THM – Z4WE6….3XT – Directional Valves
Optimize the space and efficiency of your hydraulic manifolds with the THM Z4WE6 Series Directional Control Valve. Engineered as a highly compact 4/2-way isolator valve, this standard version features an innovative sandwich plate design that allows for seamless vertical stacking. Capable of processing flow rates up to 40 L/min and sustaining maximum working pressures up to 315 bar, the Z4WE6 delivers robust, automated fluid command. By utilizing advanced wet pin AC or DC solenoids and ensuring free-flow through the P and T ports in all switched positions, this valve minimizes energy loss and heat generation, making it an essential component for high-performance, continuously operating heavy machinery.
Core Technical Specifications:-
- Valve Architecture: 4/2-Way Solenoid Operated Directional Spool Valve
- Design Type: Sandwich Plate (Stackable)
- Standard Size: Size 6 (NG6)
- Maximum Operating Pressure: Up to 315 bar
- Maximum Flow Rate: Up to 40 L/min
- Porting Standards: DIN 24 340 form A, ISO 4401, and CETOP–RP 121 H
Key Features & Engineering Advantages:-
- Space-Saving Sandwich Design: The stackable sandwich plate configuration allows engineers to mount this isolator valve directly between standard directional valves and subplates. This drastically reduces the physical footprint of the manifold and eliminates the need for bulky, leak-prone external piping.
- Continuous Free-Flow Channels: Specifically engineered to allow unrestricted fluid flow through the P (Pressure) and T (Tank) ports regardless of the spool's switched position. This ensures downstream components are never starved of fluid and minimizes overall system pressure drops.
- Advanced Wet Pin Solenoids: The solenoid armature operates entirely submerged in hydraulic fluid. This "wet pin" design naturally cushions the shifting stroke, dissipates heat, and significantly extends the operational lifespan of the coil under continuous AC or DC power.
- Universal Standardized Porting: Machined to strictly comply with DIN, ISO, and CETOP porting patterns, guaranteeing effortless integration and drop-in replacement capabilities across a wide range of global hydraulic systems.
- Optional Hand Override: Can be equipped with a manual hand override, providing operators with a critical physical failsafe to shift the valve during electrical troubleshooting or emergency power loss.
Ideal Industry Applications:-
The compact stacking capability, standardized mounting, and 315-bar resilience of the Z4WE6 Series make it the premier choice for:
- Heavy Civil & Road Machinery: Serving as a reliable, space-saving isolator valve within the complex, multi-layered manifolds of asphalt pavers, road milling machines, and motor graders.
- Compact Earthmoving Equipment: Providing precise automated control for auxiliary attachments on mini-excavators, skid steer loaders, and compact trenchers where cab and enclosure space is highly restricted.
- Automated Industrial Manufacturing: Integrating seamlessly into the standardized power units of plastic injection molding machines, metal stamping presses, and robotic assembly lines.
- Mobile Material Handling: Ensuring smooth, continuous fluid routing for the automated lifting and stabilization circuits on industrial forklifts and mobile cranes.