{"product_id":"hve4pb-electric-sectional-valve-4-way-pb","title":"HVE4PB - Electric Sectional Valve 4-Way\/PB","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe compact Electric Sectional Valve from Buyers Products features a compact design. Its electrical controls allow you to mount a switch in the cab and control the valve remotely. It's great for smaller trucks and plow trucks.   The 12V valve is rated to a max flow of 11 GPM. It features a simple on\/off (non-proportional) flow. It can handle a maximum rating of 4300 PSI when the main relief is set at a higher pressure. The main relief is adjustable from 1300 to 3000 PSI (factory preset at 2150 PSI ). Two additional adjustable port reliefs -- angle and dump -- are available to provide protection for the specific job. The valve has cylinder spools, and features load hold check in the neutral position, precision-machined and ground spools, and easily replaceable spool end seals.  Additional configurations are available. Please contact Customer Service for further information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eAmps per Coil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e2.500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eCoil Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eElectrically Operated (y\/n)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eInlet Port Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e1\/2 SAE ORB (-8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eMain Relief Setting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e1300-3000 (Set at 2150)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eMaximum Flow Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eMaximum Pressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e3600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eNumber of spools\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eOut Port Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eOutlet Port Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e1\/2 SAE ORB (-8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003ePort Relief Angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e1900-4300 (Set at 2150)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003ePort Relief Dump\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e400-1900 (Set at 600)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border-1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003ePort reliefs ( Y\/N)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003ePort Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eSAE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003ePower Beyond (y\/n)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eRelief  (Y\/N)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eSpool Action 1\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003ePower Up\/Power Down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; background:#f9fafb;\"\u003eWork Port Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e1\/2 SAE ORB (-8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The Electric Sectional Valve 4-Way\/PB represents a sophisticated yet robust hydraulic control solution engineered for demanding mobile applications, particularly those requiring precise and reliable on\/off actuation in confined spaces. This valve’s design prioritizes operational efficiency, user convenience through remote electrical control, and comprehensive system protection, making it an indispensable component in compact utility vehicles, specialized work trucks, and snowplow systems.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    At its core, this unit is a 4-way, 3-position directional control valve, a fundamental component in hydraulic circuits designed to operate double-acting hydraulic cylinders. A \"4-way\" valve indicates that it features four distinct fluid paths: a pressure inlet (P), a return to tank outlet (T), and two work ports (A and B) that connect to opposite ends of a cylinder. In its \"Power Up\/Power Down\" spool action configuration, the valve directs pressurized fluid to one side of the cylinder while simultaneously allowing fluid from the other side to return to the tank, enabling precise extension and retraction. The 3-position design includes a neutral or center position where the spool centers, typically blocking flow to the work ports and holding the cylinder in place, a critical feature known as \"load hold check.\" This mechanism effectively locks the cylinder in its commanded position when the valve is neutral, preventing drift due to external forces or internal leakage, thereby enhancing safety and operational stability.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    A distinguishing feature of this model is its \"Power Beyond\" (PB) capability. The Power Beyond function allows for a series connection of multiple hydraulic valves in a single circuit without requiring the return line of the primary valve to flow directly to the tank. Instead, the pressure fluid from the P port, after passing through the primary valve's internal galleries, exits through a dedicated Power Beyond port (often labeled N or CF, for \"continuous flow\"). This unloader port is then routed as the pressure inlet for a subsequent valve in the system. This architecture is crucial in applications where a single pump supplies multiple hydraulic functions, as it maintains system pressure for downstream components, ensuring that other operations can be performed even when the primary valve is in its neutral position. For vehicles like plow trucks that may utilize multiple hydraulic functions (e.g., lift, angle, dump), Power Beyond streamlines the hydraulic plumbing, reduces the need for multiple pumps, and optimizes system efficiency.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The electrical operation of this sectional valve is central to its versatility and user-centric design. Utilizing a 12V DC electrical system, which is standard in virtually all mobile equipment, the valve employs solenoid actuators to shift the spool. When a 12V electrical signal is applied to one of the solenoid coils, the coil generates an electromagnetic field that pulls the armature, which in turn physically shifts the spool from its neutral position to an active position (either 'Power Up' or 'Power Down'). The current consumption per coil is specified at 2.500 Amps, indicating efficient solenoid design that minimizes electrical load on the vehicle's battery and charging system. This electrical control facilitates remote operation, allowing the operator to mount a switch in the vehicle cab. This setup significantly enhances safety by keeping operators away from potentially hazardous moving equipment and improves ergonomics by providing convenient, fingertip control. For applications such as snowplows, where immediate and precise adjustments are frequently required, remote electrical control offers unparalleled responsiveness and ease of use.