Proportional Throttle Cartridges, Size10

Qmax = 45l/min,pmax = 250bar

Direct acting,de-energized closed,with port for secondary unloading
Series MDRPA-…

S Sliding-spool design
S Model with port Z for secondary unloading
(Load Sensing)
S Compact construction for cavity types DD or DC (with
adapter ring C)
S 4 nominal flow ranges
S All exposed parts with zinc-nickel plating
S High pressure wet-armature solenoids
S Various plug-connector systems and voltages
are available
S Optionally with auxiliary manual adjustment
(via rotary knob)
S Can be fitted in a line-mounting body
S Can be fitted in sandwich bodies

1 Description
Series MDRPA… direct acting proportional throttle valves inline or bypass pressure-compensator cartridges (max.
are size 10, high performance screw-in cartridges with an permissible Δp from A → B ≤ 14 bar or ≤ 9 bar respectively).
M24 x 1.5 mounting thread. They are designed on the pro­ As an option, the cartridges can be provided with an auxi­
ven sliding-spool principle and can be fitted in cavity types liary manual adjustment (rotary knob) for setting the requi­
DD or DC. The rate of flow changes in proportion to the red flow rate mechanically if, for example, a proportional so­
change in the required value (amplifier output current). In lenoid is defective. In both mobile and industrial applica­
the initial position (solenoid de-energized) the connection tions, these proportional throttle cartridges are the ideal
A→ B is closed. The additional port Z is used for secondary choice for responsive and controlled lifting and lowering mo­
unloading from B → Z in applications where an LS line (load vements where large pressure differentials exist. All exter­
sensing) is required. The proportional throttle cartridges are nal parts of the cartridge are zinc-nickel plated according to
available in 4 nominal flow ranges. The flow ranges QN = 12 DIN EN ISO 19 598 and are thus suitable for use in the
and 20 l/min can be used with the maximum pressure diffe­ harshest operating environments. For self-assembly,
rential from A → B (Δp 250 bar). Conversely, the flow ranges please refer to the section related data sheets.
QN = 30 and 40 l/min must only be used in combination with

2 Symbol
B B

A A Z

MDRPA-…G-10… MDRPA-DGE-10…

3 Technical data

General characteristics Description, value, unit

Designation proportional throttle cartridge
Design direct acting, sliding-spool design,
model with secondary unloading (B → Z) available
Mounting method screw-in cartridge M24x1.5

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General characteristics Description, value, unit
Size nominal size 10, cavity type DD
or cavity type DC (option with adapter ring C)
Weight 1.15 kg
Mounting attitude unrestricted (preferably vertical, coil down)
Ambient temperature range -25°C … +50°C

Hydraulic characteristics Description, value, unit

Maximum operating pressure 250bar
Maximum flow rate 45l/min
Nominal flow rate QN - model “120” 12l/min
- model “200” 20l/min
- model “300” 30l/min 1)
- model “400” 40l/min 1)
Flow direction see symbols
Hydraulic fluid HL and HLP mineral oil to DIN 51 524;
for other fluids, please contact BUCHER
Hydraulic fluid temperature range -25°C … +70°C
Viscosity range 15…380mm2/s (cSt), recommended 20...130mm2/s (cSt)
Minimum fluid cleanliness class 18/16/13
Cleanliness class to ISO 4406:1999

ATTENTION!
1) Must only be used in combination with inline or
bypass pressure-compensator cartridges.
30 l/min = 3 14 bar permissible Δp from A→ B
40 l/min = 3 9 bar permissible Δp from A→ B
See performance graphs and application
examples.

Electrical characteristics Description, value, unit

Supply voltage 12V DC, 24V DC
Control current 12 V = 300…1400 mA, 24 V = 150…700 mA
Coil resistance R - cold value at 20°C 12 V = 6.4Ω /24V = 24.5Ω
- cold value at -25°C 12 V = 5.2Ω /24V = 20.0Ω
- max. warm value 12 V = 10.0Ω /24V = 38.4Ω
Inductance 12 V = 13 mH 24V = 54 mH
Measured non-operated, at 0.1 mA (rms) / 1 kHz

Recommended PWM frequency (dither) 150…200 Hz

Hysteresis with PWM 2…4 % IN
Reversal error with PWM 2…4 % IN
Sensitivity with PWM < 1 % IN
Reproducibility with PWM < 2 % pN
Relative duty cycle 100%
Nominal power consumption max. 19W
Insulation class to VDE 0580 H (180 °C)

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 Electrical characteristics Description, value, unit
Protection class to ISO20653 / EN60529 IP65
(with appropriate mating connector and
proper fitting and sealing)
Electrical connection DIN EN 175301-803, 3-pin 2 P+E (standard)
for other connectors, see “Ordering code”

4 Performance graphs
measured with oil viscosity 33mm2/s (cSt)

Can be used without pressure compensators - nom. flow ranges QN 12 and 20 l/min

Δp = f (Q) Pressure drop - Flow rate characteristic [„120“] Δp = f (Q) Pressure drop - Flow rate characteristic [„200“]
pA B [bar] pA B [bar]
6 P0112.ai
6 P0113.ai

