FC12-20 Flow Control (FC12-20)
A screw-in, cartridge-style, variable orifice, hydraulic flow control valve with reverse flow check.
Product Operation
The FC12-20 adjusts flow passage from ➁ to ➀ to full open with counterclockwise rotation.
The cartridge has a fully guided check which is spring-biased closed until suffi cient
pressure is applied at ➀ to open to ➁
Product Features
• Adjustments cannot be backed out of the valve.
• Desired settings may be locked down.
• Hardened parts for long life.
• Aluminum knob option.
• Positive shut-off.
• Linear adjustment.
Product Ratings
Operating Pressure: 240 bar (3500 psi)
Flow: See Performance Chart
Internal Leakage: 0.15 cc/minute (3 drops/minute) max. at 240 bar (3500 psi)
Adjustment Torque:@ 6.9 bar (100 psi): 0.17 Nm (1.5 lb.-in.)@ 207 bar (3000 psi): 16.9 Nm (150 lb.-in.)
Standard Bias Spring at Crack: 1.4 bar (20 psi)
Temperature: -40 to 120°C
Filtration: See page 9.010.1
Fluids: Mineral-based or synthetics with lubricating properties at viscosities of 7.4 to 420 cSt (50 to 2000 sus); See Temperature and Oil Viscosity, page 9.060.1
Cavity: VC12-2; See page 9.112.1
Cavity Tool: CT12-2XX; See page 8.600.1
Seal Kit: SK12-2X-M; See page 8.650.1
