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SMCUSA | Authorized Distributor

SMC Corporation of America — Authorized Distributor

SMC USA Pneumatic & Electric Automation Products

Shop the full SMC pneumatics catalog — air cylinders, solenoid valves, electric linear actuators, FRL units, pneumatic tubing, vacuum products, and 700,000+ components for industrial automation. Same-day shipping on stocked items.

700K+
SMC product SKUs
60+
years in automation
#1
global pneumatics OEM
Genuine SMC Corporation of America parts
Authorized distributor — full warranty support
Stocked: CQ2 • KQ2 • SY5 • LEY • ITV series
Technical support & custom configs available

Product Categories

SMC USA pneumatic & electric automation components

Pneumatic cylinders & air cylinders
Round body, compact, tie rod, guided, rodless, and rotary pneumatic cylinders. NFPA and ISO standards, inch and metric bore sizes. Includes pneumatic piston cylinders and pneumatic ram cylinders.
CQ2 CDQ CG1 MY1 MGP NCQ
Solenoid valves & directional control valves
Direct acting solenoid valves, pilot-operated solenoid valves, magnetic valves, and manifold bases. 2/2, 3/2, 4/2, 5/2, and 5/3 configurations for pneumatic and process circuits.
SY5 SY3 VX2 VZ VQ LVM
Electric actuators & electric linear actuators
SMC electric linear actuators, rodless electric cylinders, and ball-screw driven actuators with integrated or external JXC controllers. Battery-less absolute encoders standard.
LEY LEF LCM EQ JXC LEKD
FRL — filter, regulator & lubricator units
Modular FRL air preparation equipment, electro-pneumatic regulators (ITV series), digital pressure switches, and compressed air dryers for point-of-use air treatment.
AC-D AW AF ITV IS AFF
Fittings, pneumatic tubing & connectors
SMC KQ2 One Touch push-to-connect fittings, polyurethane and nylon pneumatic tubing, and quick-disconnect connectors. Available in inch and metric sizes, standard and high-temp materials.
KQ2 KQB TU T KJH
Vacuum products — generators & suction cups
Vacuum generators (ejectors), suction cups, vacuum filters, and vacuum sensor switches for pick-and-place automation. Single, manifold, inline, and integrated ejector/cup configurations.
ZH ZU ZP ZSE ZHV

Common questions about SMC USA

What is SMCUSA?SMCUSA refers to SMC Corporation of America — the U.S. subsidiary of SMC Corporation (Japan), headquartered in Noblesville, IN. SMC is the world's largest manufacturer of pneumatic automation components, serving over 83 countries with products including air cylinders, solenoid valves, and electric actuators.
What SMC USA products do you carry?As an authorized SMC distributor, we carry the full SMC pneumatics catalog: pneumatic cylinders (CQ2, CDQ, MGP), solenoid valves (SY5, VX2, VQ), electric linear actuators (LEY, LEF), FRL air prep equipment (AW, ITV), KQ2 push-to-connect fittings, pneumatic tubing, and vacuum products (ZH, ZP). Over 700,000 SMC SKUs available.
What is a direct acting solenoid valve?A direct acting solenoid valve uses magnetic force from an energized coil to open or close the valve seat directly — no pilot pressure required. SMC's VX2 and LVM series are direct acting solenoid valves suited for low-pressure and vacuum applications where minimum operating pressure is 0 MPa.
What is the difference between a pneumatic cylinder and an SMC electric linear actuator?Pneumatic cylinders (SMC CQ2, CDQ series) use compressed air to generate linear motion and are ideal for high-speed, high-force applications. SMC electric linear actuators (LEY, LEF series) use a servo or stepper motor with a ball screw for precise, programmable multi-position control without compressed air.
What does FRL mean in pneumatics?FRL stands for Filter-Regulator-Lubricator — the three core air preparation components that condition compressed air before it reaches pneumatic equipment. SMC's AC-D and AW series are modular FRL units that filter particulates, regulate pressure, and optionally add lubrication to extend pneumatic cylinder and valve life.

About our SMC distributorship

As an authorized SMC distributor, we supply genuine SMC Corporation of America components backed by full manufacturer warranty. We stock high-demand SMC part families including CQ2 compact pneumatic cylinders, SY5 solenoid valve manifolds, KQ2 One Touch fittings, and LEY electric linear actuators.

Searching for smcusa.com products from a local authorized source? We offer same-day shipping on stocked items, application engineering support, and access to SMC's full 17-volume product catalog — from standard pneumatic piston cylinders and pneumatic ram cylinders to specialty electric actuators, direct acting solenoid valves, and electro-pneumatic regulators.

Industries served include automotive assembly, semiconductor manufacturing, food and beverage packaging, machine tool builders, robotics, and collaborative automation. Our team assists with SMC part number cross-referencing, custom configurations, and selecting between SMC pneumatics and electric automation solutions for your application.

We serve OEMs, machine builders, MRO buyers, and systems integrators across the United States. Contact us for volume pricing, lead time quotes, or technical assistance selecting the right SMC USA component for your application.

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