October 1 2008

The company name

was changed to

2-16-46, Minami-Kamata, Ohta-Ku,

Tokyo 144-8551, JAPAN
TEL.+81-3-3732-2111
FAX.+81-3-3736-0261
http://www.tokyo-keiki.co.jp/

Cartridge valves
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CARTRIDGE VALVES

Cartridge Valves
Function

Model

Maximum

Working

Pressure

(Flow,
Directional Control)

Flow Control
Valves

Directional
Valves

Check Valves
Pilot Operated Check Valves

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Rated
Flow

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CARTRIDGE VALVES

 Cartridge valves are composed of a combination of

insert (main valve section) and various control covers
to provide valve functions in a hydraulic circuit and
can be incorporated in manifold blocks.
Insert with check valve is controlled by pilot pressure
to provide a combination of directional, flow, and
pressure control.
Valves come in seven sizes to match flow requirements.
External dimensions of inserts which are fit into the
manifold blocks are uniform. (ISO 7368)
Hydraulic pilot control mechanisms are incorporated
in covers to control spool movement. Additional
functions such as solenoid switching valves, etc.,
can be stacked on top of applicable control covers.

flow forces, Ff.

Therefore,
( PAP AAP + FS ) - (PA AA + PB + AB + Ff) < 0 : valve open
valve closing force valve opening force > 0 : valve close
Cover

Spring

Features of Cartridge Valve Hydraulic Control Systems

Cover

Spool

Sleeve

Fig. 2

AA and AAP area ratios - 5 types as below

A A
A AP
Area
Ratio
AA : AAP
12
11.5
( 11.7 )
11.1
11

Function

Directional
(flow) control
()
Directional
(flow) control
()
(Normal
open type)
()
Directional
control or pressure control

Pressure
control

Spools with area ratios 1:2 and 1:1.5 are notched

(throttled spool ends). Besides use in flow control
they are used to reduce shock during valve opening
and closing.

Manifold

block

Control Cover Types (for Direction and

Flow Control)

Spool
Insert


Sleeve

Fig. 1

Insert Operation and Types

As Fig. 2 shows, pressure at port A and B act on
the spool to move it in the open direction. Port A
pressure, PA, acts on the valve seat diameter circular
area AA. Port B pressure, PB, acts on the concentric
circular area, A B, within the valve seat and spool
diameters. Pilot pressure, PAP, from the control cover
acts on the top of the spool to close it. The area of
pressure is the area of the spool diameter (AP = AA
+ AB). Valve opening and closing is determined by
the balance of these pressures, spring force FS, and

A variety of covers are available to meet system

requirements. In addition to covering the cartridge
inserts, they control pilot pressure to the AP section
of the inserts and integrate functions to adjust and
control spool opening.
Pilot pressure can be switched by selecting cover
for stackable directional valve.
Replaceable internal orifice plugs allow opening and
closing speed adjustments of main valve (insert).

Pressure Control Valve

Relief function inserts and covers are available for
sizes 16, 25, and 40 and reducing function for size
25. Consult Tokimec regarding dimensions and other
details.

CARTRIDGE VALVES

Poppet-seat configuration of main valve inserts

reduces internal leakage compared to spool type valves
and non-overlap design provides superior response.
Cartridge valve systems consisting of inserts and
control covers incorporated in manifold blocks reduce
control circuit piping and saves space. This also means
that there are fewer problems associated with piping
such as oil leakage and vibration, factors which improve
system reliability.
One cartridge valve can provide a variety of control
functions and it is possible to create a simple hydraulic
system utilizing a minimum of cartridge valves to match
system requirements.
Besides enabling independent switch timing of individual
flow paths, valve sizes and control functions can be
selected to suit each flow path which enable shockless
operation and enhances circuit efficiency.

Manifold

block

Cartridge insert CVI

Functional Symbols
A :A

Graphical
Symbol A AA AAPAP
Area
Ratio

Function

Model

Remarks

11

CVI-**-D10

Not applicable
32,
to valve sizes
50,63,80
32, 50, 63, 80

11.1

CVI-**-D11

11.5

CVI-**-D15

12

CVI-**-D20

Normally Closed

Normally Closed

Normally Open

11.7 CVI-**-OD17

Not applicable

to valve sizes
50,80
50, 80

CARTRIDGE VALVES

Normally Closed

(with
notch)
()

Model

1 Fluid
Omit for mineral oil, water glycol
F3: phosphate ester
2 Cartridge valve insert
3 Size
16,25,32,40,50,63,80
4 Function and Area Ratio
Code

Function

Area
Ratio A A AP)
(

Normally closed
D10

Normally closed
D11

Normally closed
D15

Normally closed
D20

Normally closed (with notch)

F
()
Normally closed (with notch)
F15
()

Normally open
OD17

Notes: 1 Not applicable to sizes 32, 50, 63, 80.

