What electro-pneumatic control equipment is used for in industrial applications?
Electro-pneumatic control devices provide the benefit of electrical precision, in conjunction with the power and reliability of pneumatic operation. Industrial environments commonly utilize this technology due to its automation capabilities across a range of applications, from fabrication to packaging.
By effectively harnessing the advantages of electrical and pneumatic technologies, electro-pneumatic control solutions furnish a versatile and reliable solution to numerous industrial challenges.
Electro-pneumatic pressure regulators
Electro-pneumatic regulators are engineered to provide proportional control of air pressure in response to electronic signals. This enables remote adjustment of machine or installation inlet pressure, facilitating precise and correct pressure rate and consequently optimizing system energy efficiency.
SMC provides a broad array of electro-pneumatic pressure regulators, designed to accommodate diverse operational requirements:
- To accommodate the expanding demands of industrial communication, SMC offers a diverse range of communication models, encompassing established European protocols like PROFINET, EtherNet/IP®, EtherCAT®, and DeviceNet®, as well as various input signal types, including analog current, analog voltage, preset inputs, and IO-Link compatibility.
- Their support operation within both positive pressure and vacuum pressure ranges.
- They are compatible with a wide range of fluids, including air, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide, etc.
- Installation flexibility is provided through options for both individual mounting and manifold mounting configurations.
Flow controllers
SMC's air flow controllers combine pneumatic flow sensing with technologies such as electro-pneumatic regulators and proportional solenoid valves, enabling automated flow rate adjustment.
These pneumatic flow control solutions provide a dependable and efficient means of regulating flow rates across a spectrum of industrial applications. Notable advantages of selecting SMC's solutions encompass:
- Integrated control eliminates the necessity for intricate programming, resulting in simplified configuration.
- Consistent precision in flow rate modulation guarantees optimal operational performance.
- To satisfy diverse application needs, a broad array of features is offered, including flow rate capabilities up to 2000 l/min, fluid compatibility with dry air, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and argon, various display configurations, and IO-Link compliance.
- The design's compact and lightweight nature enables space optimization and simplified installation, even in confined locations. Furthermore, it contributes to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions during production.
Where can our electro-pneumatic control solutions be utilized?
Leveraging the benefits previously outlined, SMC's broad spectrum of electro-pneumatic control solutions is implemented in numerous industries globally. These solutions are commonly employed in applications such as:
Electro-pneumatic regulators:
- Fibre laser cutting
- Purging in food and pet food industry
- Winding tension control in the printing industry
- PET bottle moulding machines
- Proof pressure tests
- Discharge rate control
- Pressure control for adhesive application
- Multi-stage control to analogue control
- Leak tester
Air flow controllers:
- Nitrogen enrichment in food production
- Nitrogen filling of packaging bags or containers
- Shielding gas control in welding
- Prevention of lead frame oxidation
- Inert gas blowing in contamination prevention
- Spray painting
- Control of nitrogen purge gas in abatement systems
- Integrated circuit board processing
- FOUP/EFEM in semiconductor industry
Utilize our electro-pneumatic control solutions for assured performance reliability in your installations.
Should you require assistance in the selection of a suitable pressure regulators or flow controllers, our specialists are available to provide detailed and accurate guidance.
