---
title: "Valve Assembly (Piston Pumps)"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:VALVE_ASSEMBLY_PISTON_PUMPS"
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  provider: "CNFX Industrial Knowledge Graph"
  index_version: "2026.Q1-Universal"
  authority_id: "URN:CNFX:ME:VALVE_ASSEMBLY_PISTON_PUMPS"
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attributes:
  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.5-350 bar"
    unit: "mm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 420
    unit: "bar"
    consequence: "Cavitation-induced erosion when local pressure drops below fluid vapor pressure (2.34 kPa at 20°C for water), causing implosive bubble collapse with microjet impacts exceeding 1 GPa"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Particulate contamination exceeding ISO 4406 16/14/11 cleanliness level"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Install dual 3 μm absolute filtration with differential pressure monitoring at 0.7 bar"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Thermal cycling between -20°C and 120°C at &gt;5°C/min rate"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Implement PTFE composite seals with 0.05 mm interference fit and thermal expansion compensation grooves"
bom_nodes:
  valve-body:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:VALVE_BODY"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  valve-spoolpoppet:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:VALVE_SPOOLPOPPET"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  sealsgaskets:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SEALSGASKETS"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  spring:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SPRING"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  actuator:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:ACTUATOR"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/valve-assembly-piston-pumps.md"
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# Industrial Specification: Valve Assembly (Piston Pumps)

## 1. Technical Definition
A critical component within piston pump systems that controls fluid flow direction, pressure, and volume.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-350 bar**. Failure boundary: **420 bar sustained pressure (exceeds yield strength of 316L stainless steel at 250 MPa)**, Mechanism: **Cavitation-induced erosion when local pressure drops below fluid vapor pressure (2.34 kPa at 20°C for water), causing implosive bubble collapse with microjet impacts exceeding 1 GPa**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Thin-Wall Pressure Vessel Stress Analysis**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\sigma_h = \frac{P \cdot D}{2t}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Determines the hoop stress boundary to prevent rupture.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| P | Internal Pressure | Engineering Constant |
| D | Diameter | Engineering Constant |
| t | Wall Thickness | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Particulate contamination exceeding ISO 4406 16/14/11 cleanliness level | 8 | Spool valve sticking with &gt;0.5 mm displacement hysteresis | Install dual 3 μm absolute filtration with differential pressure monitoring at 0.7 bar |
| Thermal cycling between -20°C and 120°C at &gt;5°C/min rate | 8 | Seal extrusion through 0.1 mm radial clearance | Implement PTFE composite seals with 0.05 mm interference fit and thermal expansion compensation grooves |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Valve Body](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/valve-body.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Actuator](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/actuator.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Hydraulic Power Unit**, **Fluid Filtration System**, **Pressure Testing Equipment**  
**Downstream Applications**: Hydraulic Excavators, Industrial Presses, Marine Steering Systems  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are used in this valve assembly for piston pumps?
**A**: This valve assembly is constructed from durable materials including stainless steel, brass, carbon steel, and engineering plastics to ensure reliability and corrosion resistance in demanding industrial environments.

### Q: How does this valve assembly control fluid flow in piston pump systems?
**A**: The valve assembly regulates fluid flow direction, pressure, and volume through precise movement of the valve spool/poppet, actuated by the actuator and supported by seals/gaskets and springs for consistent performance.

### Q: What are the main components included in the valve assembly BOM?
**A**: The bill of materials includes key components: actuator, seals/gaskets, spring, valve body, and valve spool/poppet, all designed to work together for optimal fluid control in machinery and equipment manufacturing applications.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance

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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **5** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: VALVE_ASSEMBLY_PISTON_PUMPS | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: f24b7a9a
