Rexroth A4VSO180DFR/30L-PPB13N00 Industrial Axial Variable Displacement Piston Pump
Product Introduction
The Rexroth A4VSO180DFR/30L-PPB13N00 is a genuine German-manufactured A4VSO series open-circuit axial piston variable pump, equipped with DFR pressure & flow compound control. With a displacement of 180 cm³/r and PPB13 SAE compact flange & ports, this pump allows both system pressure limit and pump flow demand to be set via external hydraulic pilot signals (ports X and Y).
The DFR control is the classic choice for load-sensing and energy-efficient hydraulic systems, where the pump delivers only the flow demanded by the circuit while maintaining a preset pressure margin above load pressure. It is widely used in industrial hydraulic power units, press auxiliary circuits, and process plant systems requiring controllable flow with pressure compensation.
Technical Specifiions
| Manufacturer |
Rexroth, Made in Germany |
| Series |
A4VSO - Open Circuit Swashplate Axial Piston Variable Pump |
| Model Code |
A4VSO180DFR/30L-PPB13N00 |
| Geometric Displacement (Vg max) |
180 cm³/r |
| Nominal Pressure |
350 bar |
| Peak Pressure |
400 bar |
| Maximum Speed (nnom) |
Approx. 1800 rpm |
| Theoretical Flow @1500 rpm |
Approx. 270 L/min |
| Theoretical Flow @1800 rpm |
Approx. 324 L/min |
| Drive Power @350 bar & 1500 rpm |
Approx. 158 kW |
| Control Type |
DFR - Pressure & Flow Compound Control (Pressure limit set via pilot port X; Flow demand set via pilot port Y -- enables load-sense operation) |
| Rotation |
L - Left-hand (viewed from shaft end) |
| Flange & Port |
PPB13 - SAE Flange & SAE Port (compact porting, smaller than PPB25) |
| Through Drive |
N00 - Without Through Drive (tandem-ready variants available on other A4VSO codes) |
| Hydraulic Fluid |
Mineral Oil HLP, HFC Water-Glycol Permissible (Derated) |
| Approximate Weight |
102-103 kg |
DFR Pressure & Flow Compound Control - How It Works
Unlike DR (pressure only) or EO2 (electric signal flow), DFR uses hydraulic pilot pressure for both settings:
- Pilot Port X → Sets the maximum pressure compensator value (like DR, but pilot-adjustable)
- Pilot Port Y → Sets the flow demand / displacement proportionally to applied pilot pressure
- When used with a load-sensing directional valve, port Y senses downstream load pressure + margin → pump delivers only required flow, reducing heat and energy
- Built-in pressure cut-off prevents over-pressurization
- Ideal for systems with varying flow demands and where electrical controls are not preferred
➡ PPB13 compact SAE porting is commonly chosen for manifold-mounted industrial HPUs and space-limited skids.
Typical Appliions
- Load-sensing hydraulic power units in industrial plants
- Press auxiliary circuits (clamp, eject, advance -- non-main-ram)
- Process industry skids -- filter press, conveyor tensioning, mixer hydraulics
- Hydraulic test benches with pilot-controlled flow/pressure
- Central HPUs feeding multiple workstations via pilot-controlled flow demand
- Retrofit of fixed-displacement pumps to save energy in cyclic operations
Global Sales Countries / Regions
Distributed through Rexroth's authorized global dealer network, including:
- Europe: Germany, Italy, France, UK, Spain, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Sweden
- Asia-Pacific: China, Japan, South Korea, India, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Australia
- Americas: USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile (industrial regions)
- Middle East & Africa: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, South Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the difference between DFR and DR control on A4VSO?
A1: DR controls pressure only (spring or pilot set) and the pump typically runs at max displacement until pressure is reached. DFR adds a flow control pilot port (Y) so displacement -- and thus flow -- can be commanded by hydraulic pilot pressure, enabling load-sense operation and on-demand flow.
Q2: Can DFR be used without connecting pilot port Y?
A2: It can, but the pump will default to maximum displacement (or minimum if X is active). To benefit from flow control, port Y should receive a pilot pressure proportional to the desired flow demand, typically from a load-sensing valve or pilot pressure reducer.
Q3: What is the difference between PPB13 and PPB25?
A3: Both are SAE flanges/ports. PPB13 is the compact SAE port size, suited to manifold blocks on skid-mounted HPUs; PPB25 uses larger SAE ports for high-flow piped connections. Pump performance is identical.
Q4: Is the A4VSO series suitable for closed-circuit travel drives?
A4: No. A4VSO is for open circuit (open loop) only. For closed-loop track/wheel motor drives, use the A4VG or A4VM series.