Functional Types of Directional Control Valves

Functional Types of Directional Control Valves

One method of classifying a directional control valve is by the flow paths that are
set up in its various operating conditions. Important factors to be considered are the
number of individual ports, the number of flow paths the valve is designed for andinternal connection of ports with the movable part.
There is function type of directional control valve :
1. Two-Way Directional Valve
2. Three-Way Directional Valve
3. Four-Way Directional Valve
4. Five-Port / Four-Way Directional Valve