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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:

1. Fluid type
2. Seal materials
3. Material and finish
4. Environmental conditions and temperatures
5. Pressure (maximum and working)
6. Duty cycle
7. Flow conditions (pump, accumulator and return)
8. Port sizes, types, and locations
9. Number of and type of valves
10. Electrical voltage and connection
11. 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.

Custom hydraulic manifolds are usually created when there is a performance requirement that can’t be met with an off the shelf product. A custom hydraulic manifold will integrate multiple functions into a single assembly. They simplify the system and reduce the required number of connections.  Minimal connections means decreased risk of potential leak points in the system. A custom hydraulic manifold offers flexibility in design and are incredibly reliable.  Custom single-piece manifolds have the advantage of withstanding greater pressures and being less expensive than modular manifolds.

To navigate the complexities of efficient and cost effective custom manifolds, you need an experienced team of expert hydraulic engineers. Hydraulic Manifolds USA has been providing custom hydraulic integrated circuits to multiple industries since 1971. We have the ability to take your freehand schematic and create a reliable and cost effective solution.

If you’re using a standard product because you think a custom solution is too expensive, think again. Through a combination of the right people, process and tools, Hydraulic Manifolds USA delivers quality custom manifolds at competitive prices. With flexible minimums and fast delivery, Hydraulic Manifolds USA is your one stop service provider for custom hydraulic integrated circuits. Request a quote to learn more about the Hydraulic Manifolds USA advantage.