Here's a hydraulic valve that I have, I am not sure what it does.
I would like to know what it can be used for, does it look like it can be used for some regular application?
thanks
i
It's a manual valve to control 1 cylinder. Push the handle one way and the cylinder extends, pull the handle the other way and the cylinder retracts. Except on Tuesday, it works the other way and every other Friday, it doesn't work at all. First, take out the clock battery and reset the BIOS to daylight savings time.
What Tom said except that I bet it's a air valve instead of a hydraulic valve. It will require a manifold for mounting (thus it will cost money to use).
If his listing of the markings are correct it is most likely hydraulic. He indicates the markings include "Ret" as in return to hydraulic tank vs. "Exh" as in exhaust air to atmosphere. Air valves are normally marked Exhaust, not return since you don't generally return air to the compressor.
Pete C.
Good point. I didn't look that close at all the pics. I was going by the brand name which I've only seen air valves of that brand.
A manifold would be nice but I wonder if there's enough meat in that plate to tap some threads for hydraulic fittings?
dennis in nca
Thanks, Wayne and Pete. I also think that it is a hydraulic valve. The question is, can it drive something simple like a log splitter or a H press. If yes, I will keep it, if not, I will toss it. Nobody wants it, it seems.
i
Have you tried contacting the manufacturer? Googling for "barksdale controls" came up with the following as the first link.
We use one similar to it at work and we do run small hydraulic cylinders with it. I use on once years ago for a hydraulic fixture. I don't think it would handle the gpm's you need for a log splitter, al least if it's the size of the ones we use. You will need a manifold though. Easy to make.
Great, so, I will keep it then.
Mine is about 5x5 or 4x4 inches at the base and weighs 15-20 lbs. I think that it can handle anything. I will keep it, one day I will make something hydraulic.
i
What am I? Chopped liver?
Thanks Tom. :)
i
Dunno, but we're still waiting for the RCM brush pack special...
Pete C.
On Tue, 07 Mar 2006 14:08:10 GMT, with neither quill nor qualm, "Pete C." quickly quoth:
That was 80% off and free shipping if we put up his logo sticker in our shops, right? I'm in.
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