How Well do You Know Counterbalance Valves: Test Your Fluid Power IQ

Think you know counterbalance valves? Take our quiz to see how much you know about these critical hydraulic system components.
April 21, 2026

Counterbalance valves, also known as over-center valves, are commonly used in the hydraulic systems of various industrial and mobile applications.

How much do you know about counterbalance valves? Test your knowledge of these critical components by taking our quiz below.

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Sara Jensen

Executive Editor, Power & Motion

Sara Jensen is executive editor of Power & Motion, directing expanded coverage into the modern fluid power space, as well as mechatronic and smart technologies. She has over 15 years of publishing experience. Prior to Power & Motion she spent 11 years with a trade publication for engineers of heavy-duty equipment, the last 3 of which were as the editor and brand lead. Over the course of her time in the B2B industry, Sara has gained an extensive knowledge of various heavy-duty equipment industries — including construction, agriculture, mining and on-road trucks —along with the systems and market trends which impact them such as fluid power and electronic motion control technologies. 

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