HSR multistation manifolds from Bosch Rexroth form the basis for compact and powerful hydraulic controls

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Industrial Hydraulics

Modular construction, economic management

Web Editorial Team Editor

22/06/2026 14 min

How can hydraulic control systems be designed individually and economically?

Simple, with our modular multi-station manifolds HSR.

HSR multi-station manifolds are modular base plates for creating compact hydraulic control systems. They can be flexibly combined with elements from a wide range of standard components in stacked or vertically linked configurations. This allows for the creation of customized hydraulic control systems based on a clearly defined, standardized design principle. HSR multi-station manifolds are also available in the following versions:

in nominal sizes from NG6 (Cetop3) to NG25 (Cetop8)
in different connection sizes and positions
with integrated measuring connections
in various coatings
with optional additional drilling

HSR multi-station manifolds are particularly suitable for applications with high functional density, variety of variants and limited installation space.
The advantage of modular panel design: Customization is achieved through standardized functional configuration – not by redesigning the hydraulic control block. This reduces engineering effort and increases repeatability throughout the project. At the same time, the standard modules simplify variant management, maintenance, spare parts inventory, and future expansions.
The result: Sustainable optimization of life cycle costs.

Are the modular hydraulic controls available starting from a batch size of One?

Absolutely. Hydraulic control systems based on the HSR multi-station manifolds are available in any quantity – thanks to our large modular system of standard hydraulic components.

This is based on a standardized portfolio of control panels, intermediate panels, and valves. Application-specific configuration enables customized solutions for both series and special-purpose machines. Instead of completely redesigning each control system , the functions are built using a modular stacking approach. This creates technical flexibility and cost-effective reproducibility with manageable engineering effort.
Another advantage: Every configured hydraulic control system undergoes hydraulic testing at the plant. Functions, pressure levels, and switching logics are verified before integration into the machine. This reduces commissioning risks and provides planning certainty for purchasing and project management – even for batch sizes of one.

Are hydraulic controls in HSR series panel design also suitable for small installation spaces?

Definitely. The high-power density of the array plates and the vertical stacking of the modules allow for compact control systems with multiple parallel valve stations.

Thanks to the proven stacking design, the individual functional modules are stacked vertically. In this way, up to 10 valve stations can be implemented at operating pressures of up to 350 bar – each with separate consumer connections and shared pressure and tank channels.
Instead of distributing functions via separate lines and external tubing, they are bundled in a clearly structured control block with a modular design. This reduces the required installation space, minimizes interfaces, and improves the clarity of the control system. This modular design principle is also suitable for applications with high performance requirements and limited installation space. Compact here therefore does not mean less function, but rather more integration on a given footprint – with a defined structure and high-power density.

Can a wide variety of hydraulic functions be systematically and safely implemented using HSR multi-station manifolds?

Certainly, the modular layout also allows for complex functional variants while considering machine-specific safety requirements.

In addition to the standard version, HSR multi-station manifolds can be combined with various functional options. These include, for example, integrated pressure limiting functions (P → T), pressure separation after individual stations, or pressure reduction in the inlet. Special functions can also be implemented using suitable intermediate plate and valve combinations, including:

Mechanically and electrically controlled pressure reduction functions
Current control and throttling functions
Pressure limitation and unloading on the pump side
Load holding and lowering brake functions
Position-monitored shut-off and relief functions
Seat valve functions
Proportionally controlled and regulated directional control valve functions
Pressure sensors

Additional external components or complex tubing are reduced. This simplifies the design of complex hydraulic circuits – while maintaining high operational safety.
Good to know: All controllers based on the HSR multi-station manifolds can reliably meet machine-specific safety requirements in combination with the electrical control system. This requirement correctly selected valves, for example, with integrated spool position monitoring or pressure sensors in the measuring ports.

How does HSR multi-station manifolds accelerate the engineering of hydraulic controls?

Efficiently, through standardized modules, digital configuration tools and immediately available design data.

Hydraulic control systems in intermediate panel design can be systematically designed and configured – with a minimum of iteration loops and high planning reliability from the concept phase onwards. The HSR multi-station manifold configuratorsupports the compilation of the desired functional combinations and provides technical documents such as CAD data and circuit diagrams.
Don’t see the right solution for you? Then simply tell us the necessary parameters (installation space, pressure level, flow, functions) – and we will find the optimal circuit layout for your application.

Vergleich von Hydrauliksteuerungen:

Reihenplattenbauweise vs. Monoblock vs. Einzelverschlauchung

Criteria	High-performance modular construction (HSR)	Monoblock - control block	Single valves with external piping
Modularity	High – functions modularly stackable	Low – fixed channel structure	Low – valves can be combined individually
Engineering effort	Low reproducibility due to standardization	High, except in variants	Higher levels achieved through individual piping
Building space requirements	Compact through vertical stacking	Compact thanks to screw-in valves	Very high due to external lines
Expandability	Simply through additional modules	Possible under certain conditions	Possible, but constructively complex
Maintenance & Service	Replacement of individual intermediate plates and valves	Replacing individual valves	Replacing individual valves is only possible by opening the piping
Life cycle costs	Low through standardization	Very low	Higher through complexity

HSR multi-station manifolds combine modular flexibility with cost-effective standardization. They enable compact, high-performance, and tested hydraulic control systems – from individual machines to series production. As a high-performance industrial hydraulic solution for demanding applications, the typical multi-station manifold design reduces complexity, accelerates engineering, and creates planning reliability throughout the entire life cycle. Typical Bosch Rexroth.

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FAQs & Glossary

What are HSR multi-station manifolds?

HSR multi-station manifolds are modular base elements for hydraulic controls in a series panel design (height stacking). They enable the systematic integration of multiple valve stations into a compact, modular hydraulic control block.

Which applications are HSR series control panels suitable?

HSR multi-station manifolds are used, among other things, in presses, plastic injection molding machines, machine tools and in special machine construction – wherever compact and powerful hydraulic controls with a modular layout are required.

Are HSR multi-station manifolds suitable for a batch size one?

Yes. Thanks to their modular design, hydraulic control systems based on HSR multi-station manifolds can be economically implemented, configured, and delivered fully functionally tested, even as individual units, for example, for a special-purpose machine.

What are the advantages of the HSR multi-station manifold configurator?

The configurator supports the structured design of hydraulic controls and provides CAD data and circuit diagrams for direct integration into the design and the machine . This significantly reduces your engineering effort and saves you time and money.

HSR multi-station manifolds

Base plates for the realization of modular hydraulic controls in multi-station manifold construction.

Multi-station design

Design principle for hydraulic controls, in which several valve or functional elements are arranged one above the other and supplied together via integrated pressure and tank channels.

Vertical stacking design

Stacking of valve and intermediate plate modules to increase functional and power density.

Hydraulic manifold

Compact unit for control system pressure, flow and directional functions in hydraulic systems.

Valve station

Individual functional point within a series plate with separate consumer connections.

Size (NG)

Standardized frame size of a hydraulic component.

Pressure limitation function (P→T)

Function to limitation the system pressure by diverting it into the reservoir.

Overload valve

Valve for safe load control in the case of overhanging or driving loads.

Batch size one

Production or delivery of a single item without series production.

Life cycle costs

Total costs of a solution across the planning, operation, maintenance and spare parts phases.

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