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MGP cylinder series prevents actuator failures
SMC Pneumatics is offering the MGP cylinder series for customers experiencing actuator failures.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 October 2009
SMC unveils Series TUZ tubing range
SMC Pneumatics has developed the Series TUZ tubing range to combat the problem of abrasion caused by continual energy-chain movement.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 May 2009
SMC develops power-saving solenoid valves
SMC Pneumatics has launched its latest solenoid valves based on the company's Series VX valves, but with the addition of some power-saving features.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 May 2009
SMC launches clean air module
SMC has introduced its Series LLB clean air module, which is available in 23 various options.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 March 2009
Thermo cooler controls water temperature
The latest refrigerated thermo cooler from SMC is designed for applications such as the manufacture of semiconductors, injection moulding, printing processes and many others.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 March 2009
SMC develops automation interface
The Series EX600 centralised Fieldbus system from SMC is a serial interface for factory automation applications using complex control systems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 March 2009
SMC offers proportional solenoid valve
SMC has introduced the Series PVQ (proportional solenoid valve) for applications requiring smooth and accurate flow rates.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 March 2009
Stainless steel fittings handle hot duties
Grease free stainless-steel fittings offer very high levels of corrosion resistance and can also be used with numerous piping materials.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 August 2006
Solenoid valves work well under pressure
Valves answer requests from process industry and PET machine builders for both two- and three-port pilot-operated solenoid valves with high pressure performance.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 April 2006
Simple cylinder for machine builders
Simple electric cylinder available in two body types can operate like a pneumatic cylinder.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 April 2006
Positioning driver for AC servo motors
Positioning driver for use with AC servo motors is for point to point applications and can set parameters such as velocity, acceleration, deceleration and torque.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 March 2006
Air slide table adapts to micro tasks
This miniature double-acting pneumatic slide table is ideal for applications where micro size and high accuracy are needed, such as positioning, clamping and lightweight workpiece transfer.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 January 2006
Pressure gauges built into regulators
SMC launches regulators and filter regulators with built in pressure gauges.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 December 2005
Mobile exhibition begins European tour
Now customers need only leave their offices for a few minutes to see real life applications of SMC's latest products in action by visiting the company's impressive custom-made "Innovation Vehicle".
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 November 2005
Pressure sensor feeds back workpiece position
Based on SMC's existing ISA air bridge type differential pressure sensor, this newly improved version can now detect a work piece accurately and reliably at distances of between 0.01 and 0.5mm.
News from Engineeringtalk, 31 October 2005
Valve keeps pneumatic circuits safe
Specifically designed for use in pneumatic air controlled circuits involving press machines etc, the VR51 safety valve uses one output signal and two input signals.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 October 2005
Piston-free cylinder is a smooth operator
The Series MQP air-operated thrust cylinder boasts outstanding low-friction yet precise force performance.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 August 2005
Sensor simplifies work piece detection
A novel auto switch can accurately distinguish up to three different sized work pieces with detection differences from as little as 0.5mm with a repeatability of +/-0.2mm.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 August 2005
Cylinders position and clamp in one
SMC's latest air operated pin clamp cylinder, the Series CKQ, provides simultaneous positioning and clamping.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 August 2005
Cylinder range extends upwards and down
Previously only available in bore sizes of 12 to 20mm, the MIW/MIS cylinder range has been increased to include a compact 8mm option plus two bigger sizes of 25 and 32mm.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 August 2005
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