V20 SERIES

DIRECTIONAL
CONTROL VALVE

30 GPM (114 LPM) • 3500 PSI (242 BAR) • SECTIONAL TYPE

Muncie Power Products, Inc.

V20 SERIES
DIRECTIONAL
CONTROL VALVE
Muncie Power Products
is proud to offer the V20
series of directional
control valves. The
V20’s valves design
can be assembled with
numerous spool types,
control styles, and port
options to fit your
application needs.
Muncie Power Products has
served the truck industry for over 65 years.
Our success is based upon providing the highest
quality products and support. Call today and let us
put you in control of your hydraulic systems.

APPLICATIONS
• Snow and Ice Control Systems • Utility Equipment • Dump Bodies • Spreaders •
• Recovery Vehicles • Lube Trucks • Cranes • Refuse Equipment

VALVE FEATURES
• High tensile ductile iron for durability • Stackable design to customize to
and shock load resistance. your needs.
• Compact size and lightweight to fit • Large variety of spool types and
your installation needs. backcap options.
• Precision machined spools with • Wide range of work port options
extra fine metering control and low including port reliefs, anti-cavitation
spool forces. valves, port restrictors, pilot operated
check valves (lock valves), and power
• Available in SAE or NPT porting.
beyond capabilities.

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 PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL DATA
Design Type ���������������������������������� Sectional
Circuit �������������������������������������������� Open Center Design: Parallel, Tandem, Combined Parallel/
Tandem, & Series. Also: Closed Center, Load Sensing, Load
Sensing/Pressure Comp. available.
Capacity ����������������������������������������� 20 GPM (76 LPM) Nominal, 30 GPM (114 LPM) Maximum
Maximum System Pressure ��������� 3500 PSI (242 Bar)
Maximum Tank Pressure ������������� 200 PSI (13.8 Bar)
Filtration ���������������������������������������� 33 Micron
Spool Force ����������������������������������� 50 Lbs. (22.7 Kg) Maximum
Temperature ���������������������������������� -20°F to 180°F (-29°C to 82°C)
Seal Type ��������������������������������������� Buna-N standard, Optional Viton
Relief Valves ��������������������������������� Shim Adjust, Optional Screw Adjust
Weight (approx. non-solenoid) ���� Inlet 6 Lbs (2.7 Kg), Outlet 3.5 Lbs (1.6 Kg), Wk. 9 Lbs (4.1 Kg)

VALVE PERFORMANCE
Valve performance curves are based on 150 SUS oil at 100°F (38°C) with SAE 12 inlet and outlet ports,
and SAE 10 work ports. Performance for Series type sections will be approximately 2X higher than shown.

OPEN CENTER PRESSURE DROP WORK PORT PRESSURE DROP

FLOW RATE (LPM) FLOW RATE (LPM)
0 18.9 37.9 56.8 75.7 94.6 113.6 0 18.9 37.9 56.8 75.7 94.6 113.6
400 27.6 200 13.8
9 SECTION 9 SECTION
8 SECTION 8 SECTION
Left End In 7 SECTION Left End In 7 SECTION
300 20.7 150 10.4
PRESSURE DROP (BAR)

PRESSURE DROP (BAR)

6 SECTION 6 SECTION
PRESSURE DROP (PSI)

PRESSURE DROP (PSI)

To Right End Out To Work Ports “A” or “B”

5 SECTION 5 SECTION
4 SECTION 4 SECTION
200 13.8 100 6.9
3 SECTION 3 SECTION
2 SECTION 2 SECTION
1 SECTION 1 SECTION
100 6.9 50 3.5

0 0 0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
FLOW RATE (GPM) FLOW RATE (GPM)

RELIEF VALVE PERFORMANCE

1751 PSI TO 2200 PSI (120.82 BAR TO 151.80 BAR) CRACK PRESSURE • 1451-001 SPRING
FLOW RATE (LPM)
20 40 60 80 100 120

170
3000
160
PRESSURE (BAR)
PRESSURE (PSI)

