FC51 Series 3-Port Pressure Compensated Priority Flow Control Valve 0-30 GPM Flow Range

Description & Features

The FC51 Series 3-Port Pressure Compensated Priority Flow Control Valve offers a 0-30 GPM flow range designed for precision and reliability in industrial applications.

Manufactured by Brand Hydraulics Inc. this valve features a cast iron body and heat-treated steel spools for durability. The valve ensures consistent spool fit with low leakage thanks to a diamond-honed spool bore.

The device operates with a maximum pressure of 3000 PSI and includes Buna-N O-Rings as standard. Both outlets are pressure compensated by a spool maintaining constant flow while adjusting for pressure variations.

Fluid flows past a variable orifice through the compensator spool then exits the controlled flow port. The sum of controlled and excess flow equals the inlet flow. A dashpot on the compensator spool dampens hunting between a compensated pump and the valve. This product can function as a 2-port flow control by plugging the excess flow port with optimal performance achieved at 50% of the valve's rated flow.

A precision ground chrome-plated spool ensures long life and every valve undergoes factory testing for shutoff linearity maximum flow and pressure compensation.

MPN: C1MH22

Supplier Part Number: FC51-12SAE

Specifications

Brand
Brand Hydraulics
Actuator Type
Lever
Adjustment
Without Adjustment
Body Material
Cast Iron
Check Valve
Without Check Valve
Connection Type
SAE
Finish
No Paint
grp Recommended Filtration
30 um
Nominal Size
#12
Number of Handles
1
Number of Ports/Ways
3
Operator Type
Lever
Seal Material
Buna-N
Series
FC Series
Softgoods Material
Buna-N
Spool Material
Steel

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Product Questions & Answers (1)

Question by: Glen F on Aug 8, 2025, 10:46 AM
Just want to make sure, will this thing handle a flow range up to 30 GPM without a problem?
Answer by: Customer Support on Aug 9, 2025, 8:24 PM
Built to handle flow ranges up to 30 GPM, this priority flow control valve should work without issue within that specified range.

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