How to select parts to build an MX
series progressive divider valve
assembly, with NPT threading.
A simple MX assembly consists of
these basic parts:
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4.
5.
Inlet
Valve sections
End section
Tie Rods
Tie Rod Nuts
Other accessories are available as options
Which valve sections do you need?
MX Working Sections
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MX w/Cycle Pin
Available LH or RH
562514
562516
562538
562540
562542
562545
562515
562517
562539
562541
562543
562546
MX-25S
MX-50S
MX-75S
MX-100S
MX-125S
MX-150S
MX-25T
MX-50T
MX-75T
MX-100T
MX-125T
MX-150T
Cycle Pin – Left
• 562528 MX-50S
• 562529 MX-75S
• 562530 MX-100S
• 562531 MX-125S
• 562532 MX-150S
• 562533 MX-50T
• 562534 MX-75T
• 562569 MX-100T
• 562535 MX-125T
• 562536 MX-150T
Cycle Pin – Right
• 562518 MX-50S
• 562519 MX-75S
• 562520 MX-100S
• 562521 MX-125S
• 562522 MX-150S
• 562523 MX-50T
• 562524 MX-75T
• 562525 MX-100T
• 562526 MX-125T
• 562527 MX-150T
Inlet, End, Gasket, Tie Rods & Nuts
One of each required per assembly:
• 560620
MX Inlet
• 563287
MX End
FOUR tie rods and EIGHT nuts required per assembly. Select the tie rod
according to the number of valve sections in the MX assembly:
• 557488
3-section tie rod
• 557489
4-section tie rod
• 557490
5-section tie rod
• 557491
6-section tie rod
• 557492
7-section tie rod
• 557493
8-section tie rod
• 560576
9-section tie rod
• 560577
10-section tie rod
• 557494
Tie rod nut
Optional components
Crossports
Cycle Indicators
• 562917 MX Crossport Bar
For each crossport bar used, order
qty 1 of p/n 557391, 1/4” NPT pipe
plug, to plug the unused outlet.
• p/n 563272, SPDT cycle switch
assembly (switch with bracket)
• Mounted onto the cycle pin to
provide electrical signal when
valve assembly is cycling
• Cycle pin can be used without the
cycle switch to provide visual
indication.
• For visual indication on a
standard valve, order p/n 563260,
Visual Cycle Indicator Assembly
• For proximity switches, see next
page
Proximity switches
See literature L15600 for more information.
Explosion-proof prox switches include 6ft, 3 conductor cable.
All others ship without connecting cable, order cable separately (see next page).
Part No.
Prox. Switch
Type
Operating
Voltage
Cable Electric
Connection
LED
Max Cycle Max Pressure Rated Life Rate Per Min Rating - psi
Cycle
564399
FSM
115 VAC
5-pin BH Mini
No
200
3,500
150,000,000+
563476
FSM
115 VAC
3-pin BH Mini
No
200
3,500
150,000,000+
563486
FSmech
20-32 VDC
3-pin BH Mini
Yes
150
7,500
10,000,000+
564400
FSmech
20-32 VDC
5-pin BH Mini
Yes
150
7,500
10,000,000+
564401
FSmech
115 VAC or
10-32 VDC
Expl Proof*
No
150
7,500
10,000,000+
557752
FSM
10-32 VDC
4-pin CH Mini
No
200
10,000**
150,000,000+
558938
FSM
115 VAC
5-pin BH Mini
No
200
10,000**
150,000,000+
564403
FSM
10-32 VDC
4-pin Micro
No
200
10,000**
150,000,000+
Cables for Prox switches
• Most prox switches ship without a cable, so order the correct
cable for the connector on the prox switch:
• 124333, M12 Cable, Male by Female, 5 m/16 ft (for G3 pump)
• 558021, 3-Pin Cable, Straight Connector - 6 ft
• 558022, 3-Pin Cable, Straight Connector - 12 ft
• 558025, 4-Pin Cable, Straight Connector, Polarity - PNP - 12 ft
• 558026, 4-Pin Cable, 90° Connector, Polarity - PNP - 12 ft
• 558023, 5-Pin Cable, Straight Connector - 6 ft
• 558024, 5-Pin Cable, Straight Connector - 12 ft
Performance (High Pressure) Indicators
Reset Indicator with Memory
Automatic Relief Indicator
Shows you which line is blocked during a lube fault.
Vents to atmosphere when a line is blocked,
allowing other lines to keep working.
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563239
563240
563241
563242
563243
563244
563245
250 psi
500 psi
750 psi
1000 psi
1500 psi
2000 psi
2500 psi
563156
563157
563158
563159
563160
563161
750 psi
1000 psi
1500 psi
2000 psi
2500 psi
3000 psi
Check Valves
Outlet Check Valves:
Bearing Point Check Valves:
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1/4 NPT male inlet x 1/4 NPSM female
outlet
See L15825 for more information
Single Ball Check Valves (steel body, steel
ball):
• 563206 10 psi cracking pressure
• 563207 35 psi cracking pressure
• 563208 100 psi cracking pressure
• 563209 250 psi cracking pressure
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Required for oil systems to keep oil in
lines and controlled
Optional for grease systems
Many options available, see L15825 for
product offerings that match the needs
of the application.
Appendix A: MX Valve Suffixes
Code
MX-xxA
MX-xxB
MX-xxC
MX-xxD
MX-xxE
MX-xxF
MX-xxG
MX-xxH
MX-xxI
MX-xxJ
MX-xxK
MX-xxL
MX-xxM
MX-xxN
MX-xxO
MX-xxP
MX-xxQ
MX-xxR
MX-xxS
MX-xxT
MX-xxU
MX-xxV
MX-xxW
MX-xxX
MX-xxY
MX-xxZ
Description
Not used
Twin valve with cycle pin on Right side.
Single valve with cycle pin on Right side, outlet on Right side.
Single valve with cycle pin on Right side, outlet on Left side.
Twin valve with prox switch.
Single valve with prox switch, outlet on Right side.
Single valve with prox switch, outlet on Left side.
Twin valve with cycle pin on Left side.
Not used
Single valve with cycle pin on Left side, outlet on Right side.
Single valve with cycle pin on Left side, outlet on Left side.
Standard Single valve, but with outlet on Left side.
Twin valve with prox switch, but prox is on the Left side.
Single valve with prox switch on Left, outlet on Right side.
Not used
Single valve with prox switch on Left, outlet on Left side.
Not used
Not used
Standard single valve, with outlet on Right side.
Standard twin valve.
Not used
Not used
Not used
Not used
Not used
Not used
Appendix B: Technical Specifications
Torque Specifications
Tie Rod Nut:
• 23 ft lbs (31 N-m)
Outlet Port Plug:
• 18 ft lbs (24 N-m)
Piston Enclosure Plug:
• 48 ft lbs (65 N-m)
For more specs see L10131
Net Weight lbs (kg)
• 3 section: 21 lb, 6 oz (9.69)
• 4 section: 25 lb, 10 oz (11.62)
• 5 section: 29 lb, 14 oz (13.55)
• 6 section: 34 lb, 2 oz (15.47)
• 7 section: 38 lb, 6 oz (17.40)
• 8 section: 42 lb, 12 oz (19.39)
• 9 section: 47 lb, 2 oz (21.37)
• 10 section: 51 lb, 8 oz (23.26)
For other options and specialty
parts, see the ILE Buyers Guide,
or contact Graco.
This guide is intended to keep the
subject matter as simple as possible,
but Graco does offer other optional
components.