From small mobile machines to heavy industrial plants, manifolds are mission critical to fluid power systems. Fluid power engineers and OEMs alike understand the benefits of properly engineered hydraulic manifolds. These benefits include:
- Improved overall layout with less cumbersome hoses and fluid connections
- Small and compact sizes with cartridge valve design to suit confined spaces
- Increased energy efficiency with shorter flow paths that minimize pressure drop and heat
- Reduced installation costs and fluid connections due to simpler compact design
- Reduced fluid leaks and upkeep with fewer connections that can wear and loosen.
The extent of these benefits, however, relies heavily on the circuit integrity, design expertise and manufacturing quality that have been built into each manifold. The quality and performance of any fluid power system is only as good as the level of expertise that has produced it. The fluid power system relies on the quality of the manifold controlling the system. Our design team and full-time engineers will help you navigate the most difficult projects from design through production. The professionals at Hydraulic Manifolds USA will recommend design changes for both function and price optimization. Here are some design considerations that we’ll help you navigate to manufacture the right hydraulic manifold for your project:
- Fluid type
- Seal materials
- Material and finish
- Environmental conditions and temperatures
- Pressure (maximum and working)
- Duty cycle
- Flow conditions (pump, accumulator and return)
- Port sizes, types, and locations
- Number of and type of valves
- Electrical voltage and connection
- Mounting
Whether you choose a standard or custom hydraulic manifold will largely depend on these design considerations. The engineering and design experts at Hydraulic Manifolds USA will help successfully navigate your project from design to completion. Contact us today to learn more.