ABOUT TECH RESOURCES WHERE TO BUY CONTACT ENGLISH∨ Entire Site CARTRIDGES MANIFOLDS ELECTRONICS SOLUTIONS ACCESSORIES Home Highlights The Highlights below include features on recent products, solutions and news from Sun. Browse these features by date or use the navigation in the left column to filter results by product or topic. SUN REGENERATION VALVE ASSEMBLIES SEP 30, 2021 Increase productivity and reduce cycle times, all without sacrificing control and precision. Add Sun’s unrivaled quality and amazing customer support, and you’ve got a winning solution. READ MORE PRECISE ELECTRO-PROPORTIONAL INVERSE RELIEF VALVE JUN 22, 2021 Smooth, precise control of fan speed with full-flow relief to protect the system if the fan motor stalls READ MORE RUGGED, RELIABLE ELECTRO-HYDRAULICS APR 12, 2021 More than 40 electro-hydraulic valves that deliver longer life, better performance and Sun quality. READ MORE PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS CELEBRATE SUN’S FIRST 50 YEARS JAN 22, 2021 "50 Years in the Field" Photo Contest submissions showcase Sun's capabilities and our smart technologies for demanding applications. READ MORE PRECISE, COST-EFFECTIVE CONTROL FOR MOTORS & CYLINDERS DEC 14, 2020 FLeX Series FREP is an electro-proportional orifice & pressure compensator in one cost-effective flow control valve READ MORE INTRODUCING THE ROBERT E. KOSKI CENTER OF ENGINEERING INNOVATION DEC 08, 2020 Expanded research and development efforts at Sun Hydraulics find a home in the new Koski Center in Sarasota, Florida READ MORE RAPID-ADVANCE-AND-FEED ASSEMBLIES JUL 22, 2020 Why reinvent the wheel? Sun's standard solutions are road tested and ready. READ MORE CANPOINT XMD CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE MAY 20, 2020 XMD driver plus PC-based program bring cost-effective closed-loop capabilities to your applications READ MORE FLEX SERIES 3-WAY DIRECTIONAL BLOCKING POPPET VALVES DEC 18, 2019 Extremely low-leakage poppet valves expand the FLeX family READ MORE NEW: ADJUSTABLE PRIORITY FLOW CONTROL SOLUTIONS AUG 23, 2019 New solutions from Sun provide simple, efficient control of auxiliary hydraulic power for mobile equipment attachments. READ MORE SUN OPENS NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN KUNSHAN, CHINA AUG 07, 2019 Sun manufacturing capacity expands in China. READ MORE NEW FLEX SERIES SOLENOID-OPERATED DIRECTIONAL VALVES MAY 01, 2019 16 new 3-way and 4-way solenoid-operated directional valves join the FLeX Series lineup. READ MORE QUICKDESIGN ENHANCEMENTS ADD 5-AXIS, XMD INTEGRATION, SCHEMATIC COPY & MORE MAR 26, 2019 Major upgrade offers even more power and flexibility. And it's still free. READ MORE FACTORY-TUNED, OPTIMIZED ELECTRO-HYDRAULICS RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX JAN 31, 2019 Valve, coil and driver assembled together as one easy-to-order part. READ MORE GET THE RELIEF YOU NEED. ADJUSTABLE. VENTABLE. BLOCKABLE. FLEX-IBLE. OCT 01, 2018 Sun introduces four new solenoid-operated, fully adjustable relief valves with ventable and blockable relief functions - a first for the industry. These RVC* valves add to the growing FLeX Series family. READ MORE NEW SUN KOREA FACTORY UP AND RUNNING SEP 14, 2018 New Sun factory in Incheon, South Korea opens its doors READ MORE OUR FLEX FAMILY OF SOLENOID-OPERATED VALVES IS EXPANDING JUL 17, 2018 New 3000-psi (210-bar) electro-proportional throttle valves and a new 5000-psi (350-bar) blocking poppet valve leverage FLeX technologies to reach into more applications. READ MORE AUSTRALIA’S CUSTOM FLUIDPOWER JOINS THE SUN HYDRAULICS TEAM MAY 01, 2018 Sun solutions continue to spread across the globe with corporate acquisition of Australia’s largest and exclusive distributor. READ MORE SUN FINALIZES ACQUISITION OF FASTER GROUP FEB 21, 2018 Italian quick-release hydraulic coupling manufacturer joins the Sun team READ MORE XMD: SUN'S COMPACT, BLUETOOTH & CAN BUS CONFIGURABLE ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC DRIVER OCT 30, 2017 Introducing XMD, the first product from Sun's new line of electro-hydraulic drivers and controllers. READ MORE SUN'S NEW FLEX SERIES SOLENOID VALVES & COILS OCT 29, 2017 FLeX Series Solenoid Valves & Coils READ MORE SUN HYDRAULICS ANNOUNCES MERGER OF HIGH COUNTRY TEK WITH ENOVATION CONTROLS SEP 18, 2017 High Country Tek business will be conducted out of Tulsa, OK, and San Antonio, TX, starting January 1, 2018 READ MORE SUN EXPANDS OPERATIONS IN ASIA-PACIFIC SEP 18, 2017 The new factory in Incheon and new sales & engineering offices in Shanghai accommodate expanding demand for Sun Hydraulics products in the Asia-Pacific markets. READ MORE PUTTING SUN AT THE HEART OF HYDRAULIC REGENERATIVE BRAKING SYSTEMS JUN 21, 2017 Lightning Systems picks Sun for their medium- & heavy-duty vehicle hybrid systems READ MORE KEEP IT CLEAN WITH SUN FILTER CARTRIDGES MAY 30, 2017 Sun filter cartridges save space & save systems READ MORE SOMETIMES IT'S NOT WHETHER YOU STACK UP BUT WHETHER YOU FIT IN OCT 26, 2016 Sun's smallest pressure reducing and reducing/relieving valves deliver high performance at low flow rates. READ MORE NEW QUICKSELECT LOADHOLDING SELECTOR TOOL JUL 15, 2016 Choosing the right load-holding valve shouldn’t be a game of chance. READ MORE QUICKDESIGN WITH SMARTCONNECT OFFERS DRAG-AND-DROP SCHEMATIC TOOL MAY 31, 2016 The shortest distance from concept to solution READ MORE CAVITYSAVER MULTI-FUNCTION VALVES DELIVER SINGLE-CARTRIDGE SOLUTIONS MAR 23, 2016 Reduce cavities, cost and maintenance in your hydraulic systems READ MORE REDUCE CYLINDER DECOMPRESSION SHOCK AND COST OF OWNERSHIP JAN 29, 2016 How you can use Sun balanced logic elements to eliminate decompression shock. READ MORE PROTECTION FOR ELECTRO-HYDRAULICS: WEATHERIZED COIL ASSEMBLIES OCT 22, 2015 Protect your solenoid valve from the effects of weather READ MORE PURSUING THE PERFECT COUNTERBALANCE VALVE AUG 19, 2015 LoadAdaptive: a new species of counterbalance valve READ MORE QUICKPRINT OFFERS CUSTOM, UP-TO-DATE CATALOGUES OF SUN PRODUCTS JUN 09, 2015 Sun Hydraulics now offers the ability for you to create your own custom catalogues on demand from our website. READ MORE INTEGRATED PACKAGES: SOLUTIONS THAT GROW YOUR REPUTATION JUN 06, 2015 A successful hydraulic solution is more than a design that works. You can build something that simply works using line-mount components and a rat’s nest of hoses. But with easy access to effective value-added integrated solutions, why would you? READ MORE HIGH CAPACITY ELECTRO-PROPORTIONAL THROTTLE VALVE JAN 23, 2015 Sun's new electro-proportional throttle with reverse flow check provides high capacity flow control in one compact cartridge solution. READ MORE SUN CARTRIDGES WITH EPDM SEALS DEC 17, 2014 Cartridges for flame-retardant fluids in high-temperature applications READ MORE PROTECT YOUR HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS WITH SUN FILTER CARTRIDGES NOV 11, 2014 Sun Filter Cartridges offer Protection from Damaging Contamination. READ MORE SUN QUICKDESIGN NOW EVEN BETTER OCT 07, 