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Build your perfect valve system one section at a time. Stack valves let you add, remove, or rearrange sections to match your exact hydraulic needs.

Customizable Sectional Stack Valves

Sectional stack valves are like building blocks for hydraulics. Each section bolts to the next, creating a custom valve bank that fits your exact needs. Need to add a function? Bolt on another section. Want different flow rates? Mix and match sections with different GPM ratings. Unlike monoblock valves that come as one fixed piece, sectional valves grow and change with your equipment.

This modular design makes sectional valves perfect for custom machines and complex hydraulics. Each section controls one hydraulic cylinder or motor with its own spool, relief valve, and flow settings. Stack them between an inlet section and end cap to create systems with 2, 4, 6, or more functions. They handle higher pressures and flows than most monoblocks, with some rated up to 5000 PSI and 40 GPM.

We stock individual sections, complete valve banks, and conversion parts. Choose from manual lever controls, electric solenoid operation, or hydraulic pilot controls. Our sections work with standard SAE ports and common bolt patterns, so they fit most hydraulic pump setups without adapters.

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Why Sectional Stack Valves Beat Fixed Designs

Sectional valves solve the biggest problem with fixed valve designs – flexibility. When your hydraulic needs change, you just unbolt and reconfigure. Adding a grapple to your loader? Stack on another section. Upgrading to a bigger cylinder? Swap in a higher-flow section. This modularity saves money because you don’t replace the whole valve bank, just the parts that need to change. Equipment manufacturers love them because one valve design works across multiple machine models.

The sectional design also means better serviceability. If one spool wears out, you replace just that section, not the entire valve. Each section has its own relief valve, so you can run different pressures to different cylinders – perfect when combining heavy-lifting and precision-control functions. The bolt-together construction uses high-pressure O-rings between sections that seal better than pipe connections. Many sections include load-check valves to prevent cylinder drift and regeneration circuits for faster operation.

Build your valve bank right with matched components. Start with an inlet section that matches your pump flow. Add work sections rated for each cylinder’s needs – standard 2500 PSI for most applications or heavy-duty 4000 PSI for high-pressure systems. End with a closed cap or power-beyond outlet to run additional valves. We also carry tie rod kits, adjustable relief valves, and conversion brackets to mount sectional valves where monoblocks used to be.

Our sectional valves come from the same suppliers that build OEM equipment. We help customers design valve banks every day – from simple 2-section splitter valves to complex 8-section crane controls. Send us your hydraulic schematic or just describe what you’re building. We’ll spec the right sections, make sure everything’s compatible, and get you all the fittings and hoses to connect it. Most configurations ship assembled and tested, ready to bolt on.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a sectional stack directional control valve and how does it work?

A sectional stack valve uses individual valve sections bolted together to create a custom valve bank. Each section has its own spool that directs fluid to a specific cylinder. Stack as many sections as you need between an inlet and end cap. Like Legos for hydraulics – totally customizable.

2. What are sectional stack valves used for?

Sectional valves run complex hydraulic equipment like excavators, cranes, forestry machines, and custom-built equipment. They excel when you need different flows or pressures to different cylinders, or when equipment changes regularly. Common on machines that need 4+ functions or precise control.

3. How do I know which sectional valve sections to choose?

Start by listing each hydraulic function you need – each one needs a section. Check your pump’s flow rate for the inlet section size. Pick work sections based on each cylinder’s GPM needs. Add it up – total flow can’t exceed pump capacity. Include relief valves set 200-300 PSI above working pressure.

4. Can I mix different brand sections together?

Usually no – different brands use different bolt patterns and port locations. However, many brands follow industry-standard patterns like Prince or Gresen styles. Sections from the same pattern family often interchange. When in doubt, stick with one brand or ask us about compatibility.

5. How do I convert from monoblock to sectional valves?

Measure your mounting bolt pattern and port locations. Many sectional inlet sections match common monoblock patterns, making swaps easy. You’ll need new hydraulic hoses since port positions change. Consider flow rates – sectionals often handle more flow, so you might upgrade your pump too for better performance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a sectional stack directional control valve and how does it work?

2. What are sectional stack valves used for?

3. How do I know which sectional valve sections to choose?

4. Can I mix different brand sections together?

5. How do I convert from monoblock to sectional valves?

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a sectional stack directional control valve and how does it work?

2. What are sectional stack valves used for?

3. How do I know which sectional valve sections to choose?

4. Can I mix different brand sections together?

5. How do I convert from monoblock to sectional valves?

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