Pneumatics
Technical answers to your pneumatic questions.
Air Cylinders
Air Dryers
Auto Switches
Boosters
Electric Actuators
Fieldbus System/Serial Transmission System
Fittings
Modular F.R.L.
Pressure Switches
- How should ISE30A be used only to indicate numerical values?
- What is the sampling cycle for the digital display?
- How can I stop displaying Hi and figure alternately?
- Is calibration for the pressure switch available?
- Is a pressure switch with an IP65 enclosure available?
- When using the ZSE80 only for confirmation of pressure, is there any way to prevent the OUT1 and OUT?
- What is the auto shift function for ZSE80?
- Is there any rule for the hysteresis setting?
- What is 1 digit?
- Is pressure switch with the absolute standard available?
- Vacuum pressure switch, ZSE series can reach out of the applicable pressure due to vacuum break (pur)
Regulators
- What is the bleed of precision regulator IR?
- Is it possible to install an IR series product between the cylinder and the solenoid valve?
- How can the AF40-03-A and AFM40-03-A modularly connect with an IR3000-03-A (or IR3200-03-A)?
- Does ITV have a gauge port?
- Can we install an ITV unit between a cylinder and solenoid valve?
- Is a cable connector enclosed with the CC-Link and DeviceNet ITV?
- Which (ITV2000 or 3000) does SMC recommend if we want to deliver pre-set pressure only?
- What is the minimum outlet pressure resolution of ITV2010?
Rotary Actuators
- Can we stop the rotation by using the (closed center) valve?
- Do you have model selection software for the rotary actuators?
- What is the backlash of the rotary actuator (rack and pinion type)?
- We cannot rotate the CDRB2BWU series by hand or even if we are applying pressure. What is the problem?
- Can we replace the packing of CRB, rotary actuator vane type as internal leakage is increasing.
Solenoid Valve
- Why does a 5 port solenoid valve not work correctly with low pressure (0.1 MPa)?
- What are the differences between metal and rubber seals fitted to valves?
- Is the SYJ series interchangeable with the VJ series?
- What is the difference between the conventional SY series and the new SY series?
- When connecting SY solenoid valves to DC voltage, are the connections polarity sensitive?
- What is the O.D of the outer sheath and the cross section of the conductor for the lead wire of the solenoid valves?
- We use SY5120-1G-C6 but we began to notice air leakage from the EA port. It has been used for 5 years.
- Regarding SY series DIN terminals, what is the difference between D and Y?
- In the code VF3130-1G1-02, what is the meaning of the 1 after the '1G'?
- What changes have been made to VF1000, 3000 and 5000 series after the model changeover?
- What is the part number of the connector assembly for the part number VP542-5MOZ1-03A?
- How should I configure piping of the VT307V series in the vacuum line in order to hold the work piece?
- What does "T" suffix indicate in SMC part number
- Is Ross W1616C2020 a valid part number, or is there a replacement?
- Solenoid coil 481865C2
- SMC VFS cordsets
- Normally Open Valve
- SMC Legacy SY Series
- SY100 crimping tool
Temperature Control Equipment
- In what section of the operation manual of the HRS series are there details of serial communication?
- Is the D-sub connector for communication with the main body of the HRS series male or female? Also, what size are the fixing screws?
- Is it possible to adjust the circulating fluid discharge flow when using the HRS series?
- Can I directly flow fluid whose temperature I wish to control (e.g. cutting oil, seawater, etc.) from?
- What is the recommended capacity of the earth leakage breaker to be installed when using a HRS series?
- Is it possible to control the temperature with the HRS series, using tap water in an open type exterior?
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Vacuum Equipment
- How often should the vacuum pads be replaced?
- What are the selection criteria for ejectors?
- Is there a compact ejector unit which could be placed on moving parts?
- Is there an ejector suitable for dust recovery?
- Are there any product with the set screw piping in IRV series?
- Is it possible to mount a KQ2 product to the point where the gauge of IRV should be mounted?
- I want to know how to wire the supply valve and the release valve of the ZK2 series.
