2DRE

Aluminium gear flow dividers

Technical Catalogue
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GEAR DIVIDERS

A flow divider is composed by two or more modular elements (stages) with driving gears mechanically linked
by an internal coupling sleeve, that causes them to turn at the same speed. Unlike multiple pumps, in which
the input power is mechanical (shaft connected to a motor), in a flow divider the input power is hydraulic, i.e.
a flow under pressure supplies the modular elements, which are connected to the hydraulic circuits serving
the users.

The portion of flow elaborated by each element is determined by its nominal flow rate. Therefore, unlike stan-
dard static dividers with variable ports, the flow dividers do not cause dissipation and are much more precise.
The use of flow dividers reduces the number of pumps necessary as well as the associated individual
mechanical power takeoffs and complex mechanical couplers (with greater losses). The total input power is
always equal to the sum of the powers supplied by all elements plus a small power loss, usually negligible.

Therefore, if in a period of time the power required by a hydraulic circuit is equal to zero (inactive drained cir-
cuit), the power supplied by the element feeding that circuit becomes available for the other elements, which
may use it in their own circuits, also operating at higher pressures than the intake pressure.

Typical applications

Flow dividers

Supply of two or more independent hydraulic circuits by means of a single pump, with an overall flow rate
equal to the sum of the flow rates.

Examples of this kind of application:

• lifting platforms and bridges;
• hydraulic bending presses and shearing machines;
• hoisting of freight containers;
• lubrication systems;
• hydraulic opening / closing of gates;
• automatic hydraulically-driven machines;
• actuation of formwork for construction;
• wood processing machinery;
• conveyance of trolleys driven by hydraulic cylinders or motors;
• equipment for the food industry;
• military installations.
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Pressure amplifiers

If one line requires higher operating or peak pressure than the others, a flow divider becomes a better solu-
tion than a pressure upgrade of all the lines.
With a two-element flow divider the flow can be discharged from the outlet of the first element so that the
pressure in the second element becomes higher than the pressure on the main pump.

Examples of this kind of application:

• presses with fast movements
• machine tools

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TECHNICAL DATA

- Minimum operating fluid viscosity 12 mm2 / sec

- Max starting viscosity 800 mm2 / sec
- Suggested fluid viscosity range 17 - 65 mm2 / sec
- Fluid operating temperature range -20 to 80 °C
- Fluid operating temperature range with FPM seals (Viton) -15 to 110°C
- Fluid operating temperature range with HNBR seals* -30 to 110°C
- Hydraulic fluid mineral oil
*Available on request

FILTRATION INDEX RECOMMENDED

Working pressure >200 bar/2900 psi <200 bar/2900 psi

Contamination class NAS 1638 9 10
Contamination class ISO 4406 19/18/15 20/19/16
Achieved with filter βx=75 15 µm 25 µm

For different TECHNICAL DATA, please get in touch with our technical department.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Max flow for each inlet section

When the inlet flow exceed the 40 l/min (1.5DRE)-80 l/min (2DRE),
please get in touch with our technical department

When the flow divider is used as pressure intensifier, the pressure

between sections can be higher.

P1 Max continuous pressure

P2 Max peak pressure
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Flow per Flow per

Max outlet pressure Max outlet Δp Speed
section section
Displacement
between
1.5DRE - Type P1 P2 P1 P2 min. max. min. max. min. max.
sections
cm3/ cu.in./
bar bar psi psi bar psi min-1 l/min gpm
rev rev
1.5DRE - 2.8 2.8 0.17 250 270 3625 3915 50 725 1200 4500 3.54 13.26 0.93 3.49
1.5DRE - 3.5 3.5 0.21 250 270 3625 3915 50 725 1200 4500 4.42 16.58 1.16 4.36
1.5DRE - 4.1 4.1 0.25 250 270 3625 3915 50 725 1200 4000 5.18 17.26 1.36 4.54
1.5DRE - 5.2 5.2 0.32 230 250 3335 3625 50 725 1200 4000 6.57 21.89 1.73 5.76
1.5DRE - 6.2 6.2 0.38 230 250 3335 3625 50 725 1200 3400 7.83 22.19 2.06 5.84
1.5DRE - 7.6 7.6 0.46 200 220 2900 3190 50 725 1200 3400 9.60 27.20 2.53 7.16
1.5DRE - 9.3 9.3 0.57 180 200 2610 2900 50 725 1200 3000 11.75 29.37 3.09 7.73
1.5DRE - 11 11 0.67 170 190 2465 2755 50 725 1200 3000 13.89 34.74 3.66 9.14

