Directional control valves

Total flow control made easy

Gain complete control of your hydraulic system's flow with Danfoss directional control valves. Tailor your design with ease by choosing from our array of manual control options – be it rotary, lever, push and pull – or opt for hydraulic pilot-operated control. Your design preferences, your control – it's all in your hands with Danfoss directional control valves.

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Features and benefits

Flow rating up to 265 l/min [70 US gal/min]
Pressure rating up to 450 bar [6500 psi]

Efficiency

With the vast array of sizes and control types, you can always find the best match for your application to maximize efficiency.

Reliability

Our directional valves are designed for durability and reliability, ensuring a long operational life in hydraulic systems. This reliability is crucial for maintaining uptime and allowing your machine to do the work it was designed to do.

Functionality

With over 70 available designs, you will be able to find the directional valve you need for your machine. Multiple actuation options are offered, including manual rotary, lever, and push- or pull- operated. This is complemented with our complete line of hydraulic-piloted options, ensuring you have just the control type you need.

Product range

Manual Rotary Valves

Product Code	Cavity	Flow	Pressure
MRV2-10	SDC10-2	57 l/min [15 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
MRV2-16	SDC16-2	170 l/min [45 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
MRV3-10	SDC10-3	23 l/min [6 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
MRV13-10	SDC10-3	23 l/min [6 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
MRV13-12	C-12-3	45 l/min [12 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
MRV3-16	SDC16-3	65 l/min [17 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
MRV13-16	SDC16-3	65 l/min [17 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
MRV4-10	SDC10-4	11 l/min [3 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
MRV14-10	SDC10-4	11 l/min [3 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
MRV14-12	C-12-4	23 l/min [6 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
MRV4-16	SDC16-4	45 l/min [12 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
MRV14-16	SDC16-4	45 l/min [12 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
MRV5-10	SDC10-4	11 l/min [3 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
MRV15-10	SDC10-4	11 l/min [3 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
MRV15-12	C-12-4	23 l/min [6 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
MRV15-16	SDC16-4	45 l/min [12 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
MRV6-10	SDC10-4	11 l/min [3 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
MRV6-16	SDC16-4	45 l/min [12 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
MRV7-10	SDC10-4	11 l/min [3 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]

Manual Lever Valves

Product Code	Cavity	Flow	Pressure
MLV9-12-A	C-12-4	60 l/min [16 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
MLV9-12-B	C-12-4	60 l/min [16 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
MLV9-12-E	C-12-4	60 l/min [16 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
MLV9-12-F	C-12-4	60 l/min [16 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]

Manual Push/Pull Valves

Product Code	Cavity	Flow	Pressure
CE 06	NCS06/2	20 l/min [5 US gpm]	207 bar [3000 psi]
MPV1-10	SDC10-2	45 l/min [12 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
MPV3-10	SDC10-2	45 l/min [12 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
3CP2	A879	15 l/min [4 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
MSV11-10	SDC10-3	23 l/min [6 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
MSV1-12	C-12-3	40 l/min [11 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
MSV2-12	C-12-3	38 l/min [10 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
MSV3-12	C-12-4	53 l/min [14 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
MSV4-12	C-12-4	53 l/min [14 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
MSV5-12	C-12-3	42 l/min [11 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
MSV6-12	C-12-4	53 l/min [14 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
MSV17-10	SDC10-4	19 l/min [5 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]

Hydraulically piloted 2-way valves

Product Code	Cavity	Flow	Pressure
MSV7-12	C-12-4	45 l/min [12 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
CP710-1	SDC10-3	40 l/min [11 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PTS17-10	SDC10-3	30 l/min [8 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
PTS17-12	C-12-3	114 l/min [30 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
CP710-3	SDC10-3	40 l/min [11 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
CP710-8	SDC10-4	40 l/min [11 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
CP712-8	SDC16-4	130 l/min [34 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
CP712-11	SDC16-4	130 l/min [34 US gpm]	450 bar [6500 psi]
CP712-7	SDC16-4	220 l/min [58 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]

Hydraulically piloted 3-way and 4-way valves

Product Code	Cavity	Flow	Pressure
PTS1-10	SDC10-4	30 l/min [8 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PTS11-10	SDC10-4	30 l/min [8 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
PTS11-12	C-12-4	76 l/min [20 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
PTS1-16	SDC16-4	132 l/min [35 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PTS11-16	SDC16-4	132 l/min [35 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
PTS1-20	SDC20-4	265 l/min [70 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PTS12-10	SDC10-4	30 l/min [8 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
PTS12-12	C-12-4	114 l/min [30 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
PTS2-16	SDC16-4	132 l/min [35 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PTS12-16	SDC16-4	132 l/min [35 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
PTS2-20	SDC20-4	265 l/min [70 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PTS3-10	SDC10-4	30 l/min [8 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PTS13-10	SDC10-4	30 l/min [8 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
PTS13-12	C-12-4	114 l/min [30 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
PTS3-16	SDC16-4	132 l/min [35 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PTS6-16	SDC16-4	132 l/min [35 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PTS13-16	SDC16-4	132 l/min [35 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
CP722-11	SDC16-4	125 l/min [33 US gpm]	450 bar [6500 psi]
PTS3-20	SDC20-4	265 l/min [70 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PTS14-12	C-12-4	114 l/min [30 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
PTS5-16	SDC16-4	132 l/min [35 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PTS14-16	SDC16-4	132 l/min [35 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
PTS15-16	SDC16-4	132 l/min [35 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
PTS9-8	C-8-5S	19 l/min [5 US gpm]	280 bar [4000 psi]
PTS9-10	SDC10-5	38 l/min [10 US gpm]	280 bar [4000 psi]
PTS9-12	C-12-5S	76 l/min [20 US gpm]	280 bar [4000 psi]
PTS9-16	C-16-5S	150 l/min [40 US gpm]	280 bar [4000 psi]
PTS9-20	C-20-5S	230 l/min [60 US gpm]	280 bar [4000 psi]
DV15-P5-24-FD	NCS12/5	70 l/min [18 US gpm]	230 bar [3300 psi]

Brake Release Valves

Product Code	Cavity	Flow	Pressure
1SB10	A893	10 l/min [2.6 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
1SB304	A5302	30 l/min [8 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]

Documents

Documents
Type	Name	Language	Valid for	Updated	Download	File type
User guide	ICS Directional Control Valves Technical Information	English	Multiple	26 Nov, 2025	5.6 MB	.pdf

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