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Battery-less Absolute Encoder Type - LER

  • Motor type: Battery-less absolute encoder (Step motor 24 VDC)
  • Size: 50 mm
  • Positioning angle: 320º.

Battery-less Absolute Encoder Type – LESYH

  • Body size: 8, 16 and 25 mm
  • Stroke: 50 to 150 mm
  • Speed: up to 400 mm/s
  • Acceleration: up to 5000 mm/s2
  • Step motor type
  • Encoder: battery-less.

Battery-less Absolute Encoder Type - LEFS

  • Body size: 16, 25, 32 and 40 mm
  • Stroke: 50 to 1200 mm
  • Acceleration: up to 3000 mm/s²
  • Speed: up to 1200 mm/s
  • Step motor type
  • Encoder: battery-less absolute.

Battery-less Absolute Encoder Type - LEY

  • Body size: 16, 25, 32 and 40 mm
  • Stroke: 30 to 500 mm
  • Step motor type.

Battery-less Absolute Encoder Type - LEYG

  • Body size: 16, 25, 32 and 40 mm
  • Stroke: 30 to 300 mm
  • Speed control/Positioning: Max. 64 points
  • Positioning and pushing control can be selected.

Battery-less Absolute Encoder Type - LES

  • Body size: 25 mm.
  • Stroke: 30 to 150 mm.

Battery-less Absolute Encoder Type - LESH

  • Body size: 25 mm.
  • Stroke: 50, 100, 150 mm.

Battery-less Absolute Encoder Type - LEFB

  • Body size: 16, 25 and 32 mm
  • Stroke: 300 to 2000 mm
  • Step motor type.

Battery-less, 2 Finger, Long Stroke Type - LEHF

  • Body size: 32 and 40 mm.
  • Manual override adjustment screw on both sides (for opening and closing fingers when power supply is turned off).
  • Optional controller.

High Performance and Battery-less Absolute Encoder Type - LEFS#G

  • Body size: 16, 25, 32 and 40 mm
  • Stroke: 50 to 1200 mm
  • Acceleration: up to 10000 mm/s2
  • Speed: up to 1500 mm/s
  • Step motor type
  • Encoder: battery-less absolute.

Electrical Automation · Solutions & Products

Electrical automation solutions. Motion in your power. In today's industrial landscape, electric drive technology plays a crucial role in many manufacturing and logistics processes. In recognition of this, SMC offers a comprehensive portfolio of highly adaptable electric drive components, perfect for various motions and applications. Whether it's linear motion, rotating, gripping, or stopping, our electric actuators and drives fulfil all your requirements with precision and versatility. Picture a world where every move is enhanced by electrical solutions. Are you curious about a custom electric solution tailored just for you? SMC's state-of-the-art electric actuators are synonymous for flexibility – they don’t just operate, but also transform to meet your specific needs. Take advantage of the adaptability of our electrical solutions that put you in control and where the system adjusts to your specific instructions. Advantages of SMC’s electric drive technology Our range of electric solutions features battery-less actuators with absolute encoders, eliminating the need for regular maintenance and ensuring continuous precision operation. Our motorless actuators boast a streamlined, efficient design - perfect for situations where space and energy savings are crucial. Paired with STO-enabled controllers for an extra layer of safety, our solutions go beyond adaptability – they are smartly engineered for the future. The broad array of mechanics and controllers, coupled with their unrivalled flexibility, allows us to confidently proclaim that SMC’s electric actuator solutions offer you many advantages: Perform any movement, anywhere, in any way you want – A world of motion at your disposal Control it as suits you best – Digital I/Os, IO-Link, and communication protocols such as PROFINET, EtherCAT®, and EtherNet/IP™ Make the safety of your machine better – Safe Torque Off sub-function with SIL 3, SIL CL and PL e certifications Smart up your factory – SMC electric solutions are Industry 4.0-friendly. Step into the future of motion control with SMC, where your power to move is limitless.

