Danfoss PVG Proportional Valves

Danfoss PVG proportional valves are modular load-sensing valves for mobile hydraulic systems. The range covers six valve families, PVG 16, PVG 32, PVG 48, PVG 100, PVG 120 and PVG 128/256, spanning simple load-sensing configurations through to high-flow, high-pressure systems requiring advanced electronic control and CAN bus communication.

The modular PVG platform allows valve stacks to be configured section by section to match the specific work and control requirements of each application.

Valve Families

PVG 16: Low-flow proportional valves for simple to complex mobile applications. The PVG 16 uses proven technology and components and is configurable as personalised valve stacks. Integrates with other PVG families including PVG 32, PVG 128 and PVG 256.
PVG 32: The most flexible in the PVG range. Configurable as an advanced electrically controlled proportional valve or a load-sensing directional control valve. Available with a wide range of spool, actuator, end plate and electronic options. Integrates with PVG 16, PVG 48, PVG 100 and PVG 120 modules.
PVG 48: Medium-flow proportional valve using the same spool platform as the PVG 32, with higher flow capability. PVBS 48 main spool variants support a wider flow range than the PVG 32. Integrates with PVG 32 and PVG 16 valve stacks.
PVG 100: Post-compensated, load-sensing proportional valve using flow-sharing technology. Suited to systems where flow demand regularly approaches the limits of oil supply — the flow-sharing design distributes available flow proportionally across all work functions rather than prioritising one over another.
PVG 120: High-flow, high-pressure load-sensing valve suited to applications requiring precise control at high flow and pressure.
PVG 128 and PVG 256: High-flow proportional valves for the most demanding mobile applications including cranes, drilling rigs, mining equipment and marine applications such as winches and bow thrusters. Up to 500 l/min per section, supplied with up to 1,200 l/min pump flow. Pre-compensated load-sensing design with individual LS A/B relief valves. Compatible with PVG 32 and PVG 16 for mixed-flow valve stacks. Available with open centre options for fixed displacement pump systems.

Typical Applications

Danfoss PVG proportional valves are used across a wide range of mobile machinery applications including:

Construction and civil engineering equipment
Agricultural machinery and harvesters
Forestry equipment
Material handling systems
Cranes and lifting equipment
Drilling rigs and mining machinery
Marine applications, including winches and bow thrusters

If you cannot find the Danfoss PVG proportional valve that you need or would like impartial advice on the right specification for your application, please contact our team. We source globally and will still be able to help.

The PVG 16 is the lowest-flow family, suited to simple to complex needs with a compact, proven platform. The PVG 32 is the most flexible and configurable, as a proportional valve or load-sensing directional control valve across a wide range of spool and electronic options. The PVG 48 uses the same spool platform as the PVG 32 but offers higher flow capability. All three integrate with each other within the same valve stack.

Flow-sharing (post-compensation) distributes available pump flow proportionally across all work functions when flow demand exceeds supply, rather than prioritising one function over another. This prevents individual actuators from stalling or accelerating unexpectedly when the system is under high demand — making the PVG 100 suited to multi-function machines operating at the limits of their pump capacity.