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SUN HYD COUNTER BALANCE

Description & Features

The Hydraforce counterbalance valve is engineered to provide precise load control and maintain stability in hydraulic systems. Designed for demanding industrial applications, this valve ensures smooth operation by preventing the load from free-falling and maintaining a consistent pressure. Its robust construction and compatibility with various hydraulic fluids make it a reliable choice for industries such as construction, material handling, and mobile equipment.

With its optimized flow design, the valve enhances system efficiency and reduces energy consumption. It is built to withstand high-pressure environments, ensuring durability and long-term performance. The valve's compact design allows for easy integration into existing systems, offering flexibility in diverse operational settings.

SKU: CBCA-LAN

Supplier Part Number (MPN): CBCALAN

Specifications

Alternate Part Numbers Alternate Part Number CBCALAN	Brand Gulf Controls Corporation	Brand Gulf Controls Corporation	Pack Size 1.00	UOM EA	Supplier Part Number CBCA-LAN	Product Weight 1.00 lbs

Product Questions & Answers (4)

Question by: Scott H on Jul 18, 2025, 10:34 AM

what exactly is a counterbalance valve and what's it doing in a hydraulic circuit?

Answer by: Customer Support on Jul 19, 2025, 5:45 PM

Counterbalance valves hold a load in place by maintaining back pressure on the return side of a cylinder or motor. Without one, a suspended or overhanning load can drift or free-fall if the pressure on the inlet side drops. This particular unit is a Sun Hydraulics design, sourced through Gulf Controls Corporation under part number CBCA-LAN.

Question by: Floyd J on Apr 30, 2025, 8:48 PM

So, this here Hydraforce counter balance... what's it actually do?

Answer by: Customer Support on May 2, 2025, 4:46 PM

Designed to control a load being held by a hydraulic actuator, this valve prevents it from running ahead of the pump.

Question by: Norm B on Feb 24, 2026, 2:38 PM

part number CBCA-LAN, is that the Sun Hydraulics counterbalance or is this a Hydraforce unit?

Answer by: Customer Support on Feb 25, 2026, 5:54 PM

Gulf Controls Corporation supplies this one under the Hydraforce brand, but the supplier part number CBCA-LAN does trace back to a Sun Hydraulics counterbalance valve configuration. Both names show up on this product because of how the supply chain and branding cross over on this particular valve family.

Question by: Shane T on Apr 7, 2025, 3:32 PM

i keep seein “counter balance” on these valves, what is this SUN HYD COUNTER BALANCE supposed to do?

Answer by: Customer Support on Apr 8, 2025, 5:45 PM

Counterbalance is the function type. It refers to a hydraulic valve used for load holding and controlled lowering in a circuit, and this item is identified as a SUN HYD counter balance unit under part number CBCA-LAN.