Pneumatic and Hydraulic Manifold Assemblies and Sub Plates

Pneumatic and hydraulic systems are intricate and complex, with plenty of components that all need to be running smoothly to ensure effective and efficient operation. In larger pneumatic systems, it’s likely that several fittings will need to connect to one air source. Meanwhile, it’s paramount that the flow of fluid between various sections in hydraulic applications will need to be regulated. That’s where pneumatic and hydraulic manifold assemblies come in.

We have thousands of hydraulic and pneumatic manifolds for you to choose from, supplied by leading brands such as Aventics, Bimba MFD, and Norgren. To help narrow down your search, you can use the filters on the left-hand side of this page to browse by the number of stations, valve type, and more.

RS is committed to partnering only with the very best manufacturers, and you can rest assured we’ll have everything you need from air compressor manifold assemblies to a sprayer, valve, and hose assemblies. Read on to find out more.

What are pneumatic manifolds?

Pneumatic manifolds work in a similar fashion to an electrical junction box. From the manifold assembly, a single air supply can be shared from one centralized location to several fittings or applications. The particulars of the project are likely to determine the features of your manifold – here at RS we stock components with anything from two to 20 stations. Pneumatic manifolds are also available in various materials, depending on their use in conjunction with high or low-pressure applications.

H2: What are hydraulic manifolds?

A hydraulic manifold assembly regulates the flow of fluid between all the components within a hydraulic system. The manifold assembly is comprised of several connected hydraulic valves and it can turn the flow of fluid on or off, or divert it as necessary. A hydraulic manifold streamlines the system and reduces the need for so many parts and fittings.

H2: What are the different types of hydraulic and pneumatic manifolds?

There are two main categories when it comes to manifold assembly: single-piece and modular.

• As the name suggests, single-piece manifolds contain all the passages within a system in one unified block. They can be configured to support a wide range of different valves and any ports not in use can be blocked off with blanking plates.
• Meanwhile, modular manifolds are made up of several blocks that are connected together. Modular manifold assemblies can provide a greater degree of flexibility as you can add or remove modules – including changing the valve sizes – to suit your specifications.

Where might you find a pneumatic or hydraulic manifold assembly?

An air compressor manifold assembly is likely to be used in a garage or repair center, as the central compressor used to power a range of tools can be inconvenient to move. You’re also likely to find the manifold valve and hose assemblies in agricultural machinery, construction equipment, and machinery used in food processing plants or other production factories.

Why choose RS for your manifold assemblies?

Whatever the particulars of your project, you can rely on RS to deliver the products that you need. Our extensive range of both hydraulic and pneumatic manifolds covers thousands of parts, so you’re bound to find what you’re looking for.

We stock a wide range of components from leading brands such as Festo and SMC Corporation and you can rest assured that all products have been manufactured to the very highest industry standards.

For air compressor manifold, valve, and hose assemblies, look no further than RS. If you do have any questions about our pneumatic or hydraulic manifold assemblies, please feel free to get in touch and we’ll do everything we can to help. Or, you can always check out our expert hub and tap into our vast wealth of specialist knowledge.