Diverter Valves

Flexible Flow Management for Hydraulic Circuits

Hydraulic diverter valves are complementary to directional control valves and are used when a sequence of operations, safety functions, or actuator selection is required. By redirecting fluid flow between multiple circuits or actuators, they provide flexibility and efficiency in hydraulic system design.

At Hydraulics Online, we supply diverter valves from a wide range of global manufacturers – including Atlantic Fluid Tech, Hy-Pro, Walvoil, and many others – with expert advice to help you select the right configuration for your application.

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Diverter valves are designed to switch hydraulic flow between two or more circuits. They can be operated manually, electrically, or hydraulically, depending on the system requirements.

Common designs include:

Spool-type diverter valves – versatile and widely used for actuator selection
Rotary diverter valves – compact and efficient for multi-port switching
Multi-port diverter valves – allow fluid to be directed to several actuators from a single source

Flexible circuit control – redirect flow between multiple actuators or functions
Compact design – reduces the need for multiple valves and complex piping
Versatile actuation options – manual, hydraulic, or solenoid-operated
Improved safety – supports controlled sequencing and isolation of hydraulic functions
Cost-effective solution – simplifies system architecture and reduces component count

Diverter valves are widely used in:

Mobile machinery (construction, agriculture, forestry)
Industrial automation and process control
Marine and offshore hydraulic systems
Energy and utility installations
Material handling and lifting equipment

They are particularly valuable in systems requiring multiple actuators to be controlled from a single hydraulic source.

How do diverter valves differ from directional control valves? Directional control valves manage flow paths within a circuit, while diverter valves redirect flow between separate circuits or actuators.

Can diverter valves be used for safety functions? Yes – they are often used to isolate or sequence operations for safety-critical applications.

Are multi-port diverter valves available? Absolutely – we supply 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, 6-way and 8-way diverter valves for complex hydraulic systems.