5 5
I = 700 / 1400 mA I = 700 / 1400 mA
4 4

3 3
A A B
2 2

1 1

0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Q [l/min] 0 5 10 15 20 Q [l/min]

Q = f (Δp; I) Flow rate adjustment characteristic [„120“] Q = f (Δp; I) Flow rate adjustment characteristic [„200“]
Q [l/min] Q [l/min]
P0114.ai P0115.ai
25 30
I = 700 / 1400 mA I = 700 / 1400 mA
25
20
I = 600 / 1200 mA
I = 600 / 1200 mA
20
15
I = 500 / 1000 mA
I = 500 / 1000 mA 15
10
I = 400 / 800 mA
10
I = 400 / 800 mA
5
I = 300 / 600 mA 5 I = 300 / 600 mA

0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 p [bar] 0 50 100 150 200 250 p [bar]

Q = f (I; Δp) Flow rate adjustment characteristic [„120“] Q = f (I; Δp) Flow rate adjustment characteristic [„200“]
Q [l/min] Q [l/min]
P0116.ai P0117.ai
30 30

25 25
p 50 bar

20 20
p 50 bar

15 15
p 250 bar p 250 bar

10 10

5 5

0 0
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 I [mA] 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 I [mA]
200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 I [mA] 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 I [mA]

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Must be used with pressure compensators - QN 30 and 40 l/min

Δp = f (Q) Pressure drop - Flow rate characteristic [„300“] Δp = f (Q) Pressure drop - Flow rate characteristic [„400“]
pA B [bar] pA B [bar]
6 P0118.ai
6 P0119.ai

5 5
I = 700 / 1400 mA I = 700 / 1400 mA
4 4

3 3
A A
2 2

1 1

0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Q [l/min] 0 10 20 30 40 Q [l/min]

Q = f (Δp; I) Flow rate adjustment characteristic [„300“] Q = f (Δp; I) Flow rate adjustment characteristic [„400“]
Q [l/min] Q [l/min]
P0120.ai
pA B P0121.ai pA B
40 50
14 bar 9 bar

40 I = 700 / 1400 mA pA B
30 I = 700 / 1400 mA pA B 5 bar
5 bar
30
20
I = 500 / 1000 mA
I = 500 / 1000 mA 20

10 I = 400 / 800 mA
I = 400 / 800 mA 10

0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 pB [bar] 0 50 100 150 200 250 pB [bar]

Q = f (I; Δp) Flow rate adjustment characteristic [„300“] Q = f (I; Δp) Flow rate adjustment characteristic [„400“]
Q [l/min] Q [l/min]
P0122.ai P0123.ai
40 50

40
30 p 9 bar
p 14 bar
30
20 p 5 bar
p 5 bar 20

10
10

0 0
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 I [mA] 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 I [mA]
200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 I [mA] 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 I [mA]

ATTENTION!
Must only be used in combination with inline or by­
pass pressure-compensator cartridges.
30 l/min = 3 14 bar permissible Δp from A → B
40l/min = 3 9bar permissible Δp from A → B
See performance graphs and application
examples.

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 5 Dimensions & sectional view
5.1 Model without secondary unloading
Nominal flow ranges QN 12 and 20 l/min Nominal flow ranges QN 30 and 40 l/min

A A

1
B B

35.5
3
47.5

M24x1.5
4
2 10 (Option)

27 MA= 2)

Junior−Timer
max.152

Radial
J
36
max.116.5
max.104.5

1) 2)
15.5

44.2

62.2
3
MA= 4.5 [Nm] ±10 %

60.8

78.8

Tightening torque MA 2) ±10%

Cavity type DD DC

Can be fitted in steel 65[Nm] 100[Nm]

Can be fitted in aluminium 50[Nm] 100[Nm]

NBR seal kit no. DS-265-N 3) 5.2 With secondary unloading (port Z)
Item Qty. Description QN 12 and 20 l/min QN 30 and 40 l/min
1 1 O-ring ∅22.10/16.50 x 2.50
A A
2 1 O-ring no. 020 ∅21,95x1,78 N90

3 1 O-ring no. 117 ∅20,29x2,62 N90

4 1 O-ring ∅27,00x1,50 N70 B B

IMPORTANT!
3) Seal kit with FKM (Viton) seals, no. DS-265-V
Z Z
Option with adapter ring C
Item Qty. Description

10 1 Adapter ring C ∅32.00 x 12.00

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6 Auxiliary manual adjustment (S508B - on request)
As an option, series MDRPA... proportional throttle car­
tridges can be provided with an auxiliary manual adjust­
ment, type S508B, for setting the required flow rate mechan­ B
ically if, for example, a proportional solenoid is defective.
The auxiliary manual adjuster also incorporates an air-
bleed screw (item E), which allows air to be bled from the
A Z
cartridges in special applications.
S the flow rate can be set mechanically

40.6
S manual override if power supply or solenoid fail
S protected against water splash/spray

E
ø35 1.5
M A= 0.5 [Nm] ±10 %

7 Installation information
IMPORTANT! ATTENTION!
When fitting the cartridges, note the mounting atti­ Only qualified personnel with mechanical skills
tude (preferably vertical, with coil down → auto­ may carry out any maintenance work. Generally,
matic air bleed) and use the specified tightening the only work that should ever be undertaken is to
torque. No adjustments are necessary, since the check, and possibly replace, the seals. When
cartridges are set in the factory. changing seals, oil or grease the new seals tho­
roughly before fitting them.

