SUN HYDRAULICS
Z2A

$75.35 USD

SUN HYDRAULICS
Material:Z2A
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 Z2A (Material Number: Z2A) is a versatile line mount manifold designed for hydraulic systems. This specific model features a nipple mount body type and is equipped with a 0.25 NPT interface, making it suitable for integration into various hydraulic applications. The manifold includes open cavities, specifically one cavity of type T-163A, and has port sizes of 1/4 NPTF. Constructed from 6061-T651 aluminum, this manifold offers a balance of strength and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for environments where durability is essential. While Sun Hydraulics does not anodize their aluminum bodies due to considerations related to cost, logistics, consistency, and potential impacts on fatigue life, the chosen material inherently provides substantial corrosion resistance without additional treatment. It should be noted that the maximum system pressure must be carefully considered when using this manifold; it is not rated for pressures exceeding 3000 psi (210 bar), regardless of the port size or type specified. This constraint ensures safe operation within specified parameters while maintaining the integrity and longevity of the hydraulic system components.

Description

Body Type	Line mountLine mount
Interface	0.25 NPT0.25 NPT
Body Features	Nipple mountNipple mount
Open Cavities	11
Cavity	T-163A
Port Size	1/4" NPTF1/4" NPTF

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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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