SUN HYDRAULICS
MANIFOLD
X3U

$126.09 USD

SUN HYDRAULICS
Material:X3U
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 X3U (Material Number: X3U) is a versatile line mount interface featuring a banjo bolt design. This component is constructed with a through port 3 configuration and requires a banjo bolt installation torque ranging from 53 lb. ft. to 58 lb. ft. (70 Nm to 77 Nm), utilizing a hex size of .94 inches. The X3U model is equipped with open cavities labeled as T11A and includes a port size of 38 BSPP, making it suitable for various hydraulic applications that demand reliable fluid conveyance. The manifold body is crafted from 6061 aluminum, known for its excellent corrosion resistance and availability in diverse shapes and sizes, although it does not undergo anodization due to cost, logistics, consistency concerns, and potential impacts on fatigue life. This choice of material ensures durability while maintaining the component's functionality under pressures up to 3000 psi (210 bar). The X3U model serves as an essential plumbing element in hydraulic systems where precise fluid control and robust performance are required.

Description

Body Type	Line mountLine mount
Interface	Banjo BoltBanjo Bolt
Body Features	Through port 3Through port 3
Banjo Bolt Installation Torque	53 lb. ft. to 58 lb. ft. (70 Nm to 77 Nm)53 lb. ft. to 58 lb. ft. (70 Nm to 77 Nm)
Banjo Bolt Hex	.94.94
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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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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