Sun Saves Energy
with LoadMatch™ Technology
Featured in Sun's new ecoline™ program is the LoadMatch™ family, and with good reason, too!
Sun's LoadMatch™ counterbalance valves incorporate an energy-saving, self-setting design that reduces unnecessary energy consumption by reacting to operating conditions.
Features & Benefits Include:
Sun's LoadMatch™ counterbalance valves incorporate an energy-saving, self-setting design that reduces unnecessary energy consumption by reacting to operating conditions.
Features & Benefits Include:
- Valves self-set at approximately 1.3 times actual load
- No adjustments are available or required
- Operates with lower pilot pressure than typical counterbalance valves. Pilot pressures are nearly identical for any load pressure.
- Superior performance helps extend run-time of battery powered machinery
- One valve model may fit many applications
- Maximum intermittent operating pressure: 6000 psi (420 bar)
- Corrosion resistant models available, please inquire
For a complete listing, see our LoadMatch™ Cartridges page.
Sun's LoadMatch™ valves save energy by reducing fuel consumption. Use our fuel savings calculator to see how much you can save.
Many machines operate at loads well below maximum capacity. LoadMatch™ valves automatically control their setting at reduced loads to minimize energy wasted during machine cycles at less than full loads.
Many machines operate at loads well below maximum capacity. LoadMatch™ valves automatically control their setting at reduced loads to minimize energy wasted during machine cycles at less than full loads.
| Valve | Fuel Usage in Gal/hr. | Fuel Cost/hr. |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Counterbalance | 5.4 | $21.60 |
| LoadMatch | 4.4 | $17.60 |
SAVINGS |
1 |
$4.00/hr |
A test of Sun LoadMatch valves on a Mi-Jack MJ 50C Travelift Gantry Crane (260 hp) used to load/unload shipping containers from trucks and rail cars lowered fuel consumption by 1 gal/hr, a savings of about $4 for every hour of operation.
If you are interested in saving operating costs and making your machine more “environmentally friendly”, consider using Sun LoadMatch energy-saving counterbalance valves for load holding operations.
For additional information on energy savings using Sun LoadMatch counterbalance valves, click LoadMatch Cartridges, or contact your local Sun Hydraulics Authorized Distributor.