2 Not applicable to sizes 50, 80.

11
11.1
11.5
12
12
11.5
11.7

5. Cracking pressure MPa

L
M
H

D10

D11

D15

D20

F15

AB BA AB BA AB BA AB BA AB BA AB BA
0.03

0.03 0.27 0.04 0.08 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.04 0.08

0.13

0.14 1.4 0.19 0.37 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.19 0.37

0.25

0.27 2.7 0.37 0.75 0.5

6. Design no.

11.5

CVI-**-F15

Specifications

F3 - C V l -25- D20 - 3 - L -10-JA

1

CVI-**-F

Model Code

12

0.5

0.5

0.5 0.37 0.75

Size

Max.
Working

Rated Flow

Pressure

L/min
MPa
200
450
650
35
1100
1700
2800
4200

16
25
32
CVI
40
50
63
80
Note: 1 Rated flow at pressure drop 0.5 MPa.

Weight

kg

0.15
0.35
0.75
1.4
2.2
5.4
9.8

Notes on Use
When pilot pressure operates to close valve, pilot
pressure PAP may leak to B port via the space between
the sleeve and spool.
In circuit where cartridge valve is closed and A port is
at high pressure and B port the low pressure side, if
pilot pressure is not high enough, pilot pressure may
fall due to leakage from AP port to B port and may
cause instability. For sure valve operation, pilot
pressure should be sufficiently high or circuit should
be designed so that B port is the high pressure side
when the valve is closed.

Performance Curves (at 20 mm2/s)

Pressure Drop
CVI-D20 Insert

CVI-16-D20

Press.

Drop

Press.

Drop

CVI-40-D20

Press.

Drop

Press.

Drop

Flow

Flow

CVI-50-D20

Flow

CVI-63-D20

Press.

Drop

CVI-32-D20

Press.

Drop

Flow

CVI-25-D20

Flow

Flow

CVI-F Insert

CVI-16-F

CVI-25-F

Press.

Drop

Press.

Drop

Flow

Flow

CVI-40-F

CVI-50-F

Press.

Drop

CVI-63-F

Flow

Press.

Drop

Flow

Press.

Drop

CVI-32-F

Flow

Flow

Dimensions

Dimensions

Size

Insert

mm
16
25
32
40
50
63

32
45
60
75
90
120

25
34
45
55
68
90

48
61.5
72
90
104
135

3.2
2.9
3.0
4.0
4.0
4.0

CARTRIDGE VALVES

Press.

Drop

Dimensions
Cavity Dimensions (ISO 7368)

CARTRIDGE VALVES

Size

b
d1 min.

16
65
32.000

25
85
45.000

32
102
60.000

40
125
75.000

50
140
90.000

63
180
120.000

max.
d2 min.

32.025
25.000

45.025
34.000

60.030
45.000

75.030
55.000

90.035
68.000

120.035
90.000

max.
d3 max.
d4 min.

25.021
16
16

34.025
25
25

45.025
32
32

55.030
40
40

68.030
50
50

90.035
63
63

max.
d5 max.
d6
d7
m1 0.2
0

25
4
M8
4

32
6
M12
6

40
8
M16
6

50
10
M20
6

63
10
M20
8

80
12
M30
8

46

58

70

85

100

125

m2 0.2
0

25

33

41

50

58

75

m3 0.2
0

23

29

35

42.5

50

62.5

m4 0.2
0

10.5

16

17

23

30

38

t1 0.1
0

43

58

70

87

100

130

t2 0.1
0

56

72

85

105

122

155

t3
t4

11
34

12
44

13
52

15
64

17
72

20
95

t4

29.5

40.5

48

59

65.5

86.5

20
20
2
2
1.5
25

30
25
2.5
2.5
1.5
31

30
35
2.5
2.5
1.5
42

30
35
3
3
3
53

35
40
4
3
3
53

40
55
4
4
3
75

0.03
0.05

0.03
0.05

0.03
0.1

0.05
0.1

0.05
0.1

0.05
0.2

t5 1
t6
t7
t8
t9 min.
t11 max.
U
W
1.6

d
d
d

range
bottom hole diameter should be of dimensions which does not interfere with chamfer C of insert (see bottom of previous page).
bottom hole dimensional examples shown in schematic below.
dimension is max.
S Sectional Detail

d2 Bottom Hole Dimensions (Reference)

Size

Notes

(for locating
deep

pin)

16
25
32
40
50
63

d8 min.
24.6
33.6
44.6
54.6
67.6
89.6

t120.2
2
2
2
3
3
3

Cartridge cover CVC

DUMMY

Functional Symbols

Graphical
Symbol Available

Sizes

Cover
Model & Type

CVC-*-*-N
Basic Cover
CVC--N

Cover
Model & Type

ISO4401-03()
CVC-**-W13
Directional
With ISO44-1-03
(1)
Interface and
Shuttle
Valve (Type 1)
-W13
CVC-

