Pressure Reducing Valves

Vickers Pressure Reducing Valves are a specific type of pressure control valve used to maintain constant, lower pressure in a specific branch or secondary circuit of a hydraulic system, regardless of fluctuations in the main, higher inlet pressure. This function is crucial for protecting sensitive components downstream and ensuring that certain actuators operate only at their required, lower force or torque levels. The valve operates by sensing downstream pressure and automatically modulating its internal spool to restrict flow whenever the reduced pressure setting is exceeded. This ensures that even complex machinery can safely and efficiently run multiple circuits with different pressure requirements from a single pump source.