Pneumatics (SMC)

SMC pneumatic components for factory automation. SMC lists about 12,000 basic models in 880,000 variations; tell us the part number or the application and we find the right one.

Air Cylinders

Compact Cylinder (CQ2 series)
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Compact Cylinder (CQ2 series)

Bore
12 to 100 mm (catalogue specification table)
Operating pressure
0.05 to 1.0 MPa (0.07 MPa minimum for 12 and 16 mm)
Piston speed
50 to 500 mm/s
Proof pressure
1.5 MPa

Used for: Short-stroke clamping, pushing and stopping where space is tight.

Rodless Cylinder (MY1B series, mechanically jointed)
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Rodless Cylinder (MY1B series, mechanically jointed)

Bore
10, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100 mm
Operating pressure
0.1 to 0.8 MPa (0.2 to 0.8 MPa on the smallest bores)
Action
Double acting
Temperature
5 to 60 deg C

Used for: Long-stroke linear motion in a short overall length, for example transfer and pick-and-place.

ISO Cylinder (CP96 series, ISO 15552)
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ISO Cylinder (CP96 series, ISO 15552)

Bore
32, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100, 125 mm
Operating pressure
0.05 to 1.0 MPa
Standard
ISO 15552 mounting dimensions
Temperature
-20 to 70 deg C (without auto switch)

Used for: General machine cylinder with standard mounting dimensions, interchangeable with other ISO 15552 makes.

Guide Cylinder (MGP series, compact guide)
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Guide Cylinder (MGP series, compact guide)

Bore
12, 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 50, 63, 80, 100 mm
Max. operating pressure
1.0 MPa
Min. operating pressure
0.12 MPa (12 to 25 mm), 0.1 MPa (larger)
Guide
Slide bearing or ball bushing

Used for: Pushing and lifting where the rod must resist side load and rotation.

Pressure Control Equipment

Filter-Regulator-Lubricator (AC series modular FRL)
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Filter-Regulator-Lubricator (AC series modular FRL)

Body sizes
AC10 to AC60
Port size
M5 to 1 inch
Set pressure
0.05 to 0.85 MPa (0.05 to 0.7 MPa on small sizes)
Max. operating pressure
1.0 MPa

Used for: Conditions compressed air at the machine inlet: filters, sets pressure and adds oil mist.

Electro-Pneumatic Regulator (ITV series)
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Electro-Pneumatic Regulator (ITV series)

Set pressure
0.005 to 0.1, 0.5 or 0.9 MPa
Port size
1/8 to 1/2 (ITV1000 to ITV3000)
Input signal
4 to 20 mA, 0 to 20 mA, 0 to 5 V, 0 to 10 V
Linearity
+/-1% F.S. or less

Used for: Sets air pressure from a PLC or controller signal, for example tension, press force or paint spraying.

Booster Regulator (VBA series)
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Booster Regulator (VBA series)

Pressure ratio
2 times, or 2 to 4 times (VBA11A)
Set pressure
0.2 to 2.0 MPa (VBA10A, VBA11A); 0.2 to 1.0 MPa (VBA20A to VBA42A)
Supply pressure
0.1 to 1.0 MPa
Port size
1/4, 3/8, 1/2

Used for: Raises plant air to a higher pressure at one machine, such as a press, without a separate high-pressure compressor.

Directional Control Valves

5/2 and 3/2 Solenoid Valve and Gang (SY3000/5000/7000/9000 series)
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5/2 and 3/2 Solenoid Valve and Gang (SY3000/5000/7000/9000 series)

Operating pressure
0.15 to 0.7 MPa (2-position single); 0.1 to 0.7 MPa (double)
Coil voltage
24, 12, 6, 5, 3 VDC; 100, 110, 200, 220 VAC
Power consumption
0.35 W DC standard, 0.1 W with power-saving circuit
Max. frequency
10 Hz (SY3000), 5 Hz (SY5000 and larger)

Used for: Pilot-operated valves for cylinder control, supplied as single valves or manifold gangs.

