

Sun Hydraulics designs a broad array of products that defy conventional categorization, which we call specialty cartridges (previously called circuit savers). These enabling products are useful devices that often help machine designers get around difficult and perplexing circuit problems. As experts in smart and efficient hydraulics, we at Hydnet can help you find the best solution for your specific system. Feel free to contact one of our sales engineers, and we’ll assist you in finding the right solution.



This valve is a screw-in, manual hand pump cartridge with dual integrated check valves. Up to 210 bar. The lever socket rotates 360°. Zinc plated to ASTM specifications for 240 hours of salt spray resistance.

2-port energy harvester cartridge converting hydraulic power into electrical power.


2 ports, port 1 open to external port, port 2 blocked


3 ports, pilot to close check valve with bypass orifice


3 ports, port 1 open to external port, ports 2 and 3 blocked



3 ports, accumulator sense, pump unload, pilot valve

4 ports, accumulator sense, pump unload, pilot valve, with check



4 ports, all ports open



4 ports, ports 1 to 2 open, ports 3 and 4 blocked




2 ports, free flow nose to side piston type for hot oil checkvalve



6 ports, ports 1, 2, 3 and 4 open, ports 5 and 6 blocked

4 way, 2 position, closed transition, solenoid operated with position indicating switch

2 ports, free flow nose to side with position indication switch, excellent as flow indicator

4 ports, normally closed, dual path, proportional throttle wth position indicating switch

Pilot-to-close, spring biased open with position indicating switch, unbalanced poppet

Pilot-to-open, spring biased closed with position indicating switch, unbalanced poppet

Pilot-to-close, spring biased closed with position indicating switch, unbalanced poppet

Pilot-to-close, spring biased closed with metering notches and position indicating switch, unbalanced poppet



In the specialty valve category, you’ll find cartridge valves that do not operate like conventional valves. This includes, for example, valves with integrated filter functions, cavity adapters that allow changes in cavity size or adaptation between different manufacturers, as well as cavity plugs and air bleed valves. You’ll also find more advanced solutions such as accumulator valves and other specialized components for specific applications.
Do you have questions or challenges related to your hydraulic system? Get in touch with us — we’re happy to help. With extensive experience in optimizing hydraulic systems, we develop solutions that are smarter, safer, and more space- and cost-efficient. We design each system based entirely on your specific needs and can also provide prototypes for testing and further development.

