Diverter valve now in stock at Surplus

[J_J]

12 VDC 13.2 GPM SAE 8 SOLENOID DOUBLE SELECTOR VALVE

Look for it in Selector valves section.

These valves can also be stacked.

 

[k0ua]

12 VDC 13.2 GPM SAE 8 SOLENOID DOUBLE SELECTOR VALVE

Look for it in Selector valves section.

These valves can also be stacked.

That is a good price on those.. Very similar to the ones Fasse makes. They do not have the stacking tie rod kits, but it does come with the Hirschman connector and 2 O rings for stacking. They do not have any application data sheets. But I "assume".. that the fluid flow would be in the left, out the right and the energized coil flow would come out of the face.. Their tech did not know.

 

[BukitCase]

It'd be really weird if that wasn't the case - no point making them stackable otherwise. I'm glad to see Surplus has them back in stock, still thinking about a couple more for my projects... Steve

 

[J_J]

You will notice that the top face and one of the side face of the valve has an indented side which is for the o-ring.

They can be stacked.

 

[k0ua]

I don't know why they don't have the stacking tie rod kits, but he said you would just have to source that yourself locally. I wonder if the fasse valve stacking tie rod kits would work on these?

 

[TimBuck2]

I am (forever) in the planning stages to add remote hydraulics to my FEL. I was looking at this solenoid valve

SAE 8 6 GPM DOUBLE SELECTOR VALVE 12 VDC P15544-2

Do you see advantages in the new product you posted about compared to Item no. 9-5117-A aside from higher flow capacity (which I won't need) and stackability?

 

[k0ua]

I am (forever) in the planning stages to add remote hydraulics to my FEL. I was looking at this solenoid valve

SAE 8 6 GPM DOUBLE SELECTOR VALVE 12 VDC P15544-2

Do you see advantages in the new product you posted about compared to Item no. 9-5117-A aside from higher flow capacity (which I won't need) and stackability?

I don't. Provided your flow rate is 6gpm or less and you don't want to do any valve stacking.

 

[J_J]

Your Kubota pump flow is 7.8 GPM.

You probably should get the next higher GPM diverter valve .

Maybe this 3rd function valve .

12 VDC 10 GPM OC DA SOLENOID VALVE

1 STATION DO3 SUBPLATE OPEN CENTER

Hydraulics:
Type: open center
Capacity: 10.3 gal [39.0 L]
Pump flow: 7.8 gpm [29.5 lpm]
Steering flow: 4.1 gpm [15.5 lpm]

 

[TimBuck2]

Thanks James. The pump on my tractor is rated for 7.8 gpm (as I recall) but I can't imagine needing to stack solenoid selector valves for any application I might have.

 

[TimBuck2]

JJ, my plan is to add a control valve in the cab, run a set of hydraulic lines from that valve out along the boom, and end those lines in a solenoid selector valve so I can have two additional functions at FEL boom when needed.

I was actually thinking that for my intended applications, having slightly restricted flow to slow down the piston action might be beneficial. Aside from slowing the pistons would using a 6 gpm selector valve cause any problems?

More background:

The uses for the remote hydraulics will (might) include single action cylinders to angle a snow plow, two small double action pistons to open and close wings on the plow, log grapple that can be rotated hydraulically (I envision home made, with a double action piston, or two single action pistons on a cam to rotate the grapple 180 degrees give or take), double action pistons to raise and lower a bucket / root grapple.

 

[J_J]

If have FEL now, the diverter is mounted on the loader boom and uses the curl circuit for the grapple or whatever. You only heed short hoses to connect the diverter valve to the cyl, and then the wiring and switch.

You will lose some pressure if you run the pump at max.

If you run the engine at about 3/4, you should be good.

 

[Brad_Blazer]

I have essentially the same valve from Bailey. I don't know why the picture is not correct but here is the link: Stackable Solenoid-Operated Circuit Selector Valve
This one has the correct picture. http://www.baileynet.com/product/9573

Mine has been sticky lately in the cold weather where it doesn't always want to engage. If I hold the button it usually goes after a slight delay.

Advantages of this route are simple plumbing all downstream of the control valve, no additional sub plate, etc. required. Use straight or 45 degree adapters so you have clearance to screw them in. Something like this: SAE 8M TO 1/2 NPTF 45 SWIVEL

 

[TimBuck2]

JJ, that is the way I first envisioned powering my plow angle, however, the hydraulic lines on my FEL are almost entirely steel tubing. The only hoses (and existing connections to tap into) are those connecting the loader valve to the tubing, and then short hoses from the tubing to each of the eight cylinder ports.

I would have to cut into the tubing to put the solenoid valve out on the boom. So it could really only go between the loader valve and the steel tubing.

Since that would require running tubing all the way from the cab out to the "end" of the boom anyhow, I plan to add the third position control valve, and then the solenoid valve to have two extra functions for the FEL.

 

[J_J]

That is the valve I usually post and it is less expensive than the others at $116.


TimBuck2

Can you not do something like this BX-25

http://youtu.be/YuNFckWxuog

 

[kennyd]

One negative thing about both of the offerings from the Surplus Center is the mounting, being that they have ports on three sides and/or mounting holes on the side it's a bit more challenging.

 

[muddstopper]

I have essentially the same valve from Bailey. I don't know why the picture is not correct but here is the link: Stackable Solenoid-Operated Circuit Selector Valve
This one has the correct picture. http://www.baileynet.com/product/9573

Mine has been sticky lately in the cold weather where it doesn't always want to engage. If I hold the button it usually goes after a slight delay.

Advantages of this route are simple plumbing all downstream of the control valve, no additional sub plate, etc. required. Use straight or 45 degree adapters so you have clearance to screw them in. Something like this: SAE 8M TO 1/2 NPTF 45 SWIVEL

brad, you might try to remove the solenoid from the valve and cleaning it up to stop the sticking and slow action. I have had many a solenoid valve stop working and find the shaft the solenoid slides onto to be corroded. Little hit with emory cloth and it works like new. I think the corrosion just interferes with the magnetic field of the solenoid and you dont get the pull you would have when the shaft is clean. If when you remove the plastic cap screw you find the solenoid is hard to pull off, you can just about bet corrosion is the issue. another test to see if the soleniod is working is to just stick a steel screwdriver inside and activate the solenoid, you should feel a strong magnetic pull on the screwdriver. If it is not pulling hard, then your solenoid might be getting weak.

 

[TimBuck2]

JJ, that BX25 had a single, center curl cylinder so the steel hydraulic lines end in center of the FEL cross member, right where you would want the diverter valve.

My FEL has duel curl cylinders. The steel lines have T blocks pressed (welded?) into them at the right side of the boom cross memeber to supply the right cylinder, and elbow block pressed onto the ends at the left side of the cross member for the left cylinder.

I suppose I could see if a hydro shop could add T blocks to the middle of the cross member, but I am not sure I want to risk messing up those steel lines.