2800 150
2600 140
130 INCREASING FLOW
2400
120 DECREASING FLOW
2200 110

5 10 15 20 25 30
FLOW RATE (GPM)

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 CIRCUIT TYPES
Open Center – Directs the inlet oil through the open center valve core, the power core, and on to the
outlet cover. Circuit types include Parallel, Tandem, Combined Parallel/Tandem, and Series. Used with
fixed displacement pumps.
• Parallel (V20P): Valve sections see common (parallel) inlet oil. If two spools are actuated
simultaneously, the oil will take the path of least resistance unless the lightest loaded spool is
throttled back to limit flow. A fully shifted spool
blocks all oil available to the power beyond core. OPEN CENTER
• Tandem (V20T): Sometimes referred to as a priority SYSTEM
section or series/parallel design. Valve sections see
common inlet oil. If two spools are fully actuated
simultaneously, the upstream section will always
have priority for oil over any downstream sections.
A fully shifted spool blocks all oil available to the
power beyond core.
• Series (V20S): Valves sections receive inlet oil
only after it is passed through the previous section,
subsequently in series with each other. Note: The
pressures are additive and the load pressures of
simultaneously operated sections should not exceed
relief valve or pump capability.
• Note: Any of these types can be assembled
together. If a series section is used upstream from
a parallel section, a tandem section must be used
between the two sections. A series section assem-
bled downstream can bolt directly to a parallel or
tandem section.
Closed Center – Directs the inlet oil into the closed
(blocked) valve core. Circuit types include closed center,
load sensing, and load sensing/pressure compensated. CLOSED CENTER
All circuits are parallel type only. Used with variable SYSTEM
displacement pumps.
• Closed Center (V20C): Valve sections see common
(parallel) inlet oil but oil flow becomes blocked at
the outlet.
• Load Sensing (V20LS): Same as the closed center
circuit. In addition the work ports are inter-connected
through passages for a communication network that
allows a signal to be sent to the pump to indicate
the need for flow. These passages prevent the loss
of neighboring oil through check valves that shuttle
open and closed based on the load pressures for
each section.

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 INLET AND OUTLET COVERS
Inlet Covers – Directs the pump oil into the valve assembly for use by the
work section(s). All inlets are machined to accept a relief valve cartridge
(sold separately) used to limit the system maximum pressure.
• Standard Inlet (20-LC-**): Is machined with both top and side inlet
ports and outlet ports. Choose between SAE or NPT porting. Shipped
with two plugs, one of which is machined with a ¼ NPT gauge port.
• Flow Control Inlet (20-LC-12-FC): Available only with SAE ports.
Machined for top and side inlet, end outlet. Provides adjustable
controlled flow from 5 to 25 GPM, which is directed into the valve
assembly. Controlled flow has priority over excess flow. Excess flow is directed internally into the
valve tank core unless the excess flow plug (included loose) is installed. When the plug is installed,
the outlet port directs the excess flow to another circuit or into a mid-inlet.
• Standard Relief Valves (WH-*): Relief valves are shim adjustable within a predetermined adjustment
range. Four ranges are available which include 500-1,249 PSI, 1,250-1,749 PSI, 1,750-1,999 PSI, 2,000-
2,599 PSI. An optional kit, part number K-WH-A, converts the cartridge from shim adjust to screw adjust.
• Optional Adjustable Relief Valve (RP51A-3000): Screw adj. pilot operated relief valve 500-3500 PSI.
• Relief Blanking Plug (K-20-NR): If a relief valve is not required, a blanking plug is required to block
machined passage.
Outlet Covers – Directs the pump oil that has passed through the valve
assembly back to the tank. Choose between SAE or NPT porting. Note: the
inlet cover does have outlet porting also. Solenoid outlets required for use
with solenoid operated work sections. Note: Add an extra section to the stud
kit when the top outlet ports are specified for the additional cover length.
• Standard Outlet (20-RC-*-E-*): Side outlet port. With or without side
machining for power beyond conversion sleeve.
• Optional Outlet (20-RC-*ET-*): Top outlet port. With or without top
machining for power beyond conversion sleeve.
• Outlet Plugs/Sleeves (K-20-*): Plug and sleeve options for closed center and power beyond.

