FLOW DIVIDERS

Delta Power Company

4484 Boeing Drive - Rockford, IL 61109

INDEX
Description
Delta Power Rotary Flow Divider, Positive Displacement (Application Data)
P Series, Equal Flow Two Sections
P Series, Equal Flow Multi-Sections
PM Series, Equal Flow Multi-Sections
PM Series, Mixed Flow Buildable
P Series, Mixed Flow Buildable
PM Series, Equal Flow Multi-Section with Relief Valves
HPR Series, Heavy Duty with Relief Valves

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Delta Power Company

4484 Boeing Drive - Rockford, IL 61109

Delta Power Rotary Flow Divider, Positive Displacement

Where one pump operates a

number of hydraulic motors: car
wash systems lubrication systems
(multiple point), hydraulic motor
driven
machines,
(harvesting
machinery, etc.)

High-strength permanent mold cast iron housing

Precision needle bearings
Precise machined trapping relief grooves provide
constant filling and discharging to assure quiet
operation and maximum bearing life.
O-ring seals between sections (Buna-N)

Delta Series P geared flow dividers, accurately divide flow from a single hydraulic
source into two or more equal or proportionate circuits. In like manner, the input
pressure required will be proportional to levels of flow/pressure out of the flow divider,
rather than at the highest pressure level, thereby saving what would normally be
wasted energy. Proven design, stable material selection and precision machining are
the Delta keys to reliable performance you can depend on in a variety of applications.

Where two or more cylinders must

be synchronized: lift platforms,
scaffolds, presses.

Application Suggestions
1. For greatest efficiency and accuracy, flow dividers should be used at near
maximum rated inlet gallonage. For quieter operations, lowered RPM should
be considered.
2. Maximum (3500) and minimum 500 RPM; inlet pressure ratings and differential
pressure ratings should be followed.
3. Provide over-pressure protection (relief valves) in each circuit.

Where main pump pressure must be

intensified in one circuit of multiple
circuit machinery, such as waste
compactors
and
other
hi-lo
applications.

4. When designing flow dividers into a static circuit, remember that they are
dynamic devices which do nothing while static.
5. Use SAE 10 through SAE 30 industrial petroleum-based hydraulic oil with 200
SSU viscosity; filter to 25 microns.
6. Do not use teflon tape in installation. Use plastic pipe sealant with NPTF ports.
Where two or more circuits must be
controlled independently at different
pressures: presses, machine tools,
etc.
WARNING: The specifications/application data shown in our catalogs and data sheets are intended only as a general guide for the product described
(herein). Any specific application should not be undertaken without independent study, evaluation, and testing for suitability.

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Delta Power Company

4484 Boeing Drive - Rockford, IL 61109

Application Data
The Delta flow divider is a positive displacement flow dividing or proportioning apparatus. It will divide the flow from one
source into two or more equal or proportionate circuits, and intensify or reduce the pressure level as required. Note that
these flow dividers will operate in reverse in a combine mode, but in that mode, the accuracy likely would be significantly
reduced.
In its basic configuration, the unit consists of a number of inter coupled gear type hydraulic pump motors. Each section
must be capable of performing the pumping or motoring function. The section have a common inlet and separate outlets.
Fluid from a prime source, such as pump, supplies the motive power to the flow divider. No energy is added to the fluid in
the device, although each outlet may have an energy level difference than any other section. When the sections are of like
size, the function is to divide the total flow into equal increments of flow, and when the sections are of unlike size, the
function is to divide the flow into proportionate increments relative to the chosen geometric displacements.
Since the flow divider is a positive displacement machine, it will accomplish its function over a wide range of pressure of
viscosity differentials. Nevertheless, certain limits are imposed due to slip characteristics and torque losses in the
machine. Therefore, the performance criteria in this paper will be developed around a unit of average tolerance allowance.
The data, so derived, will be averaged. Be aware that these units can require a certain amount of break-away pressure. It
is recommended that operation at low pressures (< 100 PSI) is not attempted without consultation with the factory.
General Relationships
In any unit, neglecting any losses, there exists the relationship that
Qi = Q1+ Q2 + . Qn;
Where Qi is the flow into the unit and Q1, Q2 and Qn are the displacements out of each section. Since no energy is added
and if none were lost, it follows that
PiQi = P1Q1 + P2Q2 + . PnQn;
Where Pi is the pressure into the unit and P1, P2 and Pn are the pressure levels out of each section.
In a unit consisting of any number of/or sizes of sections
Pi =

