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Hydraulic-over-air relay valves

February 25, 2011 By Paul Heney

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MICO valves photoNorth Mankato, Minn.—MICO, Inc. is introducing its hydraulic-over-air relay valves at the IFPE/ConExpo show in Las Vegas in booth #13653. The valves are designed to convert hydraulic modulated input pressure to a proportional output air pressure. The new relay valves are ideal for various on- and off-highway applications, such as controlling an air-braked trailer with a hydraulically braked towing vehicle that has an air power source.

The system originates with a hydraulic vehicle component, such as a master cylinder or hydraulic control valve, which delivers a given hydraulic input pressure. This input pressure sends a pilot signal to the relay valve in order to modulate air brake pressure on the other end.

MICO offers three different hydraulic-over-air relay valve designs: single, dual and tandem. The single input design provides one hydraulic pilot port to control modulated air braking pressure. The dual input features two independent ports, either of which can accept pilot pressure. When pressure is applied to both ports simultaneously, the controlled air braking pressure ratio increases proportionally. The dual input ports can be set up for different pressure ratios, making the dual design a good fit for certain steering assist applications. Functionally similar to the single design, the tandem input provides redundancy by utilizing two independent pilot pressure ports. This enables hydraulic pilot pressure to be applied to either port while allowing the pressure ratio to remain the same.

The new relay valves can accommodate a maximum air pressure of 150 psi and maximum hydraulic pressure of 2000 psi. The valves can be adjusted to operate at anywhere from a 3:1 to 21:1 hydraulic-to-air-pressure ratio. Maximum operating temperature for the valves is 250° F.

MICO, Inc.

Filed Under: Valves / Manifolds Tagged With: MICO

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  1. david coburn says

    May 11, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    that seams to be the hardest valve to buy. I have contacted MICO and they gave me a list of distributers. I have contacted 6 closest to me and no one responds. It’s like they haven’t a clue what I’m talking about. I have even sent a copy of brochure still no response. I just want to purchase one any help?

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