What Is A Diverter Valve? - Summit Hydraulics

A hydraulic diverter valve allows you to individually control two double or single acting cylinders from a single valve, giving you a simple way to add auxiliary components to your system. Another way of thinking about this valve is that it allows you to electronically switch between two cylinders, rather than manually disconnecting and reconnecting hoses. If more than two cylinders need to be controlled, diverter valves can be stacked together to allow control of up to four circuits in total. This type of valve allows for a multiple function tractor so you can operate different attachments.

How a Diverter Valve Functions:

As an example of the function of a diverter valve, our DV50 kits and DV90 kits are often used on sub-compact tractors to add a grapple. Our kit is designed to be plumbed in line with your loaders tilt function, Fluid is allowed to pass through Ports P1/P2 to C/D, when the trigger is pulled on the included joystick handle, the flow of fluid will then switch from the tilt cylinder to the new auxiliary circuit (A/B). To open and close the auxiliary circuit, press and hold the trigger and move the joystick side to side to open and close the auxiliary cylinder. As soon as the trigger is released, flow will automatically switch back to allow use of the tilt function.

Valve Specifications:

We carry different varieties of diverter valves to fit a vast amount of hydraulic applications. All of our diverter valves work with Double or Single Acting Cylinders. They also are compatible with Open, Closed or FPC hydraulic systems.

Our DV50 valves are rated up to 13 GPM of hydraulic pump flow. The valve features six ports with #8 SAE (3/4”-16) thread. It has a max operating pressure of 3625 PSI.

Our DV90 valves are rated up to 21 or 30 GPM of hydraulic pump flow. This version has six ports with #8 SAE (3/4”-16) Thread or #10 SAE (7/8”-14) Thread. The valve also features a max operating pressure of 3625 PSI.

Common Tractor Applications:

• Grapples
• Snow Plows
• Snow Blowers
• Augers

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