/14 Class 10
(ISO4406) (NAS 1638)
Hydraulic Fluid Recommended
Technical Data
Mineral Based Oil
10 cm/min [0.6 in/min]
Contamination level equal to
or better than
Max. @ 100 bar, 46 cSt [1450
psi, 204 SSU]
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performance Data
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Valve Overview
Main Relief Valve
Check Valve
Spool Controls B-Side
Spool Controls A-Side
Main Spool
Tank Port Options
P T High-Pressure-
Carry-Over
Tank Port
Reduction
Service Port Valve
A-Side
Service Port Valve
B-Side
A
B
Scale down to: 0,5x
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Dimensions
1
1
1
4
,
3
7
27 1,06
62 2,44 50 1,98 50 1,98
13 0,51
L2
L1
1
3
0
,
5
1
1
0
0
,
3
9
2
7
1
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0
6
8
2
3
,
2
3
1
1
6
4
,
5
7
1
4
2
5
,
5
9
19 0,75
4
0
1
,
5
7
3 x 11 0,43
P2
A1
B1 B2
A2 A3
B3
T2
P1 T1
35 1,38
35 1,38
Valve Type
Part Number
Prod. date
Year-Week
Serial No.
Progressive Number
Scale down to 0,5x
[mm] [in] [mm] [in] [kg] [lbs]
CV301 126 4.96 100 3.94 8.5 18.9
CV302 176 6.93 150 5.91 11.7 26.0
CV303 226 8.90 200 7.87 15.9 35.3
CV304 276 10.87 250 9.84 19.8 44.0
CV306 376 14.80 350 13.78 28.2 62.7
Port Size
A, B
P1, P2, T2
T1
G 3/4" M22x1.5 SAE 12 (1-1/16-12 UN)
G 1" M27x2.0 SAE 16 (1-5/16-12 UN)
BSP Metric SAE
G 3/4" M22x1.5 SAE 12 (1-1/16-12 UN)
L1 L2
Dimensions
Weight
99
Main Relief Options
45 Max 1,78
6 0,24
RV
CV
Scale down to 0,5x
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[bar] [psi] Part. No Color Code
120-160 1740-2321 4L-65290 Green
160-220 2321-3191 4L-1224 Brown
220-280 3191-4061 4L-6230 Blue
280-350 4061-5076 12499-4L Black
Spring Pressure Range
Main relief valve RV
Differential operated relief valve
for the main circuit. Adjustable
from 35 to 350 bar [500-5100 psi]
Check valve CV
Can be used when two or more valves are
connected in series and operate with the
same pressure. The first valve should then be
equipped with a main relief valve RV and the
subsequent valves with CV.
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Tank Port Options
10 0,39
24 0,94
10 0,39
HPCO
FHPCO
R
Scale down to 0,5x
HPCO - High Pressure Carry Over
For serial connection with one or more
control valves.
Part No:
BSP G1-G3/4 - 4S-1851
SAE16-SAE12 - 4S-65251
FHPCO - Flanged High Pressure Carry Over
For serial connection with one or more control
valves with a minimum space between the
valves.
Part No:
BSP G1-G3/4 - 4S-1877
R - Tank Port Reduction Adaptor
For thread size reduction in the tank port.
Part No:
BSP G1-G3/4 - 4S-1891
SAE16-SAE12 - 4B-11599
ecnvicc =cn+ v=Lvc - c/c ecnvicc =cn+ v=Lvc - c/c ecnvicc =cn+ v=Lvc - c/c ecnvicc =cn+ v=Lvc - c/c
eicc ncLicv eicc ncLicv eicc ncLicv eicc ncLicv
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Service Port Valves
ecnvicc =cn+ v=Lvce c/ ecnvicc =cn+ v=Lvce c/ ecnvicc =cn+ v=Lvce c/ ecnvicc =cn+ v=Lvce c/
+i c=vi+=+ic +i c=vi+=+ic +i c=vi+=+ic +i c=vi+=+ic
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Service Port Valves
22 0,87
39 max. 1,55
22 0,87
39 max. 1,55
19 0,75
4 0,16
4 0,16
C
CA
A
P
PS
JC
JCA
Scale down to: 0,8x
[bar] [psi] Part. No Color Code
50-80 725-1160 4L-1753 A Brown
81-110 1160-1595 4L-1753 B Yellow
111-140 1595-2031 4L-1754 Blue
141-180 2031-2611 4L-1755 Green
181-210 2611-3046 12504-4L Pink
211-255 3046-3698 4L-1756 Red
256-280 3698-4061 4L-4040 White
281-350 4061-4641 4L-1758 Black
Spring Pressure Range
C Shock Relief Valve - P/N: 4S-4030
Differential operated shock relief valve for preventing pressure
peaks. Fixed pressure setting from 35 to 320 bar [500-4650 psi].
