• 90L Monobloc Valve 3/4" High Pressure Carry Over Plug
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    90L Monobloc Valve 3/4" High Pressure Carry Over Plug

    Key Features

    • Function: power beyond ; feeds downstream valve
    • Thread: 3/4" bsp
    • Compatibility: 90l monoblock valves
    • Use case: convert open center valve to series operation
    • System rating: use with host valves up to 315 bar
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  • 90L Monobloc Valve Double Acting Spool
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    90L Monobloc Valve Double Acting Spool

    Key Features

    • Compatibility: 90l gm10 monoblock valves ; walvoil sd11 interchangeable
    • Spool function: double acting ; 3 positions ; spring return to neutral
    • Nominal flow rating: 90 l/min ; max 100 l/min
    • Max operating pressure: 315 bar
    • Ports: 1/2" bsp ; 3/4" bsp options
    • Power beyond: high pressure carry over port available
    • Intended use: cylinder control on mobile equipment
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  • 90L Monobloc Valve Motor Spool Type 2
    Regular price £27.36
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    90L Monobloc Valve Motor Spool Type 2

    Key Features

    • Valve: 90L monoblock ; motor spool type 2
    • Function: Spool for hydraulic motor circuits
    • Use: Continuous motor drive with return to tank in neutral
    • Additional info: See product data sheet for detailed measurements
    • Neutral condition: Ports A ; B open in neutral for freewheeling motors
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  • 90L Monoblock Valve Double Acting Spool Type ED-1 Right Inlet
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    90L Monoblock Valve Double Acting Spool Type ED-1 Right Inlet

    Key Features

    • Valve: 90L monoblock ; double acting cylinder spool ED-1
    • Inlet: Right hand inlet
    • Function: Cylinder spool with power both directions
    • Use: Double acting actuators
    • Additional info: See product data sheet for detailed measurements
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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.

  • 90L Monobloc Valve Motor Spool Type ED-2 Right Inlet
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    90L Monobloc Valve Motor Spool Type ED-2 Right Inlet

    Key Features

    • Valve: 90L monoblock ; motor spool ED-2
    • Inlet: Right hand inlet
    • Function: Motor spool profile for bidirectional motors
    • Use: Maintained flow to motors ; reduced cavitation risk
    • Additional info: See product data sheet for detailed measurements
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  • 90L - 120L - 150L Control Valve Lever Box With Stroke Limiter
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    90L - 120L - 150L Control Valve Lever Box With Stroke Limiter

    Key Features

    • Function: Lever box with built in stroke limiter
    • Compatibility: 90L ; 120L ; 150L valves
    • Use: Precisely limit spool movement from lever
    • Additional info: See product data sheet for detailed measurements
    • Adjustment method: External set screws with lock collars
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  • 90L - 100L - 120L -150L Control Valve  End Cap With Stroke Limiter
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    90L - 100L - 120L -150L Control Valve End Cap With Stroke Limiter

    Key Features

    • Function: End cap with adjustable stroke limiter
    • Compatibility: 90L ; 100L ; 120L ; 150L valves
    • Use: Limit spool travel ; control flow or cylinder stroke
    • Additional info: See product data sheet for detailed measurements
    • Adjustment method: Threaded limiter screws with lock nuts
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  • 90L - 100L - 120L - 150L Control valve Rotary lever kit
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    90L - 100L - 120L - 150L Control valve Rotary lever kit

    Key Features

    • Function: Rotary lever kit for manual actuation
    • Compatibility: 90L ; 100L ; 120L ; 150L valves
    • Use: Compact lever actuation of work sections
    • Additional info: See product data sheet for detailed measurements
    • Actuation geometry: Rotary to linear conversion via clevis lever
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  • 90L-100L-120L-150L Vontrol Valve Hyd Proportional Pilot kit (81M)
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    90L-100L-120L-150L Vontrol Valve Hyd Proportional Pilot kit (81M)

    Key Features

    • Function: Hydraulic proportional pilot conversion kit
    • Kit code: 81M
    • Compatibility: 90L ; 100L ; 120L ; 150L valves
    • Use: Remote proportional control of spools
    • Additional info: See product data sheet for detailed measurements
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  • 90L-120L-100L-150L control valve  (8D2) Dual control spool connector Kit
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    90L-120L-100L-150L control valve (8D2) Dual control spool connector Kit

    Key Features

    • Function: Dual control spool connector
    • Kit code: 8D2
    • Compatibility: 90L ; 100L ; 120L ; 150L valves
    • Use: Mechanically link two control inputs to one spool
    • Additional info: See product data sheet for detailed measurements
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  • 80L-90L-100L-120L-150L control valve Pneumatic Kit  Cylinder Only (also 8EP3/4 kits)
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    80L-90L-100L-120L-150L control valve Pneumatic Kit Cylinder Only (also 8EP3/4 kits)

    Key Features

    • Pressure class: Typically 200-315 bar class
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  • 80L-90L-100L-120L-150L control valve Detent Kit (9B)  Detent In A Position
    Regular price £43.92
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    80L-90L-100L-120L-150L control valve Detent Kit (9B) Detent In A Position

    Key Features

    • Function: Detent in A position ; positions 0 and B spring centered
    • Kit code: 9B
    • Compatibility: 80L ; 90L ; 100L ; 120L ; 150L control valves
    • Use: Hold spool at full A
    • Additional info: See product data sheet for detailed measurements
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  • 80L-90L-100L-120L-150L control valve Detent Kit 10B Detent In B Position
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    80L-90L-100L-120L-150L control valve Detent Kit 10B Detent In B Position

