SUN HYDRAULICS
W3Q

$82.40 USD

SUN HYDRAULICS
Material:W3Q
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 W3Q (Material Number: W3Q) is a line mount manifold designed for inline, cross pilot applications. This robust component features a body type that is specifically configured for line mounting, with no additional interface requirements. The manifold includes two mounting holes with a diameter of 0.34 inches (8.6 mm), accommodating through-hole depth for secure installation. It can be mounted using two holes and supports open cavities of the T-11A type, ensuring compatibility with various hydraulic systems. The port size is specified as 3/8 BSPP, which is a standard British Standard Pipe Parallel size suitable for many hydraulic applications. This manifold is constructed from 6061-T651 aluminum, known for its high corrosion resistance and strength, making it ideal for demanding environments where durability is crucial. Notably, Sun Hydraulics has chosen not to anodize this aluminum body due to considerations around cost, logistics, and potential impacts on fatigue life and torque during use. This choice highlights the manufacturer's focus on maintaining the integrity and longevity of the product under pressure conditions up to 3000 psi (210 bar). The W3Q manifold's design accommodates high flow valves and integrates seamlessly into hydraulic systems requiring precise fluid control and distribution. Its construction ensures reliable performance without the need for additional wear surfaces or anodizing treatments, making it an efficient choice for users seeking performance without unnecessary enhancements that may compromise structural integrity over time.

Description

Body Type	Line mountLine mount
Interface	NoneNone
Body Features	Inline, cross pilotInline, cross pilot
Mounting Hole Diameter	.34 in.8.6 mm
Mounting Hole Depth	ThroughThrough
Mounting Hole Quantity	22
Open Cavities	11
Cavity	T-11A
Port Size	3/8" BSPP3/8" BSPP

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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%.
How big is a drop of hydraulic oil?	There are exactly 250 Sun drops in a cubic inch or 15 in a cc.

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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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