{"product_id":"castair-284-gallon-discharge-manifold-284dm","title":"Castair 284 Gallon Discharge Manifold - 284DM","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCastair 284 Gallon Discharge Manifold (284DM)\u003c\/h2\u003e\\n\u003cp\u003eThe Castair 284DM is the discharge manifold designed for the 284-gallon series air receiver systems. If you are running a multi-tank setup or need to split compressed air output from a large receiver to multiple drop lines, this manifold is the connection point that makes it work cleanly. It is a plumbing component, not a glamorous one, but getting this fitting wrong means leaks, pressure loss, or a receiver tank that cannot be used to its rated capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufacturer specifications were not available at the time of this listing. The data below is based on the product name, part number, and Cast Air product line knowledge. Contact us at 866-217-0063 for confirmed specs before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\\n\\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Part Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\\n\u003ch3\u003eFunction and Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\\n\u003cul\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 284DM\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discharge manifold for the Castair 284-gallon air receiver tank series\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distributes compressed air from the receiver outlet to one or more downstream distribution lines or drops\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Point:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounts at the tank discharge port, typically at the outlet of the air receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast Air (Castair), a U.S. industrial air compressor component manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\\n\\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Discharge Manifold Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\\n\u003cul\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e A properly rated manifold holds system pressure without weeping or joint failure — critical on a receiver rated to 200 PSI or higher\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-drop capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manifolds allow a single tank outlet to feed multiple air lines, tools, or workstations simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Using the factory Castair manifold ensures the thread spec, port sizing, and material match what the tank was designed for — no adapters, no improvised fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e The right manifold minimizes restriction at the tank outlet, keeping pressure drop between the receiver and tools as low as possible\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\\n\\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Needs This Part\u003c\/h2\u003e\\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Use Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\\n\u003cul\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original manifold on a Castair 284-gallon system has corroded, cracked, or developed a leak that cannot be repaired — this is the direct replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adding distribution outlets to an existing 284-gallon receiver that currently has a single-port outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem rebuild:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reconditioning an older Castair receiver and replacing plumbing components to bring the system back to spec\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Completing a 284-gallon tank installation where the manifold was not included with the receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\\n\\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen Does a Shop Need This vs. a Generic Fitting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy generic pipe fittings from any supply house, and in many cases they will work. The reason to order the Castair 284DM specifically is fit and rating. The manifold is sized and threaded to match the Cast Air receiver outlet exactly. Generic pipe manifolds in the same nominal size may have different thread engagement depth, different body dimensions that affect clearance, or may not be rated to the same working pressure as the Castair tank. For a shop running a 200 PSI receiver, using a manifold rated below that pressure or with questionable thread engagement is a real risk. Order the OEM part when you need certainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\\n\u003cp\u003eIf your 284-gallon receiver is being replaced entirely, this manifold may transfer to the new tank depending on outlet spec. Call us before ordering if you are unsure — 866-217-0063.\u003c\/p\u003e\\n\\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\\n\u003cul\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 284DM\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast Air \/ Castair\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Castair 284-gallon air receiver series\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponent Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discharge manifold (tank plumbing component)\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExact port count, thread size, and pressure rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm with Cast Air or call 866-217-0063 — manufacturer page data was not available for this listing\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\\n\\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From OEM Diagnostic Tools?\u003c\/h3\u003e\\n\u003cul\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialist since 2016:\u003c\/strong\u003e We stock Cast Air replacement components and know the product line\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e on qualifying orders\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree tech support at 866-217-0063:\u003c\/strong\u003e Call before ordering if you need to confirm fitment — we would rather you get the right part than return the wrong one\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull manufacturer warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e on all Cast Air parts\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonest guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e If a generic fitting will do the job for your application, we will tell you. If you need the OEM part, we will tell you that too.\u003c\/li\u003e\\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall 866-217-0063 for quick answers and help\\!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cast Air","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53342504583381,"sku":"284DM","price":515.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/aircompressorfactorydirect.com\/products\/castair-284-gallon-discharge-manifold-284dm","provider":"Air Compressor Factory Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}