Having issues with counterbalance valves?

Sept. 19, 2013

If a hydraulic circuit containing counterbalance valves is acting erratically, the problem could be high hysteresis — a counterbalance valve's biggest enemy. But don't take my word for it, check out a classic article from an expert we just pulled from the archives and posted to the website. Just click here to read it now.

Alan Hitchcox Blog

If a hydraulic circuit containing counterbalance valves is acting erratically, the problem could be high hysteresis — a counterbalance valve's biggest enemy.

But don't take my word for it, check out a classic article from an expert we just pulled from the archives and posted to the website. Just click here to read it now.

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Alan Hitchcox Blog | Editor in Chief

Alan joined Hydraulics & Pneumatics in 1987 with experience as a technical magazine editor and in industrial sales. He graduated with a BS in engineering technology from Franklin University and has also worked as a mechanic and service coordinator. He has taken technical courses in fluid power and electronic and digital control at the Milwaukee School of Engineering and the University of Wisconsin and has served on numerous industry committees.

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