Flow dividers and flow combiners work automatically. They are intended for use with hydraulic fluids. They divide and merge the flow, the total speed of which can vary, into up to 4 sub-flows. When the flow passes through the valve in the opposite direction, the flows combine into a single flow (add up). The splitting and merging functions are largely independent of split stream pressures and fluid viscosity. Continuous flow through all ports is required for the valve to function properly. For example, if one actuator can no longer move, the second sub-flow will also be restricted. If the actuators served by the flow divider operate at different pressures, then the pressure of the total flow entering the valve will be the higher of the two actuator pressures. Large pressure differences can lead to significant heat generation, which must be taken into account when designing the system. 100014357 ... MTDA08-075M