Product Overview
The SUN HYDRAULICS CBEA-LHN is a precision-engineered counterbalance valve belonging to the Sun Hydraulics CBEA series of load-holding and motion control cartridges. As a pressure control valve, it functions as a pilot-assisted, spring-biased counterbalance cartridge designed to prevent uncontrolled load runaway, provide smooth overrunning load control, and maintain static load holding in hydraulic circuits. The CBEA-LHN operates on a balanced-poppet, direct-acting principle in which the poppet remains seated under spring force until either the load-induced pressure at port 1 or the pilot pressure at port 3 overcomes the spring setting, allowing controlled flow from port 2 to port 1. Manufactured to Sun Hydraulics’ exacting tolerances in a compact 7/8-14 UNF cartridge format, this valve is a direct drop-in component for manifold and integrated circuit applications requiring dependable pressure control and load security.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Feature |
|---|---|
| Component Type | Hydraulic Valve — Pressure Control Valve (Counterbalance Cartridge) |
| Model Designation | CBEA-LHN |
| Series / Family | Sun Hydraulics CBEA Series Counterbalance Valve |
| Operating Pressure | Standard Industrial Grade (Up to 350 bar / 5000 psi rated) |
| Control Principle | Pilot-assisted, spring-biased balanced poppet |
| Mounting & Connection | 7/8-14 UNF cartridge, Sun Hydraulics standard cavity (T-11A) |
| Adjustment Style | Internal hex adjustment (LHN configuration) |
| Seal Material | Buna-N (Nitrile) standard, Viton available |
Engineering Features & Advantages
- Precision Pressure Control: The balanced-poppet design delivers accurate, repeatable relief and load-holding characteristics with minimal hysteresis, ensuring stable pressure regulation across the full operating range.
- Pilot-Assisted Load Control: Pilot pressure at port 3 modulates the poppet opening, enabling smooth, controlled descent of overrunning loads and preventing cavitation or runaway in gravity-loaded circuits.
- Industrial Reliability: Built for continuous operation under severe industrial conditions, with hardened internal components and a robust cartridge body resistant to contamination and thermal cycling.
- Direct Fit Replacement: Exact dimensional and functional compatibility with original Sun Hydraulics OEM standards, allowing drop-in replacement in existing manifolds without modification.
- Compact Cartridge Format: Space-saving 7/8-14 UNF screw-in design simplifies integration into custom manifold blocks and reduces overall system footprint.
Typical Industrial Applications
The SUN HYDRAULICS CBEA-LHN counterbalance valve is widely deployed in heavy industrial scenarios requiring secure load holding and controlled motion
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SUN HYDRAULICS CBEA-LHN Counterbalance Valve
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