LFA 40 GWA-7X/A08P20/12
Manufacturer: Bosch Rexroth
Material #: R978028385
Model : LFA 40 GWA-7X/A08P20/12
***Disclaimer: The following summary contains information gathered from various sources such as product descriptions, technical specifications and catalogs. While efforts have been made to provide accurate details, inaccuracies may occur. It is advised to verify all information by contacting Bosch Rexroth directly.***
The Bosch Rexroth LFA 40 GWA-7X/A08P20/12 (R978028385) is an advanced hydraulic way cartridge valve designed for seamless integration into compact block systems. This valve is engineered to facilitate pressure, directional, and throttle functions or a combination thereof when used in conjunction with appropriate pilot control valves. Its adaptability allows for efficient solutions by matching the size to the flow requirements of different actuator paths, making it a cost-effective option for multi-functional applications.
The LFA 40 GWA-7X/A08P20/12 consists of a control cover and an installation kit. The control cover houses the necessary control bores and may include features like stroke limitation, hydraulically controlled directional seat valves, or shuttle valves tailored to the specific function required. Additionally, electrically operated spool or seat valves can be fitted to the cover if needed. The installation kit comprises various components such as a bushing, ring (for sizes up to NG), valve poppet (with or without damping nose), and closing spring.
This way cartridge valve operates based on pressure differences across three key areas: A1, A2, and A3. Area A1 at the valve seat is considered standard; A2 is determined by grading and can be either 0.7 or 0.85 times the size of A1; while area A3 equals the sum of areas A1 and A2. These varying area ratios affect the annulus area and consequently influence the spool position by balancing opening forces against closing forces exerted by springs.
Fluid can flow through this valve from port A to B or vice versa, with pressurization of area A3 effectively blocking channel A without leakage when pilot oil is discharged from channel B or supplied externally. The LFA 40 GWA-7X/A08P20/12 offers flexibility through different area ratios, a selection of springs for varying cracking pressures, and is rated for maximum operating pressures up to bar with maximum flow rates reaching l/min. This way cartridge valve is part of Bosch Rexroth's Standard series Size Component series X1/X2.
$1,039.00 USD
More are expected on April 14, 2025
Status: This product is temporarily out of stock.
Qty: Delivered as early as April 14, 2025 when ordered in
This product is eligible for factory repair.
2 area ratios 4 different springs 6 different cracking pressures
2-way cartridge valves are elements that have been designed for a compact block design. The power section with connections A and B is installed into the control block in a receiving hole standardized according to ISO 7368 and closed with a cover. In most cases, the cover is also the connection from the control side of the power section to the pilot control valves.
By control with respective pilot control valves, the power section can be applied for pressure, directional and throttle functions or a combination of these functions. Particularly efficient solutions are realized by adjustment of the size to various flows of the individual ways of an actuator. The application of power sections of elements for multiple functions is very cost-effective.
2-way cartridge valves generally consist of control cover (1) and installation kit (2). The control cover contains the control bores and optionally a stroke limitation function, a hydraulically controlled directional seat valve or a shuttle valve according to the required overall function. Additionally, electrically operated directional spool or seat valves can be installed at a control cover. The installation kit consists of a bushing (3), ring (4) (only up to NG32), valve poppet (5), optionally with damping nose (6) or without damping nose (7) as well as closing spring (8).
The function of 2-way cartridge valves is pressure-dependent. This way, three crucial pressurized areas A1, A2, A3 are realized for the function. The area at valve seat A1 is observed as 100 %. Depending on the version, the annulus area A2 realized by grading is 7 % or 50 % of area A1. The area ratio A1 : A2 is respectively either 14.3 : 1 or 2 : 1. The area A3 is identical to the sum of areas A1 + A2. Due to the different area ratios A1 : A2 and the resulting different annulus areas (A2), the area A3 is one time 107 % and another time 150 % of the area A1 at the seat, which is observed as 100 %.
