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Hydraulic Servo Valves

A new generation of servo valves that deliver exceptional performance and precision, without compromise to cost, efficiency, and industrial reliability. 4 sizes. Flow capabilities up to 174 gpm (660 lpm).


Smallest direct drive valve weighing <0.64 lbs (300 g)

Ultimate power density weighing only 1.21 lbs (550 g)

Most efficient direct drive valve for high flow applications

Next evolution in high-performance, high-flow valves

domin blue hydraulic proportional valve P6 pro series

Compact, precise control in small/mid industrial systems

High flow valve for demanding heavy duty applications


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What Makes Us Different?

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Setting new standards in performance

Patented additive manufacturing and compact electronics create new standards in power density, performance, and reliability.

Repeatable and reliable results

78% faster step response than traditional two stage valves with low hysteresis, null shift and threshold.

Local inventory with expert support

As an authorized distribution partner of Domin, valves ship same day or next, meaning less downtime, procurement risk, and waiting for critical components.


Comparing Leading Valve Designs

Two-Stage Servo Valves

Two-stage servo valves, or mechanical feedback valves, are valued for their compact size and excellent dynamic performance, including fast response times and high-frequency capabilities. However, they come with limitations. The small orifices and high-pressure seals that help maintain performance can also make them more susceptible to contamination and blockages, especially if operated in harsh environments. Additionally, because they lack onboard electronics, they do not deliver the same level of repeatability and accuracy as modern direct drive valves.

Direct Drive Valves

Direct drive valves utilize an electrical feedback design. Contamination and hysteresis occur less frequently with direct drive valves making them more durable for demanding industrial applications. However, this comes with trade-offs in performance and size. Direct drive valves are generally heavier and bulkier in design, with slower step and frequency responses compared to two-step valves. This makes them less suitable for high-performance applications where dynamic response is critical.

Domin Valves

A Domin valve is a considered a servo proportional valve, a hybrid between two-stage servo valves and direct drive valves. Domin merges the benefits, such as the performance, efficiency, precision, and compact size from both without needing to compromise. Domin’s S6 Pro, for instance, offers an unmatched balance of performance and efficiency, boasting a 78% lighter design, a 67% faster response, 340% higher bandwidth, and 73% higher maximum flow compared to an equivalent direct drive valve.


Modern Electronics

Slim, on-board electronics replace outdated bulky centralized systems. This improves control, data processing, and communication capabilities while reducing the overall size.

  • Advanced and modern control systems, data processing, and analysis
  • Improved connectivity for remote diagnosis
  • Accurate position sensing
  • Compact design, located within the valve’s housing
  • Better security with fewer failure prone components

Modern Design and Simulation

Modern design and simulation technologies streamline development, enabling rapid iterations and faster decision-making and production processes.

  • Skip prototyping phases, iterating up to 10x faster
  • Simulation tools, such as CFD, help identify the optimal flow galleries to reduce pressure drops and maximize flow rates.
  • Advanced algorithms to optimize high step input speeds and frequencies and minimize overshoots while maintaining precise, repeatable control

Magnetic, Hall Effect Sensors

Hall effect sensors provide a more efficient and precise method of measuring position compared to traditional linear transducers. By utilizing magnetic fields, these sensors offer exceptional accuracy in both linear and rotary applications while significantly reducing size and weight.

  • 1% of the size and weight of conventional transducers
  • Enhanced real-time monitoring and adaptive control
  • Reduced energy consumption and optimized performance

Advanced Motors

Domin valves are equipped with brushless DC motors, offering superior precision and efficiency over traditional solenoids and limited-angle torque motors. These motors provide consistent performance without the wear issues associated with brushes, leading to longer life and reduced maintenance.

  • Consistent rotation and precise control over speed and position
  • No brush wear, resulting in extended motor life
  • Reduced maintenance needs compared to solenoids

Metal 3D Printing

This patented manufacturing process surpasses the limitations of subtractive machining, allowing the creation of lightweight structures through optimized material distribution and the removal of excess material.

  • Reduced material waste—up to 95% of material used in final product
  • Seamless integration of custom modifications like valve sizes, shapes, and flow characteristics.

Exceptional Precision and Accuracy

  • Fast step response: Domin delivers up to 78% faster step responses compared to a typical two-stage valve.
  • Low hysteresis: The low hysteresis of Domin valves ensures high accuracy of movement in both directions, as well as low null shift and threshold. For a two-stage valve, Domin can achieve a 93% lower hysteresis.
  • High power density: Domin valves offer the size, mass, dynamic capabilities, and industry-leading power density of the most advanced two-stage valves.
  • Advanced technologies: Superior precision and response control are driven by advanced algorithms, modern electronics, and brushless motors.

Cost Savings and Efficiency

  • Lower maintenance: With fewer components at risk of failure, maintenance needs are reduced, translating to less downtime.
  • Compact size: Domin produces the smallest servo valves in the world, along with significant weight and space advantages for the rest of their product line.
  • Annual energy savings: Replacing a typical two-stage NG06 valve with a Domin valve can save $400 in energy costs and reduce emissions by 1 ton per valve each year.

Reliability and Durability

  • Built for tough environments: Domin valves are extremely rugged and can handle heavy vibration at high cycle rates.
  • Outstanding contamination resistance: The valve amplifies torque from the motor to the spool, offering exceptional resistance to contamination, which is critical for harsh industrial environments.
  • Fewer points of failure: The absence of high-pressure seals reduces the risk of leakage and valve failure.

1. Select valve model for application

First, choose the appropriate valve for your application. Domin offers two types of valves: the S Series Servo Valves and the P Series Proportional Valves. Depending on your application, one series may be more beneficial than the other. The P Series, for example, is more suited for industrial and automation applications, while the S Series is better suited for more dynamic applications, such as testing and simulation.