P1Q1 + P2Q2 + . PnQn

Qi

In any actual case, the above theoretical observations must be corrected to encompass the pressure drop and slip losses
in the flow divider. The pressure drop is primarily a function of the amount of fluid and viscosity. At the usual viscosities
(100 to 300 SSU) encountered in hydraulic systems, the pressure drop Pp, can be approximated by the relationship,
where n is the number of sections,
PP

6Qi
+25
n

Since the flow divider itself is a parallel circuit, the actual pressure Pia into the unit is
Pia

P1Q1 + P2Q2 + . PnQn

Qi

+ PP

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4484 Boeing Drive - Rockford, IL 61109

Slip is a function of the viscosity, pressure differential and clearance and can be estimated from the following chart:
Model
PM2
PM6
P21
P23
P25
P26
P27
P43
P47

Displacement
Gal./Rev./Sect.
.00047
.00137
.00178
.00304
.00425
.00531
.00633
.01020
.01690

Slip/100 PSI
(GPM)
.03
.04
.06
.07
.08
.10
.11
.15
.22

Max. Flow/Sect.
(GPM)
2.0
5.5
7.6
12
17
20
25
35
50

The slip function increases or decreases the flow from a section, dependent on whether the pressure differential is
positive or negative across that section.
The performance of a system would be determined in the following manner.
1. Determine the size of the sections that will best give the required flow and pressure. The displacement from each
section will be the fractional proportion of the sectional displacement versus the sum of the displacements of all
the sections. That fraction multiplied by the input flow gives output displaced by each section.
2. Determine Pp from PP

3. Determine Pia from Pia

6Qi
+25
n
P1 Q1 + P2 Q2 . Pn Qn
+PP

Q1

4. Determine the pressure differential P1, P2, Pn across the individual section where P1 = Pia - P1, etc., and
from this value, determine the slips S1, S2, Sn.
5. Determine Q1a, Q2a, Qna from Q1a = Q1 + S1, etc.
The foregoing description is intended as an aid in determining the results of a flow divider system. Any specific application
should not be undertaken without independent study, evaluation and testing for suitability. Exceeding the specifications
could result in equipment malfunction, property damage, serious injury or death.

WARNING: The specifications/application data shown in our catalogs and data sheets are intended only as a general guide for the product described
(herein). Any specific application should not be undertaken without independent study, evaluation, and testing for suitability.

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Delta Power Company

4484 Boeing Drive - Rockford, IL 61109

P Series, Equal Flow Two Sections

Equal flow two-section units divide flow from a common pump source into separate flows of equal proportion. Both gear
sets are assembled to a common shaft.
PM2 & PM6

P23 & P27

P43 & P47

MODEL

PM2
PM6
P23
P27
P43
P47

NUMBER TOTAL MAX. 0 PSI DISP.

OF
INLET
PER SECT.
SECTIONS
(GPM)
GAL./REV,
2
3.5
0.00047
2
9.5
0.00137
2
21.0
0.00304
2
44.0
0.00633
2
70.0
0.01020
2
100.0
0.01690

SLIP
GPM/100 PSI
0.026
0.038
0.068
0.113
0.135
0.210

MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
BOLT
A
MAX. DIFF.
INTERMITTENT CONTINUOUS TORQUE Ft.BETWEEN
PSI
PSI
Lb.
SECT. (PSI)
2500
2000
13-17
3.83
1500
2000
1500
13-17
4.72
1000
2000
1500
24-31
5.32
1000
2000
1500
24-31
6.86
1000
2000
1500
24-31
7.75
1000
2000
1500
24-31
9.25
1000

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4484 Boeing Drive - Rockford, IL 61109

P Series, Equal Flow Multi-Sections

Equal flow multi-section units consist of several identical, individual sections coupled together to divide a flow from a
common pump source into three or more equal flows. Each set of gear and shaft assemblies are individually supported in
needle bearings.
PPM2

P23-(57-60) & P27-(57-60)

MODEL

PPM2
P23-60
P23-59
P23-58
P23-57
P27-60
P27-59
P27-58
P27-57

NUMBER TOTAL MAX. 0 PSI DISP.