2014 Sun's QuickDesign tool now outputs a verification schematic. READ MORE SUN HYDRAULICS PROMOTES THE FLUID POWER INDUSTRY SEP 30, 2014 Since its founding in the early 1970's, Sun has shown its commitment and support for the advancement of the fluid power industry in a variety of ways. READ MORE SUN SAVES ENERGY WITH LOADMATCH™ TECHNOLOGY AUG 24, 2014 Use just the right amount of energy to move your load. READ MORE PILOT-TO-SHIFT DIRECTIONAL VALVES AND PROPORTIONAL THROTTLES JUL 18, 2014 Pilot-operated directional and proportional flow control cartridges offer multiple circuit solutions. READ MORE PILOT-OPERATED, BALANCED POPPET RELIEF VALVES JUN 16, 2014 Pilot-operated, balanced poppet reliefs are fast-acting, low-leakage relief valves. READ MORE CE/TÜV CERTIFIED PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES MAY 01, 2014 Sun RDDT and RDFT cartridges are CE/TÜV certified relief valves in accordance with the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC (PED). READ MORE TRI-GRIP HANDKNOB NOW OFFERED FROM SUN AS A STANDARD CONTROL OPTION DEC 02, 2013 Factory Configured on Select Models READ MORE HIGH CAPACITY SOLENOID VALVES JUN 17, 2013 Now available: 2-way, poppet style solenoid valves for flow rates to 120 gpm (480 L/min.) with just one valve. READ MORE SUN LOADMATCH™ VALVES SAVE ENERGY! MAY 13, 2013 Sun LoadMatch™ Valves save energy, reduce emissions and extend engine life. READ MORE PILOT-OPERATED, BALANCED POPPET, ANTI SHOCK RELIEFS JAN 10, 2013 Anti-shock relief cartridges offer many benefits over traditional reliefs. READ MORE COILS WITH NO DIODE - ANOTHER OPTIMIZED SOLUTION FROM SUN SEP 12, 2012 A selection of 770 coils without the transient voltage spike (TVS) diode is available READ MORE SUN OFFERS ZINC-NICKEL PLATING FOR CORROSION RESISTANCE AUG 01, 2012 We've added zinc-nickel plating to our corrosion-resistant cartridge offerings. READ MORE SINGLE PAGE PRODUCT "CUT SHEETS" AVAILABLE FOR SUN PRODUCTS MAY 25, 2012 A single page, printable "cut sheet" is now available for Sun products directly from the product page. READ MORE 'SOFT' RELIEF ELIMINATES PRESSURE SPIKES MAY 24, 2012 The soft relief valve not only limits maximum pressure but also the rate of pressure rise. READ MORE ACCUMULATOR SENSE, PUMP UNLOAD VALVES MAY 24, 2012 ASPU doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, does it? READ MORE SERIES 4 PLUS CARTRIDGES OFFER HIGHER FLOWS WITH LOWER PRESSURE LOSSES MAY 23, 2012 Check valves and logic elements are now available in Sun's new Series 4 PLUS family. READ MORE MANUALLY OPERATED DIRECTIONAL VALVES MAY 23, 2012 Manually operated directional valves from Sun are available in a wide variety of configurations READ MORE STANDARD LINE MOUNT MANIFOLDS FOR HIGH FLOW VALVES MAY 23, 2012 Sun is pleased to offer a range of manifolds with optimized cavities for use with our new Series 4 PLUS, high flow cartridges READ MORE SUN EXPANDS CORROSION-RESISTANT SOLUTIONS MAR 12, 2012 Sun has a corrosion-resistant solution for your needs. READ MORE SUN 3D CAVITIES NOW AVAILABLE IN NATIVE INVENTOR 2009 AND SOLIDWORKS FORMAT! NOV 11, 2011 Individual cavities are available for download, or the full Sun cavity library. READ MORE SUN AMPLIFIER SET UP SOFTWARE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD JUL 25, 2011 Sun's amplifier set up software provides a convenient means to configure the electro-proportional system. READ MORE STRAIGHT SHANK TOOLING (INCH) NOW AVAILABLE FROM SUN JUN 03, 2011 Straight Shank tools for a variety of Sun