Guide to manifolds
March 1st 2006 Parker Instrumentation has published a guide to compact double-block-and-bleed manifolds for connecting process instrumentation. The guide focuses on manifolds with flange interfaces, and on two types of integrated construction that are said to reduce the potential number of leak paths compared with assemblies made from discrete components.
Two types of manifold are detailed: monoflanges, and a twopiece design called Pro-Bloc. Both allow instruments to be attached to process lines in an efficient spaceand weight-saving manner, and with high integrity due to the low number of joints required - a characteristic that is enhanced by options that can eliminate taper thread connections.
The 20-page guide details the various configurations and options available including bore sizes from 10 to 25 mm, construction material, valve type and specification, flange details, and outlet connections. More articles from Parker Filtration: | 