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P1 Max continuous pressure

P2 Max peak pressure

Flow per Flow per

Max. Outlet Pressure Max. Outlet Δp Speed
section section
Displacement
between
2DRE - Type p1 p2 p1 p2 min. max. min. max. min. max.
sections
cm3/ cu.in./
bar bar psi psi bar psi min-1 l/min gpm
rev rev
2DRE - 4,5 4.60 0.27 250 280 3600 4000 50 725 1250 3900 6.05 18.88 1.59 4.97
2DRE - 6,5 6.50 0.40 250 280 3600 4000 50 725 1250 3750 8.55 25.66 2.25 6.75
2DRE - 8,3 8.20 0.50 250 280 3600 4000 50 725 1200 3600 10.36 31.07 2.73 8.18
2DRE - 10,5 10.60 0.65 250 280 3600 4000 50 725 1200 3500 13.39 39.05 3.52 10.28
2DRE - 11,3 11.50 0.68 250 280 3600 4000 50 725 1200 3500 14.53 42.37 3.82 11.15
2DRE - 12,5 12.70 0.77 250 280 3600 4000 50 725 1200 3400 16.04 45.45 4.22 11.96
2DRE - 13,8 13.80 0.84 250 280 3600 4000 50 725 1200 3400 17.43 49.39 4.59 13.00
2DRE - 16 16.60 1.01 250 280 3600 4000 50 725 1100 3200 19.22 55.92 5.06 14.71
2DRE - 19 19.40 1.15 220 240 3150 3450 50 725 1100 3200 22.46 65.35 5.91 17.20
2DRE - 22,5 22.90 1.37 220 240 3150 3450 50 725 1100 3000 26.52 72.32 6.98 19.03
2DRE - 26 25.80 1.58 200 220 2900 3150 50 725 1100 2850 29.87 77.40 7.86 20.37
2DRE - 30 30.10 1.84 200 220 2900 3150 50 725 1100 2700 34.85 85.55 9.71 22.51

GUIDELINE FOR THE COMBINATION OF THE ELEMENTS

In flow dividers with many inlets, Number Number

as they are all communicating of of
it is even possible to use only elements inlets
one of them, by plugging the 2 1
other ones. We suggest to make 3 1
configurations with one inlet 4 2
every 80 l/min (for 2DRE) and
5 2
40 l/min (for 1.5DRE) of flow
6 3
elaborated.
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For division error less than 4% 7 3

a maximum level of differencial 8 4
pressure of 50 bar between
elements is suggested.

To obtain high precisions the

respect of the following
parametres is also important:
- Enviroment temperature -1 0°c ÷ +60°c
- Hydraulic oil based on hlp, hv (din 51 524) minerals
- Oil filtering 10 ÷ 25 μ
- Oil temperature +30°c ÷ +60°c

- Oil Viscosity 20 ÷ 40 cSt

To fix the correct number and size of inlet working ports,

please contact with our technical department.

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DISPLACEMENT SELECTION

In order to equalize the flow, it needs to maintain the speed within the suggested speed range, with a Δp max of
50 bar (725 psi) between the different stages. Keeping these conditions, we can assure a flow deviation, within
± 2% on the different stages.

