The A4VG axial piston variable pump in swash plate design for hydrostatic closed circuit transmissions
– Flow is proportional to drive speed and displacement and is infinitely variable
– Output flow increases with the swivel angle of the swash plate from 0 to its maximum value
– Flow direction changes smoothly when the swash plate is moved through the neutral position
– A wide range of highly adaptable control devices is available for different control and regulating functions
– The pump is equipped with two pressure-relief valves on the high pressure ports to protect the hydrostatic transmission (pump and motor) from overload
– The high-pressure relief valves also function as boost valves
– The integrated boost pump acts as a feed and control oil pump
– The maximum boost pressure is limited by a built-in boost pressure relief valve
Table of values (theoretical values, without efficiency and tolerances; values rounded)
Size
A4VG40
A4VG56
A4VG71
A4VG90
A4VG125
A4VG180
A4VG250
Displacement
variable pump
Vg max
cm3
40
56
71
90
125
180
250
boost pump (20 bar)
Vg Sp
cm3
8.6
11.6
19.6
19.6
28.3
39.8
52.5
Speed
maximum Vg max
conti.
rpm
4000
3600
3300
3050
2850
2500
2400
limited maximum
limited
rpm
4200
3900
3600
3300
3250
2900
2600
intermittent max.
Min.
rpm
5000
4500
4100
3800
3450
3000
2700
nmin
rpm
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
Flow
continuous and Vg max
l/min
160
202
234
275
356
450
600
Power continuous Vg max
400 bar
kW
107
134
156
183
237
300
400
Torque
at Vg max
400 bar
Nm
255
356
451
572
795
1144
1590
100 bar
Nm
63.5
89
112.8
143
198.8
286
398
Moment of inertia
JGR
kgm2
0.0038
0.0066
0.0097
0.0149
0.0232
0.0444
0.0983
Angular acceleration
α
rad/s2
30000
24000
21000
18000
14000
11000
6700
Filling capacity
V
L
1.1
1.5
1.3
1.5
2.1
3.1
6.3
Weight approx.
m
kg
31
38
50
60
80
101
156
Control units:NV – version without control unit
The mounting surface for the control unit is machined and is sealed with the standard seal for control units and a cover plate. This version is ready for retrofitting to control units (HD, HW, EP, EZ). When used directly for “DA" control and in combinations with “DA" control, the appropriate adjustments must be made to the spring assembly of the control cylinder and control plate.
DG – hydraulic control, direct operated
The stroke cylinder of the pump is directly supplied with control pressure by switching a pilot pressure on or off at ports X1 or X2. In this way, the swash plate and thus the displacement can be adjusted between Vg = 0 and Vg max. A different flow direction is associated with each port.
EZ – electric two-point control, with switching solenoid
By energizing or de-energizing a control current to either switching solenoid a or b, the stroke cylinders of the pump are supplied with control pressure by the EZ control unit. In this way, the swash plate and thus the displacement is adjustable without intermediate settings between Vg = 0 and Vg max. A different flow direction is associated with each switching solenoid.
HD – proportional control, hydraulic, pilot-pressure related
Depending on the pressure difference of the pilot pressure pSt in the two control lines (ports Y1 and Y2), the stroke cylinder of the pump is supplied with control pressure via the HD control unit. Thus, the swash plate – and, therefore, the displacement – are infinitely adjustable. A different flow direction is associated with each control line.
Depending on the swivel angle of the control lever and the actuating direction, the stroke cylinder of the pump is supplied with control pressure via the HW control unit. Thus, the swash plate – and, therefore, the displacement – are infinitely adjustable. A different actuating direction is associated with each direction of control lever actuation.
EP – proportional control, electric
Depending on the preselected current “I" at the two proportional solenoids, the stroke cylinder of the pump is supplied with control pressure via the EP controller. Thus, the swash plate – and, therefore, the displacement – are infinitely adjustable. A different flow direction is associated with each proportional solenoid.
DA – automatic control, hydraulic, speed related
Depending on the drive speed, the DA control unit generates a pilot pressure which charges the stroke cylinder of the pump with control pressure via a 4/3-directional valve, allowing the swash plate – and, therefore, the displacement – to be infinitely adjusted. Each flow direction is assigned a switching solenoid on the 4/3-directional valve. You can find details on DA closed loop control in operating instructions “Hydrostatic travel drive with DA closed loop control" – RE 90 330-01-B and in RE 90 330-03-B (functional description and project planning notes).
Details regarding the choice of hydraulic fluid
The correct choice of hydraulic fluid requires knowledge of the operating temperature in relation to the ambient temperature: in
a closed circuit the circuit temperature.
The hydraulic fluid should be chosen so that the operating viscosity in the operating temperature range is within the optimum range (νopt) – the shaded area of the selection diagram. We recommended that the higher viscosity class be selected in each case.
Example: At an ambient temperature of X °C an operating temperature of 60 °C is set. In the optimum operating viscosity range (νopt; shaded area) this corresponds to the viscosity classes VG 46 or VG 68; to be selected: VG 68.
Please note: The case drain temperature, which is affected by pressure and speed, is always higher than the circuit temperature.
At no point in the system may the temperature be higher than 115 °C.
If the above conditions cannot be maintained due to extreme operating parameters, please consult us.
Hydraulic fluid
Before starting project planning, please refer to our data sheets RE 90220 (mineral oil), RE 90221 (environmentally acceptable hydraulic fluids) and RE 90223 (HF hydraulic fluids) for detailed information regarding the choice of hydraulic fluid and application conditions. The variable pump A4VG is unsuitable for operation with HFA, HFB and HFC. If HFD or environmentally acceptable hydraulic fluids are being used, the limitations regarding technical data and seals mentioned in RE 90221 and RE 90223 must be observed. When ordering, please indicate the used hydraulic fluid.
Limits of viscosity range
The maximum hydraulic fluid temperature of 115 °C must not be exceeded locally either (e.g. in the bearing area).
The temperature in the bearing area is – depending on pressure and speed – up to 5 K higher than the average case drain temperature.