Steering Valve Orifice Caterpillar 5598389

The Steering Valve Orifice is used to control the rate of fluid flow through the steering control valve. Restricting or metering the passage of hydraulic fluid helps maintain balanced pressure and flow characteristics for accurate steering movement. The orifice ensures consistent steering effort under different load conditions, preventing uneven steering actions. This enables optimized hydraulic efficiency, contributing to stable steering performance across different operating environments.Attributes:• Regulates hydraulic fluid flow in the steering system.• Ensures smooth and controlled steering response.• Supports balanced steering performance under varying loads.Applications:The Steering Valve Orifice is located inside the steering control valve assembly of the equipment to meter hydraulic flow to the steering actuator, thereby controlling steering sensitivity and response rate.