In general, the following applies:
The areas A1 and A2 are effective in opening direction. The area A3 and the spring are effective in closing direction. The direction of action of the resulting force from the opening and closing forces determines the spool position of the 2-way cartridge valve.
The 2-way cartridge valves can be passed from A to B or from B to A. Pressurization of area A3 by pilot oil discharge from channel B or external pilot oil supply, channel A is blocked without leakage.
01 |
02 |
03 |
04 |
05 |
06 |
07 |
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LFA |
GWA |
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Type |
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01 |
Control cover LFA |
LFA |
Size |
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02 |
NG 16 |
16 |
NG 25 |
25 |
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NG 32 |
32 |
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NG 40 |
40 |
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NG 50 |
50 |
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NG 63 |
63 |
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NG 80 |
80 |
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NG 100 |
100 |
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Version |
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03 |
Control cover version "GWA": For set-up of a directional valve |
GWA |
Component series |
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04 |
Component series 70 ... 79 (70 ... 79: unchanged installation and connection dimensions) 1) |
7X |
Component series 60 … 69 (60 … 69: unchanged installation and connection dimensions) 2) |
6X |
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Nozzle fitting |
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05 |
Orifice in channel A 3) |
A.. |
06 |
Orifice in channel P 3) |
P.. |
07 |
Orifice in channel T 3) |
T.. |
1) Component series 7X for sizes 16...63 | |
2) Component series 6X for sizes 80 and 100 | |
3) This orifice is designed as screw-type orifice. If an orifice is to be installed, the respective code letter with the orifice Ø in 1/10 mm has to be entered in the type designation. | |
Example: A12 = Orifice with Ø1.2 mm in channel A. Additional orifice Ø see diagrams/characteristic curves. |
Orifice symbol |
Symbol in ordering code |
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A** |
A** |
This orifice is designed as screw-type orifice. If an orifice is to be installed, the respective code letter with the orifice Ø in 1/10 mm has to be entered in the type designation. Example: A12 = Orifice with Ø1.2 mm in channel A. |
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Ø1,2 |
This orifice is designed as bore. No specifications are made in the type designation. (Orifice Ø in mm) |
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Z12 |
This orifice is designed as screw-type orifice. This is a standard orifice. No specifications are made in the type designation. (Orifice Ø in 1/10 mm) |
Notices:
For ordering code of orifices, see "Accessories" Additional functions with special numbers see "Information".
general
Size |
16 | 25 | 32 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 80 | 100 | ||
Weight |
kg |
1.2 | 2.3 | 4 | 7.4 | 10.5 | 21 | 27 | 42 | |
Ambient temperature range |
NBR seals |
°C |
-30 … +60 | |||||||
FKM seals |
°C |
-20 … +60 | ||||||||
MTTFD values according to EN ISO 13849 1) |
Years |
150 |
1) | For further details, see data sheet 08012 |
hydraulic
Size |
16 | 25 | 32 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 80 | 100 | ||
Maximum operating pressure |
Port X 1) |
bar |
315 350 420 |
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Port Z1 1) |
bar |
315 350 420 |
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Port Y |
