SUN HYDRAULICS
ZFS

$223.78 USD

SUN HYDRAULICS
Material:ZFS
Summary:Manifold

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The Sun Hydraulics ZFS (Material Number: ZFS) is a robust hydraulic manifold designed for efficient fluid control and distribution in hydraulic systems. This model features a subplate body type with an ISO 03 interface, making it suitable for various applications requiring standardized connections. The manifold includes P to T side ports and is equipped with open cavities, specifically designed to accommodate T10A cavity cartridges. It supports a port size of 3/4 NPTF, ensuring compatibility with a range of hydraulic fittings and hoses. Constructed from 6061T651 aluminum, the Sun Hydraulics ZFS offers exceptional corrosion resistance, making it ideal for use in environments where exposure to moisture or chemicals is a concern. The decision not to anodize the aluminum further enhances its fatigue life, allowing the manifold to maintain structural integrity under repeated pressure cycles. This choice also simplifies logistics and reduces costs associated with additional processing steps. When integrating the ZFS manifold into a hydraulic system, it's crucial to consider the maximum system pressure, as manifolds made from aluminum are not rated for pressures exceeding 3000 psi (210 bar). The design of this manifold prioritizes ease of use and reliability, making it an excellent choice for applications that demand consistent performance and durability in fluid management tasks.

Description

Body Type	SubplateSubplate
Interface	ISO 03ISO 03
Body Features	P to T, side portsP to T, side ports
Open Cavities	11
Cavity	T-10A
Port Size	3/4" NPTF3/4" NPTF

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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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