• 80L - 100L-150L - 240L Control Valve  Fixed Port Relief/Anti Cav. 200 bar Type RPHT U200 - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    80L - 100L-150L - 240L Control Valve Fixed Port Relief/Anti Cav. 140 bar Type RPHT U140

    Key Features

    • Series: 80L GS sectional control valve
    • Pressure setting: 140 bar fixed
    • Function: port relief + anti-cavitation check
    • Typical use: protects service ports ; motor overrun protection
    • Installation: fits working section service port cavity
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  • 150L Control Valve Tie Rod Kit - 5 Bank (4 Rods / kit) M10x1.5 x 366mm long - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    150L Control Valve Tie Rod Kit - 5 Bank (4 Rods / kit) M10x1.5 x 366mm long

    Key Features

    • Series: 150L GS sectional control valve
    • Bank size: 5 bank
    • Length: 366 mm
    • Thread: M10x1.5
    • Applications: mobile hydraulics ; loaders ; cranes
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  • 45L - 50L Control Valve Microswitch Kit (Request NO or NC as needed) (G-S) - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    45L - 50L Control Valve Microswitch Kit (Request NO or NC as needed) (G-S)

    Key Features

    • Function: single microswitch kit for spool position sensing
    • Compatibility: 45l ; 50l control valves
    • Switch types: normally open ; normally closed options
    • Use: auxiliary electrical signal for interlocks or lights
    • Mounting: fits spring cap positioner hardware
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  • 80L-100L-150L Control Valve Carry Over Plug  3/8" - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    80L-100L-150L Control Valve Carry Over Plug 3/8"

    Key Features

    • Function: high pressure carry over ; power beyond
    • Thread: 3/8" bsp
    • Compatibility: 80l ; 100l ; 150l valve families
    • Use case: connect upstream valve to downstream control valve
    • System rating: for host valves operating to 315 bar
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  • 45L Monobloc Valve High Pressure carry over plug  3/8 (G-S) - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    45L Monobloc Valve High Pressure carry over plug 3/8 (G-S)

    Key Features

    • Function: high pressure carry over ; power beyond
    • Thread: 3/8" bsp
    • Compatibility: 45l monoblock valves
    • Use case: connect to downstream valve in series
    • System rating: for systems up to 315 bar with host valve
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  • 45L Monobloc Valve Motor Spool Type 2 (G) - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    45L Monobloc Valve Motor Spool Type 2 (G)

    Key Features

    • Spool type: motor spool type 2
    • Application: bi directional hydraulic motors
    • Behavior: neutral geometry reduces load shock and cavitation
    • Compatibility: 45l monobloc valve series
    • Positions: 3 position ; spring return to neutral
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  • 45L-50L Control Valve Pneumatic Kit (8P) (G) - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    45L-50L Control Valve Pneumatic Kit (8P) (G)

    Key Features

    • Actuation: pneumatic cylinder kit for remote spool operation
    • Compatibility: 45l ; 50l control valves
    • Use case: enables air control from cab or panel
    • Integration: works with 3/2 electro pneumatic valves in 8ep3 ; 8ep4 systems
    • Benefit: isolates operator from hydraulic leaks ; improves ergonomics
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    80L- 90L- 100L - 120L Control Valve Relief Cart 20- 315 BAR - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    80L- 90L- 100L - 120L Control Valve Relief Cart 20- 315 BAR

    Key Features

    • Type: adjustable pressure relief cartridge
    • Set range: 20 ; 315 bar
    • Compatibility: 80l ; 90l ; 100l ; 120l ; 150l ; 160l valve families
    • Role: protects circuit by limiting inlet or service port pressure
    • Use: maintenance replacement for OEM cartridge
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  • 90L - 120L -100L - 120L -150L Control Valve End cap spring kit. - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    90L - 120L -100L - 120L -150L Control Valve End cap spring kit.

