Quote: (Originally Posted by
Fiona)
I am in the market for another twin set but is there really any difference in manifolds.
Options:
Halcyon, DIRzone or Agir
At the moment I don't do any maintenance, but I am sure given the knowledge that wouldn't be a problem. Do you need to maintain one less than the other but still keep quality.
Halcyon!
When you get into the detail you will find that they are very different!
To quote from the website...........
Halcyon customers have come to rely on the functional design and reliability of the Halcyon manifold. It is available as either a rugged 300 bar or 200 bar DIN isolator manifold featuring shock absorbing ribbed rubber hand wheels and a true double barrel o-ring isolator seal. The Halcyon valve has a “radial” seal o-ring, with split back-up ring. This radial o-ring maintains a seal on the stem and inner diameter of the bonnet nut at all times, regardless of the valve being open or closed.
Halcyon's valve design is superior to the more typical generic o-ring arrangements in many manifolds that have a “face” seal, which relies on the handle spring to provide an adequate seal until the pressure is applied by opening of the valve seat. This face seal design also tends to crush the o-ring and cause undue wear to the o-ring and the Teflon bushing, which is the other sealing surface required in this design. This wear can be observed during service of used manifolds.
The Halcyon M25-thread manifold is stamped with CE approval andHalcyon's "H" logo is now sculpted into the body of each valve. All Halcyon manifolds are assembled with Viton o-rings and oxygen-compatible lubricants.
Anyway, you know its Halcyon and you promised to put money into my pension fund