4/5 Port Solenoid Valve and Gang with D-Sub Connector (SV series)
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4/5 Port Solenoid Valve and Gang with D-Sub Connector (SV series)

Series
SV1000, SV2000, SV3000, SV4000
Connector
D-sub, 26 pin (SMC SV manifold kit)
Operating pressure
0.15 to 0.7 MPa (2-position single)
Power consumption
0.6 W (24 VDC)

Used for: Compact manifold for many valves on one connector, so a PLC output card can be wired with one cable.

Body Ported Solenoid Valve (VF1000/3000/5000 series)
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Body Ported Solenoid Valve (VF1000/3000/5000 series)

Series
VF1000, VF3000, VF5000
Operating pressure
0.15 to 0.7 MPa (single); 0.1 to 0.7 MPa (double)
High-pressure type
Up to 1.0 MPa
Port size
1/8 and 1/4 (VF3000)

Used for: Single 5-port valve piped directly to its body, for individual cylinders.

High Pressure Solenoid Valve (VCH series, 5.0 MPa)
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High Pressure Solenoid Valve (VCH series, 5.0 MPa)

Max. operating pressure
5.0 MPa
Operating pressure
0.5 to 5.0 MPa
Fluid
Air, inert gas
Fluid temperature
5 to 80 deg C

Used for: High-pressure air lines such as PET blow moulding and gas filling.

Fittings, Sensors & Air Treatment

Fittings and Tubing (KQ2 one-touch fittings, TU polyurethane tubing)
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Fittings and Tubing (KQ2 one-touch fittings, TU polyurethane tubing)

KQ2 tube O.D.
2, 3.2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 mm
KQ2 pressure
-100 kPa to 1 MPa; proof 3 MPa
TU tubing
2 to 16 mm O.D., 29 colours
TU max. pressure
0.8 MPa at 20 deg C

Used for: Push-in connections and tubing for air and water lines on machines.

Digital Pressure Switch (ZSE20(F) / ISE20 series)
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Digital Pressure Switch (ZSE20(F) / ISE20 series)

Rated range
0 to -101 kPa (ZSE20), -100 to 100 kPa (ZSE20F), -0.1 to 1.0 MPa (ISE20)
Supply
12 to 24 VDC
Repeatability
+/-0.2% F.S. +/-1 digit
Output
NPN or PNP open collector

Used for: Pressure and vacuum monitoring and switching on machines.

Digital Flow Switch for Air (PF3A series, PF2A for small flows)
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Digital Flow Switch for Air (PF3A series, PF2A for small flows)

PF3A body ported
30 to 3000, 60 to 6000, 120 to 12000 L/min
PF3A modular
5 to 500 up to 80 to 8000 L/min
PF2A range
1 to 10 up to 50 to 500 L/min
Fluid
Air, N2, Ar, CO2

Used for: Monitoring compressed air consumption and detecting leaks or blockage.

Refrigerated Air Dryer (IDFA series)
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Refrigerated Air Dryer (IDFA series)

Models
IDFA60, IDFA70, IDFA80, IDFA90
Air flow (3 deg C dew point)
204 to 810 m3/h (ANR)
Port size
R1 to R2
Max. inlet air temperature
65 deg C

Used for: Removes moisture from compressed air at the compressor outlet or point of use.

Flow Control and Exhaust

Speed Controller with One-touch Fitting (AS series)
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Speed Controller with One-touch Fitting (AS series)

Max. operating pressure
1 MPa
Min. operating pressure
0.1 MPa
Proof pressure
1.5 MPa
Temperature
-5 to 60 deg C (no freezing)

Used for: Sets cylinder speed by metering exhaust or supply air.

Silencer (AN series)
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Silencer (AN series)

Max. operating pressure
1.0 MPa
Noise reduction
30 dB(A)
Port size
M5, 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2
Temperature
5 to 60 deg C

Used for: Fits to valve exhaust ports to cut noise.

Blow Gun (VMG series)
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Blow Gun (VMG series)

Effective area
30 mm2 (stated by SMC)
Nozzle
2.5 mm diameter
Impact pressure
0.011 MPa at 100 mm

Used for: Air gun for cleaning chips and dust from machines and work pieces.

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