SMC recently updated the pneumatic system on the Boilermaker Special VII, the official mascot of Purdue University. According to the Reamer Club that cares for the train, the Boilermaker Special is the world’s largest, fastest, heaviest, and loudest collegiate mascot. Some of these accolades can be attributed to the train’s extensive pneumatic system, which controls […]
New modular air-prep filters
SMC Corp. of America, Noblesville, Ind. has expanded its family of compressed air preparation filters. The AFF/AM/AMD Series filter line features additional sizes, as well as units that are smaller, lighter and more efficient than previous versions. The extended product offerings include AFF Series line filters, AM Series Mist Separators, and AMD Series Micro Mist […]
Vention partners with SMC to enable digital engineering of pneumatic equipment
Vention, a next-generation machine design platform, is proud to announce the launch of its pneumatic solutions in partnership with SMC, an industry leader in pneumatic technology for machine automation. The SMC pneumatic plug-and-play system was developed to seamlessly integrate with Vention’s cloud CAD (MachineBuilder 3D) and motion control platform (MachineMotion controller and MachineLogic cloud software). […]
Gain insight into energy saving in pneumatic systems at the Fluid Power Technology Conference
Attendees to the Fluid Power Technology Conference, presented by Fluid Power World, will have ample opportunities to learn from industry experts and pneumatic and hydraulic manufacturers at the…
SMC One-touch fittings with specially designed packing
SMC’s range of one-touch fittings feature a specially designed packing that offers a positive sealing under pressure, effectively eliminating the reduced flow commonly associated with compression fittings. Its latest series, the KQ2 one-touch are available in inch and metric size fittings as well as in various body styles, sizes and thread types. Its special profile seal…
SMC introduces series of Specialty Pneumatic Fittings
Pneumatic automation products manufacturer SMC (www.smcusa.com) has proudly introduced its Specialty Pneumatic Fittings, which include KS, KX, KK, LQ and KV2 Series. Rotary one-touch fittings KS and KX series are available in five tube sizes that range from four to 12 mm and their one touch collet features anti-tube rotation mechanism. The KS series feature…