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Re: Why use a manifold?
We use manifolds for a few reasons -
1. Cleaner installation. They are easy to install and mount near the pressure regulating valve.
2. Flexibility with design. We usually decide how many solenoids we will need, and then add one more solenoid than that. As the design develops, we have that extra solenoid readily available to connect to if we add another actuator.
3. Simplified tube routing. A single input line at the manifold.
4. Failures. If a solenoid fails, it is easy to connect the needed lines to the spare solenoid and quickly get back in play.
The negatives are that they are a little heavier, and can be expensive. However, they last several years and can be re-used.
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Chris Fultz
Cyber Blue - Team 234
2016 IRI Planning Committee
2016 IndyRAGE Planning Committee
2010 - Woodie Flowers Award - Championship
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