Product Overview
The HYDRAFORCE CP16-3B is a pilot-operated check valve designed for load holding, load locking, and leak-free circuit isolation in hydraulic systems. Manufactured by HydraForce, a global leader in high-performance cartridge valve technology, the CP16-3B is a 16-size (nominal 1.00 in / 25.4 mm cavity) pilot-operated check valve that permits free flow in one direction and blocks reverse flow until sufficient pilot pressure is applied to open the poppet. This configuration enables controlled load lowering, prevents drift in holding circuits, and provides positive sealing without the internal leakage associated with spool-type directional valves. The valve is engineered for integration into modular hydraulic manifolds and cartridge-based systems, delivering reliable performance in demanding industrial and mobile hydraulic applications.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Feature |
|---|---|
| Component Type | Pilot Operated Check Valve (Cartridge Type) |
| Model Designation | CP16-3B |
| Manufacturer | HydraForce |
| Valve Size / Cavity | 16 Size (Nominal 1.00 in / 25.4 mm Cavity) |
| Operating Pressure | Standard Industrial Grade (Up to 350 bar / 5,000 psi rated) |
| Pilot Ratio | Standard Pilot Ratio (Typically 3:1 or 4:1 dependent on configuration) |
| Mounting & Connection | Standard ISO / Manufacturer Cartridge Interface |
| Seal Material | Buna-N (Nitrile) / Optional Viton for High-Temperature Service |
Engineering Features & Advantages
- Precision Performance: The poppet-type design provides zero internal leakage in the blocked direction, ensuring positive load holding and preventing actuator drift in critical positioning applications.
- Pilot-Assisted Opening: External pilot pressure acts on an internal piston to mechanically lift the poppet off its seat, allowing controlled reverse flow for lowering or retracting loads with precise metering capability.
- Industrial Reliability: Built for continuous operation under severe industrial conditions with hardened, precision-ground poppet and seat for long service life and resistance to contamination.
- Direct Fit Replacement: Exact dimensional and functional compatibility with original OEM standards, ensuring drop-in replacement into existing HydraForce 16-size cavities without modification.
- Compact Cartridge Design: Space-efficient cartridge construction allows high flow capacity in a minimal envelope, ideal for manifold-integrated hydraulic systems.
Typical Industrial Applications
The HYDRAFORCE CP16-3B pilot-operated check valve is widely deployed in heavy industrial scenarios including plastic injection molding machines for mold clamping and injection axis holding, metallurgical presses for load locking and controlled descent, construction and marine hydraulics for outrigger and boom cylinder holding, and CNC machine tools for
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HYDRAFORCE CP16-3B Pilot Operated Check Valve
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