    Key Features

    • Function: Detent in B position ; positions 0 and A spring centered
    • Kit code: 10B
    • Compatibility: 80L ; 90L ; 100L ; 120L ; 150L control valves
    • Use: Hold spool at full B
    • Additional info: See product data sheet for detailed measurements
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  • 90L  Monobloc valve single Acting Detent (B Blanked)
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    90L Monobloc valve single Acting Detent (B Blanked)

    Key Features

    • Valve: 90L monoblock ; single acting conversion
    • Spool: B side blanked ; spring return kit fitted
    • Use: Single acting service with return to tank via open port
    • Detent: Maintains actuation in required direction
    • Additional info: See product data sheet for detailed measurements
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  • 90L Monobloc valve single Acting Detent  (A Blanked)
    Regular price £38.63
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    90L Monobloc valve single Acting Detent (A Blanked)

    Key Features

    • Valve platform: 90 l/min monoblock directional valve
    • Spool function: single-acting; a-port blanked
    • Detent: mechanical detent on return stroke
    • Port threads: typically 1/2" bsp p;t;a;b
    • Use: operate single-acting cylinders e.g. tipping
    • Accessories: spring/detent kit 30075376 family
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  • 90LS & 90L Single Microswitch Kit  (Req's switch N/O 30075320 or N/C 20010687 extra as needed - Not included)
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    90LS & 90L Single Microswitch Kit (Req's switch N/O 30075320 or N/C 20010687 extra as needed - Not included)

    Key Features

    • Function: Single microswitch to detect spool actuation
    • Compatibility: 90L ; 90LS control valves
    • Contacts: N/O or N/C switch options required separately
    • Use: Electrical signal for interlocks ; indicators
    • Additional info: See product data sheet for detailed measurements
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  • 90L-100L-120L-150L Control valve  3 Position Detent Kit (11)
    Regular price £39.60
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    90L-100L-120L-150L Control valve 3 Position Detent Kit (11)

    Key Features

    • Function: 3 position detent ; holds spool in forward and reverse
    • Compatibility: 90L ; 100L ; 120L ; 150L control valves
    • Use: Motor circuits needing maintained actuation or float
    • Install: Replaces end cap hardware on selected spool
    • Additional info: See product data sheet for detailed measurements
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  • 8EP4 Air manifold (block only) for electro / pneumatic valve operation (Fits all air cylinders)
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    8EP4 Air manifold (block only) for electro / pneumatic valve operation (Fits all air cylinders)

    Key Features

    • Function: Pneumatic manifold block for electro ; pneumatic actuation
    • Compatibility: Fits 8EP3/8EP4 air cylinders
    • Use: Remote actuation of hydraulic control valve spools
    • Ports: Multiple pneumatic ports to feed cylinders
    • Additional info: See product data sheet for detailed measurements
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  • 45L Monobloc Valve Double Acting Spool Type 1 (G)
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    45L Monobloc Valve Double Acting Spool Type 1 (G)

    Key Features

    • Valve: 45 L/min monoblock directional valve
    • Spool type: G ; double acting cylinder spool
    • Center: Spring centered to neutral
    • Use: Double acting cylinders on compact hydraulic systems
    • Mounting: Monoblock casting with work ports
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  • 240L Control Valve 1" Left Inlet Section With Direct PRV Type AC (60-315 Bar Max)
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    240L Control Valve 1" Left Inlet Section With Direct PRV Type AC (60-315 Bar Max)

    Key Features

    • Valve series: 240 L/min sectional control valve
    • Section: 1" left inlet with direct relief valve ; type AC
    • Relief range: 60 to 315 bar adjustable max
    • Use: Main supply inlet for 240L stacks
    • Compatibility: Hydra Part 240L sectional family
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  • 240L 1.1/4" Outlet Section Type (RC)
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    240L 1.1/4" Outlet Section Type (RC)

    Key Features

    • Valve series: 240 L/min sectional control valve
    • Section type: 1.1/4" outlet section ; code RC
    • Mounting: Bolt-in end or intermediate section in stack
    • Use: High flow return/connection section for large circuits
    • Compatibility: Hydra Part 240L sectional family
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    Key Features

    • Displacement: ~42–102 cm³/rev
    • Max pressure: up to ~300 bar
    • Mount: ISO 4-bolt (pump PTO interface)
    • Shaft: 8-tooth spline
    • Rotation: CW/CCW options
    • Ports: BSP threaded (1"–1 1/4")
    • Application: high-flow truck hydraulics (tippers, cranes)
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    ABER B2 Gear Pumps

    Key Features

    • Displacement: ~8–39 cm³/rev
    • Max pressure: up to 250–300 bar (model dependent)
    • Mount: UNI 3-bolt (European standard)
    • Rotation: CW or CCW (bi-rotational options)
    • Shaft: 6-spline
    • Ports: BSP threaded (3/4"–1")
    • Application: light/medium-duty mobile hydraulics
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  • Aber Pneumatic Cab Control Units - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    Aber Pneumatic Cab Control Units

    Key Features

    • Function: in-cab pneumatic control for PTO and tipping valve
    • Controls: 3–6 lever options (raise/lower, PTO on/off, body lock)
    • Operation: air-actuated (pneumatic) with panel-mounted levers
    • Connections: push-in tube fittings for nylon air line
    • Power: indicator/switch options for 12/24 V systems
    • Use case: tipper bodies, skip loaders, recovery beds
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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.