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Specifications:
PFC51-12SAE
FC
Full Range Pressure Compensating
• See flow chart for capacity. Variable Flow Control
• Rated for 3000 psi (207 bar).
• Weighs 7- ¾ lbs. (3.52 kg).
• 30-Micron Filtration Recommended.
• Torque to turn side lever spool.
- 35 in*lbs with 3000 psi (207 bar)
on EX Port.

PFCR51-3/4

PFCB51-12SAE

ISO 9001:2008 WITH DESIGN

Certificate #02.002.1

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Schematics & Features
FC Full Range Pressure Compensating Variable Flow Control

FC51

CONTROLLED EXCESS
FLOW (CF) FLOW (EX)

INLET (IN)

FC55

CONTROLLED EXCESS
FLOW (CF) FLOW (EX)

PFC51-12SAE
INLET (IN)
FCR51

CONTROLLED
FLOW (CF)
EXCESS
FLOW (EX)
PFCR51-3/4

INLET
(IN)

MATERIALS: PFCB51-12SAE
• Cast Iron Body.
• Heat Treated Compensator Spool.
• Stainless Steel Rotary Spool.
• Buna N O’Rings (Standard)
• Heat Treated Free Reverse Check Seat.

FEATURES:
• DIAMOND HONED SPOOL BORE provides consistent spool fit with low leakage.
• EVERY FC IS TESTED for shutoff, max. flow, and pressure compensation.
• STANDARD 3-PORT allows for pressure compensated flow out of two ports.
• STANDARD 416 STAINLESS STEEL rotary lever spool to prevent the spool from locking up.
• STANDARD SAE ORB COMPENSATOR PLUGS to eliminate external leakage from the
compensator bore.
• EXTERNAL SEALS ON ROTARY SPOOL prevents contamination from locking up spool.
• OPTIONAL TOP PORT allows the customer to plumb their pipe directly in line with the inlet.
• OPTIONAL 2-PORT allows for pressure compensated flow out of one port.
• OPTIONAL 316 STAINLESS STEEL rotary spool provides highest corrosion resistance.
• OPTIONAL FREE REVERSE FLOW allows fluid to move from the CF (control flow) and EX
(excess flow) port to the inlet. (Single reverse flow is also available)
• OPTIONAL ADJUSTABLE BALL SPRING RELIEF AND HIGH LIFT BALL SPRING RELIEF CF
(control flow) port.

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 General Information
FC – GENERAL INFORMATION
The Brand, full range pressure compensating variable flow control is designed so that the
orifice area varies as the lever is rotated. Fluid travels past the variable orifice, through
the compensator spool and then out the controlled flow port. Therefore the flow out of
the CF port is proportional to the orifice area which can vary from closed to open. The
sum of the controlled flow and the excess flow equals the inlet flow and as the controlled
flow increases the excess flow decreases. Both outlet flows are pressure compensated with
a spool that maintains a constant flow by adjusting for pressure. Hunting between the
compensated pump and our valve is dampened with a dashpot on the compensator spool.
Thus, the outlet flow is smooth and constant regardless of the pressure on the CF and EX
port. External seals on the rotary spool prevent contamination from getting between the
spool and the casting, thus preventing the spool from locking in one position. All FC’s
are built with stainless steel (416) rotary spools to help prevent the rotary spools from
locking up when they are in a corrosive environment. We also offer the FC with outlet
ports coming from the top of the casting.

ADJUSTABLE BALL SPRING RELIEFS – The adjustable ball spring relief (R) and the
adjustable high lift ball spring relief (B) allow the customer pressure compensated flow
up to the pressure setting on the relief. Once the pressure on the CF port increases above
the relief setting the relief valve opens and diverts flow to the EX port while maintaining
the pressure on the CF port. The EX port must be plumbed back to tank for both of these
reliefs. Both relief options are preset to 1500 psi (103 bar), standard, and field adjustable
from 750 to 3000 psi. (52 to 207 bar). Pressure settings between 250 and 750 psi (17 and
52 bar) can be achieved by using a different spring. The B option’s advantage over the
R option is that the cracking pressure at low and high flow is virtually the same. The B
option is also more stable when flow is traveling past the ball and spring. (See relief flow
charts on next page)

FREE REVERSE FLOW – The free reverse flow (55) option is designed primarily where
cylinders and motors are needed to go in reverse. Flow can go in reverse from either the
EX or the CF port to the inlet. Flow is not metered when it goes in reverse. The non-
metered flow travels past the poppet, down the center of the valve, past the compensator
spool and through the inlet. The steel poppet seat inside the free reverse flow check is
heat treated to assure a long life.