depending on the maximum tank pressure of the attached directional valve | |||||||||
Maximum flow 2) |
l/min |
25000 | ||||||||
Hydraulic fluid |
see table | |||||||||
Hydraulic fluid temperature range |
NBR seals |
°C |
-30 … +80 | |||||||
FKM seals |
°C |
-20 … +80 | ||||||||
Viscosity range |
mm²/s |
2.8 … 500 | ||||||||
Maximum admissible degree of contamination of the hydraulic fluid, cleanliness class according to ISO 4406 (c) 3) |
Class 20/18/15 according to ISO 4406 (c) |
1) | dependent on the attached directional valve |
2) | NG-dependent; see characteristic curves |
3) | The cleanliness classes specified for the components must be adhered to in hydraulic systems. Effective filtration prevents faults and simultaneously increases the life cycle of the components. For the selection of the filters, see www.boschrexroth.com/filter. |
Hydraulic fluid |
Classification |
Suitable sealing materials |
Standards |
Data sheet |
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Mineral oils |
HL, HLP, HLPD, HVLP, HVLPD |
NBR, FKM |
DIN 51524 |
90220 |
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Bio-degradable 1) |
Insoluble in water |
HETG |
NBR, FKM |
ISO 15380 |
90221 |
HEES |
FKM |
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Soluble in water |
HEPG |
FKM |
ISO 15380 |
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Flame-resistant |
Water-free |
HFDU (glycol base) |
FKM |
ISO 12922 |
90222 |
HFDU (ester base) 1) |
FKM |
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Containing water 1) |
HFC (Fuchs Hydrotherm 46M, Petrofer Ultra Safe 620) |
NBR |
ISO 12922 |
90223 |
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Important information on hydraulic fluids: For more information and data on the use of other hydraulicfluids, please refer to the data sheets above or contact us. There may be limitations regarding the technical valve data (temperature, pressure range, life cycle, maintenance intervals, etc.). Flame-resistant - containing water: Life cycle as compared to operation with mineral oil HL, HLP 30 … 100%. Maximum hydraulic fluid temperature 60 °C Bio-degradable and flame-resistant – containing water: If this hydraulic fluid is used, small amounts of dissolved zinc may get into the hydraulic system. |
1) | Not recommended for corrosion-protected version "J3" (contains zinc) |
Hydraulic fluid |
Classification |
Suitable sealing materials |
Standards |
Data sheet |
|
Mineral oils |
HL, HLP, HLPD, HVLP, HVLPD |
NBR, FKM |
DIN 51524 |
90220 |
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Bio-degradable 1) |
Insoluble in water |
HETG |
FKM |
ISO 15380 |
90221 |
HEES |
FKM |
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Soluble in water |
HEPG |
FKM |
ISO 15380 |
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Flame-resistant |
Water-free |
HFDU (glycol base) |
FKM |
ISO 12922 |
90222 |
HFDU (ester base) 1) |
FKM |
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Containing water 1) |
HFC (Fuchs Hydrotherm 46M, Petrofer Ultra Safe 620) |
NBR |
ISO 12922 |
90223 |
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Important information on hydraulic fluids: For further information and data on the use of other hydraulic fluids, please refer to the data sheets above or contact us. There may be limitations regarding the technical valve data (temperature, pressure range, life cycle, maintenance intervals, etc.).Flame-resistant – containing water: Life cycle as compared to operation with mineral oil HL, HLP 30 … 100% Maximum hydraulic fluid temperature 60 °CBio-degradable and flame-resistant: If this hydraulic fluid is used, small amounts of dissolved zinc may get into the hydraulic system. |
1) | Not recommended for corrosion-protected version "J3" (contains zinc) |
For applications outside these parameters, please consult us!