- In the case of a ZK2 series product with energy saving function, how can I turn ON the suction command?
- I want to know how to set a vacuum pressure switch on a ZK2 series product.
- I want to know the details of control of the ZK2 series ejector with energy saving function.
- Is there is way of canceling the energy saving function of the ZK2 series ejector with energy saving control function?
Photoelectric Sensors
- By what principle is the distance-setting Photoelectric Sensor detected?
- Is there a method of simply checking the trouble of a Photoelectric Sensor?
- What are findings when a Photoelectric Sensor is selected?
- What is a Photoelectric Sensor?
- What is the difference of NPN transistor output and PNP transistor output of the sensor?
- Is the serial connection possible in a Photoelectric Sensor?
- Can a Photoelectric Sensor with an Optical Fiber be used in an explosion-proof area?
- What does the reversing polarity of power supply cause?
- What is adjusted in the sensitivity setting of a Photoelectric Sensor?
- What are the methods of mutual interference prevention in through-beam photoelectric sensors?
- What happens when direct sunlight strikes to the lens of the receiver?
- By what principle is the limited reflective Photoelectric Sensor detected?
- The Reflector is fogged up. Is there any way to improve the situation?
- Can a Photoelectric Sensor be used in outdoor?
- How is the UL standard of the sensor of the DC power system treated?
- Is it acceptable to wipe off dirt from the lens surface of Photoelectric Sensors with alcohol?
- What are the differences between E39-R1 Reflectors and E39-R1S Reflectors?
- What role does the Slit play for Through-beam Photoelectric Sensors and how is it used?
- Which hole of the Amplifier Unit can the Through-beam Fiber Unit be inserted into?
- To use the light of a Photoelectric Sensor through the hole, how large the hole should be?
- What is "Wavelength of light"?
- When using a Fiber Unit mounted to a movable part, are there models that are less affected by repetition?
- What's the difference between a Reflective Fiber Unit and a Coaxial Reflective Fiber Unit?
- How do the indicators on Photoelectric Sensors operate?
- What is the repeat accuracy for Photoelectric Sensors?
- What is the MSR (Mirror Surface Rejection) function of Retroreflective Photoelectric Sensors?
- Are Photoelectric Sensors that can be used in locations subject to water available?
- Are Photoelectric Sensors that can be used in water available?
- What is the allowable bending radius of coaxial cables or shielded cables for Photoelectric Sensors?
- We use Through-beam Photoelectric Sensors and malfunction occasionally occurs. What is the cause?
- What are the differences between E39-R1 General-purpose Reflectors and E39-R1K Reflectors with anti-fog?
- Are heat-resistant Photoelectric Sensors available?
- We detect shiny objects using Retroreflective Sensors with the MSR (Mirror Surface Rejection) function
Process Valves
- What is the operating pressure differential of a 2 port valve?
- Does the body have any indication for showing direction of flow in VX?
- Is it possible to adopt C37 or SUS body when New VX2 is used for air?
- What is the polarity to wire the VX product (2 port solenoid) at DC24V?
- Is it possible to use VX3 product with 3 port valve as a divider valve?
- Where in the SMC website is catalog for discontinued 2 port valves located?
- I want to select a 2 port valve. Is there any data available for selecting an appropriate valve?
- What is the power consumption of the new VX2, VXD and VXZ series?
- What are the part numbers of the new VX2, VXD and VXZ series with bracket?
- I purchased a VX230GA and installed it in order to use it for an air blow, but air did not come out.
- Can I install a bracket on the new VX2, VXD or VXZ series after purchasing it?
- Please tell me how to wire the new VX2, VXD and VXZ series.
- I would like to change the electrical entry direction of the new VX2, VXD and VXZ series.
Valve Clamps and Accessories
Pumps
- What is the proper sequence in which to bleed my brakes when using the Mityvac pump for vacuum brake?
- Why is it important to remove all air from the cooling system?
- How does the air get trapped inside the engine?
- How do you remove the air that is trapped in the upper portion of the engine?
- Air never hurt my old vehicle. How can it hurt my new one?
- Can I use my Mityvac with gasoline?