OF
INLET
PER SECT.
SECTIONS
(GPM)
GAL./REV,
4
7.0
0.00047
3
31.5
0.00304
4
42.0
0.00304
5
52.5
0.00304
6
63.0
0.00304
3
66.0
0.00633
4
88.0
0.00633
5
110.0
0.00633
6
132.0
0.00633

SLIP
GPM/100 PSI
0.026
0.068
0.068
0.068
0.068
0.113
0.113
0.113
0.113

MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
BOLT
A
INTERMITTENT CONTINUOUS TORQUE Ft.PSI
PSI
Lb.
2000
1500
13-17
2000
1500
24-31
0.715
2000
1500
24-31
0.715
2000
1500
24-31
0.715
2000
1500
24-31
0.715
2000
1500
24-31
1.490
2000
1500
24-31
1.490
2000
1500
24-31
1.490
2000
1500
24-31
1.490

2.39
2.39
2.39
2.39
3.16
3.16
3.16
3.16

2.56
2.56
2.56
2.56
3.33
3.33
3.33
3.33

8.83
11.39
13.95
16.51
11.16
14.49
17.82
21.15

MAX. DIFF.
BETWEEN
SECT. (PSI)
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000

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Delta Power Company

4484 Boeing Drive - Rockford, IL 61109

PM Series, Equal Flow Multi-Sections

Equal flow multi-section units consist of several identical, individual sections coupled together to divide a flow from a
common pump source into three or more equal flows. Each set of gear and shaft assemblies are individually supported in
needle bearings.
PM2

PM6

MODEL

NUMBER TOTAL MAX. 0 PSI DISP.

SLIP
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
BOLT
A
B
C
MAX. DIFF.
OF
INLET
PER SECT. GPM/100 PSI INTERMITTENT CONTINUOUS TORQUE Ft.BETWEEN
SECTIONS
(GPM)
GAL./REV,
PSI
PSI
Lb.
SECT. (PSI)
PM2-60
3
5.3
0.00047
0.017
2500
2000
24-31
5.71
6.83
7.71
1000
PM2-59
4
7.0
0.00047
0.017
2500
2000
24-31
7.07
8.19
9.07
1000
PM2-58
5
8.8
0.00047
0.017
2500
2000
24-31
8.43
9.55 10.43
1000
PM2-57
6
10.5
0.00047
0.017
2500
2000
24-31
9.79 10.91 11.79
1000
PM6-60
3
14.3
0.00137
0.025
2000
1500
24-31
7.06
8.18
9.06
1000
PM6-59
4
19.0
0.00137
0.025
2000
1500
24-31
8.87
9.99 10.87
1000
PM6-58
5
23.8
0.00137
0.025
2000
1500
24-31
10.68 11.80 12.68
1000
PM6-57
6
28.5
0.00137
0.025
2000
1500
24-31
12.49 13.51 14.49
1000
Additional equal-flow units (up tp 6 sections) may be built up using several of the same section as shown in the Mixed Flow Chart.
Note: When computing slip loss, above figures should be applied to reflect differential pressure between inlet and outlet of each section. Due to normal
manufacturing tolerances, accuracies can be assumed to be no greater than +/- 1% between sections under balanced load conditions.

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4484 Boeing Drive - Rockford, IL 61109

PM Series, Mixed Flow Buildable

Mixed flow dividers are built-up in any combination (up to 8) from the individual sections shown in the following chart to
divide flow from a common pump source into a variety of proportionate flows. Each set of gear and shaft assemblies are
individually supported in needle bearings.

MODEL

PM1
PM2
PM4
PM6
PM8

NUMBER TOTAL MAX. 0 PSI DISP.

OF
INLET
PER SECT.
SECTIONS
(GPM)
GAL./REV,
1
1.0
0.00028
1
1.8
0.00047
1
3.0
0.00081
1
4.8
0.00137
1
3.6
0.00202

SLIP
GPM/100 PSI
0.015
0.017
0.020
0.025
0.030

MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
BOLT
MAX. DIFF. MAXIMUM MINIMUM
A
INTERMITTENT CONTINUOUS TORQUE BETWEEN
RPM
RPM
PSI
PSI
Ft.-Lb. SECT. (PSI)
2500
2000
24-31
1000
3500
500
0.14
2500
2000
24-31
1000
3500
500
0.23
2000
1500
24-31
1000
3500
500
0.31
2000
1500
24-31
1000
3500
500
0.40
2000
1500
24-31
1000
3500
500
0.53

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Delta Power Company

4484 Boeing Drive - Rockford, IL 61109

P Series, Mixed Flow Buildable

Mixed flow dividers are built-up in any combination (up to 8) from the individual sections shown in the following chart to
divide flow from a common pump source into a variety of proportionate flows. Each set of gear and shaft assemblies are
individually supported in needle bearings.
Typical Multi-Section P21-P27

MODEL

NUMBER TOTAL MAX. 0 PSI DISP.

