PRESSURE CONTROLS

RV56-26 Relief, Pilot-Operated, High Pressure

U.S. Patent
DESCRIPTION
7,137,406 A screw-in, cartridge-style, pilot-operated (two-stage), spool-type hydraulic relief
valve, intended for use as a pressure limiting device in demanding hydraulic circuits
which require fast response and low hysteresis.

OPERATION
The RV56-26 blocks flow from 1 to 2 until sufficient pressure is present at 1 to
force the piloting relief off its seat, allowing the main (second stage) spool to shift,
opening 1 to 2. The cartridge offers smooth transition in response to load changes in
demanding hydraulic circuits.
NOTE: The RV56-26 cannot be used in cross-over relief applications.

FEATURES
• Adjustments cannot be backed out of the valve.
2 2 • Adjustments prohibit springs from going solid.
• Variety of adjustment options available.
1 1 • Hardened spool and cage for long life.
• Fast, smooth response to pressure surges.

RATINGS
Pressure Rating: 345 bar (5000 psi)
ISO SYMBOL Proof Pressure: 620.5 bar (9000 psi)
Burst Pressure: 1241 bar (8000 psi)
Flow Rating: 378.5 lpm (100 gpm) at max pressure
Crack Pressure Defined: bar (psi) evident at 7.6 lpm (2 gpm)
Reseat Pressure: Nominal 90% of crack pressure
Relief Pressure Range: 206.8 to 344.7 bar (3000 to 5000 psi)
Spring options shown in To Order section. Due to manufacturing tolerances, it
may be possible to adjust the valve either lower or higher than the nominal rating
shown. If the valve is adjusted beyond the recommended maximum pres-
sure range for the F and H style adjuster options, the valve may not open to
PERFORMANCE (Cartridge Only)
relieve system pressure.
Pressure vs. Flow, Port 1 to 2 Leakage at Port 2 under 85% of Max Crack: 492 ml/min (30 cu.in./min.) max
32 cSt/150 sus oil at 40qC (104qF) Operating Temperature: -54 to 107°C (-65 to 225°F) with standard polyurethane
PRESSURE RISE bar/psi

414/6000
seals
345/5000 Filtration: See page 9.010.1
276/4000
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
207/3000 Installation: No restrictions; See page 9.020.1
138/2000 Cavity: VC16-2; See page 9.116.1
0 38 76 114 151 189 Cavity Tool: CT16-2XX; See page 8.600.1
0 10 20 30 40 50
FLOW RATE lpm/gpm Seal Kit: SK16-2P-B; See page 8.650.1

6.162.1 ®
HYDRAFORCE.com
 ®
HYDRAFORCE

RV56-26
DIMENSIONS
U.S. Patent 7,137,406

2.00
50.8

INCH 1.50
DIA. 1.33
MILLIMETRE 38.1
33.7
3.25
82.6
3.52
MAX.
89.4
1.50
ACROSS
3.75 38.1
95.2 FLATS
2.67 TORQUE
67.8 58–66 ft-lbs
(78.6–89.5 Nm)
H-Style Plug
25 ft.-lb. (33.9 Nm)

1.00
1.79 1.79 25.4
45.4 45.4 2.25
2 2
57.2 2
3.50 0.34
1 1
88.9 8.7
Mounting
Thru (2)

0.35 1 2.56
8.8 65.0

MATERIALS TO ORDER
Cartridge: Weight: 0.56 to 0.63 kg RV56-26__ - __ __ __ - __ - __
5 __
0 / __ __ __ __
(0.71 to 1.38 lb) depending on
adjustment option. Steel with Adjustment Option
hardened work surfaces. Zinc-plated 1/4 in. Hex Allen Head A Setting in bar
exposed surfaces. Polyurethane 1-1/2 in. Dia. Alum. Knob B (Blank)† for Adjustable, or
seals standard. Anodized aluminum Option A w/ Cover Cap C Specify, for example:
knobs. M207 207 bar
Factory Preset Non-Adj. F*
Standard Ported Body: Ductile iron Setting in psi
Factory Preset
body standard. Consult factory for Hidden Adjustment H* (Blank)† for Adjustable, or
Specify, for example:
weight. See page 8.016.1. * If the valve is adjusted beyond the
recommended maximum pressure
50.0 5000 psi
†
range for the F and H style adjuster Adjustable valves will be preset to
options, the valve may not open to approx. 50% of spring max.
relieve system pressure. potential.

Porting
Cartridge Only 0 Spring Range
SAE 16 16T 50 206.8 to 344.7 bar
SAE 16 16TD Seals (3000 to 5000 psi)
1 in. BSP* 8B P Polyurethane Due to manufacturing tolerances,
1 in. BSP* 8BD NOTE: Contact manufacturer
it may be possible to adjust the
valve either lower or higher than
*BSP Body; UK Mfr. Only for additional seal options.
the nominal rating shown above.

®
HYDRAFORCE.com 6.162.2