• 3/8" BSPP Double Acting Pilot Check Valve - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1/4 BSPP Double Acting Pilot Check Valve

    Key Features

    • Type: straight adaptor (BSP threading per title)
    • Threads: 1/4 thread
    • Standard: BSPP parallel per ISO 228 unless otherwise specified
    • Material: plated carbon steel for hydraulic service
    • Use: join hoses; valves; pipe runs or adapt port sizes
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  • DIN 3/8 BSPP Double Acting Pilot Check Valve - Pipe12 - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    DIN 3/8 BSPP Double Acting Pilot Check Valve - Pipe12

    Key Features

    • Type: straight adaptor (BSP threading per title)
    • Threads: 3/8 thread
    • Standard: BSPP parallel per ISO 228 unless otherwise specified
    • Material: plated carbon steel for hydraulic service
    • Use: join hoses; valves; pipe runs or adapt port sizes
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  • Double Acting Pilot Check Valves - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    Double Acting Pilot Check Valves

    Key Features

    • Function: locks cylinder in position until piloted open
    • Ports: 1/4" ; 3/8" ; 1/2" bspp options
    • Pilot ratio: 3.1 ; 4.1 options
    • Cracking pressure: 3 ; 5 bar typical
    • Use: load holding on da cylinders
    • Mounting: in line block
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  • 1/2 BSPP Double Cross Relief Valve 50 L/Min 70/350 Bar - Steel Body - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1/2 BSPP Double Cross Relief Valve 50 L/Min 70/350 Bar - Steel Body

    Key Features

    • Type: BSP tee adaptor
    • Connections: BSP threading per title
    • Threads: 1/2 thread
    • Material: plated carbon steel for hydraulic service
    • Use: split or combine lines; add instruments or auxiliary circuits
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    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.

  • Double cross relief valve 60L 1/2 BSPP 210 bar - steel body for OMP or OMR Hydraulic motors - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    Double cross relief valve 60L 1/2 BSPP 210 bar - steel body for OMP or OMR Hydraulic motors

    Key Features

    • Type: double cross-line relief valve for hydraulic motors
    • Ports: 1/2 BSPP
    • Flow rating: per model
    • Max pressure: 210 bar
    • Compatibility: direct fit for Danfoss OMP/OMR style motors
    • Function: protects motor from shock and overpressure on both A/B lines
    • Body: steel; zinc plated
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  • 1/2 BSPP Three-Way Flow Control Valve - Pressure Compensated - Exceending Flow To Pressure - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1/2 BSPP Three-Way Flow Control Valve - Pressure Compensated - Exceending Flow To Pressure

    Key Features

    • Type: straight adaptor (BSP threading per title)
    • Threads: 1/2 thread
    • Standard: BSPP parallel per ISO 228 unless otherwise specified
    • Material: plated carbon steel for hydraulic service
    • Use: join hoses; valves; pipe runs or adapt port sizes
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  • 1/2-3/8 BSPP Flow Divider 15-40  L/Min - 210 Bar - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1/2-3/8 BSPP Flow Divider 15-40 L/Min - 210 Bar

    Key Features

    • Type: straight adaptor (BSP threading per title)
    • Threads: 3/8 thread
    • Standard: BSPP parallel per ISO 228 unless otherwise specified
    • Material: plated carbon steel for hydraulic service
    • Use: join hoses; valves; pipe runs or adapt port sizes
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  • 3/8 BSPP Sequence Valve - 40 L/Min - 70/350 Bar - Steel Body
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    3/8 BSPP Sequence Valve - 40 L/Min - 70/350 Bar - Steel Body

    Key Features

    • Type: line-mounted sequence valve for staged actuation
    • Ports: 3/8 BSPP
    • Flow rating: 40 L/min
    • Pressure range: 70–350 bar adjustable
    • Operation: direct acting; fully balanced poppet design
    • Body: steel body for durability
    • Use: start secondary function only after primary reaches set pressure
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  • 3/8 BSPP bi-directional flow control valve - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    3/8 BSPP bi-directional flow control valve

