Improved pressure booster
Third Quarter 2008
Pneumatic systems & components
Series VBA booster regulators from SMC can be used to supply higher pressure air to a device without the cost of operating the entire system at the higher pressure. Easy to install with no electrical requirements, they are ideal for remote locations or additions to existing machines.
Three models are available, and the two larger sizes have been improved for extended life (up to twice that of the current models), lower noise, and enhanced performance. Improvements include grease grooves for lubricant retention, floating assemblies for oscillating components, inlet strainers, improved bumpers to reduce valve noise, the addition of a high noise reduction muffler option, and a new tube design to aid in heat transfer and reduce outlet condensation. The outlet pressure is controlled either via an integral regulator or a remote air pressure signal. All models can be directly connected to a storage tank by a port in the base, further simplifying installation.
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