The different ranges and finishes of hydraulic manifold blocks
Which ranges and finishes of manifolds to choose according to uses?
What are the ranges and finishes to choose to obtain a hydraulic block that perfectly matches your specific needs? How can you be sure that your manifold block will perform its functions reliably? Here are some questions to which VMF, manufacturer of custom hydraulic manifold blocks, brings its expertise.
How to define a reliable and efficient hydraulic block?
The hydraulic manifold block has many advantages for the industry. It is integrated into hydraulic systems ensuring reliability and durability in some heavy maintenance operations. Hydraulic manifolds also contribute to the realization of engineering processes requiring power and precision as for the operation of wind turbines or hydraulic presses.
Hydraulic manifold is compliant when it meets the specific conditions of its use. It must be perfectly waterproof, easy to mount, compact and resistant to environmental conditions (temperatures, humidity, seawater, etc.).
Machining, materials or surface treatments, these different design and manufacturing choices are essential to achieve the realization of a custom manifold block that will meet your needs. Thanks to the mastery of these elements, VMF has specialized in the manufacture of custom hydraulic manifold blocks. Designed together from specifications particular to each project, the manifolds we produce are reliable and adapted to the needs of each of our customers.
Which ranges and finishes of hydraulic manifold blocks to choose?
At the risk of disappointing you, a firm and categorical answer to this general question is almost impossible for a professional of custom hydraulic manifolds. Indeed, the reliability of a block, the choice of its finishes, its material or its drilling are closely related to the conditions of use of the block.
It’s by studying in a precise and complete way a specification particular to each project that we can lead to the manufacture of a hydraulic manifold block specifically meeting the needs of our customers.
Some technical points must be monitored during design:
- The external dimensions of the block and its adaptation in the environment;
- Diameters and precise hole positioning;
- Type and size of ports or flanges for connections;
- Accuracy of connections;
- The canvas of material between each drilling;
- The material (steel, aluminium, cast iron, stainless steel, etc.) that impacts the weight of the block, its resistance to pressure, temperatures and corrosion;
- Surface treatment (zinc plating, phosphating, anodizing, chemical nickel) depending on the location of the block.
At VMF, European specialist in custom hydraulic manifold blocks, we advise our customers upstream and even before the start of design to ensure the supply of high-performance and reliable parts.
Trust an expert in hydraulic manifold blocks.
The essential condition for a hydraulic manifold to be reliable, efficient and durable, is to ensure that it is perfectly adapted to its use. This is why it is important for the success of your industrial project to call on an expert in the hydraulic manifold block.
At VMF, we have acquired expertise and know-how recognized at European level in the design and manufacture of custom hydraulic manifold blocks. We have the necessary knowledge and skills, as well as the right machinery and tools to precisely and reliably machine the most complex manifolds.
For more than 35 years, we have been working with the big names in the international industry to support them in the realization of their projects. We are leaders in the offshore, wind, shipbuilding, agricultural machinery and armaments markets.
Our teams know how to meet the specific needs of the conditions of use of hydraulic blocks subjected to extreme temperatures, salt or acid environments. Our expertise is recognized in sectors of activity with high requirements of quality, reliability and precision.
VMF: a complete answer to your specific needs in hydraulic manifold blocks.
Our qualified teams master all stages of the realization of a hydraulic manifold in our workshops located in the heart of the Rhône-Alpes region.
A design office dedicated to the design of the costum hydraulic blocks.
At VMF Hydraulics, we are committed to precisely meeting the specific needs of our customers by taking into account the technical and environmental characteristics of the conditions in which the hydraulic manifold blocks will be used.
For the design of hydraulic manifold blocks, we have developed a CAM/CAD (Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing) tool that allows us to design, plan and make reliable all stages of production.
A complete machine park and suitable tools for all your hydraulic manifold block projects.
The VMF teams work daily in a workshop equipped with a diversified and adapted tooling of more than 10,000 parts and a complete machine park.
Our equipment in machines and tools allows us to offer our customers manifolds ranging from standard models to the most complex custom designed. The hydraulic blocks we manufacture in our workshops range from a few grams to more than 10 tons.
VMF Hydraulics is able to produce single parts as well as small and medium series to meet the demand of our customers.
We offer several ranges of forged, cast or extruded materials with different types of cast iron, aluminium, steel and stainless steel. A wide choice of surface treatment is possible such as phosphating, different types of anodizing and chemical nickel, or special paints to improve the protection of the machined block and ensure their reliability according to the uses.
At VMF, we design and manufacture hydraulic manifold blocks adapted to each specific need. Our know-how and expertise recognized for more than 35 years are guarantees of quality and reliability for your future manifold blocks.
Do you need custom hydraulic manifold blocks? To learn more about the support we provide to our customers from the design to block manufacturing, do not hesitate to contact us!