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GEAR FLOW
DIVIDERS
CASAPPA S.p.A.
Via Balestrieri, 1
43044 Cavalli di Collecchio - Parma (Italy)
Tel. +39 0521 304111
Fax +39 0521 804600
E-mail: [email protected]
www.casappa.com
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INDEX
Section Page
GENERAL FEATURES............................................................................................................. 3
FLOW EQUALIZER................................................................................................................ 6
FLOW DIVIDERS.................................................................................................................. 8
TYPICAL CIRCUITS.............................................................................................................. 10
HOW TO ORDER.................................................................................................................. 20
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GENERAL FEATURES
Modern machinery with increasingly complex circuits often needs combinations of separate and independent move-
ments. POLARIS 10 and POLARIS 20 flow dividers provide technically advanced, low cost power transmission and
solve application problems wherever hydraulic flow has divided. In line with our policy of simplifying the design of
hydraulic circuits, our flow dividers have relief valves built into limit pressure and prevent cavitation.
These components permit hydraulic circuits to be cleverly optimised and reduce installation costs. The POLARIS flow
Replaces: 02/11.2000
dividers are two or more section dividers with a common internal connecting shaft. This maintains a constant ratio
between the flows through each section in accordance with section displacement. Theoretical working of rotary flow
dividers do not dissipate energy in fact if the outlet pressure of one section drops below input pressure, that section
operates as a motor and takes energy from the fluid. This energy is not wasted but transferred by the common shaft
to the other sections which operate as pumps and therefore need outlet pressure to be greater than inlet pressure. In
working conditions, overall efficiencies depend on the sum of the single sections efficiency.
These products can therefore be used as flow equalizers, flow dividers and pressure intensifiers as shown in the table
below.
Outlet pressure Sections with same displacement Sections with different displacement
Same Flow equalizers Flow dividers
Flow equalizers Flow dividers
Different
Pressure intensifiers
DISLPACEMENTS zz
Modular design
From 0.122 in3/rev (2 cm3/rev) zz
Accurate division of flow
To 1.99 in3/rev (32,6 cm3/rev)
zz
Compact overall dimension
PRESSURE zz
Built-in relief valve
Max. continuous 3600 psi (250 bar)
Max. peak 4000 psi (280 bar)
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Relief valves allow the actuators to realign at the end of each cycle in both flow directions. As an example when the
cylinders extend, they may not all reach their end stops exactly at the same time. In this case as soon as one cylinder
reaches its stop, the relief valve in that section directs fluid to tank until all the other cylinders reach their stops. While
retroacting the relief valve acts as check valve and opens to prevent cavitation.
Relief settings valve and their identification code are listed in the table below.
Δp nominal setting
Δp minimum begin opening valve
Stamp code 2.64 US gpm (10 l/min)
psi (bar) psi (bar)
34 508 (35) 465 (32)
4 725 (50) 667 (46)
22 870 (60) 783 (54)
23 1015 (70) 957 (66)
6 1160 (80) 1102 (76)
7 1450 (100) 1392 (96)
17 1740 (120) 1682 (116)
8 1813 (125) 1740 (120)
9 2030 (140) 1958 (135)
26 2175 (150) 2103 (145)
10 2320 (160) 2248 (155)
11 2538 (175) 2465 (170)
35 2610 (180) 2523 (174)
12 2755 (190) 2668 (184)
33 2987 (206) 2886 (199)
14 3045 (210) 2944 (203)
15 3335 (230) 3219 (222)
16 3625 (250) 3509 (242)
27 3770 (260) 3654 (252)
20 4060 (280) 3930 (271)
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Tightening torque
442 lbf in
(50 Nm)
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PLD 10•3,15 0.19 (3,1) 3600 (250) 4000 (280) 3000 (200) 1205 3990 1.05 (3,99) 3.49 (13,2)
PLD 10•4 0.24 (4) 3600 (250) 4000 (280) 3000 (200) 1175 3840 1.32 (4,98) 4.28 (16,2)
