PNEUMATICS

Air cylinders and pneumatic actuators can support automation by enhancing productivity, increasing throughput, and improving worker safety when they are appropriately specified. The products range from linear (round body, compact, tie rod), guided, rodless, rotary, gripper, locking, clamp, and stopper with variations of non-rotating, corrosion resistant, heat-resistant, repairable and other common options.

SMC cylinders and actuators are available with inch and metric dimensions as well as NFPA and ISO Standards to meet a wide spectrum of industries and application requirements.

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Directional control valves and manifolds direct air to pneumatic actuators, vacuum equipment and as pilot air for large-scale industrial process valves making them fundamental to industrial automation applications.

SMC pneumatic valves can be actuated manually, pneumatically or electrically. They can also be connected to industrial fieldbus and ethernet with I/O capabilities to receive feedback from sensors and actuators using protocols such as: EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, DeviceNet, Profibus or IO-Link (IEC 61131-9).

SMC valves feature energy saving, low power consumption coils, high flow rates (Cv, SCFM) and quick response times for premium reliability and longevity.

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Compressed air for industrial automation equipment is treated with air prep components to extend machine longevity and enhance their efficiency. SMC's point of use air filters, pressure regulators and lubricators are designed for modularity for easy and versatile installation.

For more precise air pressure control, SMC offers electro-pneumatic regulators or transducers as well as digital pressure switches to enhance machine safety.

The specialty air pressure booster regulator units increase point of use supply air pressure two or four times above main line pressure and require no electricity.

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SMC's One Touch, push to connect fittings require no tools for tube insertion, just the force of hand insertion is enough to secure its position using the holding force of the KQ's fitting chuck and spring guide. Air or fluid leaks are prevented with an innovative anchor grip seal.

The fittings are available in inch and metric sizes, in numerous configurations and manufactured in various materials to withstand a wide range of environments from standard factory spaces to aggressive high heat welding and corrosive wash down spaces.

Specialty fittings such as: speed controls (flow controls) and couplers are also available in inch and metric sizes, in various configurations and materials.

Pneumatic tubing and for other fluids are available in inch and metric OD sizes, in various colors and materials to withstand aggressive environments.

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Vacuum generators and suction cups are integral to industrial automation pick and place systems as an alternate gripping solution. Supporting products include: vacuum filters, regulators, and vacuum sensor switches.

SMC suction cups are modular allowing for custom configuration of a multitude of sizes, shapes, materials, and mounting adapters. The various materials from non-marking types to FDA compliant, cup shape, and adapter options from ball-joint to stroke buffers ensure a perfect fit is made for each application.

The array of vacuum generators, also referred to as ejectors, have variations that include single ejector unit, manifold, inline, and generator/cup in one.

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Industrial sensors and switches, sometimes referred to as transducers, installed in the factory automation space can provide essential machine feedback. They can monitor On/Off status, confirm operation within an optimal range, or measure real time operation e.g. pressure or flow.

Industrial sensors and switches can connect to a PLC or other central controller via fieldbus or IO link to enhance troubleshooting by decreasing diagnostic time. Sensors can also become the data source for providing better predictive analytics integral to Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) or Industry 4.0, all while potentially increasing worker safety.

SMC's pressure sensors (ISE/ZSE) will provide a setpoint-trip signal if a minimum or maximum pressure threshold is broken. The ITV Series electro-pneumatic (E/P) regulator will control air/vacuum pressure steplessly in proportion to an electric signal. PF Series flow sensors will monitor flow rate of air, cooling or cleaning water.

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Process automation primarily controls fluid flow (air, water, oil and steam), regulates fluid pressure, measures and doses volume, proportionally mixes multiple fluids and countless other tasks by using diaphragm pumps, diaphragm valves, shut-off valves, pinch valves, microfluidic valves and standard 2-way On/Off valves.

SMC fluid process products support industries: Food & Beverage, Life Sciences, Medical Equipment, Blood Analyzers, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Dust Collection (e.g. baghouses), Power Generation, Mining and Mineral Processing, Pulp & Paper etc.

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A pneumatic gripper is used for general pick and place applications. The series include pneumatic rotary grippers, two, three and four finger parallel styles that are ideal for gripping and centering; a wide opening parallel model pneumatic gripper, designed to accommodate many different sized parts; a heavy duty style, suitable for a wide range of applications; an angular model with speed adjustment built in; a toggle to give reliable gripping support; a low-contamination style, equipped with a protective boot; and electric gripper models.

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