SMC has further extended its range of electric actuators with the addition to the LEY series rod type of the LEYG guide type actuator. Available in either slide bearing or ball bushing guides, this addition to the series improves rigidity up to 5 times further, increasing the actuators resistance to lateral loads in lifting and stopper applications. As with the LEY series, the LEYG offers a maximum of 64 positions and both positioning and pushing control. Loads of up to 43 kg can be operated and a maximum of 700N of force can be output. Step data can be easily programmed via the controller software or by the separate teaching box
Expanding on the current range of nozzles already available for the IZN Nozzle Type Ionizer, SMC has now added special nozzle designs.
We have the new bar type nozzle that enables the IZN to be used as a bar type ionizer. Ideal for applications where a standard bar type ionizer would not be suitable, for example, due to excessive heat or if space is not available. Air that is fed into the IZN is blown out of the bar through nozzles along its length. These nozzles can be ordered in lengths from 100mm to 600mm.
SMC has produced the new set of diffusion nozzles, coming in both circular and flat profiles. These new nozzles add to the existing range of energy saving and high flow specifications meaning that the profile and direction of charged particles can be adjusted to fit your application.
Ethernet/IP has been added to the protocol range available within the new EX600 series. Due to its wide availability and common infrastructure, Ethernet/IP is fast becoming the international standard within industry. The EX600 series, already available in the Devicenet, Profibus and CC-Link protocols, offers the choice between PNP and NPN specifications, 8/16/24 or 32 valve outputs can be selected to allocate memory where it is needed. Already available with Digital I/O and analogue input modules, the potential of the EX600 has also been expanded with the addition of the new analogue output, analogue I/O, D-Sub and cage clamp I/O modules. The new analogue output allows 2 x M12 outputs per module while the analogue I/O allows 2 x M12 inputs and outputs. Both voltage and current ranges of 0-10, 1-5, 0-20mA and 4-20mA are available. Our new D-Sub and cage clamp modules offer 16 input, 16 output and 8 input /output solutions to fit your needs.
With the acquisition of AP Tech, SMC is now able to offer a wide range of products suitable for both low and high pressure applications and primarily applicable to the Ultra High Pure and Process Industries.
The core of AP Tech's product range includes Regulators and 3 Port Air Operated Valves. Their regulator range offers a choice of body materials from Brass, Stainless Steel 316L and Hastelloy for ultra pure applications. Allowable input pressures can be as high as 10,000psi and output pressures as low as less than 14 psi. Port Sizes range from 1/8" to 1” with a choice of threaded or welded connections.
Beyond the basic single stage option available to the customer, AP tech can supply a two stage regulator to counteract the supply pressure effect that can cause fluctuations in output pressure. The tied diaphragm type regulator can prevent leakage to the output if foreign matter becomes trapped between the seat and poppet, while the air operated specification allows a control pressure to vary the output pressure from a source supply as high as 3500psi (241 Bar)to between 0 and 150 psi.
AP Tech’s range of air and manually operated valves also operate at both vacuum and high pressures and are available in Stainless steel and Hastelloy. Port sizes range from ¼” to ¾”. Manually Operated valves are available in ¼-turn, multi-turn and lever.
Both the manual and air operated types of valves are available with a lock out manual override function that preventions actuation in the case of maintenance.
As well as high pressure and high purity regulators and valves, AP Tech also manufactures check valves suitable for high pressure applications, (1/4” connection size), vacuum generators and flow switches applicable to flow rates as high as 950l/min. In each case stainless steel 316L is the body material of choice.
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