SUN HYDRAULICS
FEU

$40.91 USD

SUN HYDRAULICS
Material:FEU
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 FEU (Material Number: FEU) is a line mount manifold designed for hydraulic systems. It features a through port with an additional gauge port, facilitating easy monitoring of system pressure. The manifold is constructed from 6061T651 aluminum, known for its excellent corrosion resistance and strength, making it suitable for various hydraulic applications. This model includes two M6x1.0 6H mounting holes with a depth of 12.7 mm, allowing secure installation in diverse setups. It has one open cavity compatible with the T10A cavity type and supports a port size of 3/8 BSPP, ensuring compatibility with standard hydraulic components. The FEU manifold's design prioritizes durability and reliability within its operational limits, with a maximum pressure rating of 3000 psi (210 bar) due to its aluminum construction. This makes it ideal for systems where moderate pressure levels are maintained. The absence of anodizing on this model enhances inspection ease and reduces potential issues related to torque and fatigue life that could arise from anodized surfaces. Its robust construction ensures minimal risk of corrosion or mechanical failure over time. This manifold serves as an integral component in hydraulic systems requiring efficient fluid control and monitoring capabilities without compromising on structural integrity or performance under specified conditions.

Description

Body Type	Line mountLine mount
Interface	NoneNone
Body Features	Through port with gauge portThrough port with gauge port
Mounting Hole Thread	M6x1.0 - 6HM6x1.0 - 6H
Mounting Hole Depth	.50 in.12,7 mm
Mounting Hole Quantity	22
Open Cavities	11
Cavity	T-10A
Port Size	3/8" BSPP3/8" BSPP

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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%.

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Notes:

Important: Carefully consider the maximum system pressure. The pressure rating of the manifold is dependent on the manifold material, with the port type/size a secondary consideration. Manifolds constructed of aluminum are not rated for pressures higher than 3000 psi (210 bar), regardless of the port type/size specified.

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