Europe introduces new energy efficiency standards for hydraulic and pneumatic valves, with low-flow control valves becoming the focus of compliance

Europe introduces new energy efficiency standards for hydraulic and pneumatic valves, with low-flow control valves becoming the focus of compliance.

In 2026, the European Union will officially implement the new regulations on energy efficiency for fluid components, imposing stricter requirements for energy consumption and leakage control of low-flow three-position four-way directional control valves, hydraulic limit valves, and pneumatic valve switches. Many enterprises in various countries are accelerating the launch of energy-efficient and low-consumption products to meet the export compliance requirements for construction machinery, automated production lines, and environmental protection equipment. The export competitiveness of efficient and low-consumption valve components has further improved.