JC Adjustable Shock Relief Valve - P/N: 12516-4S
Differential operated shock relief valve for preventing pressure
peaks. Adjustable pressure setting from 35 to 320 bar [500-4650 psi].
CA Shock Relief and Anti Cavitation Valve - P/N: 4S-4070
Differential operated shock relief valve for preventing pressure peaks
in combination with a check valve to prevent negative pressure in the
work ports. Fixed pressure setting from 35 to 320 bar [500-4650 psi].
JCA Adjustable Shock Relief and Anti Cav. Valve - P/N: 11432-3S
Differential operated shock relief valve for preventing pressure peaks in
combination with a check valve to prevent negative pressure in the work
ports. Adjustable pressure setting from 35 to 320 bar [500-4650 psi].
A - Anti-cavitation valve - P/N: 4S-4226
Check valve for preventing negative pressure in the work ports
P Cavity Blanking Plug - P/N: 4S-4525
The plug is used when a work port accessory cavity should be
blanked off.
PS D/A to S/A conversion plug - P/N: 610012-M
This plug is used when a fitted double acting spool is to be used
as a single acting function.
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Spools
Code Spool Type Control Symbol Part No.
1S Double Acting Metering 3B-6035
2SA Single Acting A-Port Metering 3B-6027
2SB Single Acting B-Port Metering 3B-6028
3S Double Acting w. 4th pos Float Metering 3B-6070
4S Motor Spool Metering 3B-6049
1X Double Acting On/Off 3B-6037
2XA Single Acting A-Port On/Off 3B-6111
2XB Single Acting B-Port On/Off 3B-6050
4X Motor Spool On/Off 3B-6072
All of NIMCOs spools are designed for specific flow rates in order to achieve optimal load control
characteristics and to fully utilise the entire stroke of the spool. By optimizing the balance between spools
and valve housing, spring forces are minimized and exact manoeuvring is achieved. Besides the standard
spools listed there are also special spools available. For further information concerning these types please
contact your NIMCO representative.
13 13
Description Drawing
9 - Spring Centred
Part No: 4S-6057
9M - Marine Version
Part No: 13543-2S
Description Drawing
Spring Centred
Through Spool
Part No: 4S-65820
Description Drawing
10 - Detent in pos 1, 2 & 3
Part No: 4S-6061
10M - Marine Version
Part No: 13544-3S
Description Drawing
Detent in pos 1, 2 & 3
Through Spool
Part No: 4S-6204
Description Drawing
Spring Centred
Detent in pos. 4
Part No: 4S-6059
Description Drawing
Spring Centred
Detent in pos. 2
Part No: 4S-6003
11
Symbol
10S
Symbol
13
Symbol
9
9M
Symbol
9S
Symbol
10
10M
Symbol
Spool Controls A-Side
14
Spool Controls A-Side
Description Drawing
Spring Centred
Detent in pos. 3
Part No: 4S-6009
Description Drawing
Spring Centred
Detent in pos. 2 & 3.
Part No: 4S-6065
Description Drawing
BSP G1/8"
SAE SAE 6
Description Drawing
BSP G1/8"
SAE SAE 6
Description Drawing
BSP G1/8"
SAE SAE 6
Description Drawing
BSP G1/8"
SAE SAE 6
PPF
Symbol
Pneumatic Proportional
with 4th Pos
Part No: 13534-4S
Symbol
Pneumatic On/Off
with 4th Pos
Part No: 4S-6461
Thread Size D
Pneumatic On/Off
Part No: 4S-1848
Thread Size D
PP
Symbol
Pneumatic Proportional
Part No: 4S-6220
Thread Size D
15
Symbol
Thread Size D
14
Symbol
P
Symbol
PF
15 15
Description Drawing
Electro Pneumatic On/Off.
