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# Industrial Specification: Manifold

## 1. Technical Definition
A fluid distribution component within a slot-die coating head that evenly distributes coating material across the die width.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-15 bar**. Failure boundary: **18 bar internal pressure differential**, Mechanism: **Plastic deformation of manifold channels exceeding yield strength of 316L stainless steel (205 MPa) due to Bernoulli principle pressure differentials**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Darcy-Weisbach Pressure Drop**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\Delta P = f \cdot \frac{L}{D} \cdot \frac{\rho v^2}{2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Critical for sizing CIP (Clean-In-Place) pump heads.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| f | Friction Factor | Engineering Constant |
| L | Pipe Length | Engineering Constant |
| v | Velocity | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Coating material viscosity increase from 100 cP to 5000 cP | 8 | Flow separation and stagnation in distribution channels | Integrated heating jacket maintaining 50-80°C with PID temperature control |
| Particulate contamination exceeding 25 μm particle size | 8 | Channel blockage creating 3:1 pressure gradient across manifold | In-line filtration system with 10 μm absolute rating and differential pressure monitoring |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Distribution chamber](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/distribution-chamber.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Precision Fluid Pump**, **Temperature Control Unit**, **Material Filtration System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Flexible Electronics, Battery Electrodes, Optical Films  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What materials are available for the manifold in slot-die coating applications?
**A**: Our manifolds are manufactured in stainless steel 316L for corrosion resistance, aluminum alloy for lightweight applications, and PTFE-coated steel for handling corrosive coating materials.

### Q: How does the manifold ensure uniform coating distribution?
**A**: The manifold features precisely engineered flow distribution channels and a distribution chamber that evenly disperses coating material across the entire die width, preventing streaks and ensuring consistent coating thickness.

### Q: What are the key components of the manifold assembly?
**A**: The manifold consists of three main components: the distribution chamber for initial material collection, flow distribution channels for even dispersion, and the inlet port for connecting to your coating material supply system.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
- PED 2014/68/EU - PRESSURE EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE (CE MARKING)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Manifold](https://cnfx.com/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/manifold)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: MANIFOLD | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 0abf4124
