When reviewing an application for the purpose of developing or improving a customer's pneumatic circuit, MECHIN engineers are often able to consolidate components into a manifold system or valve block.This method of circuit design provides our customers with several unforeseen benefits:
Consolidating pneumatic components into a valveblock or manifold system eases circuit installation.The time required to plumb the assemblyin the application is reduced, saving both time and money.
Component integration eliminates potential leak-points,thereby, adding reliability in the circuit.Numerous cut lengths oftubing are no longer required to connect a variety of components.
Manifolds and valve blocks improve the overall appearance of thecircuit.Runs of tubing to multiple components throughout theapplication are no longer needed resulting in a cleaner looking, moreorganized circuit.
The elimination of several fittings and valves reduces the space rquirements of thecircuit.With miniaturization being a goal throughout manyindustries, minimizing the size of the pneumatic circuitry accommodatesthe space limitations of many of today's applications.
Integration through good design also reduces the number of components purchasedand held in inventory.