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The Highlights below include features on recent products, solutions and news from Sun.
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Factory-tuned, optimized electro-hydraulics right out of the box

Jan 31, 2019

Valve, coil and driver assembled together as one easy-to-order part.

Why wait? Get Sun's FLeX valves & our new XMD drivers when you want them.

Dec 14, 2018

Sun is able to ship any FLeX Series Valves and XMD Drivers in four weeks - or less if needed.

Get the relief you need. Adjustable. Ventable. Blockable. FLeX-ible.

Oct 01, 2018

Sun introduces four new solenoid-operated, fully adjustable relief valves with ventable and blockable relief functions - a first for the industry. These RVC* valves add to the growing FLeX Series family.

Our FLeX family of solenoid-operated valves is expanding

Jul 17, 2018

New 3000-psi (210-bar) electro-proportional throttle valves and a new 5000-psi (350-bar) blocking poppet valve leverage FLeX technologies to reach into more applications.

Sun's New FLeX Series Solenoid Valves & Coils

Oct 29, 2017

FLeX Series Solenoid Valves & Coils

Keep it clean with Sun filter cartridges

May 30, 2017

Sun filter cartridges save space & save systems

New QuickSelect LoadHolding Selector Tool

Jul 15, 2016

Choosing the right load-holding valve shouldn’t be a game of chance.

QuickDesign with SmartConnect Offers Drag-and-Drop Schematic Tool

May 31, 2016

The shortest distance from concept to solution

CavitySaver multi-function valves deliver single-cartridge solutions

Mar 23, 2016

Reduce cavities, cost and maintenance in your hydraulic systems

Reduce Cylinder Decompression Shock and Cost of Ownership

Jan 29, 2016

How you can use Sun balanced logic elements to eliminate decompression shock.

New Solenoid Valve Delivers Cost-Effective Load-Holding Solution

Dec 17, 2015

The latest addition to Sun's Value Series directional valves, the DTDB is an extremely low-leakage solenoid-operated directional valve suited for load-holding applications with system requirements up to 3600 psi (250 bar).

Pursuing the Perfect Counterbalance Valve

Aug 19, 2015

LoadAdaptive: a new species of counterbalance valve

High Capacity Electro-Proportional Throttle Valve

Jan 23, 2015

Sun's new electro-proportional throttle with reverse flow check provides high capacity flow control in one compact cartridge solution.

Sun Cartridges with EPDM Seals

Dec 17, 2014

Cartridges for flame-retardant fluids in high-temperature applications

Protect your Hydraulic Systems with Sun Filter Cartridges

Nov 11, 2014

Sun Filter Cartridges offer Protection from Damaging Contamination.

Sun Saves Energy with LoadMatch™ Technology

Aug 24, 2014

Use just the right amount of energy to move your load.

Pilot-to-Shift Directional Valves and Proportional Throttles

Jul 18, 2014

Pilot-operated directional and proportional flow control cartridges offer multiple circuit solutions.

Pilot Operated, Balanced Poppet Relief Valves

Jun 16, 2014

Pilot-operated, balanced poppet reliefs are fast-acting, low-leakage relief valves.

CE/TÜV Certified Pressure Relief Valves

May 01, 2014

Sun RDDT and RDFT cartridges are CE/TÜV certified relief valves in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC (PED).

Tri-Grip Handknob Now Offered From Sun as a Standard Control Option

Dec 02, 2013

Factory Configured on Select Models

High Capacity Solenoid Valves

Jun 17, 2013

Now available: 2-way, poppet style solenoid valves for flow rates to 120 gpm (480 L/min.) with just one valve.

Sun LoadMatch™ Valves Save Energy!

May 13, 2013

Sun LoadMatch™ Valves save energy, reduce emissions and extend engine life.

Pilot-Operated, Balanced Poppet, Anti Shock Reliefs

Jan 10, 2013

Anti-shock relief cartridges offer many benefits over traditional reliefs.

Sun Offers Zinc-Nickel Plating for Corrosion Resistance

Aug 01, 2012

We've added zinc-nickel plating to our corrosion-resistant cartridge offerings.

Accumulator Sense, Pump Unload Valves

May 24, 2012

ASPU doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, does it?

'Soft' Relief Eliminates Pressure Spikes

May 24, 2012

The soft relief valve not only limits maximum pressure but also the rate of pressure rise.

Manually Operated Directional Valves

May 23, 2012

Manually operated directional valves from Sun are available in a wide variety of configurations

Series 4 PLUS Cartridges Offer Higher Flows with Lower Pressure Losses

May 23, 2012

Check valves and logic elements are now available in Sun's new Series 4 PLUS family.

Sun Expands Corrosion-Resistant Solutions

Mar 12, 2012

Sun has a corrosion-resistant solution for your needs.

Solenoid Operated Directional Valves Technical Tips

May 02, 2011

Sun publishes new technical tips on solenoid operated directional cartridges.

Electro-Proportional Basics Explained

Jul 25, 2010

Common terms used to describe electro-proportional products are defined.

Sun's Proportional Valves Enable Meter-in and Meter-out in Motion Control Circuits

Jun 06, 2010

Sun's new electro-proportional throttling valves provide versatility and superior control.

Pilot Controlled Directional Cartridges Technical Tips

May 04, 2010

Sun publishes new technical tips on pilot controlled directional cartridges.

Sequence Valves Technical Tips

Mar 08, 2010

Sun publishes new Technical Tips on Sequence Valves.

More Options for Logic Elements with Position-Indicating Switch

Feb 01, 2010

Sun has expanded the logic elements with a position-indicating switch.

Logic Element Cartridges Technical Tips

Oct 16, 2009

Sun publishes new Technical Tips on Logic Element Cartridges.

Flow Divider and Flow Divider/Combiner Technical Tips

Apr 24, 2009

Sun publishes Technical Tips on flow divider and flow divider/combiner valves.

Check Valves, Flow Control and Priority Flow Control Valves Technical Tips

Jan 07, 2009

Sun publishes new Technical Tips on check valves, flow control and priority flow control valves.

Sun’s High Flow 2-Way Solenoid Operated Valves

Oct 12, 2008

Sun offers a complete lineup of solenoid operated 2-way valves.

Pressure Relief and Regulating Cartridge Valve Technical Tips

Mar 14, 2008

The second in a series of revised and updated learning tools about Sun products.

Counterbalance/Pilot-to-Open Cartridge Valve Technical Tips

Oct 28, 2007

The first in a series of revised and updated learning tools about Sun products.

Sun Introduces Additional Solenoid-Operated Pilot Valves

Jan 04, 2007

Models DAAL and DBAL pilot flow solenoid cartridges utilize Sun's new style coil.

Take the Guesswork Out of Logic Circuits

Oct 02, 2002

Sun's balanced logic elements offer predictable switching.

Sun Introduces 'Hybrid' Valves

Aug 07, 2002

These 'hybrid' valves incorporate a relief and a check function into a single cartridge.

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