What types of hydraulic valves are there?

Hydraulic valves are one of the most key and influential parts of hydraulic systems. Basically, hydraulic valves are the control and command units of hydraulic systems. It is very important to know the functions and operation of the control components and it is one of the important duties of the designer. Hydraulic valves can be classified according to different rules, which include: type of operation, type of stimulation, etc.

  • Direction control valve
  • Pressure control valve
  • Flow or flow control valve
  • Proportional hydraulic valves
  • Servo hydraulic valves
  • Modular hydraulic valves