PLD 10•5 0.30 (4,9) 3600 (250) 4000 (280) 3000 (200) 1140 3680 1.60 (6,04) 5.15 (19,5)
PLD 10•6,3 0.38 (6,2) 3600 (250) 4000 (280) 3000 (200) 1100 3500 1.93 (7,29) 6.13 (23,2)
PLD 20•4 0.29 (4,8) 3600 (250) 4000 (280) 3000 (200) 1250 4100 1.63 (6,16) 5.34 (20,2)
PLD 20•6,3 0.39 (6,5) 3600 (250) 4000 (280) 3000 (200) 1235 3970 2.15 (8,12) 6.90 (26,1)
PLD 20•8 0.50 (8,3) 3600 (250) 4000 (280) 3000 (200) 1220 3850 2.66 (10,05) 8.36 (31,65)
PLD 20•11,2 0.67 (11,1) 3600 (250) 4000 (280) 3000 (200) 1200 3660 3.55 (13,42) 10.79 (40,85)
PLD 20•14 0.87 (14,4) 3600 (250) 4000 (280) 3000 (200) 1175 3460 4.50 (17,03) 13.22 (50,02)
PLD 20•16 1.01 (16,6) 3000 (200) 3300 (280) 3000 (200) 1160 3335 5.14 (19,47) 14.76 (55,88)
PLD 20•20 1.27 (20,8) 3000 (200) 3300 (280) 3000 (200) 1130 3125 6.30 (23,83) 17.36 (65,7)
PLD 20•25 1.58 (26) 3000 (200) 3300 (280) 3000 (200) 1100 2900 7.64 (28,9) 20.13 (76,21)
PLD 20•31,5 1.99 (32,6) 3000 (200) 3300 (280) 3000 (200) 1060 2660 9.20 (34,84) 23.09 (87,39)
For working conditions outside the recommended limits shown in the table, please consult our sales department.
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Flow accuracy equalizers is within ± 2 % if they are rotating in the recommended speed range and the differential
pressure between sections is less than 1450 psi (100 bar). When several single acting cylinders are operated toge-
ther, acting on loads have not sufficient mass to win the circuit’s resistance, we recommend a further gear section
acting as a motor in order to guarantee the cylinders retract. The displacement of this motor should be roughly equal
to the sum of the displacements of the other sections. Two typical circuit diagrams of applications where flow equali-
zers are utilized will be found on page 10.
n min-1 Speed
Q0 = Q1 + Q2 .....+ Qn
1000 Q(...)
V(...) =
n
Assume that it is necessary to supply power to two cylinders that require a flow rate of 10.6 US gpm (40 l/min) each.
For simplicity’s sake we will ignore pressure losses and the compression factor of the fluid. The pump must deliver a
flow equal to: Q0 = Q1 + Q2 = 21.2 US gpm (80 l/min). To find the displacement of the two sections of the flow equalizer,
simply locate the flow rate 21.2 US gpm (80 l/min) on the X axis and then ascend vertically until the line correspon-
ding to the number of sections (2) is encountered; now trace a horizontal line to the right until encountering the lines
referring to displacement. Select the displacement with the point of intersection on the graph that lies nearest to the
maximum speed in optimum performance range.
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Each curve has been obtained at 122°F (50°C), using oil with viscosity 212 SSU (36 mm2/s) at 104°F (40°C).
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Flow dividers are used where the same pump must drive several different actuators requiring different pressures and
flow rates. The displacement of each section must be proportional to the flow rate required by the actuator to which
it is connected. Two typical circuit diagrams of applications where flow dividers are utilized will be found on page 11.
n min-1 Speed
Q0 = Q1 + Q2 .....+ Qn
1000 Q(...)
V(...) =
n
Assume two actuators must be driven using 13.2 US gpm (50 l/min) and 5.3 US gpm (20 l/min) respectively. To find
the displacement of the flow divider sections, simply locate the flow rates in question on the Y axis and then move
across horizontally until the lines corresponding to the displacement are encountered. Select a displacement with
points of intersection aligned as near as possible vertically, and the nearest to the maximum speed in optimum per-
formance range.
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PLD 10
PLD 20
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Each curve has been obtained at 122°F, using oil with viscosity 212 SSU at 104°F.
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Diagram with a flow equalizer operating double acting cylinders. Diagram with a flow equalizer operating single acting cylinders.
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Diagram with a flow divider permitting the use of a single pump to drive a number of different actuators requiring flows
at different pressures.
