FVCA-XAN – Sun Hydraulics Ventable, fixed-orifice, bypass/restrictive, priority flow control valve
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Part number: FVCAXAN · FVCA-XAN · FVCA XAN
Ventable, fixed-orifice, bypass/restrictive, priority flow control valve. Cavity T-21A, capacity 6 gpm (23 L/min.). Genuine Sun Hydraulics cartridge — MultiFlow is an authorized distributor.
FVCA-XAN overview
FVCAXAN (FVCA-XAN, FVCA XAN) is a Sun Hydraulics Sun Hydraulics Ventable, fixed-orifice, bypass/restrictive, priority flow control valve, rated 6 gpm (23 L/min.) and installed in cavity T-21A. MultiFlow supplies genuine Sun Hydraulics cartridges in the UAE, GCC and India — use Add to Enquiry above for availability and a quotation.
Ordering codes
Pick the code that matches the material and finish you need. Add it to your enquiry above, or tap a code to select it.
| FVCAXAN | Buna-N sealsBuna-N |
|---|---|
| FVCAXAV | Viton sealsViton |
Specifications
| Cavity | T-21A |
|---|---|
| Series | 1 |
| Capacity | 6 gpm (23 L/min.) |
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 5000 psi (350 bar) |
| Nominal Vent Flow | 46 in³/min. (0,75 L/min.) |
| Maximum Input Flow | 15 gpm (60 L/min.) |
| Valve Hex Size | 7/8 in. (22,2 mm) |
| Valve Installation Torque | 30 - 35 lbf ft (41 - 47 Nm) |
| Adjustment Screw Internal Hex Size | 5/32 in. (4 mm) |
| Locknut Hex Size | 9/16 in. (15 mm) |
| Locknut Torque | 80 - 90 lbf in. (9 - 10 Nm) |
| Model Weight | .30 lb (0,15 kg) |
| Seal kit - Cartridge | Viton: 990021006 |
How to read FVCAXAN
Sun part numbers are the model followed by one code per option. Hyphens, slashes and spaces are only dividers, so FVCAXAN, FVCA-XAN, FVCA XAN are the same part.
| Model | FVCA — Sun Hydraulics Ventable, fixed-orifice, bypass/restrictive, priority flow control valve |
|---|---|
| Control | X — Not Adjustable |
| Setting Range | A — Replaceable Orifice .1 - 6 gpm (0,4 - 23 L/min.) |
| Seal Material | N — Buna-N |
| Material / coating | Add /AP (stainless steel, passivated) or /LH (mild steel, zinc-nickel) to the end; no suffix is the standard finish. |
Control options
- L — Tuning Adjustment
- X — Not Adjustable
Setting Range options
- A — Replaceable Orifice .1 - 6 gpm (0,4 - 23 L/min.)
- B — Permanent Orifice .1 - 6 gpm (0,4 - 23 L/min.)
Seal Material options
- N — Buna-N
- V — Viton
Manifold & standard assemblies
Sun manifolds for cavity T-21A (54)
- M4A Sun Hydraulics Ninety degree with reverse flow check – reducing Line mount manifoldFVCAXAN-M4A — request assembly
- M4B Sun Hydraulics Ninety degree with reverse flow check – reducing Line mount manifoldFVCAXAN-M4B — request assembly
- M4C Sun Hydraulics Ninety degree with reverse flow check – reducing Line mount manifoldFVCAXAN-M4C — request assembly
- M4I Sun Hydraulics Ninety degree with reverse flow check – reducing Line mount manifoldFVCAXAN-M4I — request assembly
- M4J Sun Hydraulics Ninety degree with reverse flow check – reducing Line mount manifoldFVCAXAN-M4J — request assembly
- M4K Sun Hydraulics Ninety degree with reverse flow check – reducing Line mount manifoldFVCAXAN-M4K — request assembly
- M4T Sun Hydraulics Ninety degree with reverse flow check – reducing Line mount manifoldFVCAXAN-M4T — request assembly
- M4U Sun Hydraulics Ninety degree with reverse flow check – reducing Line mount manifoldFVCAXAN-M4U — request assembly
- M4V Sun Hydraulics Ninety degree with reverse flow check – reducing Line mount manifoldFVCAXAN-M4V — request assembly
- MAA Sun Hydraulics Ninety degree Line mount manifoldFVCAXAN-MAA — request assembly
- MAB Sun Hydraulics Ninety degree Line mount manifoldFVCAXAN-MAB — request assembly
- MAC Sun Hydraulics Ninety degree Line mount manifoldFVCAXAN-MAC — request assembly
Technical features
- Customer must specify a flow rating. Factory set flow ratings are within +/- 10% of the requested setting.