• n = number of section

• V1,2…n = displacement sections [cm3/rev]

P1Q1 P2Q2

• Q1,2…n = flow sections [l/min]

• P1,2…n = pressure sections [bar]

• N = speed [rpm]

• Q0 =Q1+Q2+ …+Qn pump flow [l/min]

V1 V2 Vn
• P0Q0 = P1Q1+P2Q2+…+PnQn

P0Q0

1000 Qi
Vi =
N V0

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INDEX

Calculation Example.................................................................................217
Flow Equalizer..........................................................................................217
Flow Divider..............................................................................................218
Assembling Dimensions ..........................................................................219
Valves.......................................................................................................220
Assembling Dimensions-2Dre-Ar..........................................................221
Assembling Dimensions-2Dre-Va...........................................................222
Ports.........................................................................................................223
Flow Dividers............................................................................................224
Flow Dividers-2Dre-Ar...........................................................................225
Flow Dividers-2Dre-Va............................................................................226

Final revised edition-April 2016

The data in this catalogue refers to the standard product.
The policy of Salami S.p.A. consists of a continuous improvement of its products. It reserves the right to change the
specifications of the different products whenever necessary and without giving prior information.
If any doubts, please get in touch with our sales department.

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CALCULATION EXAMPLE

Flow equalizer:
suppose we have to supply two cylinders, both with the same flow of 30l/min.
The flow equalizer’s inlet flow Q0, delivered by the pump, will be 60l/min.
Follow the vertical line corresponding to the inlet flow of 60l/min up to cross the line which matches the 2 sta-
ges flow divider. Then we trace an horizontal line matching the flow of 30l/min for each stage on the Y axis up
to the recommended speeds area where we intercept the line corresponding to the displacement of 10.5 cm3.
We suggest you to choice the displacement with the highest rpm, within the recommended speeds area.

Flow divider:
suppose we have to supply two cylinders, the one with the flow of 30 l/min, the other with 50 l/min.
The flow equalizer inlet flow Q0, delivered by the pump, will be 60 l/min.
Starting from the Y axis, we trace 2 horizontal lines corresponding to the flows of 30 l/min and 25 l/min until we
intercept the displacement lines with the highest value of rpm, within the recommended speeds area.

Pressure intensifier:
The working principle of rotary flow dividers do not dissipate energy, in fact if the pressure of outlet line of one
stage is lower than the inlet pressure, this stage works as a motor and uses the the energy of the inlet flow.
This energy is not wasted but transferred, by the common shaft, to the other stage which operate as a pump
therefore the outlet pressure will be higher than the inlet pressure.

FLOW EQUALIZER
All the data here showed were carried out with mineral oil at the temperature at 50°C with viscosity of 21 cSt

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FLOW DIVIDER
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Performance range

Recommended performance area

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ASSEMBLING DIMENSIONS
( BASIC RELEASE)

88 11,6 33,4 5,6 5,6 32,5 12,5

3,46 ,45 1,32 A ,22 A ,22 A 1,28 ,49

C CC

A B
6,7
,26

VISTA A 2 32 32 2 VISTA B
,08 1,26 1,26 ,08
,43
11

1,26
32
59,2
2,33

4,13
105

Dimension A Dimension C
Type OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT
mm in mm in
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2DRE - 4,5 47.1 1.83 23.55 0.93

2DRE - 6,5 49.95 1.97 23.55 0.93
2DRE - 8,3 52.8 2.07 26.4 1.04
2DRE - 10,5 56.35 2.22 28.17 1.11
2DRE - 11,3 59.7 2.35 29.8 1.17
2DRE - 12,5 59.7 2.35 29.8 1.17 IN
2DRE - 13,8 63.5 2.5 31.75 1.25
2DRE - 16 67.5 2.65 33.75 1.33
2DRE - 19 75.6 2.97 37.8 1.49 IN
2DRE - 22,5 81 3.19 40.5 1.59
2DRE - 26 56.8 3.42 43.4 1.71
2DRE - 30 97.6 3.84 48.8 1.92

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VALVES

Relief valves are used in order to realign the cylinders when they reach the end of the cycle. For example, when the
cylinders extend, they may not reach the end of stroke at the same time, due to the differences of internal leakage
between the stages. When the first one of a system of cylinders reaches its stroke end, the relief valve in this stage
opens and by-pass the flow to tank, in this way it allows the other to reach their stop without causing damages in
the system.

