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Load-Apportioning Valve

Load-Apportioning Valve

Load-Apportioning Valve

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Description and Operation: The document discusses a cost-effective solution for controlling trailer braking using the MICO® Load Apportioning Valve (LAV). Traditional systems transfer hydraulic brake pressure directly to trailer brakes, risking wheel lock-up and tire wear. The MICO® LAV regulates brake pressure based on trailer load, preventing these issues and maintaining simplicity and cost-effectiveness. It is compatible with mineral base hydraulic oil only.
Features: The MICO® LAV does not require a tank port and simplifies braking circuitry. It operates within an input pressure range of 0 to 150 bar (0 to 2176 PSI).
Graph Analysis: The document includes a pressure reduction profile graph showing the relationship between vehicle brake pressure and trailer or rear brake pressure under different load conditions (Max, Mid, Zero Load).
Additional Information: The document provides contact details for MICO, Incorporated, and mentions the trademark registration of MICO in various countries.
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Load-Apportioning Valve Do you need a cost-effective way to control trailer braking? Typical trailer braking systems transfer a vehicle's hydrau- lic brake pressure directly to the trailer brakes. Unregulat- ed braking pressure of the trailer will cause wheel lock-up and drastically shorten tire life. The MICO® Load Appor- tioning Valve (LAV) senses the trailer load and regulates the trailer brake pressure. This eliminates wheel lock-up and unnecessary tire wear. The MICO® LAV is designed to keep the complexity and cost of the brake circuit to a minimum. For use with mineral base hydraulic oil only. • No tank port required • Eliminates the necessity for complex braking circuitry • Input pressure range from 0 to 150 bar (0 to 2176 PSI) Pressure Reduction Profile Vehicle Brake Pressure (bar)

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Dimensional Drawing millimeters inches Installation Example Pvehicle ∆Xframe-axle valve connecting-link MICO is a trademark and registered trademark of MICO, Inc. MICO is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as well as in Australia, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Peoples Republic of China, South Korea, and the European Community. MICO, Incorporated Innovative Braking and Controls Worldwide Form No. 80-466-010

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