Proportional Valves suit plastic injection molding machines.

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Proportional 2-stage directional valves in KBHDG5V series feature on-board electronics protected by die-cast housing. Servo performance valves have spool feedback on both stages and can be ordered with PQ control spool customized for plastic injection molding machines. Rated for flow to 189 gpm and pressure to 5,000 psi, IP65/67 valves have integral amplifier that features factory-preset adjustments for consistent flow gain and reproducibility - valve to valve.



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Eaton Adds PQ Spool to its Line of Proportional Valves for Plastic Injection Molding Machines



EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. ... Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has added a PQ spool to its line of proportional two-stage directional valves with on-board electronics. These servo performance valves have spool feedback on both stages and now can be ordered with a PQ control spool especially customized for plastic injection molding machines.

These valves have ISO standard mounting interfaces and industry standard 7-pin electrical connectors with "plug and play" features. The integral amplifier features factory-preset adjustments for consistent flow gain and excellent reproducibility, valve to valve. This KBHDG5V family of valves comes in sizes 5, 7, 8 and 10. Other features of the valves include:

-- Rated flow up to 720 LPM (189 gpm) and rated pressure up to 350 bar (5000 psi)

-- Die-cast housing that protects on-board electronics

-- Full CE electromagnetic capability

-- Fully vibration- and shock-tested

-- Optional external valve enable function

-- IP65, 67 environmental protection rating

"These valves are excellent for closed-loop control applications," said Wayne Wang, product manager for Industrial Valves - Eaton's Hydraulics Operations. "Because of the spool-in sleeve design on the pilot stage, the valve provides servo valve performance."

Other potential market segments include original equipment manufacturers, machine retrofit houses and end users.

Comprehensive technical information and application data are included in the KBHDG5V product catalog (V-VLDI-MC001-E1) on the Eaton Web site at http://hydraulics.eaton.com/products/valves_proportional_directional_controls.htm.

KBHDG5V-5/7/8 valves are available now, and KBHDG5V-10 valves will be available in May. All have standard factory lead times.

Eaton's Hydraulics Operations is a business segment of Eaton's Fluid Power Group. The business is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of a comprehensive line of reliable, high-efficiency hydraulic systems and components for use in mobile and industrial applications. Mobile and industrial markets include agriculture, construction, mining, forestry, utility, material handling, earthmoving, truck and bus, machine tools, molding, primary metals, automotive, power generation, port machinery and entertainment. Eaton's Hydraulics Operations provides customer-driven solutions under brand names such as Aeroquip(R), Boston(R), Char-Lynn(R), Eaton(R), Hydro-Line(R), Vickers(TM) and Weatherhead(R). For more information, visit www.hydraulics.eaton.com.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2006 sales of $12.4 billion. Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 61,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 125 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.

Contact Lynn Soule, (952) 294-7992

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