7.1 Orientation of proportional solenoid

ATTENTION!
There must always be a uniform gap all the way
round between the mounting flange and the pro­
portional solenoid.

H Solenoid retaining screws (4 pcs.)

I Proportional solenoid V 36 mm
J Mounting flange V 35 mm
K Existing gap between solenoid and flange 35

C
D

36
After the throttle cartridge has been tightened in its cavity,
the proportional solenoid's plug connector might not be
facing the required direction. Use the following procedure to
realign the solenoid to the required position: B

1. Loose the M4 solenoid retaining screws a little (3 A/F).

2. Align the solenoid so that the plug connector is facing A
the required direction.
3
3. Tighten the proportional solenoid to the mounting flange MA= 4.5 [Nm] ±10 %
with the M4 retaining screws (Ma 4.5 Nm ±10%).
4. After re-assembly, check that there is a uniform gap all
the way round between the mounting flange and the pro­
portional solenoid.

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8 Application examples
8.1 Used without pressure compensator 8.2 Used with secondary unloading
Proportional throttle cartridges with QN = 12 and 20 l/min Proportional throttle cartridges with QN = 30 and 40 l/min
can be used in applications in which the maximum Δp from must only be used in combination with pressure-compensa­
A → B (250 bar) may occur. tor cartridges. A bypass compensator can also be used in­
stead of an inline compensator.
Δp A → B: ≤ 14 bar for QN 30 l/min
≤ 9 bar for QN 40 l/min

V1
V1 MDRPA...
B
B

A 9 resp. 14 bar

A
MDRPA... IDW

DBV DBV

M M

8.3 Used with pressure compensator 8.4 Classic combinations

Typical use of a proportional throttle cartridge with addi­ Typical application of proportional throttle cartridges (QN =
tional port Z for secondary unloading. This circuit includes 30 and 40 l/min) for parallel operation of two actuators (V1,
the following functions: V2) with different load pressures. To avoid exceeding the
S MDRPA…de-energized = unpressurised flow through maximum permissible Δp from A → B, inline pressure-com­
bypass compensator (BDW) pensator cartridges (IDW) are positioned before the
throttles. When an actuator is not being used, its LS line is
S MDRPA… energized = stepless and load-indepen- unloaded through the B → Z connection. When both actua­
dent speed control at V1 tors are unloaded, unpressurised flow circulates through
S MDRPA… energized = LS operation with fixed- the bypass pressure-compensator cartridge (BDW).
displacement pump

V1 V1 V2

B
MDRPA... B WV MDRPA... B

A Z
MDRPA ... A Z A Z

IDW IDW

6 bar 6 bar
LS

BDW

M 8 bar

M BDW

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9 Ordering code
Ex. MD R P A - D G _ - 10 - 200 _ - 5 24 D _ _

MD = throttle valve, direct acting

R = proportional-solenoid operated
P = cartridge design
A ... Q = standard model - see relevant data sheets
Z ... R = special features - please consult BUCHER
D = cavity type DD (standard)
C = cavity type DC (option with adapter ring C)
G = de-energized closed
E = with port Z for secondary unloading
(in cavity type “DD” only)
10 = nominal size 10mm
120 = nominal flow rate 12l/min
200 = nominal flow rate 20l/min
300 = nominal flow rate 30l/min (max. Δp 14 bar)
400 = nominal flow rate 40l/min (max. Δp 9 bar)
(blank) = NBR (Nitrile) seals (standard)
V = FKM (Viton) seals
(special seals - please contact BUCHER)
1 ... 9 = design stage (omit when ordering new units)
... = voltage e.g. 24 (24 V)
D = current DC
(blank) = DIN EN 175301-803 connection with mating plug (standard, IP65)
M100 = DIN EN 175301-803 connection without mating plug
J = Junior Timer radial plug connection without mating plug (protection class IP65)
S508B = as option: auxiliary manual adjustment (via rotary knob) - mechanical air bleed

10 Related data sheets

Reference (Old no.) Description
400-P-040011 (i-32) The form-tool hire programme
400-P-060121 (i-45.2) Cavity type DD
400-P-060111 (i-45.1) Cavity type DC (option with adapter ring C)
400-P-330101 (D-28.12) Bypass compensator cartridge, size 10, direct acting, type DWDPA-2D…
400-P-330201 (D-28.22) Bypass compensator cartridge, size 10, two-stage, type DWVPA/Z-2D…
400-P-330501 (D-28.55) Inline compensator cartridge, size 10, direct acting, type DWDPA-5D…
400-P-740111 (G-24.21) Line- and manifold-mounting body, type DD-12 (G1/2”)
400-P-740101 (G-24.20) Line- and manifold-mounting body, type DC-12 (G1/2”)

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