Product Selection Guide

Vickers® by Danfoss
Proportional Valves

Valve specification made easy

Danfoss offers a number of proportional valves with a variety of
features, flow rates and performance levels. This guide is designed Vickers by Danfoss proportional valve types
to simplify the specification of our proportional valve product Single stage
range. On the back side of this sheet is a chart detailing valve
capabilities, arranged in a decision tree format. Start in the top AxisPro: Single solenoid digital valve. Spool goes to 4th position
left, and follow these steps to select the appropriate valve: when power is removed. Amplifier has spool position feedback and
offers CAN and Ethernet communication.
Step 1: Determine whether the application requires a valve with or
• Level 1: Digital version of the KBS valve
without onboard electronics (OBE). Valves with OBE do not require
an external controller (PAM card, power plug or Din Rail Module). • Level 2: Has external sensor inputs, which allow closing higher level
The controller is built into the valve. The command to the control loops on the valve, e.g. cylinder position/speed, force
electronic module can be voltage (+/-10V), current (4mA to 20mA)
• Level 3: Level 2 plus built-in pressure sensors
or an industrial network like CANopen, Profinet, Ethernet/IP* or
EtherCAT*. KBS: Single solenoid analog valve. Spool goes to 4th position when
power is removed. Amplifier has spool position feedback.
Step 2: Determine whether the application requires a single-stage
or dual-stage valve. This decision is made primarily because of flow. KBF: Dual solenoid analog valve. Spool stays in center position when
For size 5 only, occasionally the lower pressure rating of a spool in power is removed. Amplifier has spool position feedback.
body i s needed. KBD: Dual solenoid digital valve. Spool stays in center position when
Step 3: Determine which valve type is suitable for the application. power is removed. Amplifier does not have spool
The valve types listed within the chart include the options detailed position feedback.
to t he right.
Step 4: Select the appropriate size.
Dual stage
AxisPro: Pilot spool goes to 4th position when power is removed.
Step 5: Refer to the specific product catalog for additional details
Amplifier has pilot and main-stage spool position feedback.
such as pressure ratings, available spool types, power capacity
• Level 1: Digital version of the KBH valve
curves, etc., to finalize selection.
• Level 2: Has external sensor inputs, which allow closing higher
* Ethernet/IP and EtherCAT protocol support scheduled for release 2023. level control loops on the valve, e.g. cylinder position/speed, force
• Level 3: Not available
KBH: Pilot spool goes to 4th position when power is removed.
Amplifier has pilot and main-stage spool position feedback.
KBF: Pilot spool stays in center position when power is removed.
Amplifier has only main-stage spool position feedback.
KBD: Pilot spool stays in center position when power is removed.
Amplifier has no spool position feedback.

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Decision 1: Decision 2:
Onboard Single Maximum Valve
electronics stage pressure Response closes
(OBE) or or dual Decision 3: P, A & B Flow time external
non-OBE stage Valve type Size Technology Max rated flow ports Speed accuracy 0%-100% Hysteresis loops
Size 3 Spool/sleeve (rated @ 70 bar) 40 L/min @ 70 bar 350 bar +++ +++ 8 ms <0.1% yes
AxisPro
Size 5 Spool/sleeve (rated @ 70 bar) 100 L/min @ 70 bar 350 bar +++ +++ 16-22 ms <0.1% yes
KBS Size 3 Spool/sleeve (rated @ 70 bar) 40 L/min @ 70 bar 350 bar +++ +++ 10 ms <0.5% no
Single stage
(up to Size 3 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 30 L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar ++ ++ 17 ms <1% no
100 L/min) KBF
Size 5 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 75 L/min @ 10 bar 315 bar ++ ++ 30 ms <1% no
Size 3 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 28 L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar + + 26 ms <8% no
KBD
Size 5 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 70 L/min @ 10 bar 315 bar + + 115 ms <8% no
Size 5 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 95 L/min @ 10 bar 315 bar +++ +++ 24 ms <0.4% yes
AxisPro Size 7 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 230 L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar +++ +++ 38 ms <0.4% yes
Size 8 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 375 L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar +++ +++ 33 ms <0.4% yes
Size 5 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 95 L/min @ 10 bar 310 bar +++ +++ 24 ms <0.5% no
OBE
Size 7 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 230L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar +++ +++ 24 ms <0.5% no
KBH
Size 8 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 375 L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar +++ +++ 33 ms <0.5% no
Size 10 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 700 L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar +++ +++ 64 ms <0.5% no
Dual stage Size 5 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 95 L/min @ 10 bar 310 bar ++ ++ 47 ms <1% no
Size 7 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 230L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar ++ ++ 52 ms <1% no
KBF
Size 8 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 375 L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar ++ ++ 84 ms <1% no
Size 10 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 700 L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar ++ ++ 130 ms <1% no
Size 5 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 90 L/min @ 10 bar 315 bar + + 42 ms <8% no
Size 7 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 230L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar + + 45 ms <8% no
KBD
Size 8 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 330 L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar + + 85 ms <8% no
Size 10 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 550 L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar + + 110 ms <8% no
KSD Size 3 Spool/sleeve (rated @ 70 bar) 40 L/min @ 70 bar 350 bar +++ +++ 10 ms <0.5% no
Size 3 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 28 L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar ++ ++ 18 ms <1%2 no
Single stage KFD
(up to Size 5 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 70 L/min @ 10 bar 315 bar ++ ++ 31 ms <1%2 no
70 L/min)
Size 3 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 30 L/min @ 20 bar 350 bar + + 100 ms <8%2 no
KDG
Size 5 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 70 L/min @ 10 bar See note 3 + + See note 3 <8%2 no
Size 5 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 100 L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar1 +++ +++ 24 ms <1% no
Non-OBE Size 7 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 200 L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar1 +++ +++ 24 ms <1% no
KHD
Size 8 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 300 L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar1 +++ +++ 37 ms <1% no
Size 10 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 700 L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar1 +++ +++ See note 3 <1% no
Dual stage
Size 5 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 90 L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar + + 48 ms <4% no
Size 7 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 180 L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar + + 61 ms <4% no
KDG
Size 8 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 330 L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar + + 80 ms <4% no
Size 10 Spool in body (rated @ 10 bar) 550 L/min @ 10 bar 350 bar + + 208 ms <6% no

1 - 350 bar max pressure if valve purchased with pressure reducer. Otherwise max pressure is 210 bar.
2 - Hysteresis value if valve is utilized with a matching Danfoss PAM card.
3 - Refer to catalog for exact value.

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