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    Single Counterbalance Valve 3/8" In Line - 100-350Bar - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    Single Counterbalance Valve 3/8" In Line - 100-350Bar

    Key Features

    • Type: single counterbalance ; overcentre valve
    • Port size: 3/8"
    • Adjustment range: 100 to 350 bar
    • Pilot ratio: 1 . 8 ; 4.2 . 1 options
    • Body: steel body
    • Function: load holding ; controlled lowering ; relief overpressure
    • Mounting: in line
    • Typical applications: boom ; stabiliser legs ; winch loads
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  • Single Counter Balance / Overcentre Valve 3/8" IN LINE Steel Body 100-350 Bar 1:8 Pilot Ratio - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    Single Counter Balance / Overcentre Valve 3/8" IN LINE Steel Body 100-350 Bar 1:8 Pilot Ratio

    Key Features

    • Type: single counterbalance ; overcentre valve
    • Port size: 3/8"
    • Adjustment range: 100 to 350 bar
    • Pilot ratio: 1 . 8 ; 4.2 . 1 options
    • Body: steel body
    • Function: load holding ; controlled lowering ; relief overpressure
    • Mounting: in line
    • Typical applications: boom ; stabiliser legs ; winch loads
    Regular price £90.70 Ex VAT £108.84 Inc VAT
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  • Hydra Part Single Counterbalance Valve 1/2" In Line - 100-350Bar - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price £63.15 Ex VAT £75.79 Inc VAT
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    Single Counter Balance / Overcentre Valve 1/2" IN LINE Steel Body 100-350 Bar 4.2:1 Pilot Ratio

    Key Features

    • Type: single counterbalance ; overcentre valve
    • Port size: 1/2"
    • Adjustment range: 100 to 350 bar
    • Pilot ratio: 4.2 . 1
    • Body: steel body
    • Function: load holding ; controlled lowering ; relief overpressure
    • Mounting: in line
    • Typical applications: boom ; stabiliser legs ; winch loads
    Regular price £63.15 Ex VAT £75.79 Inc VAT
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  • Hydra Part Double Counterbalance Valve 3/8" In Line - 100-350Bar - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price £133.48 Ex VAT £160.18 Inc VAT
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    Double Counterbalance Valve 3/8" In Line - 100-350Bar

    Key Features

    • Type: double counterbalance ; overcentre valve
    • Port size: 3/8"
    • Adjustment range: 100 to 350 bar
    • Pilot ratio: 1 . 8 ; 4.2 . 1 options
    • Body: steel body
    • Function: load holding ; controlled lowering ; relief overpressure
    • Mounting: in line
    • Typical applications: boom ; stabiliser legs ; winch loads
    Regular price £133.48 Ex VAT £160.18 Inc VAT
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    Adam Hindle

    Sales Director

    I began my engineering career at Stockport College in around 2005, first completing a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, followed by a Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. I then progressed to the University of Salford, where I earned a BEng (Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering.

    After graduating, I started my professional career with Approved Hydraulics. I initially gained a combination of hands-on workshop experience and telephone-based sales experience. In later years, I moved into a full-time sales role and led the new crane and excavator attachments department that the company had recently established.

  • Hydra Part Double Counterbalance Valve 1/2" In Line - 100-350Bar - Approved Hydraulics
    Regular price £139.13 Ex VAT £166.96 Inc VAT
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    Double Counter Balance / Overcentre Valve 1/2" IN LINE 100-350 bar

    Key Features

    • Type: double counterbalance ; overcentre valve
    • Port size: 1/2"
    • Adjustment range: 100 to 350 bar
    • Pilot ratio: 1 . 8 ; 4.2 . 1 options
    • Body: steel body
    • Function: load holding ; controlled lowering ; relief overpressure
    • Mounting: in line
    • Typical applications: boom ; stabiliser legs ; winch loads
    Regular price £139.13 Ex VAT £166.96 Inc VAT
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  • Hydra Part Double Counterbalance Valve 3/4" In Line - 100-350Bar (Aluminium Body) - Approved Hydraulics
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    Double Counter Balance / Overcentre Valve 3/4" IN LINE Ally Body 100 - 350 bar

