SUN HYDRAULICS
VCI

$112.00 USD

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Material:VCI
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The Sun Hydraulics VCI (Material Number: VCI) is a versatile line mount manifold designed for efficient hydraulic fluid management. This model features a cross port with gauge ports, enhancing its utility in applications requiring precise monitoring and control of hydraulic pressure. It is constructed with two open cavities compatible with T10A cartridges and includes SAE 6 port sizes, making it suitable for various hydraulic configurations. The manifold's body is crafted from 6061T651 aluminum, known for its excellent corrosion resistance and strength, ensuring durability in demanding environments. The mounting design incorporates .34 inch (8.6 mm) diameter through holes, facilitating straightforward installation with two mounting holes provided. The Sun Hydraulics VCI manifold does not undergo anodizing due to several factors including cost efficiency and the potential negative impact on fatigue life, as anodizing can introduce brittle surfaces that may initiate fatigue cracks under pressure. This choice underscores the manufacturer's focus on maintaining the structural integrity and longevity of their manifolds under typical operating conditions. This manifold is ideal for systems where maintaining a maximum pressure of 3000 psi (210 bar) is critical, as the aluminum construction dictates this pressure threshold regardless of port size specifications. Its robust design supports high flow applications while offering flexibility in system design through Sun's cartridge cavities integration. The cross-port configuration further enhances its adaptability across different hydraulic setups, making it a reliable component for custom integrated packages requiring precise fluid control and monitoring capabilities.

Description

Body Type	Line mountLine mount
Interface	NoneNone
Body Features	Cross port with gauge portsCross port with gauge ports
Mounting Hole Diameter	.34 in.8.6 mm
Mounting Hole Depth	ThroughThrough
Mounting Hole Quantity	22
Open Cavities	22
Cavity	T-10A
Port Size	SAE 6SAE 6

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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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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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