    Key Features

    • Type: bi-directional flow control valve
    • Ports: 3/8 BSPP
    • Control: meters flow in both directions for consistent actuator speed
    • Adjustment: fine thread needle/knob for repeatable settings
    • Use: speed control of motors or cylinders under varying load
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  • 3/8 BSPP bi-directional flow control valve - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1/4 BSPP Bi-Directional Flow Control Valve

    Key Features

    • Type: straight adaptor (BSP threading per title)
    • Threads: 1/4 thread
    • Standard: BSPP parallel per ISO 228 unless otherwise specified
    • Material: plated carbon steel for hydraulic service
    • Use: join hoses; valves; pipe runs or adapt port sizes
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  • BSPP Female Poppet Check Valve - Cracking Pressure 0.5 Bar - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    BSPP Female Poppet Check Valve - Cracking Pressure 0.5 Bar

    Key Features

    • Type: straight adaptor (BSP threading per title)
    • Threads: as specified
    • Standard: BSPP parallel per ISO 228 unless otherwise specified
    • Material: plated carbon steel for hydraulic service
    • Use: join hoses; valves; pipe runs or adapt port sizes
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  • BSPP 3 Ports High Pressure Ball Valve - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    BSPP 3 Ports High Pressure Ball Valve

    Key Features

    • Type: straight adaptor (BSP threading per title)
    • Threads: as specified
    • Standard: BSPP parallel per ISO 228 unless otherwise specified
    • Material: plated carbon steel for hydraulic service
    • Use: join hoses; valves; pipe runs or adapt port sizes
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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
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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
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  • BSPP Double Acting Counterbalance Valve for Closed Centre with Steel Body
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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
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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
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  • Cetop 3 Double Acting Counterbalance Valve For Open Centre - 350bar - Steel Body - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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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
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  • 3/8 BSPP Male Connection Poppet Check Valve -  Cracking Pressure 0.5 Bar - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    3/8 BSPP Male Connection Poppet Check Valve - Cracking Pressure 0.5 Bar

    Key Features

    • Type: hydraulic component
    • Design: high reliability construction for mobile hydraulics
    • Use: suits the specified application
    • Material: steel body with corrosion protection
    Regular price £6.81 Ex VAT £8.18 Inc VAT
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  • 3/8 BSPP Insert Check Valve Poppet Type - Cracking Pressure 0.5 Bar
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    3/8 BSPP Insert Check Valve Poppet Type - Cracking Pressure 0.5 Bar

    Key Features

    • Type: hydraulic component
    • Design: high reliability construction for mobile hydraulics
    • Use: suits the specified application
    • Material: steel body with corrosion protection
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  • 3/8 BSPP Insert Reverse Check Valve Poppet Type - Cracking Pressure 0.5 Bar
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    3/8 BSPP Insert Reverse Check Valve Poppet Type - Cracking Pressure 0.5 Bar

    Key Features

    • Type: hydraulic component
    • Design: high reliability construction for mobile hydraulics
    • Use: suits the specified application
    • Material: steel body with corrosion protection
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  • 3/8 BSPP Insert Check Valve Ball Type - Cracking Pressure 0.5 Bar
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    3/8 BSPP Insert Check Valve Ball Type - Cracking Pressure 0.5 Bar

    Key Features

    • Type: hydraulic component
    • Design: high reliability construction for mobile hydraulics
    • Use: suits the specified application
    • Material: steel body with corrosion protection
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  • 2 Port Manifold For SAE8/2 Cartridge 1/4” BSPP Ports - 350 Bar
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    2 Port Manifold For SAE8/2 Cartridge 1/4” BSPP Ports - 350 Bar

    Key Features

    • Type: hydraulic component
    • Design: high reliability construction for mobile hydraulics
    • Use: suits the specified application
    • Material: steel body with corrosion protection
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Fluid App Hydraulic Valves for Professional Hydraulic Applications

Discover quality fluid app hydraulic valves from Approved Hydraulics, trusted by professionals across construction, transport, forestry, agriculture and industrial sectors. Our range includes reliable components and equipment designed for dependable performance, long service life and straightforward installation. 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.