VA
p in
Overload valve
(setting range from
50 to 275 bar - 725
to 4000 psi) P out

P out p in

P in

AR
Overload and
anticavitation valve
(setting range from
50 to 275 bar - 725
to 4000 psi)

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ASSEMBLING DIMENSIONS-2DRE-AR
(RELEASE WITH VALVES/EXTERNAL DISCHARGE)

88 11,55 33,45 5,6 5,6 32,5 12,5 128

3,465 ,455 1,317 A ,220 A ,220 A 1,280 ,492 5,039

C C 70
C 2,756
4,878
123,9

2,724
69,2
2,134
54,2
,264
6,7

2 32 32 2
,079 1,260 1,260 ,079
,433
11

1,260
32
2,331
59,2

4,134
105
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ASSEMBLING DIMENSIONS-2DRE-VA
(RELEASE WITH VALVES/INTERNAL BY PASS)

47.2 28
8,8 (1.86) (1.10)
35,8 7,2
,35 A A 1,41 ,28

19,2 C
,76

2 2
,08 ,08
10,5
,41
,63

1,14
16

29
1,26
32
42,4
,63

1,67
16

C C
59,2
2,33
111,7
4,40

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OUT OUT

IN

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PORTS

PORTS BSPP ODT

TYPE IN OUT T-T1 IN OUT T-T1
2DRE - 4,5

2DRE - 6,5

2DRE - 8,3

2DRE - 10,5

2DRE - 11,3

2DRE - 12,5
1-1/16-12 UN 7/8-14 UNF 9/16-18 UNF
G3/4 G1/2 G3/8
2DRE - 13,8 (SAE 12) (SAE 10) (SAE 6)

2DRE - 16

2DRE - 19

2DRE - 22,5

2DRE - 26

2DRE - 30

INLET OUTLET
A B C A B C
16 20 15
G3/4 G1/2
(0.62”) (0.78”) (0.58”)
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code G
Threaded ports
GAS (BSPP)

INLET OUTLET
A B C Y K A B C Y K
1-1/16-12 7/8-14
19 20 41 3.3 14 15 34 2.5
UN UNF
(0.74”) (0.78”) (1.16”) (0.12”) (0.54”) (0.58”) (1.34”) (0.10”)
(SAE 12) (SAE 10)

code R
Threaded ports
SAE (ODT)

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A B C E (C E E C E B) D
2DRE / G - 0 / 4.1 O / 4.1 I O / 4.1 O / 1 - V

PORTS (page 223) CODES A E BODIES CODES

GAS threaded ports Body with outlet port only O
G
(BSPP)
Body with inlet and outlet ports IO
SAE threaded ports
R
(ODT)
SEAL CODE D
SIDE COVERS CODES B Buna standard
Without inlet port 0
Viton V
With inlet port 1

TYPE DISPLACEMENTS C
4.5 4.60 cm /rev.
3
0.27 cu.in/rev.
6.5 6.50 cm3/rev. 0.40 cu.in/rev.
8.3 8.20 cm3/rev. 0.50 cu.in/rev.
10.5 10.60 cm3/rev. 0.65 cu.in/rev.
11.3 11.50 cm3/rev. 0.68 cu.in/rev.
12.5 12.70 cm3/rev. 0.77 cu.in/rev.
13.8 13.80 cm3/rev. 0.84 cu.in/rev.
16 16.60 cm /rev.
3
1.01 cu.in/rev.
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19 19.40 cm3/rev. 1.15 cu.in/rev.