12 or 24 VDC
Part No 12V: 13535-4S
Part No 24V: 4S-6110
Standard connector:
DIN 43650-B
Description Drawing
Electro Pneumatic On/Off
with 4th Pos
12 or 24 VDC
Part No 12V: 13536-4S
Part No 24V: 13537-4S
Standard connector:
DIN 43650-B
Description Drawing
BSP G1/4"
SAE SAE 8
Description Drawing
BSP G1/4"
SAE SAE 8
HDP
Symbol
Hydraulic Proportional
Part No: 13539-4S
Cannot be combined with
B-side Spool Control Thread Size D
Symbol
EP
12/24
Symbol
EPF
12/24
Symbol
HD
Hydraulic On/Off
Part No: 13538-4S
Cannot be combined with
B-side Spool Control Thread Size D
Spool Controls A-Side
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Spool Controls B-Side
Description Drawing
Open Spool End
Part No: 4S-6047
Description Drawing
Hand Lever Vertical
Link Connection
Part No:
Bracket: 4S-6047
Lever 235mm: 4S-4143
Description Drawing
Hand Lever Horizontal
Link Connection
Part No:
Bracket: 4S-6047
Lever 245mm: 4S-4144
Description Drawing
Hand Lever Horizontal
Opposite Spool Movement
Link Connection
Part No:
Bracket: 4S-6047
Lever 225mm: 4S-4145
S7
Symbol
OE
Symbol
S2
Symbol
S1
Symbol
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Description Drawing
S5 - Hand Lever, Enclosed
Part No: 10616-4S
S5M - Marine Version
Part No: 10621-4S
Description Drawing
S518 - Hand Lever, Enclosed
Rotated 180
Part No: 10616-4S
S518M - Marine Version
Rotated 180
Part No: 10621-4S
Description Drawing
S5F - Hand Lever, Enclosed
with 4th pos.
S518F - Hand Lever,
Enclosed, with 4th pos.
Rotated 180
Automatically ordered
together with any 4th pos
B-side spool control.
Specify S5 or S518 in order
code
Part No: 13541-4S
S5F
S518F
Symbol
S518
S518M
Symbol
S5
S5M
Symbol
Spool Controls B-Side
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Description Drawing
Mechanical Joystick
for Dual Spool Control
Part No: 13542-3S
Description Drawing
Wire Control
Part No: 4S-6208
W
Symbol
S6
Symbol
Spool Controls B-Side
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Description Drawing
SDV
Sequence Drain Valve
Used to prevent involuntary raising of the
empty flatbed of a tipping truck when
another function is used by draining any
internal leakage to tank.
Part No: 13136-3S
Lic cL:= c=fic:e Lic cL:= c=fic:e Lic cL:= c=fic:e Lic cL:= c=fic:e
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Quick Dump
Standard Section
Tipping Valve Configuration Quick Dump
The CV300 valve can be ordered in a special
configuration for optimized lowering flow called Quick
Dump. The Quick Dump section is single acting and
must always be located as the last section of the valve
unit, closest to the tank outlet.
The Quick Dump section can be equipped with a port
relief, anticavitation valve or a combination of both. This
will be located on the opposite port of the lowering port
to avoid any restriction of the lowering flow. It can also
be equipped with a special sequence drain valve to
prevent involuntary raising of an empty flatbed when
another function in the system is activated by draining
any leak oil to tank.
To order this configuration, fill in the spool type QD in
the ordering code for the last section.
Quick Dump
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InstaIIation Directions
1. The valve should be mounted on a flat face to prevent body deformation
2. f the product is painted after assembly, make sure that the plastic plugs are tightly in place in all ports
3. Do not use high pressure wash directly on the valve to prevent water entering the spool controls
4. Use the fitting installation torque guide for assembly of fittings
5. Hydraulic connection should be made according to the schematics below
6.
Note that if a High-Pressure-Carry-Over is assembled, Tank port T2 must must be connected to tank and Port T1 with HPCO to
the next valve in series.
A1 A2 A3
Pump
P1 or P2
P2
P1 T1
T2
Tank
T1 or T2
B3 B2 B1
A1 A2 A3
Pump
P1 or P2
P2
P1
HPCO
To Next Valve
T2
B3 B2 B1
Tank
[Nm] [lbf] [Nm] [lbf]
With O-ring 90 66,4 100 73,8
With Copper Washer 90 66,4 90 66,4
With Steel Rubber Washer 70 51,6 100 73,8
[Nm] [lbf] [Nm] [lbf]
With O-ring 95 70,1 150 110,6
[Nm] [lbf] [Nm] [lbf]
With O-ring 50 36,9 90 66,4
With Copper Washer 40 29,5 60 44,3
With Steel Rubber Washer 60 44,3 70 51,6
Threads Ports P, T2, HPCO, A, B Port T1
G3/4" G1"
M22x1.5 M27x2
BSP
Metric
SAE
SAE 12 (1-1/16-12 UN) SAE16 (1-5/16-12 UN)
Installation Directions
Hydraulic Connection - Standard Configuration
Hydraulic Connection - HPCO
Installation Torque
21 21
No.
