COMMON SUPPLY AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD FOR VALVES 1/4″ – 2 Station Manifold,1/4″ – 14 Station Manifold and 1/4″ Blanking Plate

1. 2‑Station & 14‑Station Manifold (1/4″, Common Supply & Exhaust)

A prominent example is the SMC VT‑type manifold—commonly used in pneumatic control applications—offering both 2‑station and 14‑station configurations with shared (common) supply and exhaust.

• Model Reference: VT317‑02 denotes a 2‑station manifold, while VT317‑14 refers to the 14‑station version.

• Port Size: 1/4″ on all ports (supply, exhaust, stations).

• Common Supply/Exhaust: The design features a common supply (P port) and common exhaust (R port) shared across all stations

• Ordering Notes: You’ll often need to specify the base manifold, the valve series, and also include the appropriate blanking plate with your order

2. 1/4″ Blanking Plate for Manifold

To seal off unused valve stations in the manifold, blanking plates are required. For the SMC (and Shako) VT-series manifolds:

• Part Number: PVT317‑53‑1A is the compatible blanking plate, typically supplied with screw and O‑ring for proper sealing

• These plates are essential to maintain system integrity when fewer than the maximum number of stations are used.

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