Orifices
Orifice Ø in mm |
Order numbers |
Material numbers |
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M6 conical |
M8 x 1 conical |
G 1/8 conical |
G 1/4 conical |
G 3/8 conical |
G 1/2 conical |
G 1 conical |
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– |
00 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
0,5 |
05 |
R913040356 |
R913017600 |
R913030187 |
R913040456 |
– |
– |
– |
0,6 |
06 |
R913040358 |
R913017605 |
R913017606 |
R913020197 |
– |
– |
– |
0,7 |
07 |
R913040360 |
R913017609 |
R913046092 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
0,8 |
08 |
R913029447 |
R913017614 |
R913017616 |
R913017615 |
R913040481 |
R913040499 |
– |
1,0 |
10 |
R913019186 |
R913017621 |
R913024679 |
R913017622 |
R913040484 |
R913040500 |
– |
1,2 |
12 |
R913040362 |
R913017627 |
R913017629 |
R913017628 |
R913040486 |
R913040501 |
– |
1,5 |
15 |
R913028337 |
R913017637 |
R913017639 |
R913017638 |
R913040488 |
R913028317 |
– |
1,8 |
18 |
R913030186 |
R913017644 |
R913017646 |
R913017645 |
R913040489 |
R913045913 |
– |
2,0 |
20 |
R913029870 |
R913017651 |
R913040450 |
R913017652 |
R913028417 |
R913028336 |
– |
2,5 |
25 |
R913032543 |
R913035796 |
R913017656 |
R913019582 |
R913040493 |
R913040502 |
– |
3,0 |
30 |
R913040368 |
R913017661 |
R913017663 |
R913017662 |
R913018266 |
R913040503 |
R913040467 |
3,5 |
35 |
– |
R913017667 |
R913040452 |
R913040463 |
R913028318 |
R913019856 |
R913040469 |
4,0 |
40 |
– |
R913017670 |
R913027078 |
R913040464 |
R913018265 |
R913029168 |
R913040470 |
4,5 |
45 |
– |
R913046571 |
R913017671 |
R913040465 |
– |
R913040506 |
– |
5,0 |
50 |
– |
– |
R913017673 |
R913040468 |
R913023871 |
R913019857 |
R913040471 |
5,5 |
55 |
– |
– |
R913027077 |
– |
R913040495 |
R913053659 |
– |
6,0 |
60 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
R913023870 |
R913028418 |
R913020247 |
7,0 |
70 |
– |
– |
– |
R913040461 |
R913017675 |
R913040509 |
– |
7,5 |
75 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
R913023430 |
– |
R913018328 |
8,0 |
80 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
R913046570 |
R913040510 |
R913020246 |
closed |
99 |
R913019128 |
R913019129 |
R913019137 |
R913019136 |
R913019138 |
– |
R913019140 |
Other orifices upon request.
Plug screws |
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Thread |
Tightening torque MA in Nm ±10 % |
G 1/8 |
12 |
G 1/4 |
30 |
G 3/8 |
55 |
G 1/2 |
80 |
G 3/4 |
135 |
G 1 |
225 |
G 1 1/4 |
360 |
LFA . GWA… (NG16 … 32)
LFA . GWA… (NG40 ... 63)
LFA . GWA… (NG80 … 100)
Control cover "GWA" for set-up of a directional valve: NG16 … 50
Dimensions in mm
1 |
Name plate at NG16, 25, 32 |
2 |
Name plate at NG40 and 50 |
3 |
Ports Y and Z1 optionally as threaded ports at NG40 and NG50 |
4 |
Shuttle valve |
5 |
Plug screw M6 at type GWA |
6 |
Plug screw M6 at type GWB |
7 |
Directional spool valve type 4WE 6 D… (pilot control valve), separate order |
8 |
Directional seat valve type M-3SEW 6 … (pilot control valve), separate order |
9 |
Porting pattern according to ISO 4401-03-02-0-05 (mounting thread for version "/12" see data sheet 08936) |
NG |
D1 |
H1 |
H2 |
H3 |
H4 |
L1 |
L2 |
L3 |
L4 |
L5 |
L6 |
L7 |
L8 |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
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16 | - | 40 |
- - |
15 | 17 | 65 | 80 | 36.5 | - | - | 47.5 | 17 | 4 |
25 | - | 40 |
- - |
24 | 17 | 85 | 85 | 45.5 | - | - | 64 | 27 | 4 |
32 | - | 50 |
- - |
28 | 21.5 | 100 | 100 | 50 | - | - | 71.5 | 34.5 | 4 |
