OPERATION:
These unbalanced, pilot-to-close logic valves are 2-way switching elements that are
spring biased closed. Pressure at either work port ① or ② will oppose the spring
and tend to open the valve while pressure at port ③ will tend to close it. The force
generated at port ③ , plus the spring force, must be greater than the sum of the forces
acting at port ① and port ② for the valve to remain closed.
NOTE: The pilot area (port ③ ) is 1.8 times the area at port ① and 2.25 times the area
at port ② .