Description
Shako PM521A & PM521B 10mm Pneumatic Valve Manifold
The SHAKO PM521A and PM521B valve manifolds provide a compact multi-station pneumatic valve island for the PM521 series 10mm 5/2 way solenoid valves.
Available from 2 to 10 stations, the manifold system allows multiple PM521 valves to be installed together on a single compact air distribution block, reducing pneumatic pipework, installation space and assembly time.
The system is available for both PM521A body-ported valves and PM521B base-mounted valves, allowing the correct manifold arrangement to be selected for the valve configuration. SHAKO identifies the two valve types specifically as A = body ported and B = base mounted.
Manifold Options
PM521A Manifold
Designed for PM521A body-ported solenoid valves.
✓ Body-ported valve configuration
✓ Compact 10mm valve pitch
✓ 2–10 station configurations
✓ Suitable for PM521A valve islands
PM521B Manifold
Designed for PM521B base-mounted solenoid valves.
✓ Base-mounted valve configuration
✓ Compact 10mm valve pitch
✓ 2–10 station configurations
✓ Suitable for PM521B valve islands
SHAKO's manifold ordering code uses 02 for 2 stations, 03 for 3 stations and XX for the required number of stations.
Compact 10mm Valve Island Design
The PM521 system uses valves only 10mm wide, making it particularly suitable for machinery and control systems where installation space is limited.
The manifold length increases according to the number of stations, with SHAKO providing dimensions for 2 through 10 station assemblies.
Using a common manifold simplifies the installation of multiple pneumatic solenoid valves and helps reduce individual air connections compared with separately installed valves.
Construction
Manifold / Valve System: SHAKO PM521
Valve Width: 10mm
Valve Function: 5/2 way PM521 series
Valve Types: PM521A body ported / PM521B base mounted
Stations: 2–10
Construction: Aluminium alloy
Application: Pneumatic valve island / manifold
Media: Compressed air
The PM521 series uses an anodised aluminium body, with SHAKO highlighting its compact construction and durability.
Compatible Valves
Designed specifically for the SHAKO PM521 10mm pneumatic solenoid valve series, including:
✓ PM521A-M3-S
✓ PM521A-M3-D
✓ PM521A-M5-S
✓ PM521A-M5-D
✓ PM521B-M5-S
✓ PM521B-M5-D
The S and D suffixes identify single and double-solenoid versions respectively.
Why Use a PM521 Valve Manifold?
Installing PM521 valves on a manifold provides a compact centralised pneumatic control assembly, particularly useful where several actuators or pneumatic functions need to be controlled from one location.
The system is particularly suitable for:
✓ OEM machinery
✓ Packaging equipment
✓ Pick-and-place systems
✓ Robotics
✓ Pneumatic control panels
✓ Electronics manufacturing
✓ Laboratory automation
✓ Compact automated machinery
Important Compatibility Note
PM521A and PM521B use different mounting arrangements.
PM521A is the body-ported version, while PM521B is the base-mounted version. Select the manifold that corresponds with the PM521 valve type being used.
Solenoid valves are not included unless specifically stated.
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