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Model Codes
FC Full Range Pressure Compensating Variable Flow Control

FC – EXAMPLES OF COMMON MODEL CODES:

FC51-3/4…….……………………3/4” ports and a max flow of 30 gpm (114 lpm).

FCR51-3/8…….………………….Ball spring relief (1500 psi (103 bar) setting), adjustable
from 750 to 3000 psi (52 to 207 bar), 3/8” ports, and a max
flow of 8 gpm (30 lpm).
FC55-1/2…….…………………....Free reverse flow, 1/2” ports, and a max flow of 16 gpm
(61 lpm).

FC – CREATING A MODEL CODE FOR FC’S:

FC -

PAINT: FLOW SETTING & SPOOL TYPE:

Blank – No paint SS - 316 Stainless Steel (416 S.S. is
P – Painted black (other colors standard)
available, consult factory) X – Increased Compensation Stability
MP – Epoxy coating *37 – 0-8 gpm (0-30.3 lpm)
RELIEF TYPE: *50 – 0-16 gpm (0-60.6 lpm)
Omit – No relief *75 – 0-30 gpm (0-113.6 lpm)
R – Adj. ball spring relief (Standard ** - Consult factory for others
1500psi (103bar) setting) ** - Need not specify for standard flow
B – Adj. high-lift ball spring relief settings noted under “ PORT SIZE”
(Standard 1500psi (103bar) setting) 2 OR 3 PORT:
2P – 2 port
Omit – 3 port (Standard)
FLOW PATH: TP – Top ported
51 – Standard flow control
55 – Free reverse flow (Cannot be
used in conjunction with ball
spring relief).

PORT SIZE:
3/8 – 3/8” NPT (0-8 gpm (0-30 lpm), standard)
1/2 – 1/2” NPT (0-16 gpm (0-61 lpm), standard)
3/4 – 3/4” NPT (0-30 gpm (0-114 lpm), standard)
6 - #6SAE (9/16 – 18) (0-8 gpm (0-30 lpm), standard)
8 - #8SAE (3/4 – 16) (0-8 gpm (0-61 lpm), standard)
10 - #10SAE (7/8 – 14) (0-16 gpm (0-61 lpm), standard)
12 - #12SAE (1-1/16 – 12) (0-30 gpm (0-114 lpm), standard)

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 Flow And Pressure Information
FC - FLOW AND PRESSURE INFO:

Pressure Drop vs. Flow for FC Series

Controlled Flow vs. Dial Plate for FC Series

Pressure vs. Flow for FCR51 Pressure VS. Flow for FCB51

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Dimensional Data
FC Full Range Pressure Compensating Variable Flow Control

DIMENSIONAL DATA:
FCB51 AND FC51 DIMENSIONAL DATA (inches & [millimeters]):
(FCB51 SHOWN):
2.30" [58.5] REF. 0.94" [23.8] REF.

9 " [Ø7.1] THRU

7.62" [193.4]
Ø32
(2 PLACES)

1.87" [47.5]
4.96" [125.9]
2.12" [53.8]

0.35" [8.9] REF.

1.88" [47.6] 0.13" [3.2]

0.88" [22.4]
2.75" [69.8]
3.88" [98.4]

2.30" [58.5] REF. 0.94" [23.8] REF.

9 " [Ø7.1] THRU

Ø32
5.99" [152.1]
1.88" [47.6]

(2 PLACES)
4.94" [125.6]
2.13" [54.0]

0.35" [8.9] REF.

0.88" [22.4] 1.88" [47.6] 0.12" [3.2]

3.88" [98.4] 2.75" [69.8]

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