VALVE CONSTRUCTION
Work Port “B” Work Port “A”
Work Port Restrictor (Optional) Work Port Restrictor (Optional)

Exhaust Core Exhaust Core

Work Port Relief or Work Port Relief or

Anti-Cavitation Check Anti-Cavitation Check
(Optional) (Optional)

Load Check
Open Center Core

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 WORK SECTIONS
Work Sections – Directs the oil from the valve core to the work ports via the valve spool. Spools are
designed to control hydraulic cylinders or motors.
• Spool Types: A large variety of spool types are
SPOOL TYPE
available for all applications:
Code 03: SA Cyl. 3-way, 3 position
Code F3: SA Motor, 3-way, 3 position, free flow
Code 04: DA Cyl. 4-way, 3 position
Code F4: DA Motor, 4-way, 3 position, free flow
Code K4: DA Cyl. 4-way, 4 position
• Spool Action: A variety of backcaps provide specific
spool operation with spring return, detent, hydraulic
remote, pneumatic, electro-magnetic release, and
solenoid controlled. SPOOL ACTION
Code - : Spring centered (std., no code)
Code D: 3 position detent, no spring
Code K4: 4th pos. detent for float
Code R: Detent In, spring out
Code RO: Detent Out, spring in
Code PA1: Pneumatic
Code A: Spring Return, cam activated
Code E: Electro-Magnetic spool release
Code M: Manual, no spring or detent assy.
Code HR: Hydraulic Remote
Code HRO: Hydraulic Remote w/screw override
Code EPC: Solenoid controlled, proportional
Code SOL: Solenoid controlled, on/off
Note: Hydraulic remotes require separate controller
• Specialty Work Sections: Some work sections have special machining characteristics to provide
additional features such as reduced pressure drop, load sensing, or load sensing with pressure
compensation. Also most work sections are available with machined pilot passages for use with
hydraulic remotes or solenoids.
V20R: Section w/reduced pressure drop, -12 SAE Ports
V20LS: Section w/load sense network
V20LO: Section w/PO check valve (no RV available), modified 4 way free flow spool only

Work Port Relief Valves – Provides specific protection for component connected to this port. Relief
valves also contain the load check valve. Load check and relief valve cartridges for Series and Pressure
Compensated sections are unique to these particular sections. Port reliefs are ordered separately.
• Work Port Relief Valves (RC-*): Work port relief valves are shim adjustable within a predetermined
adjustment range. Four ranges are available which include 500-1,249 PSI, 1,250-1,749 PSI,
1,750-1,999 PSI, 2,000-2,599 PSI.
• Optional Adjustable Relief Valve (RP-*): Screw adj. pilot operated relief valve 500-3500 PSI.
• Relief Blanking Plug: Not available, use load check valve cartridge.
• Anti-Cavitation valve (*AC): Used to prevent cylinder or motor cavitation by allowing work ports
to refill from the tank core.
• Combination Anti-Cavitation valve/Relief valve (CRA*): Combines the anti-cavitation and
relief valve features into a common cartridge. Relief is shim adjustable (see above for adjustment
ranges available).

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 DIMENSIONAL DATA IN INCHES (MM)

3.13(79.5) PLUS
4.38(111) 1.75(44.5) FOR
2.37(60.2) EACH WORK SESSION
1.75(44.5)
2.63(66.8) 1.75
2.00(50.8)
.50(12.7) (44.5)
TYP.
2.59(65.8) .50
FLOAT 1.00
(21.7) (25.4) 1.50(38.1)
B WORK PORTS OUTLET PORT
2.88(73.2) OR OPTIONAL
2.69(68.3) POWER BEYOND
TYP.
2.24(56.9) 5.38(137)
1.88(47.8) 1.69(42.9)
4.38 A WORK PORTS OUTLET WHEN
(111) POWER BEYOND IS
H.P.@A .31(7.9) .250(6.3) DIA. SPECIFIED
8.25(210) SPOOL PIN HOLE
H.P.@B .31(7.9)
4.21(107) .34(8.6) 1.25
(31.8)
7.81(198)

PORT SIZES INLET OUTLET WORK PORTS POWER BEYOND

NPT/SAE -12 -12 -8 or -10 (Std.) -8 or -10 (Std.)