- Using a pressure control on port 4 will limit the pressure at the priority port (port 3). If pressure on the bypass port (port 2) exceeds the setting of the pressure control, priority flow will be shut off and all the flow will go out the bypass port.
- Maximum pressure at port 3 should be limited to 3000 psi (210 bar).
- Both priority and bypass flow are usable up to the system operating pressure.
- Priority remains relatively constant regardless of variation in input flow.
- Bypass flow is not available until priority flow requirements are satisfied, except when the valve is vented. When port 4 (vent) is open, all flow diverts to port 2 if pressure at port 1 (inlet) is 150 psi (10,5 bar) or higher.
- Pressure at the bypass port (port 2) may exceed pressure at the priority port (port 3).
- The sharp-edged orifice design minimizes flow variations due to viscosity changes.
- A tuneable adjustment control option provides up to +/- 25% variation from the nominal factory pre-set flow. Adjustment is done with +/- 3 turns of the adjust screw. Screw in (CW) to increase flow.
- Incorporates the Sun floating style construction to minimize the possibility of internal parts binding due to excessive installation torque and/or cavity/cartridge machining variations.
Drawings, symbol & performance curves
Downloads
Datasheet
Technical reference sheets
- 999-901-334 (PDF 344 KB)
- FloatingStyleScrewInCartridge2 (PDF 1 MB)
- TT_US_Cavity-New (PDF 522 KB)
- TT_US_check-flow1-New (PDF 537 KB)
CAD files
Frequently asked questions
Is FVCAXAN the same as FVCA-XAN?
Yes. Sun Hydraulics writes this part number as FVCAXAN. It is the model FVCA followed by the configuration code; hyphens, slashes and spaces are only dividers, so FVCAXAN, FVCA-XAN, FVCA XAN all refer to the same product.
Do you supply FVCAXAN in the UAE, GCC and India?
Yes. MultiFlow supplies genuine Sun Hydraulics cartridges, including FVCAXAN, to customers in the UAE, the wider GCC and India. Use Add to Enquiry on this page for availability, lead time and a quotation.
Can I get the datasheet and CAD files?
Yes. The datasheet, technical reference sheets and CAD files (DXF, DWG, STP) are listed in the Downloads section of this page.
What is the pressure drop through a flow control?
In a meter-in flow control circuit if the pump is set at 3000 psi and the load is 2000 psi the drop through the flow control is 1000 psi. In a meter-out circuit with the load at 2000 psi the drop through the flow control is 2000 psi.
How accurate are Sun's flow controls?
We claim +/- 10%. We set to +/- 5% in production testing to allow for differences in customers' conditions. If you want accuracy, stay in the bottom 2/3rds of the range. Our 12 gpm (45 L/min.) flow controls are quite flat at 9 gpm (34 L/min.) and dead flat below 6 gpm (23 L/min.), until you get to the bottom of the range. Below about .25 gpm (1 L/min.), spool leakage and orifice conditions start to limit accuracy.
I have a heat problem, will Sun's priority flow control help?
I am afraid not. Unless you are overflowing your current valve and correctly size ours, you are not likely to notice any improvement. Priority flow controls are not efficient devices. They are an easy way to get more than 1 source of oil from 1 pump but they can generate a lot of heat. Try to size your actuators so the pressures are similar on both the priority and the bypass circuits. If you can't do that, try to have the lower flow leg be the lower pressure. The pump pressure is determined by whichever leg is higher and if there is flow that is taking a pressure drop that is not doing work it is creating heat.
What happens if I block the control flow (priority) port?
All flow is blocked, hence the term priority. The priority flow has to be satisfied.
What happens if I block the bypass port on a priority flow control?
The valve acts as a 2 port restrictive flow control.
What is the compensating pressure of Sun's flow controls?
The spring force in our flow controls equates to about 100 psi (7 bar). This is high enough to give the valves acceptable capacity and not too high for proper circuit operation. 100 psi (7 bar) is the spring force; at the upper end of the flow control's range, the drop through the valve will be as high as 250 psi (17 bar) before it starts modulating.
How big is a drop of hydraulic oil?
There are exactly 250 Sun drops in a cubic inch or 15 in a cc.
What parts of the Sun cartridge valve are field serviceable?
Only external seals are serviceable. Sun offers replacement seal kits for all cartridge models. The applicable kit part number can be found in the product page's Technical Data table or by using our Cartridge Seal Kit search function located under Accessories. Please note: Converting the external seals from one material to another does not ensure fluid compatibility with that material due to the existence of internal seals within the cartridge.
Manufacturer reference: https://www.sunhydraulics.com/model/FVCA
