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Selection of two-port valves: an open and shut case
Third Quarter 2024, News & events

Little consideration is generally given to 2-port valves because they are often perceived as simple devices that only open and close to control downstream fluid supply. Although this is mechanically true, choosing the optimal 2-port valve for your application can make a big difference, saving space, weight and energy consumption.
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Selection of two-port valves: an open and shut case
Second Quarter 2024, Pneumatic systems & components

Little consideration is generally given to two-port valves because they are often perceived as simple devices that only open and close to control downstream fluid supply. Although this is mechanically true, choosing the optimal two-port valve for your application can make a big difference, saving space, weight and energy consumption.
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A new electric actuator
Fourth Quarter 2023, Pneumatic systems & components

SMC’s new EQ electric actuator controls an electric drive in the same way as a pneumatic solenoid valve and the setup is simple and easy to control.
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Managing compressed air
First Quarter 2023, Editor's Choice

Up to 62% less compressed air consumption with next-generation air management hub.
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Wireless communication and control of electro-pneumatic manifolds and IO
Second Quarter 2022, Editor's Choice

SMC analysed the control of manifolds-in-motion, where the physical removal of communications cables is desirable. Applications include manifolds mounted on robot gripper assemblies or rotating tables. ...
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The ‘P’ in predictive maintenance represents progress, not pain
First Quarter 2022, Editor's Choice, Pneumatic systems & components

There are three main types of maintenance: reactive, preventative and predictive. But how do you make sense of these terms? Human health can provide an analogy to machine health. Take diabetes, for ...
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What you should know about air preparation
Fourth Quarter 2021, Editor's Choice

Compressed air quality has three potential problem areas to consider: particles, water and oil.    • Dust and other airborne particles: The compressed air leaving the compressor room, which has already ...
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Remove water from factory air
Third Quarter 2021, Pneumatic systems & components


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The benefits of collaborative robots
Second Quarter 2021, SMC Corporation South Africa, Editor's Choice, Robotics & Mechatronics

While robotics led the way for the rapid growth of automation, cobots are the democratisation of robotics technology. They eliminate the cost and complex programming that robots usually require while providing much greater flexibility.
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Smart positioners of the future
First Quarter 2021, Pneumatic systems & components

SMC’s new range of smart positioners was designed to pair perfectly with a variety of process control valves and actuators.
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SMC’s new virtual showroom
First Quarter 2021, News & events

SMC Corporation South Africa is proud to announce the launch of its new 360-degree interactive virtual showroom. Locally designed and developed by Joanne Zimmerman, it was created to extend the company’s ...
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SMC’s static removal solutions
Fourth Quarter 2020, Other technologies

SMC Corporation has a long history in assisting customers worldwide with pneumatic solutions and components in a wide range of industries. Less well known in South Africa is the SMC ioniser range, which ...
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