A hydraulic valve properly directs the flow of a liquid medium, usually oil, through your hydraulic system. The direction of the oil flow is determined by the position of a spool. A hydraulic system can only function - as per requirements - by using valves. Thus, you should always look for the correct type of hydraulic valve to serve your intended purpose.
Hydraulic valves are available in a variety of sizes. The size required is determined by the maximum flow of the hydraulic system through the valve and the maximum pressure in the hydraulic system. Hydraulic valves are available with different mountings: e.g. mounting in pipe lines, threaded connection as cartridges, subplate mounting, etc.
A check valve is the simplest type of directional control valve used in hydraulic systems. Check valves stop the flow of fluid in one direction and allow free flow in the opposite direction. They are also known as non-return valves. Check valves may be used as:
Prefill valves (anti-cavitation)
Bypass valves (e.g. throttling points or return-line filters)
Stops for flow in one direction
Pre-tensioning by creating a certain backpressure
Protection of hydraulic components against pressure surges

A hydraulic valve properly directs the flow of a liquid medium, usually oil, through your hydraulic system. The direction of the oil flow is determined by the position of a spool. A hydraulic system can only function - as per requirements - by using valves. Thus, you should always look for the correct type of hydraulic valve to serve your intended purpose.
Hydraulic valves are available in a variety of sizes. The size required is determined by the maximum flow of the hydraulic system through the valve and the maximum pressure in the hydraulic system. Hydraulic valves are available with different mountings: e.g. mounting in pipe lines, threaded connection as cartridges, subplate mounting, etc.
A check valve is the simplest type of directional control valve used in hydraulic systems. Check valves stop the flow of fluid in one direction and allow free flow in the opposite direction. They are also known as non-return valves. Check valves may be used as:
Prefill valves (anti-cavitation)
Bypass valves (e.g. throttling points or return-line filters)
Stops for flow in one direction
Pre-tensioning by creating a certain backpressure
Protection of hydraulic components against pressure surges