    Key Features

    • Purpose: spring return kit for lever operated spools
    • Compatibility: 90l ; 100l ; 120l ; 150l valve families
    • Function: restores neutral centering force on spool
    • Typical maintenance: used when lever fails to return to center
    • Installation: fits behind end cap on spool end
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  • 90L - 100L - 120 - 150L Control Valve End Cap - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    90L - 100L - 120 - 150L Control Valve End Cap

    Key Features

    • Function: end cap for spool section ; closes body and retains hardware
    • Compatibility: 90l ; 100l ; 120l ; 150l valve families
    • Options: with stroke limiter ; without stroke limiter
    • Maintenance: allows access to spring or detent kits
    • Typical use: service replacement to restore manual lever feel
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  • 90L Monobloc Valve Motor Spool Type 2 - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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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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  • 80L-90L-100L-120L-150L control valve Detent Kit (9B)  Detent In A Position - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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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 - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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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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  • Biodegradable Hydraulic Oil, 205 Litre barrel - Approved Hydraulics Limited

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    Biodegradable Hydraulic Oil, 205 Litre barrel

    Key Features

    • Type: Rapidly biodegradable hydraulic fluid
    • Viscosity options: ISO VG 32 ; ISO VG 46
    • Base chemistry: Plant based or synthetic ester depending on grade
    • Biodegradability: Typically > 90 percent per CEC L-33-T-82
    • Use: For environmental applications where leaks must minimise impact
    • Pack size: 205 Litre barrel

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  • 1" BSP Spy Eye Level Gauge (Black) - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1" BSP Spy Eye Level Gauge (Black)

    Key Features

    • Type: Threaded sight level gauge for hydraulic tanks
    • Thread: 1" BSP
    • Seal: Supplied with rubber sealing washer
    • Head: Hex head with shoulder for seating
    • Colour: Black
    • Use: Visual oil level indication at reservoir wall
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  • Seal Kit For Hydra Part MR Motor (Zi) - Approved Hydraulics Limited

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    Motor Seal Kits (ZHE Model)

    Key Features

    • Compatibility: Hydra Part orbital motors ; ZHE model
    • Motor series: MR ; MV
    • Function: Service kit to renew shaft and housing seals ; restore leak tightness
    • Intended fluid: Mineral hydraulic oils to ISO 11158 HM ; HLP
    • Typical maintenance: Replace aged O-rings ; shaft seal when oil leakage or dust ingress occurs
    • Applications: Orbital motors on mobile equipment ; agricultural implements ; conveyors

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  • 1 1/2" Male/Female Low Pressure Ball Valve - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1 1/2" Male/Female Low Pressure Ball Valve

    Key Features

    • Type: low pressure ball valve
    • Ports: 1/2" bsp
    • Pressure: suitable for return or suction lines
    • Use: isolate low pressure circuits
    • Body: nickel plated brass or steel
    • Seal: ptfe seats
    Regular price £119.80 Ex VAT £143.77 Inc VAT
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  • 1" Port, 90°, 3 Hole, 51mm PCD, Female Gear Pump Adaptors
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    1" Port, 90°, 3 Hole, 51mm PCD, Female Gear Pump Adaptors

    Key Features

    • Type: female gear pump adaptor
    • Orientation: 90°
    • Port: per selection
    • Mounting: 3 hole on 51 mm pcd
    • Use: connect pump outlet to hose or fittings
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  • 1/2" Port, 90°, 4 Hole, 40mm PCD, Female Gear Pump Adaptors - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    1/2" Port, 90°, 4 Hole, 40mm PCD, Female Gear Pump Adaptors

    Key Features

    • Type: female gear pump adaptor
    • Orientation: 90°
    • Port: 1/2"
    • Mounting: 4 hole on 40 mm pcd
    • Use: connect pump outlet to hose or fittings
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  • Anti-Clockwise Group 2 Tandem Hydraulic Pumps - Front - Approved Hydraulics Limited
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    Anti-Clockwise Group 2 Tandem Hydraulic Pumps - Front

    Key Features

    • Type: group 2 tandem external gear pump
    • Displacement: 4.5 to 25 cc per rev per section
    • Rotation: clockwise
    • Mounting: 2 or 4 bolt flange per variant
    • Use: supply multiple circuits from one drive
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  • Hydra Part CETOP 3 All Ports Blocked with Manual Lever - Approved Hydraulics
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    CETOP 3 - P Blocked - A&B to T with Manual Lever

    Key Features

    • Interface: cetop 3 ; ng06 ; iso 4401-03
    • Actuation: manual lever
    • Spool function: ng06 ; p blocked ; a ; b to t
    • Mounting: sandwich between manifold and subplate
    • Use: manual override ; test ; emergency operation
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    CETOP 3 All Ports Connected with Manual Lever

    Key Features

    • Interface: cetop 3 ; ng06 ; iso 4401-03
    • Actuation: manual lever
    • Spool function: ng06 ; all ports connected
    • Mounting: sandwich between manifold and subplate
    • Use: manual override ; test ; emergency operation
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  • Hydra Part Single Counterbalance Valve 1/2" In Line - 100-350Bar - Approved Hydraulics
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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
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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
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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.