40 | G1/2 | 60 |
30 - |
32 | 30 | 125 | 125 | 62.5 | 53 | 62.5 | 84 | 47 | 6 |
50 | G1/2 | 68 |
32 - |
34 | 32 | 140 | 140 | 72 | 60 | 70 | 91.5 | 54.5 | 6 |
Control cover "GWA" for set-up of a directional valve: NG63
Dimensions in mm
1 |
Name plate |
2 |
Ports Y and Z1 optionally as threaded ports |
3 |
Plug screw M8 x 1 at type GWB |
4 |
Plug screw M8 x 1 at type GWA |
5 |
Shuttle valve |
6 |
Directional spool valve type 4WE 10 D… (pilot control valve), separate order |
7 |
Directional seat valve type M-3SEW 10 … (pilot control valve), separate order |
8 |
Porting pattern according to ISO 4401-05-04-0-05 (mounting thread for version "/12" see data sheet 08936) |
Control cover "GWA" for set-up of a directional valve: NG80 ... 100
Dimensions in mm
1 |
Name plate |
2 |
Port X and Y optionally as threaded ports |
3 |
Plug screw M8 x 1 at type GWB |
4 |
Plug screw M8 x 1 at type GWA |
5 |
Shuttle valve |
6 |
Measuring port |
7 |
Directional spool valve type 4WE 10 D… (pilot control valve), separate order |
8 |
Directional seat valve type M-3SEW 10 … (pilot control valve), separate order |
9 |
Porting pattern according to ISO 4401-05-04-0-05 (mounting thread for version "/12" see data sheet 08936) |
NG |
D1 |
H1 |
H2 |
H3 |
H4 |
L1 |
L3 |
L4 |
L5 |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
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80 | 250 | 80 | 26 | 45 | 26 | 74 | 9.5 | 17 | 10.5 |
100 | 300 | 100 | 40 | 52.5 | 55 | 96.5 | 13 | 18 | 13 |
LFA control cover mounting screws |
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Hexagon socket head cap screws ISO 4762 - 10.9-flZn/nc/480h/C 1) |
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Size |
Quantity |
Tightening torque MA in Nm ±10 % |
16 |
4 |
30 |
25 |
4 |
100 |
32 |
4 |
240 |
40 |
4 |
480 |
50 |
4 |
480 |
63 |
4 |
1600 |
80 |
8 |
800 |
100 |
8 |
1600 |
1) Hexagon socket head cap screws UNC, see data sheet 08936 |
Mounting screws included in the scope of delivery.
Notice:
The tightening torques stated are guidelines when using screws with the specified friction coefficients and when using a manual torque wrench (tolerance ± 10 %). The specified tightening torques were calculated with total friction coefficient μ = 0.09 … 0.14; adjust in case of modified surfaces. Supplied mounting screws are only suitable for direct assembly on a block. If an intermediate cover is used, mounting screws have to be designed accordingly longer (see dimensions).Installation bore and connection dimensions according to ISO 7368
Size 16 ... 63
Dimensions in mm
1 |
Bore for locating pin |
2 |
80 mm only at control cover for directional valve set-up NG16 (axis X–Y bore) |
Size 80 ... 100
Dimensions in mm
1 |
Bore for locating pin |
NG |
ØD1H7 |
ØD2 |
ØD3/(ØD3*) 1) |
ØD4H7 |
ØD5 2) |
ØD6 |
ØD7H13 |
H1 |
H2 |
H3 |
H4 |
H5 |
H6 |
H7 |
H8 |
H9 |
L1 |
L2 |
L3 |
L4 |
L5 |
W |
Ro 3) |
Ru 3) |
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mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
mm |
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16 | 32 | 16 |
16 25 |
25 | M8 | 4 | 4 | 42.5 | 56 | + 0.1 | 43 | + 0.2 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 0.5 |
65 80 |
46 | 23 | 25 | 10.5 | 0.05 | 2 | 1 |
25 | 45 | 25 |
25 32 |
34 | M12 | 6 | 6 | 57 | 72 | + 0.1 | 58 | + 0.2 | 25 | 12 | 2.5 | 30 | 2.5 | 1 | 85 | 58 | 29 | 33 | 16 | 0.05 | 2 | 1 |
32 | 60 | 32 |
32 40 |
45 | M16 | 8 | 6 | 68.5 | 85 | + 0.1 | 70 | + 0.2 | 35 | 13 | 2.5 | 30 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 102 | 70 | 35 | 41 | 17 | 0.1 | 2 | 1 |
