Barksdale 9023-MC-A-CD Manual Operated Directional Control Valve

Barksdale 9023-MC-A-CD is a manual-operated directional control valve from the Barksdale Shear-Seal family, part of the Series 9000/9020 lineup designed for compact, high-reliability hydraulic flow control. The MC suffix indicates manual actuation with spring return to center, enabling the operator to recenter the valve after release, while the CD designation denotes a configured option that includes a mounting bracket and a red ball-type handle for panel or bench mounting. This variant uses 1/2-inch porting, with standard ports sized to accept common hydraulic fittings, making it suitable for integrating into compact control circuits where space is at a premium. As a 9023-MC-A-CD valve, it shares the family’s emphasis on robust construction and clear, manual control of hydraulic flow paths, without requiring electrical or pneumatic actuation. In practice, this valve provides a hands-on means to direct flow between ports in a hydraulic circuit and return to a centered position, a configuration frequently encountered in portable or field-mounted manifolds where operator control is essential.