    Key Features

    • Type: double counterbalance ; overcentre valve
    • Port size: 3/4"
    • Adjustment range: 100 to 350 bar
    • Pilot ratio: 1 . 8 ; 4.2 . 1 options
    • Body: aluminium body
    • Function: load holding ; controlled lowering ; relief overpressure
    • Mounting: in line
    • Typical applications: boom ; stabiliser legs ; winch loads
    Regular price £179.34 Ex VAT £215.21 Inc VAT
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  • BSPP Single Acting Counterbalance Valves for Open Centre with Steel Body - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    BSPP Single Acting Counterbalance Valves for Open Centre with Steel Body

    Key Features

    • Type: single acting counterbalance valve for open centre systems
    • Ports: as specified
    • Function: load holding; prevents overrunning loads
    • Modulation: opens with pilot pressure proportional to load
    • Benefit: stable lowering and shock protection
    • Body: steel; serviceable adjuster with lock
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  • BSPP Single Acting Counterbalance Valves for Closed Centre with Steel Body
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    BSPP Single Acting Counterbalance Valves for Closed Centre with Steel Body

    Key Features

    • Type: single acting counterbalance valve for closed centre systems
    • Ports: as specified
    • Function: load holding; prevents overrunning loads
    • Modulation: opens with pilot pressure proportional to load
    • Benefit: stable lowering and shock protection
    • Body: steel; serviceable adjuster with lock
    Regular price From £48.74 Ex VAT From £58.49 Inc VAT
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  • BSPP Double Acting Counterbalance Valve for Open Centre with Steel Body - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    BSPP Double Acting Counterbalance Valve for Open Centre with Steel Body

    Key Features

    • Type: double acting counterbalance valve for open centre systems
    • Ports: as specified
    • Function: load holding; prevents overrunning loads
    • Modulation: opens with pilot pressure proportional to load
    • Benefit: stable lowering and shock protection
    • Body: steel; serviceable adjuster with lock
    Regular price From £66.95 Ex VAT From £80.35 Inc VAT
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  • BSPP Double Acting Counterbalance Valve for Closed Centre with Steel Body
    Regular price From £82.15 Ex VAT From £98.58 Inc VAT
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    BSPP Double Acting Counterbalance Valve for Closed Centre with Steel Body

    Key Features

    • Type: double acting counterbalance valve for closed centre systems
    • Ports: as specified
    • Function: load holding; prevents overrunning loads
    • Modulation: opens with pilot pressure proportional to load
    • Benefit: stable lowering and shock protection
    • Body: steel; serviceable adjuster with lock
    Regular price From £82.15 Ex VAT From £98.58 Inc VAT
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  • BSPP Double Acting Counterbalance Valve For Open Center upto 350 Bar -  Flanged Version  - Steel Body
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    BSPP Double Acting Counterbalance Valve For Open Center upto 350 Bar - Flanged Version - Steel Body

    Key Features

    • Type: double acting counterbalance valve for open centre systems
    • Ports: as specified
    • Function: load holding; prevents overrunning loads
    • Modulation: opens with pilot pressure proportional to load
    • Benefit: stable lowering and shock protection
    • Body: steel; serviceable adjuster with lock
    Regular price £72.13 Ex VAT £86.56 Inc VAT
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  • 3/8 BSPP Double Acting Counterbalance Valve For Open Centre 350 Bar - Bolt Fitting - Steel Body
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    3/8 BSPP Double Acting Counterbalance Valve For Open Centre 350 Bar - Bolt Fitting - Steel Body

