customized
special solutions
B&B Control Blocks
Customized Special Solutions
In industrial and mobile hydraulics, there is a demand for complex control systems that are space-saving, lightweight, functionally reliable, and cost-effective. B&B Fluidsysteme has made it its mission to fulfill these requirements.
Control blocks regulate hydraulic actuators, such as hydraulic cylinders or hydraulic motors. Furthermore, safety functions and logic circuits can be implemented.
Starting from a raw aluminum or steel block, screw-in bores are drilled, into which the valves are threaded. The connections between the valves are realized through drilled passages. Valves with an ISO port pattern can be bolted onto the block, and inlets and outlets with connections can be attached to the block. Control blocks for flange-mounting onto a cylinder or motor are also common practice.
The development of hydraulic control systems, the design of the blocks, as well as the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of the finished products are an integral part of our value chain. Our service portfolio also includes small series production.
B&B Control Blocks
More common than you might think!
Telescoping
Lifting Cylinder Control
Outrigger Extension
Outrigger Locking Block
Platform Leveling
Safe ascent!
B&B Advantages
What are the advantages of block technology?
Compact Design
Since not every valve needs to be piped in its own housing for the circuit, this generally results in a more compact solution.
Easy Assembly
The valves only need to be threaded into the corresponding bores. Especially in more complex hydraulic systems, a clear and organized solution is beneficial.
Reduced Leakage
Replacing pipe and hose lines as well as the associated fittings with a valve block reduces potential leakage.
Cost Advantage
By reducing the number of individual components required and lowering assembly costs, a cost advantage often arises, even with small production quantities.
Project Workflow
From Order to Shipment
Step
01
Inquiry & Requirements
In correspondence with the customer, the desired requirements are determined, the corresponding circuit is developed, and a quotation is prepared.
Step
02
CAD Design
The circuit is translated into the block design using a 3D CAD program.
Here, attention is paid to a design that is suitable for manufacturing and meets the requirements.
Step
03
Customer Approval of the Prototype
The customer receives a prototype drawing for coordination with their design and to allow for necessary corrections.
Step
04
Order / Production
Upon receipt of the order, the prototype of the valve block is manufactured on a machining center, deburred, cleaned, and prepared for surface treatment.
Step
05
Finishing
Aluminum components are anodized. Steel components are chemically nickel-plated. Other processes can also be applied upon request.
Step
06
Assembly / Quality Assurance
The control block is equipped with all components and, if necessary, tested. For traceability, it is marked with the
delivery week.
Step
07
Shipping Preparation for Delivery
After assembly, the valve blocks are carefully packaged to protect them against contamination and transport damage on their way to the customer.
Step
08
Delivery – A Satisfied Customer
Decades of experience have shown that the products we supply function reliably and durably in customer applications.