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.
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.
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.
The SMC Bar stock type manifold for SYJ3000 valves. It has valve mount direction. It has 41 piping and 3 station.
Supply and exhaust ports common (20, 31, 32, 41 types)
Maximum 20 stations available as standard
5 port sizes available
The SMC Bar stock type manifold for SYJ3000 valves. It has valve mount direction. It has 41 piping and 4 station.
Supply and exhaust ports common (20, 31, 32, 41 types)
Maximum 20 stations available as standard
5 port sizes available
The SMC Bar stock type manifold for SYJ3000 valves. It has valve mount direction. It has 41 piping and 6 station.
Supply and exhaust ports common (20, 31, 32, 41 types)
Maximum 20 stations available as standard
5 port sizes available
The SMC SS5J5 Bar stock type manifold for SYJ5000 valve. It has 3 valve stations. The maximum 20 stations available as standard.
Supply and exhaust ports common (20, 31, 32, 41 types)
Maximum 20 stations available as standard
10 port sizes available
SY Z Series Cassette Valves
Compact, lightweight body ported design
Easily configured and expandable valve system
Valves supplied complete with sealing discs
High flow, fast response
Standard, DIN rail mounting
24Vdc solenoid voltage
Low power consumption
Note
'L' type connector must be ordered separately
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.