40 | 75 | 40 |
40 50 |
55 | M20 | 10 | 6 | 84.5 | 105 | + 0.1 | 87 | + 0.3 | 45 | 15 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 2.5 | 125 | 85 | 42.5 | 50 | 23 | 0.1 | 4 | 1 |
50 | 90 | 50 |
50 63 |
68 | M20 | 10 | 8 | 97.5 | 122 | + 0.1 | 100 | + 0.3 | 45 | 17 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 2.5 | 140 | 100 | 50 | 58 | 30 | 0.1 | 4 | 1 |
63 | 120 | 63 |
63 80 |
90 | M30 | 12 | 8 | 127 | 155 | + 0.1 | 130 | + 0.3 | 65 | 20 | 4 | 40 | 4 | 3 | 180 | 125 | 62.5 | 75 | 38 | 0.1 | 4 | 1 |
80 | 145 | 80 |
80 100 |
110 | M24 | 16 | 10 | 170.5 | 205 | + 0.1 | 175 | + 0.4 | 50 | 25 | 5 | 40 | 5 | 4.5 | 250 | 200 | - | - | - | 0.1 | 4 | 1 |
100 | 180 | 100 |
100 125 |
135 | M30 | 20 | 10 | 205.5 | 245 | + 0.1 | 210 | + 0.4 | 63 | 29 | 5 | 50 | 5 | 4.5 | 300 | 245 | - | - | - | 0.1 | 4 | 1 |
1) | Due to the use of a bore with ØD3*, port B protrudes over the upper limit of the area intended in ISO 7368. This is, however, possible due to the sealing concept and reduces the pressure loss during flow through the valve. Thus, we recommend a bore with ØD3*. |
2) | Mounting thread for version "/12" see data sheet 08936 |
3) | Maximum dimension |
Notice:
The dimensions are nominal dimensions which are subject to tolerances.
Notices:
The specified tightening torques stated are guidelines when using screws with the specified friction coefficients and when using a manual torque wrench (tolerance ± 10%). The specified tightening torques were calculated with total friction coefficient μtotal = 0.09 ... 0.14; adjust in case of modified surfaces. Supplied mounting screws are only suitable for direct assembly on a block. If an intermediate cover is used, mounting screws have to be designed accordingly longer.Mounting screws (included in scope of delivery)
Hexagon socket head cap screws ISO 4762 - 10.9-flZn/nc/480h/C 1) |
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Size |
Quantity |
Tightening torque MA in Nm ±10 % |
16 |
4 |
30 |
25 |
4 |
100 |
32 |
4 |
240 |
40 |
4 |
480 |
50 |
4 |
480 |
63 |
4 |
1600 |
80 |
8 |
800 |
100 |
8 |
1600 |
125 |
8 |
3100 |
160 |
12 |
5000 |
1) | Hexagon socket head cap screws UNC, see data sheet 08936 |
Additional functions with special numbers (upon request)
Additional functions with special numbers: Control cover (upon request)
Orifice symbol
Orifice symbol |
Ordering code |
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A** |
A** |
This orifice is designed as screw-type orifice. If an orifice is to be installed, the respective code letter with the orifice Ø in 1/10 mm has to be entered in the type designation. Example: A12 = Orifice with Ø1.2 mm in channel A. |
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Ø1,2 |
This orifice is designed as bore. No specifications are made in the type designation. (Orifice Ø in mm) |
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Z12 |
This orifice is designed as screw-type orifice. This is a standard orifice. No specifications are made in the type designation. (Orifice Ø in 1/10 mm) |
Symbol |
Type |
Size |
Description / special characteristic |
LFA . GWA11-7X/… |
16 … 63 |
Spring chamber additionally on "Z2" |
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LFA . GWA21-7X/... |
32 … 100 |
3 check valves |
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LFA . GWA21-6X/... |
Orifice selection
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