One of the main differences between the series lies in the response rates that the valves are capable of. If you need a valve with an incredibly fast response rate (<3.5 ms for NGO6), choose the S Series, but if your application is more robust and does not require such a high response rate (<10 ms for NGO6), choose the Domin P Series.

The S Series Servo Valve options include:

  • S4 Pro: excels in small, precision applications
  • S6 Pro: handles higher flows and higher performance for dynamic needs
  • S10 Pro: built for high-flow, durable, and reliable performance in tough environments

The P Series Proportional Valve options include:

  • P6 Pro: delivers compact, precise control in small to mid industrial systems
  • P10 Pro: ideal for high flow in demanding heavy duty applications

2. Determine rated flow

Next choose rated flow. Flow range is between 0.2 to 66 gpm (0.5 to 250 lpm), all rated at a 1,015 psi (70 bar) pressure drop. For systems requiring high precision control, the rated flow can be tuned to the nearest decimal point within the range for near-exact performance.

3. Choose spool lap condition

The spool lap condition determines how the valve reacts to control inputs.

Standard spool lap conditions:

  • Axis cut: most popular option for consistent performance
  • Overlap: Options range from 3-10%. These options can be used to fine-tune the valve’s control characteristics, making it ideal for applications where precise responses to input changes are critical.
  • For other options, please inquire.

4. Select control method

Domin valves feature electrical feedback and onboard electronics to simplify integration into modern hydraulic systems. All that is needed is a 24V power supply and a standard input/output interface. The control method options allow for seamless integration with various control architectures, ensuring that the valve response precisely to electrical signals.

Control method options:

  • +/- 10 volts
  • 4 to 20 milliamps, providing flexibility to choose the option that best suits the current control system.
  • For other options, please inquire.

5. Choose electrical connector

Next, select the right connector. Industry-standard connectors are provided to ensure easy compatibility and simple integration with your existing infrastructure.

Common connector options:

  • 4-pin hard-mounted connectors
  • 6-pin plus PE connectors for added flexibility
  • Fly-in lead connectors
  • For other options, please inquire.

6. Does your system require an enable mode?

For systems requiring an enable mode, typically a simple yes or no option, these can be easily configured into the Domin valve.

This feature allows operators to control when the valve is active, improving both safety and flexibility.

7. Select fluid type

Domin valves operate with standard red oil, as it is the most common fluid type found in hydraulic systems. Custom solutions are available for specialized fluid requirements.

8. Choose seal material

Selecting the right seal material ensures that the valve operates properly, even in harsh and challenging environments.

Seal options:

  • Nitrile (Shore 90), popular option for oil resistance and durability
  • Viton (Shore 85), enhanced resistance to high temperature and aggressive fluids
  • FFKM (Shore 75)
  • For other options, please inquire.

Our P Series valves are proportional valves, while our S Series valves are servo valves.

This translates to several differences in specs and the industries that the valves were designed for. Please see the chart below for some quick comparison points. If you’re still wondering which valve would be better for your application, contact a member of our team.

P Series – Proportional Valves

S Series – Servo Valves

  • Accessible pricing for high-volume industrial applications
  • Designed for robust industrial manufacturing, molding, and automation
  • Applications for low to medium response rates (<10 ms for NGO6)
  • Competitive pricing with better performance compared to big names in the servo valve market
  • Designed for testing and dynamic applications
  • Applications for fast response rates (<3.5 ms for NGO6)

As quickly as overnight, depending on proximity to our Ohio warehouse and optional expedited shipping.

Through the Lead Time Zero initiative, IC-Fluid Power customers have immediate access to Domin’s most in-demand direct-drive servo valves. Where traditional suppliers operate with 12–16 week lead times, Domin’s S4 Pro, S6 Pro, and S10 Pro are stocked in our Ohio warehouse and can ship the same day or next.

As an authorized distribution partner of Domin, this means no more long waits for critical components, reduced downtime and procurement risk, and immediate support from IC-Fluid Power’s hydraulic experts.

To minimize pressure drops and maximize flow.

Within the design process, we’re able to use simulation methods to identify the optimum flow channels and port patterns within the available space to minimize pressure drops and maximize flow through the valve. This approach enables us to create a product closely aligned to the optimized design.  
 
For a more detailed look, check out this video.

Domin S Series valves (S4 Pro, S6 Pro, S10 Pro, S12 Pro) are considered a servo proportional valve, a hybrid of two-stage valves and direct drive valves. As of 2026, Domin also offers proportional valves through their P Series valves (P6 Pro, P10 Pro). These valves have two different markets and two different sets of specs.
 
A servo valve is typically a two-stage mechanical feedback valve that offers great step response and frequency in a compact package. A proportional valve is a direct drive valve with electoral feedback. These valves are not as high performing in terms of dynamic performance but have very robust and reliable designs. Domin valves present a new approach to hydraulic technology, merging the best of servo valves and proportional valve capabilities without the compromise.
 
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A wide range including testing and simulation, robotics, timber, industrial, automation and more!

Domin valves are suitable for multiple industries from testing and simulation to animatronics in small robotics to your harsh industrial applications in die casting and the timber industry. As of 2026, the P Series valves are also specifically suited for industrial and automation applications.
 
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Upgrading is very simple.

Domin’s flexible configurations and standard port patterns (S01, S04, NG6, NG10) allow easy integration into existing hydraulic systems.
 
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Absolutely.

Domin valves are engineered to endure high shocks, intense vibrations, and extreme temperatures, ensuring robust, precise control across a valve’s entire lifespan, even in the toughest industrial environments.
 
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