Weights (Approx.) 6 lbs. (2.7 kgs.) 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kgs.) 9 lbs. (4.1 kgs.) NA
Stud torque: 32 ft.lbs. (43.5 Nm)

Note: Information shown for standard components. Not all port sizes available in NPT thread. Different assemblies and options could affect weight.

OTHER WORK SECTIONS

Utility Sections – Utility sections are added to the valve assemblies
to provide pilot pressure for solenoid operation. Different machining
is required for internally vs. externally piloted sections. Tubing kits are
required for external pilots.
Also available are utility sections for unloading fixed displacement
pumps if used with a closed center, load sensing, or load sensing
pressure compensated work section.
Mid-Inlet Sections – Mid-inlet sections assemble into the valve assem-
bly to provide a means to bring a second inlet line from a tandem
pump or flow control for sections mounted downstream. Sections are
machined to accept the same relief valve cartridges (sold separately)
as the inlet. Available in SAE or NPT porting.
• Split Flow (*SF): The upstream flow stays separate from the secondary flow. Secondary flow is only
used by downstream sections.
• Combined Flow (*CF): Combines upstream flow with secondary flow for use by downstream sections.

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 MISCELLANEOUS
Misc. Accessories – Various accessories are available to enhance valve performance for unique or harsh
applications. Ordered as individual components, not part of work section.
• Spool protective boot assembly: Protects the spool
and seal area completely from external contamination.
Cannot be used with handle or cable hook up kit.
• Handle kits: Five different handle kits are available
to fit every need. Available for vertical or horizontal
operation. Choose between black or plain steel
or die cast aluminum. Also available is a cast iron
handle bracket.
• Port Restrictors: Available for SAE porting only. Used
to control the speed of a cylinder or motor. Restricts flow
going into or coming out of the work port depending on
assembly of the orifice plate. Orifice plates available in nominal sizes from .015 in. to .220 in.
• Air Cylinder Activation kits: Toggle valves and air kits available for in cab control of valve air cylinder.
• Remote Cable Systems: RVC series hook kits are available for in cab control with a push pull cable.

VALVE WARRANTY
The Muncie V20 Series Valve is warranted against any defect in material and workmanship which existed at the
time of sale by Muncie, according to the following provisions, subject to the requirements that the Valve must be
used only in accordance with catalogue and package instructions.

The Valve is warranted for a period of one year from date of installation. If during the warranty period the Valve
fails to operate to Muncie’s specifications due to a defect in any part in material or workmanship that existed at the
time of sale by Muncie, the defective part will be repaired or replaced, at Muncie’s election, at no charge, if the
defective part is returned to Muncie with transportation prepaid.

Warning. The above warranty shall terminate if any alterations or repairs are made to the Valve other than at a
Service Center owned by Muncie, or if the Valve is used upon any equipment other than the equipment upon which
it is first installed.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES,
INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND SUITABILITY,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND STATE MUNCIE’S ENTIRE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY AND
BUYER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY CLAIM OF DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SALE, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE ABOVE GOODS, THEIR DESIGN, INSTALLATION OR
OPERATION. MUNCIE WILL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, AND OUR LIABILITY UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES WILL EXCEED THE CONTRACT PRICE FOR THE GOODS FOR WHICH LIABILITY
IS CLAIMED.

Muncie Muncie Power Products, Inc. Member of the Interpump Hydraulics Group
Power General Offices and Distribution Center • P.O. Box 548 • Muncie, IN 47308-0548

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