cavities are available in inch shank sizes. READ MORE SOLENOID OPERATED DIRECTIONAL VALVES TECHNICAL TIPS MAY 02, 2011 Sun publishes new technical tips on solenoid operated directional cartridges. READ MORE ELECTRO-PROPORTIONAL BASICS EXPLAINED JUL 25, 2010 Common terms used to describe electro-proportional products are defined. READ MORE SUN'S PROPORTIONAL VALVES ENABLE METER-IN AND METER-OUT IN MOTION CONTROL CIRCUITS JUN 06, 2010 Sun's new electro-proportional throttling valves provide versatility and superior control. READ MORE PILOT CONTROLLED DIRECTIONAL CARTRIDGES TECHNICAL TIPS MAY 04, 2010 Sun publishes new technical tips on pilot controlled directional cartridges. READ MORE SOLENOID OPERATED VENTABLE RELIEF PACKAGES APR 06, 2010 Standard Valve Packages Save Energy and Reduce Heat while Providing System Relief and Pump Unloading READ MORE SEQUENCE VALVES TECHNICAL TIPS MAR 08, 2010 Sun publishes new Technical Tips on Sequence Valves. READ MORE MORE OPTIONS FOR LOGIC ELEMENTS WITH POSITION-INDICATING SWITCH FEB 01, 2010 Sun has expanded the logic elements with a position-indicating switch. READ MORE LOGIC ELEMENT CARTRIDGES TECHNICAL TIPS OCT 16, 2009 Sun publishes new Technical Tips on Logic Element Cartridges. READ MORE SUN HYDRAULICS' MOTOR MOUNT MANIFOLDS FACILITATE CONTROL AND PROTECTION OF HYDRAULIC MOTORS MAY 22, 2009 When mounted directly to motor, motor mount assembly reduces labor costs and eliminates potential leak points. READ MORE FLOW DIVIDER AND FLOW DIVIDER/COMBINER TECHNICAL TIPS APR 24, 2009 Sun publishes Technical Tips on flow divider and flow divider/combiner valves. READ MORE SUN’S MAXIMUM SETTING LIMITER MAR 10, 2009 Installation of this simple kit can limit the maximum setting of a pressure control. READ MORE CHECK VALVES, FLOW CONTROL AND PRIORITY FLOW CONTROL VALVES TECHNICAL TIPS JAN 07, 2009 Sun publishes new Technical Tips on check valves, flow control and priority flow control valves. READ MORE SUN’S HIGH FLOW 2-WAY SOLENOID OPERATED VALVES OCT 12, 2008 Sun offers a complete lineup of solenoid operated 2-way valves. READ MORE PNEUMATIC CONTROL OPTIONS FOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS SEP 02, 2008 Pneumatic pressure controls go where other controls can't. READ MORE PROTECT HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION CIRCUITS WITH SUN’S DELAYED SHIFT HOT OIL SHUTTLE. AUG 18, 2008 Sun's hot oil shuttle valves with delayed shift can help protect hydrostatic transmission circuit components. READ MORE MANUFACTURING SUN CARTRIDGE CAVITIES JUL 14, 2008 Sun publishes Technical Tip on manufacturing Sun Cartridge Cavities! READ MORE PRESSURE RELIEF AND REGULATING CARTRIDGE VALVE TECHNICAL TIPS MAR 14, 2008 The second in a series of revised and updated learning tools about Sun products. READ MORE SUN'S T-8A CAVITY CONCEPT JAN 16, 2008 Sun's T-8A cavity concept allows an almost infinite variety of pilot and main stage combinations. READ MORE COUNTERBALANCE/PILOT-TO-OPEN CARTRIDGE VALVE TECHNICAL TIPS OCT 28, 2007 The first in a series of revised and updated learning tools about Sun products. READ MORE SUN HYDRAULICS FIRST PUBLICATION SEP 11, 2007 Hand typed and drawn in the early 1970's and still an excellent resource. READ MORE REPEATABLE CYLINDER DECOMPRESSION: THE "BALANCED" WAY SEP 11, 2006 In a cylinder circuit, when using logic elements to emulate a 4-way direction valve function READ MORE 120:1 RATIO, PILOT-TO-CLOSE CHECK VALVES DESIGNED FOR ACCUMULATOR CIRCUITS JUL 19, 2006 Pilot-to-close check is designed