Experts Article Robotics - Juanjo Jubete

Wireless robotics: where less is definitely more. Ever yearned for a wireless communication system for your robotics? Fed up with cables and their associated breakages and disconnections? Want lower installation and maintenance costs? Well, wireless robotics is now a reality. In fact, it’s been here for some time, providing totally reliable, noise-resistant communication at a growing number of manufacturers that have adopted the completely unique Wireless Unit from SMC. To help anyone who is still hesitant about wireless communication technology, Juanjo Jubete, Wireless Unit Product Specialist, at SMC Spain, addresses a number of common concerns in this short Q&A.   By Juanjo Jubete, Wireless Unit Product Specialist, SMC Spain MARCH 2022 Q1. How can potential users overcome their fear of the unknown in terms of wireless reliability? A1. It’s a common misconception that wireless is not as reliable as wired, but how many wireless systems have we got functioning in our homes? Headsets, landline phone handsets, car keys and computer keyboards to list but a few. Wireless communication technology has become so robust that most of us take it for granted, so why not let our industrial systems take advantage too? In the seven years since the launch of our Wireless Unit, we’ve had no notable problems reported. It has even been standardised as reliable communication equipment at leading manufacturers in the automotive industry. Q2. What if my IT department is reluctant to accept the addition of new external wireless networks, thinking that they may conflict with internal network packets? A2. It’s important to note that our wireless equipment only sends information when necessary, not constantly, in very small network packets. Furthermore, the system incorporates FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) technology, which has been widely proven for many years to work without problems in areas where several devices transmit information in the same bandwidth simultaneously. All of these factors help to ensure robust and reliable communication. Q3. Will wireless communication equipment perform stably and reliably in environments where there is a high level of electromagnetic noise, such as spot welding? A3. The origins of the product’s development are in the automotive sector, whose natural habitat is a sea of electromagnetic noise derived from motors, inverters, heaters, spot-welding equipment, RFIDs and so on. There’s no danger of the equipment being susceptible to failure due to electromagnetic noise. In fact, we know that it’s far more immune to noise than copper communication, almost behaving like fibre optics, but without the associated high costs and delicate care requirements. Q4. What are the optimal industrial applications for wireless communications technology? A4. Although suitable for all industrial sectors, most of the applications to date have been for robots and robot peripherals. The power packs found in systems such as robots and turntables subject the communication cables they carry to extreme twists and turns, eventually causing them to fatigue and break. The result is random system stoppages that often take extensive time to identify and repair, and which will ultimately reappear as they are endemic. With wireless, we can basically eliminate any cables that carry electrical control signals. Part positioning and orientation - Pick & Place - SMC´s EX600 Wireless Unit Q5. Can you set out the most important wireless benefits? A5. Adopting a wireless solution avoids unproductive stoppages derived from loose or broken communication cables or bad contacts. It also avoids failures caused by electromagnetic noise thanks to the better immunity of wireless communication. In addition, cost savings result as there is no longer any need for ultra-flexible cables, special swivel joints, highly protected connectors and so on. SMC´s Wireless Unit – EX600-W Series  

SMC gives the power of motion to customers

SMC customers can feel the full force of its electric actuator range thanks to ongoing investment in its product portfolio that now delivers total movement and control for any application. SMC has stepped up a gear to give its customers freedom of movement and control with its wide range of electric actuators and controllers that now offer a total solution and greater adaptability across a variety of applications. Workpieces can be moved in any direction and at a variety of speeds and loads thanks to the full range of mechanics and controllers available from SMC. “At SMC we work closely with our customers and respond to their needs.  Today, we offer a complete series of mechanics and controllers so our customers have the freedom of choice to move workpieces in any which way they need.  Importantly, they don’t have to adapt to our products; our products are designed to adapt to their needs,” said a spokesperson from SMC. SMC’s series of mechanics have been developed for environmental resistance, and include basic designs to those that are built to cope with specialist conditions, such as, clean room specifications, dust-tight/water-jet-proof or secondary battery compatible. Further flexibility is achieved with the introduction of SMC’s LE motorless, which is ideal for operators who require the mechanics but prefer to use their own motors.  Alternatively, operators can opt for a pre-configured and fully-equipped solution that, with just one part number, gives them a complete package featuring all the essential components from mechanics and control to wiring. Handing total control to customers, SMC has also developed a range of controllers to complement the mechanics on offer.  The portfolio offers digital I/O commanded controllers, whereby operators can achieve direct parametrization at the controller, and the choice of DC servo/step, with programless or step by step programming, or AC servo motors. Taking its controllers to the next level to give additional direct network connectivity to a range of protocols, including the key players EtherNet/IP™, PROFINET and ETHERCAT, SMC has introduced the JXC*1 and JXC*3 fieldbus command controllers. Whilst the JXC*1 controls one actuator, the JXC*3 can control up to four devices and allows for synchronization or arc/linear interpolation. The JXC*3 offers two models – one commanded by parallel digital I/O and the other commanded by Fieldbus technology and compatible with EtherNet/IP™. This combined advanced functionality and remote control and diagnosis, means that SMC’s electric actuators are the ideal partners for the Industry 4.0 scenario, helping customers to deliver the smart factory concept.  “There is no doubt that, for those who are moving towards Industry 4.0, SMC offers the smart solutions for smart factories.  We work in partnership with our customers and our electric actuator and controller range has been developed to meet their requirements and give them the freedom of movement and control they require.” concluded SMC spokesperson. To find out more about SMC’s electric actuator and controller range visit www.smc.eu.

