FXAM-XAN – Sun Hydraulics Insert style, pressure compensated flow control
Part number: FXAMXAN · FXAM-XAN · FXAM XAN
Insert style, pressure compensated flow control. Cavity T-8DP, capacity .5 gpm (2 L/min.). Genuine Sun Hydraulics cartridge — MultiFlow is an authorized distributor.
FXAM-XAN overview
FXAMXAN (FXAM-XAN, FXAM XAN) is a Sun Hydraulics Sun Hydraulics Insert style, pressure compensated flow control, rated .5 gpm (2 L/min.) and installed in cavity T-8DP. 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.
| FXAMXAN | Buna-N sealsBuna-N |
|---|---|
| FXAMXAV | Viton sealsViton |
Specifications
| Cavity | T-8DP |
|---|---|
| Series | P |
| Capacity | .5 gpm (2 L/min.) |
| Maximum Operating Pressure | 5000 psi (350 bar) |
| Valve Internal Hex Size | 5/16 in. (8 mm) |
| Valve Installation Torque | 20 - 25 lbf ft (27 - 33 Nm) |
How to read FXAMXAN
Sun part numbers are the model followed by one code per option. Hyphens, slashes and spaces are only dividers, so FXAMXAN, FXAM-XAN, FXAM XAN are the same part.
| Model | FXAM — Sun Hydraulics Insert style, pressure compensated flow control |
|---|---|
| Control | X — Not Adjustable |
| Flow Rate | A — 15 in³/min. (250 cc/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
- X — Not Adjustable
Flow Rate options
- A — 15 in³/min. (250 cc/min.)
- B — 20 in³/min. (330 cc/min.)
- D — 40 in³/min. (660 cc/min.)
- F — 60 in³/min. (1 L/min.)
- H — 80 in³/min. (1.3 L/min.)
- J — 100 in³/min. (1.6 L/min.)
- L — 120 in³/min. (2.0 L/min.)
Seal Material options
- N — Buna-N
- V — Viton
Technical features
- The sharp-edged orifice design minimizes flow variations due to viscosity changes.
- This valve is what we call an Insert style. It is meant to be buried in a manifold or actuator. The cavity drawing for the T-8DP cavity contains detailed information which should be studied closely when applying this valve.
- Will accept 5000 psi (350 bar) at ports 1 and 2.
- Flow Tolerances A Flow Rate +/- 2.0 in³/min. (+/- 32 cc/min.) B Flow Rate +/- 2.5 in³/min. (+/- 40 cc/min.) D and F Flow Rates +/- 3.0 in³/min. (+/- 48 cc/min.) H and J Flow Rates +/- 4.0 in³/min. (+/- 64 cc/min.) L Flow Rate +/- 4.5 in³/min. (+/- 72 cc/min.)
- 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
CAD files
Frequently asked questions
Is FXAMXAN the same as FXAM-XAN?
Yes. Sun Hydraulics writes this part number as FXAMXAN. It is the model FXAM followed by the configuration code; hyphens, slashes and spaces are only dividers, so FXAMXAN, FXAM-XAN, FXAM XAN all refer to the same product.
Do you supply FXAMXAN in the UAE, GCC and India?
Yes. MultiFlow supplies genuine Sun Hydraulics cartridges, including FXAMXAN, 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 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 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 parts of the Sun cartridge valve are field serviceable?
Manufacturer reference: https://www.sunhydraulics.com/model/FXAM
