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  1. Assemble A Hydraulic Pilot-operated Stress Relief Valve - Fluid Power Journal

    As with all precision machined components, care must be exercised when assembling a pilot-operated relief valve. Cleanliness is of the utmost significance. Parts, significantly the balanced piston, must be lubricated with clear oil previous to assembly. The cap or pilot section of the valve should be fastidiously aligned over the piston. Some relief valves use locator pins to make sure alignment. Bolts have to be torqued properly. Operation of the valve must be examined earlier than putting the ...