SMC launches new energy saving Impact Blow Gun

The new Impact Blow Gun (IBG) from SMC is the most energy efficient on the market, using up to 87% less air than any other standard blowing gun. SMC is set to ‘clean up’ the blow gun market thanks to the launch of its IBG, which blows with a much shorter and stronger air pulse than existing commercial blow guns. Production in process industries with particle generation or refrigerated processes, and where noise is not an issue, such as forestry, machining and heavy industry, is optimised thanks to IBG’s performance, which is as much as 97% quicker to use than the competition. Significant energy savings are also achieved due to the small amount of air required to create a fast and stable, high pressure air blow, that will effectively clean away metal chips, dirt and water droplets. Also thanks to its built-in air tank, the IBG achieves a peak pressure that is three times greater than SMC’s previous VMG.     A spokesperson from SMC said: “We are always seeking ways to help our customers achieve greater productivity and energy efficiencies and the IBG is a fine example of our design innovation. The dirt particles generated by many industrial processes affect machinery performance and impacts productivity as stoppages are needed to clean affected components. For our customers this is a huge, time consuming and costly process. Our IBG resolves these problems by significantly reducing cleaning operation time and speeding up production.” The IBG offers flexibility as its peak pressure can be regulated with five different levels available, to meet the needs of various processes within a plant. For more information about the IBG, please visit SMC’s New Product Section at www.smc.eu

Sustainable management of CO2

SMC’s CO2 emission-reducing initiatives. Production process and product performance improvements with a focus on the environment Over the past several years, SMC has continued to take on its social responsibility to seriously promote and support sustainability in order to minimize negative impacts to the environment. SMC is always looking to develop newer and greener solutions with CO2 reduction as a top priority as a leader in the field of pneumatics. One of the key components of our comprehensive approach is the designing of compact and lightweight products. Smaller, lighter products require less raw materials to make and less time to process. In addition, the products themselves use less energy. All of these efforts contribute to reduced CO2 emissions. SMC’s fully integrated technical, production, and sales departments are able to respond to the needs of our customers from around the world with a shared goal of finding new methods to effectively protect the environment.  

Solutions

Industry Solutions. What are the similarities between a car and a bar of chocolate?. None at all, and their production process even less. So that is why we've got teams of experts around the world specialized in the characteristics of each industry: in their laws, regulations, standards or specific technology requirements. We are concerned about the specifics of your production process.

Don’t let static be an issue this winter

Static electricity is an invisible but costly problem for manufacturers that can cause both production issues and lower quality products. This issue can only get worse as winter sets in and temperatures plummet, warns SMC. However, the company is offering customers a cure for the winter blues with a series of ionizers to neutralise the build-up of static.   Cold air holds less water vapour, which means the atmosphere is less conductive and encourages static electrical conditions.  In response, SMC has developed a full suite of ionizers that not only offer antistatic solutions, but are also suitable for dust removal and dust collection leading to reduced production costs, improved performance, increased efficiency and improved safety.  A spokesperson from SMC said: “Poor static control is still an issue for many operators who lose out financially due to high levels of rejection rates, poor product quality and unreliable processes.  Cooler winter conditions can make this problem worse, and we’d encourage customers to take preventative action now. “Our ionizers offer simple solutions that deliver effective static control for numerous applications.  “Thanks to SMC’s global reach, our clients benefit from complete and specialist solutions, so they can concentrate on more pressing production needs.”  SMC’s antistatic products include the bar type IZS that remove electrostatic from both flat and remote surfaces.  Available in three different models, the IZS40 is very simple to use with an ON/OFF only power function.  The IZS41 has a feedback sensor that features both an energy saving and continuous neutralisation run mode.  The Dual AC type IZS42, has reduced potential amplitude of 25 V or less.  It’s easy to adjust and reduces maintenance time thanks to an auto balance sensor that is built-in as standard.  For those seeking a handheld fan type ionizer, the IZF is designed to operate without the need for compressed air supply. The IZF21/31 has an ion balance of ±5 V and an optional adjustable louver to change the static neutralisation area.  It’s highly functional, with the option for automatic cleaning and flow rate adjustment.  A filter can be added to prevent foreign matter from entering the motor that helps avoid a short-circuit occurring between emitters.  A quiet alternative is the IZF10, which includes a low noise model of just 48 dB(A) and an electrode needle contamination detector. Operators working in confined spaces or on small pieces can opt for the IZN nozzle type that removes both electrostatic and dust.  There are various nozzles to choose from for different applications, ranging from standard to high flow. Finally, SMC also offers a fully integrated solution that allows operators to box up their dust and static issues.  The ZVB Box manages static neutralisation, dust removal and dust collection in a single box by using nozzle type ionizers.  Other outstanding features include emitters that are easy to remove, replace and clean and an optional photoelectric sensor reflecting plate for automatic workpiece detection. SMC is the world leading expert in pneumatics and offers over 12,000 basic products with over 700,000 variations. The company has a diverse customer base covering all automation industries. For more information, please visit www.smc.eu

