SUN HYDRAULICS
CLU

$58.47 USD

SUN HYDRAULICS
Material:CLU
Summary:Manifold

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***Disclaimer: The following summary contains information gathered from various sources such as product descriptions, technical specifications and catalogs. While efforts have been made to provide accurate details, inaccuracies may occur. It is advised to verify all information by contacting Sun Hydraulics directly.***
The Sun Hydraulics CLU (CLU) is a line mount body designed with a through port and gauge port, specifically engineered for hydraulic applications. It features a T3A cavity and accommodates a port size of 3/8 BSPP, ensuring compatibility with various hydraulic systems. The body type is optimized for line mounting and includes 22 mounting holes with a diameter of .28 inches (7.1 mm), allowing for secure installation. The mounting holes are designed to be through holes, providing flexibility in assembly. The CLU model incorporates 11 open cavities, enhancing its adaptability in complex hydraulic configurations. Constructed from 6061 aluminum, this component offers excellent corrosion resistance without the need for anodizing, maintaining structural integrity even in demanding environments. This material choice balances strength and machinability while being cost-effective and widely available. The Sun Hydraulics CLU model is ideal for use in systems requiring reliable fluid control and monitoring, supported by its robust design and precise engineering specifications.

Description

Body Type	Line mountLine mount
Interface	NoneNone
Body Features	Through port with gauge portThrough port with gauge port
Mounting Hole Diameter	.28 in.7,1 mm
Mounting Hole Depth	ThroughThrough
Mounting Hole Quantity	22
Open Cavities	11
Cavity	T-3A
Port Size	3/8" BSPP3/8" BSPP

Show FAQ

How big is a drop of hydraulic oil?	There are exactly 250 Sun drops in a cubic inch or 15 in a cc.
Why does Sun use 6061 aluminum?	6061-T651 is relatively strong, relatively inexpensive, difficult to machine, readily available in all shapes and sizes and very corrosion resistant. 2024 is stronger and machines beautifully, but is expensive and falls to pieces in a corrosive environment.
Why doesn't Sun anodize their aluminum bodies?	Reasons to anodize: To increase corrosion resistance. Sun uses 6061-T651 aluminum. It is one of the most corrosion resistant aluminum alloys there is. Whether or not anodizing improves the corrosion resistance of 6061 aluminum is debatable. We have yet to have a manifold returned because of corrosion. Appearance (color). The 2 colors that would appeal to Sun would be blue or black. Unfortunately these are the colors that are hardest to do consistently. To provide a hard wear surface. Sun does not make parts-in-body valves. The manifold is just plumbing. We don't need a wear surface. Because everyone else does it. Bad reason. Reasons to not anodize: Cost. It's another process. Logistics. When you make tens of thousands of manifolds a month and you anodize hundreds, it's a problem. Consistency. See above. Stamping. After a body is anodized you cannot do any more stamping without making a mess.Inspection. Have you ever tried to look for burrs in a black anodized body? It's the old blackboard factory at night scenario. Torque. You will experience an increase in breakaway torque when removing items from an anodized manifold. Fatigue life. This is the best reason to not anodize. Fatigue failure is a very complex phenomenon. What it takes to initiate a crack is difficult to predict. What it takes to propagate a crack is readily defined. Anodizing produces a very thin, very hard, and very brittle surface on aluminum. The first time you pressurize an anodized aluminum manifold you have initiated fatigue cracks. Whether or not the stress is enough to propagate the cracks is a matter of pressure and manifold geometry. Anodizing an aluminum manifold grossly reduces the fatigue life by anywhere from 20% to 50%.

SUN HYDRAULICSCLU

SUN HYDRAULICS
CLU