SLIP
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
BOLT
MAX. DIFF. MAXIMUM MINIMUM
A
OF
INLET
PER SECT. GPM/100 PSI INTERMITTENT CONTINUOUS TORQUE BETWEEN
RPM
RPM
SECTIONS
(GPM)
GAL./REV,
PSI
PSI
Ft.-Lb. SECT. (PSI)
P21
1
6.2
0.00178
0.060
2000
1500
24-31
1000
3500
500
0.418
P23
1
10.5
0.00304
0.068
2000
1500
24-31
1000
3500
500
0.715
P25
1
15.0
0.00425
0.083
2000
1500
24-31
1000
3500
500
1.000
P26
1
18.5
0.00531
0.098
2000
1500
24-31
1000
3500
500
1.250
P27
1
22.0
0.00633
0.113
2000
1500
24-31
1000
3500
500
1.490
For ordering purposes, a divider with two PM1 sections, one PM6 section and one PM8 secton would be part number PM1-1-6-8 or a 3 section PM4 flow divider
would be part number PM4-4-4

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4484 Boeing Drive - Rockford, IL 61109

PM Series, Equal Flow Multi-Sections with Relief Valves

Equal flow multi-section units consist of several identical, individual sections coupled together to divide a flow from a
common pump source into two or more equal flows. Each set of gear and shaft assemblies are individually supported in
needle bearings.
PM2RV & PM6RV

PPM2RV

MODEL

NUMBER OF
TOTAL
SECTIONS MAX. INLET
(GPM)
PM2RV
2
3.5
PM6RV
2
9.5
PPM2RV
4
7.0

0 PSI DISP.
PER SECT.
GAL./REV,
0.00047
0.00137
0.00047

SLIP
MAXIMUM
MAXIMUM
BOLT
GPM/100 INTERMITTENT CONTINUOU TORQUE
PSI
PSI
S PSI
Ft.-Lb.
0.026
2500
2000
13-17
0.038
2000
1500
13-17
0.026
2000
1500
13-17

MAX. DIFF.
BETWEEN
SECT. (PSI)
1500
1000
1000

MAXIMUM MINIMUM
RPM
RPM
3500
3500
3500

500
500
500

0.23
0.40
0.53

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4484 Boeing Drive - Rockford, IL 61109

HPR Series, Heavy Duty with Relief Valves

RELIEF VALVE

RELIEF VALVE

HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC
(TWO SECTION SHOWN)

5000 PSI (345 Bar) Intermittent Duty

3000 PSI (206 Bar) Continuous Duty
Note: HPR26-XX and HPR27-XX are 2000 PSI (137 Bar)
3000 PSI Delta P between Sections, Intermittently
Standard Setting on Relief Valves 750 PSI Differential between Outlet and Inlet Pressure
Note that these relief valves do not offer system relief protection. They simply limit the pressure between the outlet and
inlet of the flow divider, and will aid in re-phasing whenever as section runs against a stop.

Standard Ports 1 5/16 12 SAE Inlet, 1 1/16-12 SAE Outlet

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EQUAL FLOW
TWO SECTION
0 PSI DISPLACEMENT
DIMENSION
(2) SECTION PER SECTION GAL./REV,
A
B
MODEL
HPR23
0.00304
3.19 [81.0]
2.56 [65.0]
HPR27
0.06330
3.96 [100.6]
3.34 [84.8]
Note: Dimensions in [XX.X] are mm

MAX. INLET
@3500 RPM
GPM [LPM]
21 GPM [79 LPM]
44 GPM [166 LPM]

EQUAL FLOW
MULTI-SECTION
(MIXED FLOW BUILDABLE ARE ALSO AVAILABLE)
0 PSI DISPLACEMENT
MAX. INLET
DIMENSION
(4) SECTION PER SECTION GAL./REV,
@3500 RPM
A
B
MODEL
GPM [LPM]
HPR21-59
0.00178
2.89 [73.4]
2.26 [57.4]
25 GPM [95 LPM]
HPR23-59
0.00304
3.19 [81.0]
2.56 [65.0]
42 GPM [160 LPM]
HPR25-59
0.00425
3.47 [88.1]
2.85 [72.4]
59 GPM 223 LPM]
HPR26-59
0.00531
3.72 [94.5]
3.10 [78.7]
74 GPM [280 LPM]
HPR27-59
0.00633
3.96 [100.6]
3.34 [84.8]
88 GPM [333 LPM]
Note: Dimensions in [XX.X] are mm
FOR QUIETER OPERATION LIMIT SPEED TO 2000 RPM

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