to discharge accumulators when pump is turned off. READ MORE DOES YOUR MANIFOLD HAVE WORM HOLES? MAR 01, 2006 Manifold Erosion Due to Cavitation READ MORE DUAL SEQUENCE APPLICATION WITH A "KICK-DOWN" TWIST FEB 01, 2006 This truck application required sequencing the extension and jack cylinders so that the jack legs extended to full width before the jack cylinders lowered the legs to lift the vehicle. READ MORE FINDING SUN 2D AND 3D MODELS JAN 04, 2006 There are several ways to find the 2D or 3D model you are looking for. READ MORE SUN INTRODUCES "INVERSE FUNCTION" ELECTRO-PROPORTIONAL PILOT STAGE RELIEF OCT 21, 2005 This unique new cartridge defaults to a customer-specified maximum setting with no electrical signal. READ MORE DIRECT ACTING, 4-WAY, 3-POSITION, SOLENOID OPERATED DIRECTIONAL VALVE AUG 18, 2005 Model DNDC joins Sun's family of solenoid operated directional cartridges. READ MORE CORROSION RESISTANT CARTRIDGE VALVES FROM SUN AUG 01, 2005 Manufacturing and design enhancements improve our Corrosion Resistant Cartridge offering. READ MORE SUN PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION JUL 28, 2005 "What to look for and where to find it" READ MORE REDUCER/RELIEVER CONTROL OPTION FLEXIBILITY JUN 22, 2005 New control solutions are now available for electro-proportional reducer/reliever applications READ MORE VENTABLE SOFT RELIEF JUN 01, 2005 Sun's new 3-port, pilot operated soft relief includes a vent port for remote control. READ MORE SUN'S 5-AXIS COMPOUND DESIGNS OFFER DISTINCT ADVANTAGES MAR 25, 2005 We want you to know about everything Sun has to offer for your custom manifold assembly requirements READ MORE REDUCE SHOCK WITH SOLENOID SOFT SHIFT OPTION FEB 01, 2005 Learn more about Sun's economical solution to minimize shock when shifting a valve or unloading a main stage valve. READ MORE REDUCE HYDRAULIC SHOCK! JAN 27, 2005 Protect your tank line components from shock with Sun's soft shift option. READ MORE THE QUICK COUPLER CIRCUIT SEP 20, 2004 Prevent potentially damaging mistakes when using quick couplers to connect an accessory circuit to the main circuit. READ MORE ELIMINATE STALLING WHILE MAINTAINING OPTIMUM SPEED APR 02, 2004 It may be possible to optimize the performance of a cutting device by automatically controlling feed rate using just a single valve. READ MORE TWIST AND LOCK MANUAL OVERRIDE FOR SOLENOID CARTRIDGES DEC 31, 2003 Sun's hand actuated Twist and Lock Manual Override offers convenience and superior reliability. READ MORE DIRECT MOUNT BODIES PROVIDE A RIGID, LOW PROFILE INSTALLATION JUL 11, 2003 Sun's selection of direct mount bodies bring flexibility, convenience, and added safety to the system. READ MORE SOLENOID OPERATED DIRECTIONAL CARTRIDGES WITH POSITION INDICATION MAY 27, 2003 Sun offers position indication on a selection of solenoid operated directional cartridges. READ MORE FIXED-SETTING COUNTERBALANCE VALVES FEATURE LOWER PROFILE NOV 25, 2002 Fixed setting counterbalance valves are available in standard and semi-restrictive version. READ MORE TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF LOGIC CIRCUITS OCT 02, 2002 Sun's balanced logic elements offer predictable switching. READ MORE SUN INTRODUCES 'HYBRID' VALVES AUG 07, 2002 These 'hybrid' valves incorporate a relief and a check function into a single cartridge. READ MORE SUN SANDWICH BODIES INTERCHANGEABLE WITH BOSCH AND OTHERS JUN 03, 2002 Did you know Sun now offers ISO standard 03 and 05 sandwiches? 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