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Figure 5-23, shows a typical four-way, poppet-type, directional-control valve. It is a manually operated valve and consists of a group of conventional spring-loaded poppets. The poppets are enclosed in a common housing and are interconnected by ducts so as to direct the fluid flow in the desired direction. The poppets are actuated by cams on …

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Figure 5-12, shows a simple poppet valve. It consists primarily of a movable poppet that closes against a valve seat. Pressure from the inlet tends to hold the valve tightly closed. A slight force applied to the poppet stem opens the poppet. The action is similar to the valves of an automobile engine. The poppet …

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