Char-Lynn ABP torque generators have been completely redesigned to meet the needs of the changing marketplace. These torque generators have served the industry well, providing:

Today’s market includes power steering on electric lift trucks. These new torque generators have been designed with features that greatly improve the operator’s comfort as well as the vehicle’s performance. Use the Torque Generator as rotary power assist for:

Char-Lynn ABP torque generators and priority valves can be used with open center, closed center or load sensing systems. Used either in an open center system with a fixed displacement pump or a closed center system with a pressure compensated pump, these torque generators offer many of the features of a load sensing system.

SPECIFICATIONS 217 SERIES - GEROTOR UNIT

Displacement cm3/r (in3/r):

76 [4.7]

96 [5.9]

160 [9.7]

Torque Output (at 70 bar [1000 PSI]):

62 Nm [550 lb-in]

700 Nm [550 lb-in]

124 Nm [1100 lb-in]

Recommended Flow:

11.4 l/min (3 GPM)

13.2 l/min (3.5 GPM)

13.9 l/min (5 GPM)

Max. Operating Speed (at Rated Pressure and Recommended Flow):

125 RPM

118 RPM

102 RPM

 

COMMON SPECIFICATIONS 217 AND 227 SERIES

Rated Flow:

15.1 l/min (4 GPM)

Max. System Operating Temperature:

93° C (200° F)

Input Torque Powered:

1.6 to 2.5 Nm (14 to 22 lb-in)

Non-Powered (Max.):

136 Nm (100 lb-ft)

Output Shaft Side Load at Keyway Centerline without Bearing:

23 kg (50 lbs) with Bearing: 272 kg (600 lbs)

Fluid:

Most petroleum hydraulic fluids

Recommended Filtration:

As needed to maintain ISO 18/13 cleanliness level

Rated Pressure:

Depends on model - See chart circuit type below

 

Circuit Type

In Port

Out Port

Aux. Port 

Max. In minus Out

Open Center

69 bar [1000 PSI]

3 bar [50 PSI]

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Power Beyond

138 bar [2000 PSI] 

3 bar [50 PSI]

138 bar [2000 PSI]

69 bar [1000 PSI]

Load Sensing

69 bar [1000 PSI]

3 bar [50 PSI]

69 bar [1000 PSI]

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Open Center w/Case Drain 

172 bar [2500 PSI]

103 bar [1500 PSI] 

3 bar [50 PSI] 

69 bar [1000 PSI]