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Flow divider sections are arranged in descending displacements or groups with the largest displacement to the left
as viewed from the outlet ports side. Standard formats of flow dividers are given beneath; for different configurations
please consult our sales department.
Tightening
torque
lbf in (Nm)
PLD 10 221 (25)
PLD 20 442 (50)
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PORTS DIMENSIONS
IN Inlet port
OUT Outlet port
T Drain port
T1 Additional drain port
PLD 10•2
PLD 10•3,15
PLD 10•4 GD GC GC OB OA OA
PLD 10•5
PLD 10•6,3
PLD 20•4
PLD 20•6,3
PLD 20•8
PLD 20•11,2
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PLD 20•14 GE GD GD OD OC OB
PLD 20•16
PLD 20•20
PLD 20•25
PLD 20•31,5
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PORTS DIMENSIONS
Tightening torque for high pressure side port [values obtained at 5075 psi (350 bar)]
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Nominal
ØB
CODE
size
A mm Nm Nm
(in) (lbf in) (lbf in)
14 15 +1 25 +1
GC 3/8” G 3/8
(0.551) (133 ÷ 142) (221 ÷ 230)
14
(0.551) 20 +1 50 +2,5
GD 1/2” G 1/2
(177 ÷ 186) (443 ÷ 465)
17 (u)
(0.669)
18 90 +5
GE 3/4” G 3/4
(0.709)
—
(797 ÷ 841)
(u) For POLARIS 20
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Nominal
ØB
CODE
size
A mm Nm Nm
(in) (lbf in) (lbf in)
15 15 +1 25 +1
OA 3/8” 9/16” - 18 UNF - 2B
(0.591) (133 ÷ 142) (221 ÷ 230)
15 20 +1 45 +2,5
OB 1/2” 3/4” - 16 UNF - 2B
(0.591) (177 ÷ 186) (398 ÷ 420)
17 70 +5
OC 5/8” 7/8” - 14 UNF - 2B
(0.669)
—
(620 ÷ 664)
20 120 +10
OD 3/4” 1 1/16” - 12 UNF - 2B
(0.787) (1062 ÷ 1151)
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IN and OUT ports dimensions are shown on page 14 and page 15.
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A B C D E
Type
mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in)
PLD 10•2 50,2 (1.976) 19,2 (0.756) 31,2 (1.228) 41,8 (1.646) 40,3 (1.587)
PLD 10•3,15 52 (2.047) 21 (0.827) 33 (1.299) 43,6 (1.717) 42,1 (1.657)
PLD 10•4 53,4 (2.102) 22,4 (0.882) 34,4 (1.354) 45 (1.772) 43,5 (1.713)
PLD 10•5 55 (2.165) 24 (0.945) 36 (1.417) 46,6 (1.835) 45,1 (1.776)
PLD 10•6,3 57 (2.244) 26 (1.024) 38 (1.496) 48,6 (1.913) 47,1 (1.854)
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IN, OUT and T ports dimensions are shown on page 14 and page 15.
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A B C D E
Type
mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in)
PLD 10•2 50,2 (1.976) 19,2 (0.756) 31,2 (1.228) 41,8 (1.646) 40,3 (1.587)
PLD 10•3,15 52 (2.047) 21 (0.827) 33 (1.299) 43,6 (1.717) 42,1 (1.657)
PLD 10•4 53,4 (2.102) 22,4 (0.882) 34,4 (1.354) 45 (1.772) 43,5 (1.713)
PLD 10•5 55 (2.165) 24 (0.945) 36 (1.417) 46,6 (1.835) 45,1 (1.776)
PLD 10•6,3 57 (2.244) 26 (1.024) 38 (1.496) 48,6 (1.913) 47,1 (1.854)
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A B C D E
Type
mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in)
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PLD 20•4 60,8 (2.394) 25,5 (1.016) 36,8 (1.449) 58,8 (2.315) 69,8 (2.748)
PLD 20•6,3 62 (2.441) 27 (1.063) 38 (1.496) 60 (2.362) 71 (2.795)
PLD 20•8 63,3 (2.492) 28,3 (1.114) 39,3 (1.547) 61,3 (2.413) 72,3 (2.846)
PLD 20•9 63,9 (2.516) 28,9 (1.138) 39,9 (1.571) 61,9 (2.437) 72,9 (2.870)
PLD 20•11,2 65,5 (2.579) 30,5 (1.201) 41,5 (1.634) 63,5 (2.500) 74,5 (2.933)
PLD 20•14 68 (2.677) 33 (1.299) 44 (1.732) 66 (2.598) 77 (3.031)
PLD 20•16 69,8 (2.748) 34,8 (1.370) 45,8 (1.803) 67,8 (2.669) 78,8 (3.102)
PLD 20•20 73 (2.874) 38 (1.496) 49 (1.929) 71 (2.795) 82 (3.228)
PLD 20•25 77 (3.031) 42 (1.654) 53 (2.087) 75 (2.795) 86 (3.386)
PLD 20•31,5 82 (3.228) 47 (1.850) 58 (2.283) 80 (3.150) 91 (3.583)
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IN, OUT and T ports dimensions are shown on page 14 and page 15.
