SMC Pneumatics
PROMOTING ADVANCED AUTOMATION THROUGH AUTOMATED CONTROL TECHNOLOGY.
Since its establishment, SMC has been a leader in pneumatic technology, providing industry with technology and products to support automation based on the guiding principle of “contributing to automation labor savings in industry.” Over the past 50+ years, SMC's products have become established as a recognized international brand through sales, technical, supply and after sale services in world markets.
SMC offers technology accumulated through the years, engineers that bring it to life in new products, production capacity which can deliver a variety of products in a short time, and an extensive sales network in the U.S. and throughout the world.
With its goal of ever more advanced automation, and using its many achievements as a base, SMC is developing high quality, highly reliable products to contribute to automation in industry, as well as in familiar areas of everyday life.
SMC is dedicated to deliver first-class business solutions to our customers through superior products and top-notch customer service by creating an environment for our employees where each person is valued, challenged to reach his or her full potential, and contributes to the growth of the company, community and themselves.
Air Cylinders & Actuators
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.
Pneumatic Valves
Directional control valves and manifolds direct air to pneumatic actuators, vacuum equipment, and pilot air for large-scale industrial process valves making them fundamental to industrial automation applications.
Air Preparation
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.
Fittings & Connectors
SMC is your single source option for all of your pneumatic fitting, tubing, and air cylinder speed control needs.
Vacuum Products
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.
Process Equipment
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..
Instrumentation
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.