22.5 22.90 cm3/rev. 1.37 cu.in/rev.
26 25.80 cm3/rev. 1.58 cu.in/rev.
30 30.10 cm /rev.
3
1.84 cu.in/rev.

Proceding as per our example above, when you have to set up a 2DRE flow divider, beginning from the right side you have to specify:

• Side cover (with or without inlet port)

•
• Stages →displacement
→bodies outlet port only or both inlet and outlet ports

• Side cover (with or without inlet ports)

• Not specified if you want our standard Buna nitrile seals, you have to put V if you want the Viton seals.

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FLOW DIVIDERS-2DRE-AR
IN

IN IN

T T1

OUT OUT OUT

Setting valve(bar)

A B C D F F G (C D F B) E
2DRE-AR / G - 2 AR ... / 2.1 I O / 3 AR 140 / 2.1 O / 1 - V

PORTS (page 223) CODES A G MID PLATE CODE

GAS threaded ports
G Pre-arranged for valve VA 3
(BSPP)
SAE threaded ports
R
(ODT)
F BODIES CODES

SIDE COVERS CODES B Body with outlet port only O

Without inlet port 0 Body with inlet and outlet ports IO
With inlet port 1
Pre-arranged for valve E SEAL CODE
2
VA
Buna standard
Viton V
VALVE C
Overload and
AR
anti-cavitation valve

TYPE DISPLACEMENTS D
4.5 4.60 cm3/rev. 0.27 cu.in/rev.
6.5 6.50 cm3/rev. 0.40 cu.in/rev.
8.3 8.20 cm3/rev. 0.50 cu.in/rev.
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10.5 10.60 cm /rev.

3
0.65 cu.in/rev.
11.3 11.50 cm3/rev. 0.68 cu.in/rev.
12.5 12.70 cm3/rev. 0.77 cu.in/rev.
13.8 13.80 cm3/rev. 0.84 cu.in/rev.
16 16.60 cm /rev.
3
1.01 cu.in/rev.
19 19.40 cm3/rev. 1.15 cu.in/rev.
22.5 22.90 cm3/rev. 1.37 cu.in/rev.
26 25.80 cm3/rev. 1.58 cu.in/rev.
30 30.10 cm /rev.
3
1.84 cu.in/rev.

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FLOW DIVIDERS-2DRE-VA

Setting valve(bar)

A B C D F F G (C D F B) E
2DRE-VA / G - 2 VA ... / 2.1 I O / 3 VA 140 / 2.1 O / 0 - V

PORTS (page 223) CODES A G MID PLATE CODE

GAS threaded ports
G Pre-arranged for valve VA 3
(BSPP)
SAE threaded ports
R
(ODT)
F BODIES CODES

SIDE COVERS CODES B Body with outlet port only O

Without inlet port 0 Body with inlet and outlet ports IO
With inlet port 1
Pre-arranged for valve E SEAL CODE
2
VA
Buna standard
Viton V
VALVE C
Adjustable overload valve VA

TYPE DISPLACEMENTS D
4.5 4.60 cm3/rev. 0.27 cu.in/rev.
6.5 6.50 cm3/rev. 0.40 cu.in/rev.
8.3 8.20 cm3/rev. 0.50 cu.in/rev.
10.5 10.60 cm3/rev. 0.65 cu.in/rev.
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11.3 11.50 cm3/rev. 0.68 cu.in/rev.

12.5 12.70 cm /rev.
3
0.77 cu.in/rev.
13.8 13.80 cm3/rev. 0.84 cu.in/rev.
16 16.60 cm3/rev. 1.01 cu.in/rev.
19 19.40 cm3/rev. 1.15 cu.in/rev.
22.5 22.90 cm /rev.
3
1.37 cu.in/rev.
26 25.80 cm3/rev. 1.58 cu.in/rev.
30 30.10 cm3/rev. 1.84 cu.in/rev.

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