Silicon Hydraulic Valve
The Silicon Hydraulic Valve (SHV) is a 2 stage valve consisting of an output stage that is a closed center, 3-port sliding silicon spool and a VentilumTM pilot stage that is an electronically actuated 3-port proportional sliding plate silicon valve. The VentilumTM pilot provides a command pressure which is proportional to the electronic command signal to the spool. Spool position is determined by the pressure balance between the pilot stage and the control pressure.
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| Silicon Hydraulic Valve (2 l/m) | Single Channel Hybrid (13 l/m) |
Key Features:
- Two-stage design with thermal actuator
- Compact package – design-in flexibility
- Flow path/port arrangement flexible
- Proportional control
- Custom configurations available on request
- PWM or current duty cycle control
- >10M cycles with no degradation
- Options for integrated electronics and sensors
- Lightweight design – actuator in the silicon
- Extended temperature range
Ideal Applications
- Transmissions
- Planetary Gear
- Dual/Clutch
- Transfer Case
- AWD
- 4WD
- Differentials
- AWD
- Limited Slip Differential
Specifications
Operating Pressue | Up to 1,500 PSI (105 bar) |
Flow @ 100 PSI | 2 l/m - 13 l/m depending on model |
Temperature Range
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Operating Fluid | Common hydraulic fluids, oils |
System Filtration | 10 μm filter mounted in manifold |
Recommended Cleanliness | ISO 4406 < 14/11 |
Internal Leakage | < 1% |
External Leakage | 0 |
Weight | 37g with manifold |
Valve Material | Silicon |
Manifold Material | Steel, Invar, Brass, Aluminum |



