Counterbalance circuit The externally piloted counterbalance valve on the rod end senses pressure at the cap end of the cylinder to prevent the load from falling uncontrollably. Applications: 🔹 Counterbalance valves are commonly used in hydraulic systems for lifting and lowering heavy loads, such as in cranes, forklifts, hydraulic elevators, and various types of material handling equipment. 🔹 They are also employed in applications where there is a risk of uncontrolled descent of loads due to g