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    This valve is characterized by its simple on\/off, non-proportional flow control. This means that when the solenoid is energized, the spool fully shifts to its active position, allowing a fixed rate of flow (up to the maximum of 11 GPM, assuming sufficient pump output) to the actuator. Conversely, when de-energized, the spool returns to its neutral, flow-blocking position. While proportional valves offer modulated control over flow rate and pressure, non-proportional valves are ideal for applications where discrete, full-speed movements are sufficient, such as lifting or lowering a dump bed, angling a plow blade, or operating other binary hydraulic functions. The 11 GPM maximum flow rate is well-suited for smaller hydraulic systems and ensures adequate speed for typical operations in compact utility and plow truck applications.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Hydraulic system integrity and component longevity are paramount, and this valve incorporates robust pressure management features. The system is designed to operate safely with a maximum pressure of 3600 PSI, ensuring it can withstand significant operational demands. A critical element for system protection is the main relief valve, which is adjustable within a range of 1300 to 3000 PSI, factory preset at 2150 PSI. The main relief valve protects the hydraulic pump and the entire primary circuit from overpressure conditions by diverting excess fluid back to the tank once the set pressure is exceeded. Proper calibration of this relief valve is essential to match the specific requirements of the hydraulic system and the components it drives.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    Beyond the main relief, this valve features two additional adjustable port relief valves: one for the \"angle\" function and another for the \"dump\" function. These port reliefs are strategically placed in the work ports (A and B) of the valve to provide localized overpressure protection for the connected actuators, specifically the cylinders controlling the angle and dump operations of, for example, a snowplow or dump body. The angle port relief is adjustable from 1900 to 4300 PSI (factory preset at 2150 PSI), while the dump port relief is adjustable from 400 to 1900 PSI (factory preset at 600 PSI). The higher range for the angle relief acknowledges the potentially higher shock loads that can be experienced when a plow blade strikes an immovable object. These port reliefs are crucial because they react to pressure spikes within the cylinder lines independently of the main relief valve. For instance, if a plow blade encounters an obstacle, the sudden resistance can generate pressure far exceeding the system's normal operating pressure within the cylinder lines. The port relief valve will open to release this localized high pressure, preventing damage to the cylinder, hoses, and the valve itself, without necessarily affecting the main system pressure. The specific factory presets for these port reliefs are carefully selected to provide optimal protection for their intended functions. The mention of \"4300 PSI when the main relief is set at a higher pressure\" in the initial description refers to the maximum pressure capability of the port reliefs, indicating their capacity to handle significant, transient pressure spikes at the actuator level.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The mechanical construction of the valve also contributes significantly to its reliability and performance. The use of \"cylinder spools\" indicates a design optimized for controlling hydraulic cylinders. \"Precision-machined and ground spools\" are fundamental to minimizing internal leakage (slippage) across the spool lands and ensuring smooth, low-friction operation. High precision in manufacturing translates directly to better control, reduced heat generation, and improved energy efficiency. Furthermore, the inclusion of \"easily replaceable spool end seals\" is a critical feature for long-term serviceability. Seals are common wear items in hydraulic components, and the ability to replace them simply extends the operational life of the valve significantly, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    The compact design of this electric sectional valve is a practical advantage, especially in mobile equipment where space is often at a premium. Its reduced footprint allows for easier integration into existing vehicle chassis and simplifies hydraulic circuit layouts. All ports—Inlet, Outlet, and Work Ports—are sized at 1\/2 SAE ORB (-8). SAE O-Ring Boss (ORB) connections are an industry standard, favored for their superior sealing capabilities compared to pipe threads, significantly reducing the risk of hydraulic fluid leaks. This standardization also simplifies plumbing and component interchangeability.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    In summary, the Electric Sectional Valve 4-Way\/PB is an expertly engineered hydraulic control valve designed for robust performance in challenging mobile applications. Its compact form factor, combined with intelligent electrical remote control, offers exceptional convenience and safety. The 4-way, 3-position configuration with load hold check ensures precise and stable control over double-acting cylinders. The integrated Power Beyond feature provides flexible system design for multi-function applications. Critical pressure management, including an adjustable main relief and dedicated port reliefs for angle and dump functions, safeguards the entire hydraulic system and its actuators against overpressure events and shock loads. The meticulous manufacturing of precision-machined spools and the incorporation of replaceable seals underscore a commitment to durability and long-term serviceability. Tailored for smaller trucks, plow trucks, and other specialized utility vehicles, this valve delivers dependable, on\/off hydraulic actuation, making it an optimal choice for operations requiring straightforward yet powerful hydraulic control. For specific applications or alternative configurations, customers are encouraged to contact Customer Service for expert guidance and support.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"buyersproductscompany","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62449275699571,"sku":"HVE4PB","price":532.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/9513\/9187\/files\/HVE334PB_45_9773a90b-b332-4c96-aad9-f35a80c39a7f.jpg?v=1768594382","url":"https:\/\/titustrucksaccessories.com\/products\/hve4pb-electric-sectional-valve-4-way-pb","provider":"Titus Trucks Accessories ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}