Cartridge valves

Cartridge valves are compact components used in hydraulic systems to control pressure, flow, and the direction of the fluid. Installed in standardized cavities, compliant with SAE unified cavity standards, within manifolds or blocks, they enable efficient, modular circuit design and easy interchangeability. Their construction contributes to more compact, reliable systems that are simpler to integrate, maintain, and manage.

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What are cartridge valves?

Cartridge valves control pressure, flow rate or seal. They are tightened in a threaded cavity and are essential for the correct operation of hydraulic systems.

These valves are highly versatile and reliable, ideal for integrating several hydraulic functions inside a manifold (integrated units). That’s why they are applied to various sectors, including material handling, construction machinery, industrial vehicles, and the industrial sector.

Features and advantages

NEM’s cartridge valves are available in various sizes, from SAE-08 to SAE-20, and cover a wide flow rate (up to 300 l/min) and pressure (up to 350 bar) range.

These products are thoroughly tested, and every component is assembled to form a single unit.

The advantages that come with cartridge valves include reduced dimensions, integration with several valves and functions in one manifold and, thus, cost optimisation.

Types of cartridge valves

NEM’s catalogue offers various cartridge valves designed for multiple uses.

Mechanical cartridge valves
- Pressure relief valves
- Pressure reducing valves
- Logic elements
- Flow control valves
- Directional valves
- Counterbalance valves
- Check valves
- Flow dividers
Electric cartridge valves
- 2/2 directional valves
- 3/2 directional valves
- 4/2 directional valves
- 4/3 directional valves
Electro-proportional cartridge valves
- Pressure relief valves
- Pressure reducing valves
- Flow control valves
- Directional valves
Standard manifolds
Coils