    Key Features

    • Type: double acting counterbalance valve for open centre systems
    • Ports: 3/8 BSPP
    • Function: load holding; prevents overrunning loads
    • Modulation: opens with pilot pressure proportional to load
    • Benefit: stable lowering and shock protection
    • Body: steel; serviceable adjuster with lock
    Regular price £85.19 Ex VAT £102.23 Inc VAT
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  • Cetop 3 Double Acting Counterbalance Valve For Open Centre - 350bar - Steel Body - Approved Hydraulics Limited
    Regular price £88.21 Ex VAT £105.86 Inc VAT
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    Cetop 3 Double Acting Counterbalance Valve For Open Centre - 350bar - Steel Body

    Key Features

    • Type: double acting counterbalance valve for open centre systems
    • Ports: as specified
    • Function: load holding; prevents overrunning loads
    • Modulation: opens with pilot pressure proportional to load
    • Benefit: stable lowering and shock protection
    • Body: steel; serviceable adjuster with lock
    Regular price £88.21 Ex VAT £105.86 Inc VAT
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Counterbalance Valves for Professional Hydraulic Applications

Discover quality counterbalance valves from Approved Hydraulics, trusted by professionals across construction, transport, forestry, agriculture and industrial sectors. Built for demanding working environments, our range offers dependable performance, durable construction and trusted reliability. Whether you are replacing existing parts or specifying components for a new build, our experienced team can help you find the right product. With fast UK delivery and expert technical support, Approved Hydraulics supplies hydraulic equipment you can rely on.

Common Calculations FAQs

Calculating force, speed, pressure, power, and efficiency in hydraulic applications.

How do you calculate actuator speed?

Actuator speed is determined by flow rate and cross-sectional area:

Speed = Flow rate ÷ Area

Flow rate is the volume of fluid delivered (in L/min or GPM).

Area is the cross-sectional area of the actuator piston: π × (diameter ÷ 2)².

How do you calculate cylinder force?

Cylinder force can be calculated using:

Force = Pressure × Area

Pressure is the system pressure (in psi or bar).

Area is the cross-sectional area of the cylinder bore (in square inches or square centimeters).

Area = π × (bore diameter ÷ 2)².

How do you calculate pressure drop across a valve?

Pressure drop can be calculated using the valve flow coefficient (Cv):

Pressure Drop (ΔP) = (Flow Rate)² ÷ (Cv² × Fluid Density)

Flow Rate is the fluid flow (in GPM or L/min).

Cv is the valve flow coefficient.

Fluid Density is the density of the hydraulic fluid.

How do you size an accumulator?

Accumulator sizing considers required flow, pressure, and pre-charge:

Accumulator Volume = Flow Rate × Time ÷ Pressure

This determines how much fluid must be stored to maintain system pressure.

How to convert psi to bar?

Use the conversion factor: 1 bar = 14.5 psi.

To convert psi to bar, divide psi by 14.5.

Example: 200 psi ÷ 14.5 = 13.79 bar.

What is pre-charge pressure in an accumulator?

Pre-charge pressure is the initial gas pressure in the accumulator before fluid enters.

It helps maintain system pressure as the accumulator discharges.

Typically set to 70–80% of system operating pressure.

What is specific gravity of hydraulic fluid?

Specific gravity is the ratio of hydraulic fluid density to water.

A value of 1 means equal density.

Less than 1 means the fluid floats; greater than 1 means it sinks.

What is torque in a hydraulic motor?

Torque is the rotational force produced based on system pressure and motor displacement:

Torque = Pressure × Displacement ÷ 2π

Pressure is the operating system pressure.

Displacement is the volume displaced per revolution (in cubic inches or cubic centimeters).

What unit is hydraulic power measured in?

Hydraulic power is measured in horsepower (HP) or kilowatts (kW).

Hydraulic horsepower can be calculated using:

HP = (Pressure (psi) × Flow rate (GPM)) ÷ 1714.

What’s the relationship between pump speed and flow?

Flow rate is directly proportional to pump speed.

If pump speed doubles, flow rate doubles (assuming constant displacement).

This is important when adjusting flow or selecting a pump for varying speeds.