Pilot Ratio Calculator

Air Pilot
Min. Air Pilot Pressure (X): PSI bar
System Pressure (Y): PSI bar
Valve Pilot Ratio:
=(Y*1.1)/(X*.9)

Round up to standard available pilot ratio.

Hydraulic Pilot
Min. Hyd. Pilot Pressure (X): PSI bar
System Pressure (Y): PSI bar
Valve Pilot Ratio:
=(Y*1.1)/((X*.9)-100 PSI (6.9 BAR))

Round up to standard available pilot ratio.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know how much pilot pressure is required to shift a valve?

To calculate the correct pilot ratio valve, use the following equations. These equations take into consideration the spring forces in the valve; however, this is under ideal conditions, they do not consider any effects of temperature of the oil or any backpressure in the system.

Air Pilot Valve:

Determine MINIMUM possible pilot pressure. Multiply available pilot pressure by .9 = PILOT (X)
Determine the MAXIMUM possible system pressure. Multiply system pressure by 1.1 = SYSTEM (Y)
Divide SYSTEM (Y) by PILOT (X) = PILOT TO SYSTEM RATIO
(Y*1.1)/(X*.9) = AIR PILOT RATIO
Round up to standard available ratio

Hydraulic Pilot Valve:

Determine MINIMUM possible pilot pressure. Multiply the pilot pressure by .9 then subtract 100 PSI = PILOT (X)
Determine the MAXIMUM possible system pressure. Multiply system pressure by 1.1 = SYSTEM (Y)
Divide SYSTEM (Y) by PILOT (X) = PILOT TO SYSTEM RATIO
(Y*1.1)/((X*.9)-100 PSI (6.9 BAR)) = HYDRAULIC PILOT RATIO
Round up to standard available ratio