Description
The low-flow PVG 16 is designed to meet a wide range of application needs, from simple setups to complex hydraulic systems. Built on proven technology and high-quality components, it enables the creation of customised valve stacks tailored to your requirements.
With integrated load-sensing functionality specifically engineered for low-flow applications, the PVG 16 helps optimise productivity, reduce total system costs, and support compliance with emissions and safety regulations.
For advanced electrohydraulic systems, the PVG 16 pairs seamlessly with the PVE Series 6 actuator, ensuring reliable performance and easy integration.
Tech Specs
| Technical Data | Description | Metric | Imperial |
| Maximum pressure | Port P continuous | 350 bar | 5075 psi |
| Port P intermittent | 400 bar | 5800 psi | |
| Port A/B continuous | 380 bar | 5510 psi | |
| Port A/B intermittent | 420 bar | 6090 psi | |
| Port T, static/dynamic | 25/40 bar | 365/580 psi | |
| Oil flow rated | Port P | 140/230 l/min | 37/61 US gal/min |
| Port A/B | 60 l/min | 16 US gal/min | |
| Spool travel | Deadband | ± 1.5 mm | ± 0.06 in |
| Proportional range | ± 5 mm | ± 0.2 in | |
| Float position | ± 7.5 mm | ± 0.3 in | |
| Maximum internal leakage at 100 bar | A/B → T without shock valve | 20 cm³/min | 1.35 in³/min |
| A/B → T with shock valve (system setting 300 bar) | 25 cm³/min | 2.15 in³/min | |
| Ambient temperature | -30 to 60°C | -22 to 140°F | |
| Oil viscosity | Operating range | 12 - 75 mm²/s | 65 - 347 SUS |
| Minimum viscosity | 4 mm²/s | 39 SUS | |
| Maximum viscosity | 460 mm²/s | 2128 SUS | |
| Filtration | Maximum contamination (ISO 4406) | 23/19/16 | |
| PVM regulating range | Proportional | 13.9° | |
| Float position | 22.3° | ||
| PVM operating force | PVM + PVMD (Neutral position) | 2.2 ± 0.2 Nm | 5.0 ± 1.8 lbf·in |
| PVM + PVMD (Maximum stroke) | 2.8 ± 0.2 Nm | 6.3 ± 1.8 lbf·in | |
| PVM + PVE² (Neutral position) | 2.2 ± 0.2 Nm | 5.0 ± 1.8 lbf·in | |
| PVM + PVE² (Maximum stroke) | 2.8 ± 0.2 Nm | 6.3 ± 1.8 lbf·in | |
| PVM + PVH (Neutral position) | 2.7 ± 0.2 Nm | 23.9 ± 1.8 lbf·in | |
| PVM + PVH (Maximum stroke) | 7.1 ± 0.2 Nm | 62.8 ± 1.8 lbf·in | |
| PVH pressure | Regulating range | 5 - 15 bar | 75 - 220 psi |
| Maximum pilot pressure | 30 bar | 435 psi | |
| Maximum pressure on T-port | 10 bar | 145 psi | |
| PVE input voltage³ | Supply | 11 - 32 Vdc | |
| Regulating range | 25 - 75% of supply voltage | ||
| PVE SP pin output voltage³ | Float | 0.5 Vdc | |
| Flow to B-port | 1.25 - 2.5 Vdc | ||
| Neutral | 2.5 Vdc | ||
| Flow to A-port | 2.5 - 3.75 Vdc | ||
| Error | 5 Vdc |
¹ With PVSI end plate. Using PVS end plate maximum 300 bar [4351 psi].
² PVE without voltage.
³ Voltage is measured between spool output pin and ground (GND).
- 40 mm (1.575 in) PVB module width
- PVB with BSP and UNF threads
- Compensated basic modules
- Uncompensated basic modules
- P-channel check valve
- Shock valves
- PVM with or without adjustment screws
- PVH hydraulic actuation
- PVEO and PVEA
- Combination with PVG 32, 100 and 120
The Danfoss PVG 16 is suitable for a wide range of mobile hydraulic applications, including:
Construction Equipment
Excavators, skid steer loaders, compact loaders, and backhoes
Agricultural Machinery
Tractors, sprayers, harvesters, and attachments
Material Handling Equipment
Telehandlers, small cranes, lift platforms, and utility vehicles
Municipal & Utility Vehicles
Street sweepers, waste collection trucks, and service vehicles
Forestry Equipment
Harvesters, forwarders, and log handling machinery
Special Purpose & Custom Machinery
Any application requiring modular, load-sensing hydraulic control systems