Title: Trainer Lab #13 Pressure Reducing Valve Adjustment (Hydraulics)
Course: Troubleshooting Labs > Section: Final Troubleshooting Labs

INTRODUCTION

Think of pressure-reducing valves as the system’s way of saying “just enough.” When full system pressure is too much for a component, this valve limits it automatically, helping balance function and safety. You've already explored other types of pressure control valves—now, you'll see how this one works in applications that demand precise, reduced pressure, such as sequential clamping by building the circuit you drew in the previous lab.

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MATERIALS + TROUBLESHOOTING REFERENCE PAGES

This is a list of components used in this lab. Click on each link to view the reference page for that component. Components that are used in every lab are listed under “Other Troubleshooting Reference Pages.”

Pressure Reducing Valve
Pressure Gauge

Other Troubleshooting Reference Pages

Power Unit
Pressure Relief Valve
Hoses and Fittings
Pressure Manifold
Pressure Hose
Tank/Return Manifold
Tank/Return Hose
Hydraulic Oil (Indicator and Fill Port)
Hydraulic Filter
Start/Stop Pump

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TROUBLESHOOTING VIDEO

Learn how to troubleshoot the new components used in this lab by watching the videos below.

Pressure Reducing Valve

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LAB INSTRUCTIONS

For this assignment there is not a video to watch. You should be familiar enough with the trainer and the schematic provided that you can do this lab on your own. This is Lab #13, Pressure Reducing Valve Adjustment.

WARNING

The Pressure Reducing Valve may be the type that requires you to pull the knob out before rotating for adjustment.

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SUBMISSION

Once you have done this, submit a video. Additional submission criteria can be found in the rubric. Good luck.