Hydraulic Directional Control Valve (HCV)

Our HCVs control critical functions in 40 percent of the world’s subsea wells.

HCVs control critical subsea Xmas tree (XMT) and well access tooling functions within subsea manifolds and control systems.

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Delivering Reliable Solutions

Our HCVs are suitable for use in harsh subsea environments and are designed to meet pressure requirements up to 20,000 psi (1380 bar) and working depths of 13,120 ft (4000 m). Our metal-to-metal design improves performance, reliability, and robustness.

  • High pressure ratings
  • Robust and contamination-tolerant design
  • Main stage operated via electro-hydraulic pilot or direct hydraulics
  • Solenoid or direct hydraulic operated
  • Certified for use in safety integrity level (SIL) systems
  • Extensive product line for multiple subsea applications

HCVs for Any Application

No matter what your requirements, there’s an HCV to fit your project. Our product portfolio offers 900 HCV types. Our most common series types include:

HCV 15 Series
  • Our most popular HCV
  • Up to 20,000 psi (1380 bar) and depths of 13,120 ft (4000 m)
HCV 16 Series
  • For critical high-flow applications
  • Up to 5,000 psi (345 bar) and depths of 13,120 ft (4000 m)
HCV 18 Series
  • Compact design with option for pressure transmitter
  • Up to 20,000 psi (1380 bar) and depths of 13,120 ft (4000 m)
HCV Shuttle Valve
  • Automatically selects between two hydraulic supply lines
  • Up to 10,000 psi (690 bar) and depths of 13,120 ft (4000 m)
HCV Change Over Valve
  • Allows the user to select between two hydraulic supply lines
  • Up to 20,000 psi (1380 bar) and depths of 13,120 ft (4000 m)
Topside High-Pressure Valve
  • A full range of topside valves

MiniPod Subsea Control Unit

Add additional control lines to your system

The MiniPod subsea control unit combines premium hydraulic control valves with the interface of the most common subsea electrical connectors.

  • Pressure-compensated, silicone-filled enclosures for depths up to 9,850 ft (3000 m)
  • Fixed or retrievable solutions
  • Housing for electrical connectors and HCVs
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