A manifold serves as a mounting block that permits multiple valves to be installed together within a pneumatic system. These manifolds facilitate the distribution of compressed air to operate tools and various mechanical equipment. Pneumatic Resources provides a selection of manifold bases, sub-bases, and end bases from the top manufacturer, SMC.
How does a manifold function?
Manifolds act as a central connection point for a single air supply shared among all valves. Pneumatic fittings or connectors are threaded into the manifold's ports. The pneumatic tubing or airline is then connected to the other end of the fitting and linked to the valve.
Types of Manifolds
Manifolds come in various pressure ratings, port thread connections, and station counts. While they are commonly base mounted, they can also be installed on a DIN Rail. Manifolds fall into two primary categories: single-piece design and modular block design.
Single-piece manifolds
This type is the most widely used in industry today. Single-piece manifold bases are metal blocks, typically made from aluminum, steel, or cast metal, that come pre-drilled. They offer minimal leakage, making them well suited for high-pressure settings.
Modular manifolds
Modular manifolds offer greater flexibility, as each base holds only one valve. This design allows for easy system expansion or reduction and supports the use of various valve sizes within the same setup.
The SMC 5 port solenoid valves series SQ was designed for applications which demand high speed, high frequency, long life and a precise response time. The SQ uses cassette style valves and manifolds, making it simple to increase or decrease the number of
Metal or rubber seals
Low profile and compact
G 1/ 8 SYJ700/7000 Valves
The SYJ series of valves have low power consumption and therefore decreased engineering costs. Their space saving design means that the SYJ valves can be individually mounted onto sub plates or configured onto base mounted manifolds. These SYJ700 & 7000 valves have a pilot exhaust and have a copper free design.
110V & 220V valves supplied with DIN connector
Copper free design
Low power consumption
Space efficient
Note
24V valves require L Type connector plug
SMC SYJ & VF Series
Low power consumption enables direct operation by PLC. They have a non locking manual override. Operating temperature: -10 to +50°C.
Solenoid valves series SY5060
Range of 5//2 monostable connectable solenoid valves.
Available with DIN 15 x 15 connector or clip-on connector.
Lifetime greater than 50 million cycles.
Low power consumption: 0.55W with LED and circuit protection.
Manual pulse control.
Cassette assembly on DIN rail.
Upgradeable configuration.
Common supply and exhaust through integrated connections.
The assembly kits contain all the accessories necessary for configuration.
SMC SY Z Series
A range of modular DIN rail mounted solenoid operated valves and accessories for pneumatic circuits. All valves operate using compressed filtered air (lubricated or non-lubricated) and have an operating temperature range of -10 to +50°C.
Solenoid valve series SY5060
SMC SY Z Series
A range of modular DIN rail mounted solenoid operated valves and accessories for pneumatic circuits. All valves operate using compressed filtered air (lubricated or non-lubricated) and have an operating temperature range of -10 to +50°C.
Solenoid valves on line series SY7020
Unit assembly or on connection bars.
Clip-on connectors or DIN 15 x 15.
Display LED.
SMC SY & VZ Series
These valves can be used singly or with a manifold system. Low power consumption enables direct operation by PLC. They have a Non locking manual override.
Solenoid valves on line series SY5020
Unit assembly or on connection bars.
Clip-on connectors or DIN 15 x 15.
Display LED.
SMC SY & VZ Series
These valves can be used singly or with a manifold system. Low power consumption enables direct operation by PLC. They have a Non locking manual override.
SY Series Individual Wiring
The SY series from SMC offer users compact design with a high flow rate. The SY series of valves has a long life cycle of up to 50 million cycles, they have low power consumption and a quick response time. This variant on the SY series are body ported with individual wiring to the valves.
Copper free
Low power consumption
SMC SY Series
SY Series Individual Wiring
The SY series from SMC offer users compact design with a high flow rate. The SY series of valves has a long life cycle of up to 50 million cycles, they have low power consumption and a quick response time. This variant on the SY series are body ported with individual wiring to the valves.
Copper free
Low power consumption
SMC SY Series
Solenoid valve series SY3060
SMC SY Z Series
A range of modular DIN rail mounted solenoid operated valves and accessories for pneumatic circuits. All valves operate using compressed filtered air (lubricated or non-lubricated) and have an operating temperature range of -10 to +50°C.
Solenoid valve series SY5060
SMC SY Z Series
A range of modular DIN rail mounted solenoid operated valves and accessories for pneumatic circuits. All valves operate using compressed filtered air (lubricated or non-lubricated) and have an operating temperature range of -10 to +50°C.