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Type
mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in) mm (in)
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PLD 20•4 60,8 (2.394) 25,5 (1.016) 36,8 (1.449) 58,8 (2.315) 69,8 (2.748)
PLD 20•6,3 62 (2.441) 27 (1.063) 38 (1.496) 60 (2.362) 71 (2.795)
PLD 20•8 63,3 (2.492) 28,3 (1.114) 39,3 (1.547) 61,3 (2.413) 72,3 (2.846)
PLD 20•9 63,9 (2.516) 28,9 (1.138) 39,9 (1.571) 61,9 (2.437) 72,9 (2.870)
PLD 20•11,2 65,5 (2.579) 30,5 (1.201) 41,5 (1.634) 63,5 (2.500) 74,5 (2.933)
PLD 20•14 68 (2.677) 33 (1.299) 44 (1.732) 66 (2.598) 77 (3.031)
PLD 20•16 69,8 (2.748) 34,8 (1.370) 45,8 (1.803) 67,8 (2.669) 78,8 (3.102)
PLD 20•20 73 (2.874) 38 (1.496) 49 (1.929) 71 (2.795) 82 (3.228)
PLD 20•25 77 (3.031) 42 (1.654) 53 (2.087) 75 (2.795) 86 (3.386)
PLD 20•31,5 82 (3.228) 47 (1.850) 58 (2.283) 80 (3.150) 91 (3.583)
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HOW TO ORDER
1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 4 5 6 8 4 9 10 11 12
PLD 20 / 3 / CS - GE / 25 - GD / 25 - GD / CI - GE / 25 - GD / CD - GE / VPEF - 50 - GD - V
Left inlet Interm. inlet Right inlet
Series / / Section / Section / / Section / / Relief valve
section section section
PLD 20 GE
SAE STRAIGHT THREAD PORTS (ODT) Code Relief valve 9
PLD 10 OB VPEF Relief valve
PLD 20 OD
Code Valve setting [bar] 10
5 Displacement Code ... See page 4
PLD 10
0.12 in3/rev (2 cm3/rev) PLD 10•2 Code T outlet port dimensions 11
0.19 in3/rev (3,1 cm3/rev) PLD 10•3,15 GAS STRAIGHT THREAD PORTS (BSPP)
0.24 in3/rev (4 cm3/rev) PLD 10•4 GC PLD 10
0.30 in3/rev (4,9 cm3/rev) PLD 10•5 GD PLD 20
0.38 in3/rev (6,2 cm3/rev) PLD 10•6,3 SAE STRAIGHT THREAD PORTS (ODT)
PLD 20 OA PLD 10
0.29 in3/rev (4,8 cm3/rev) PLD 20•4 OB PLD 20
0.39 in3/rev (6,5 cm3/rev) PLD 20•6,3
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Our policy is one of continuous improvement in product. Specification of items may, therefore, be changed without
notice.
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NOTES
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PLD 03 T A Edition: 03/01.2013 Replaces: PLD 02 T A
GEAR FLOW
DIVIDERS
CASAPPA S.p.A.
Via Balestrieri, 1
43044 Cavalli di Collecchio - Parma (Italy)
Tel. +39 0521 304111
Fax +39 0521 804600
E-mail: [email protected]
www.casappa.com