Sect. Pump Port Main Relief Spool 1 Control A1 Control B1 Port Valve A1 Port Valve B1
Tank Port
Options Tank Port Threads
Paint
Spool 2 Control A2 Control B2 Port Valve A2 Port Valve B2
Spool 3 Control A3 Control B3 Port Valve A3 Port Valve B3
Number of Sections
1-4, 6 Spool 4 Control A4 Control B4 Port Valve A4 Port Valve B4
Pump Inlet Code Code Paint
Side P1 Spool 5 Control A5 Control B5 Port Valve A5 Port Valve B5 - No Paint
Top P2 RF Painted
Main Relief Valve Code Spool 6 Control A6 Control B6 Port Valve A6 Port Valve B6 Code Thread Type
Adjustable Main Relief Valve RV+Setting G BSP
Check Valve CV S SAE
M METRIC
Spool Type Code
Double Acting (Metering) 1S Code Tank Port
Single Acting A-Port (Metering) 2SA T1 Side
Single Acting B-Port (Metering) 2SB T2 Top
D/A + 4th Pos. Float (Metering) 3S
Motor Spool (Metering) 4S Code Outlet Options
Double Acting (On/Off) 1X HPCO High-Pressure-Carry-Over
Single Acting A-Port (On/Off) 2XA FHPCO Flanged High-Pressure-Carry-Over
Single Acting B-Port (On/Off) 2XB R Thread Reduction Adaptor
Motor Spool (On/Off) 4X - None
Quick Dump Spool (On/Off) QD
Secondary Valves
Spool Control A-Side Code Shock Relief Valve
Spring Centred 9 Adjustable Shock Relief Valve
Spring Centred, Through Spool 9S Shock Relief and Anti Cavitation Valve
Spring Centred, Marine Version 9M Adjustable Shock Relief and Anti Cavitation Valve
Detent in pos. 1, 2 & 3 10 Anti Cavitation Valve
Detent in pos. 1, 2 & 3 w. Through Spool 10S Cavity Blanking Plug
Detent in pos. 1, 2 & 3, Marine Version 10M D/A to S/A Conversion Plug
Spring Centred w. Detent in Pos. 4 11 Sequence Drain Valve
Spring Centred w. Detent in Pos. 2 13
Spring Centred w. Detent in Pos. 3 14 Code Spool Control B-Side
Spring Centred w. Detent in Pos. 2 & 4 15 S1 Hand Lever Vertical, Link Connection
Pneumatic On/off P S7 Hand Lever Vertical, Link Connection, Opposite
Pneumatic Proportional PP S2 Hand Lever Horizontal, Link Connection
Pneumatic On/off w. 4th Pos. PF S5 Hand Lever, Enclosed
Pneumatic Proportional w. 4th Pos. PPF S518 Hand Lever, Enclosed, 180 Rotated
El. Pneumatic On/Off 12 VDC EP12 S5M Hand Lever, Enclosed - Marine Version
El. Pneumatic On/Off w. 4th Pos. 12 VDC EPF12 S518M Hand Lever, Enclosed, 180 Rotated - Marine Version
El. Pneumatic On/Off 24 VDC EP24 S6 Mechanical Joystick
El. Pneumatic On/Off w. 4th Pos 24 VDC EPF24 W Wire Control
Hydraulic On/off HD HD Hydraulic On/off
Hydraulic Proportional HDP HDP Hydraulic Proportional
C+Setting
Code

SDV
PS
P
JC+Setting
CA+Setting
A
JCA+Setting
No.
Sect. Pump Port Main Relief Spool 1 Control A1 Control B1 Port Valve A1 Port Valve B1
Tank Port
Options Tank Port Threads Paint
Spool 2 Control A2 Control B2 Port Valve A2 Port Valve B2
Spool 3 Control A3 Control B3 Port Valve A3 Port Valve B3
Spool 4 Control A4 Control B4 Port Valve A4 Port Valve B4
Spool 5 Control A5 Control B5 Port Valve A5 Port Valve B5
Spool 6 Control A6 Control B6 Port Valve A6 Port Valve B6
3 P2 RV250 1S 9 S5 C185 A HPCO T2 G
2XA 13 S5 P CA200
RF
P 1X P W P
Ordering Code
Ordering Example
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Notes
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CV300
Directional Control Valve