All Sizes

CVC-**-A

With Adjustable
ValveOpening
CVC-
-A

All Sizes

CVC-**-PC

WIth PilotCVCOperated
Check Valve
-PC

CVC-**-D5
ISO4401-05()
Directional With
-D5
CVCISO4401-05
Interface

25,32,
25,40
32, 40

ISO4401-03()
CVC-**-W33
Directional
With ISO4401-03 Interface
(3)
and ShuttleCVCValve
(Type
3)

-W33

50,63,
50,80
63, 80

ISO4401-03()
CVC-**-W43
Directional
With ISO4401-03 Interface and
(4)
Shuttle Valve
(Type
4)
-W43
CVC-

CVC-**-W

WIth Shuttle
Valve
-W
CVC-

)(

16,25,
16,
25, 32, 40
32,40

16,25,
16,
25, 32, 40
32,40

denotes inserted orifice, and

25,32,
25, 32, 40
40

25,
32, 40

25,
32, 40

25,
32, 40

denotes position of insertable optional orifice.

Model Code

F3 - CVC -25- A - T39 (W) -10- JA - (XIO)

1

1 Fluid
Omit for mineral oil,water glycol
F3: phosphate ester
2 Cartridge valve cover
3 Size
16,25,32,40,50,63,80
4 Functions
Code

Function

N
A
PC
D3
D5
W

Basic
cover

With
adjustable valve opening function

With
pilot operated check valve

Directional
with ISO4401-03 interface
ISO4401-03()
Directional
with ISO4401-05 interface
ISO4401-05()
With
shuttle valve

Directional
with ISO4401-03 interface and

shuttle
valve (Type 1)
ISO4401-03()(1)
Same as above
(Type 2)
(2)
Same as above
(Type 3)
(3)
Same as above
(Type 4)
(4)

W13
W23
W33
W43

5 Code T39: for 16,25,32,40

JT39: for 50,63,80

Orifice

St'd
Option

X
X
AP
AP
AP
AP

X,Z1,Z2
X,Z1,Z2
Z2

AP

Z2

AP
AP
AP

Z2
X,Y,Z2
X,Y,Z1

6 Adj. opening (for code type A under 4 )

W: Adj. screw (std)
M: Micrometer knob (option for sizes 16, 25 only)
K: Micrometer knob w/key(option for sizes 16, 25 only)
7 Design no.
8 Orifice (option)
For orifices other than standard, indicate port code
and orifice diameter (2 digit, no decimal)
Notes: Standard port for the orifice is as shown in
table under 4. Orifice diameters as follows.
Size
16
25
32
40
50
63
80

Orifice Diameter 1.0 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 3.0

Optional ports for orifices are shown in the table.

Plug with no hole is indicated by 00.
No orifice in standard orifice port is indicated by 99.
Example: function D3 standard orifice port (AP) orifice
not necessary, 1.0 orifice in X and Z1 port with holeless plug in Z2 port - AP99X10Z110Z200

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CARTRIDGE VALVES

CVC-**-D3

ISO4401-03()
CVC-**-W23
(2)
Directional
With ISO4401-03 Interface
and ShuttleCVCValve
(Type
2)

-W23

ISO4401-03()
Directional With
-D3
CVCISO4401-03
Interface

Note: Under graphical symbol,

Sizes
Graphical
Symbol Available

Specifications
Max.
Wkg.

Size A* B* C* D E F*

Weight
Model
Size

Pressure
kg
MPa
16 65 23 46 13 4 3
0.8
16
25 85 29 58 8 4 3
1.8(2.5)
25
32 102 35 70 4 3
3.8(4.5)
32
40 125 42.5 85 4 3
21
CVC
6.0
40
50 140 50 100 3
(35)
9.7
50
63 180 62.5 125 3
20
63
Note : denotes common dimensions.
24
80
Consult Tokimec in case specifications call for 35 MPa maximum working pressure.
Weight in ( ) for W13 through W43.

Mounting Bolts Tightening Torque

P

3 73 10 22
4 95 10 22
4 87 10 22
4 104 10 22
6 128 15 36
6 153 17 41

39
49
58
68
83

57
60
58

H* I* J*

35
42
51
61
70
86

14
15
25
25
35
42

7
7
7
7
8
8

(Included)
()

Nm

M 840 31.538.5
M1240
99121
M1655 153187
M2060 450550
M2080 522638
M3090 10801320

Dimensions
port

port

only

port

Stroke adjustment screw

only

Width across flats, L

Locknut

across flats, M

Hex, width

Max.

locating pin

port

deep

port

port

port

port

port

port

deep

port

port

port

port

only

port

CARTRIDGE VALVES

port

only

port

only

only