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Wireless Fieldbus System, EX600-W Series
The EX600 serial interface offers a full suite of diagnostics and programmable parameters to meet the most stringent requirements. The EX600 offers excellent flexibility including digital input, digital output and analog input unit options. With the use of D-sub output blocks, a maximum of 9 remote D-sub manifolds can be attached to one EX600 communication module. This serial interface is compatible with series SV1000/2000/3000, VQC1000/2000/4000, S0700 and the new SY series valves. Available pr
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Apr 6th 2023
Chiller Surge Prevention
Chiller surge occurs when refrigerant rushes backwards from the condenser to the compressor, causing serious damage to the system. As a result, it begins to flow backwards through the discharge line and into the compressor. Because the compressor's purpose is to pump refrigerant into the discharge line and into the condenser, it will continue to revolve. The refrigerant will flow back through the impeller blades and out through the suction line into the evaporator since the pressure is alre
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May 5th 2022
SMC Exhibits at SEMICON West 2017, July 11 - 13 in San Francisco
SEMICON West is the premier annual event for the global microelectronics industry, highlighting the latest innovations, products, processes, and services for the design and manufacture of today’s most sophisticated electronics.
SMC Corporation of America will exhibit process and automation components for both wet and dry processes, temperature control and transfer equipment to advance automated control technology for wafer fabrication.
Products on display are:
• H
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Jul 10th 2017
Protect Machines from Premature Wear with Soft-Start Valves
Optimizing machine productivity can manifest itself in many different forms such as: operating 24/7, running
production lines at maximum throughput or minimizing machine downtime. One way to reduce machine downtime
is by increasing its overall lifecycle or by extending the interval between regularly scheduled maintenance and
repair.A machine is subject to additional stress and risks to premature wear when it is powered up and pressurized with
compressed air after a scheduled shut-down or a s
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Apr 20th 2017
Killer Condensation: Protect Automation Equipment by Lowering the Dew Point
The number one reason for automation equipment downtime stems from preventable excess water vapor and condensation. Corrosion, rust and
pipe scale can detach and subsequently block air passages to reduce or halt equipment performance.
Luckily, these extra vapors are easily removed with a well-maintained
filtration system and lowering the dew point.According to SMC Insider, “Drying compressed
air at the highest pressure consistent with the facility’s demands will result
in the most econ
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Mar 20th 2017