Magnetic gripper

MHM Series. Performs optimally, where others don’t. Is your current handling solution not performing optimally? If your answer is affirmative, MHM could be the solution. Our Magnetic Gripper is capable of adsorbing a great variety of ferromagnetic pieces, with different geometries and properties. In applications where vacuum pads or grippers are not performing efficiently, e.g. due to porous or uneven surfaces, MHM will do the task. With SMC's Magnetic Gripper you will: Handle with reliability and safety - Holding force up to 1000 N, plus it guarantees grasping of the workpiece even when the air is shut off Reduce your cycle time - Residual holding force of 0.3 N or less Get great usage flexibility - Holding force can be adjusted by changing the distance between the magnet and workpiece with the adjustment bolt.

SMC's ZKJ vacuum manifold offers fieldbus compatibility for remote industrial equipment communication

General industrial equipment designers, manufacturers and maintainers can now benefit from the new SMC ZKJ vacuum manifold with PROFINET-enabled communication for remotely controlling and monitoring manufacturing processes. The ZKJ also offers impressive suction flow rate taking its low air consumption and low power consumption specifications into account. Other features include valve protection functionality, IP65 rating and the ability to control up to 16 ejectors with a single manifold. PROFINET communication allows remote vacuum pressure operation, including monitoring the pressure values of individual ejectors and setting suction verification and the energy-saving function. This enhanced functionality leads to better control of the application, makes set-up easy and provides access to more valuable data and on-board product diagnostics. PROFINET's fast start-up function also makes it possible for an IO device to go from power on to cyclic data exchange in 0.5 seconds or less. Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is also boosted as disconnections and recovery times are minimised. Up to 90% less air consumption SMC's ZKJ series vacuum manifold with ejector system reduces air consumption by up to 90% thanks to its energy-saving function. For the adsorption of work pieces with minimal vacuum leakage, the built-in check valve maintains vacuum pressure, significantly reducing the use of compressed air. Here, the integral pressure sensor monitors vacuum pressure and automatically turns off the supply valve upon reaching the set value. If there are leaks, when vacuum pressure falls to the set value, the supply valve re-activates to increase vacuum pressure and maintain the adsorption state. For porous work pieces or other applications where leakage is significant, the valve that controls the ejector from burn-out/breakage is protected by a special valve protection function that switches off the energy-saving control after a pre-set number of activations. As a high-performance vacuum source, ZKJ is a complete product that offers all necessary functions to fulfil the requirements of virtually every customer application, including vacuum transfer systems, automatic assembly machines, packing/unpacking systems, panel conveyors and palletising equipment. Alongside fieldbus communications and energy efficiency, SMC's latest vacuum manifold is highly versatile and saves space with its ability to control up to 16 ejectors from a single device. In addition, the wiring and pipes are integrated on the same side and the use of M12 wiring connectors means that the ZKJ is rated with IP65 protection against dust and water splashes, making it suitable for applications in which environmental operating conditions are a concern. Good vacuum pressure; low noise Available in various nozzle diameters and suction flow rates for use in sectors such as automotive, machine tool, food, beverage, medical, pharmaceutical and packaging, the ZKJ offers good maximum vacuum pressure (-89 kPa) and low noise levels (down to 52 dB) thanks to its high-performance silencer. Importantly, the normally-open supply valve ensures the work piece remains in vacuum in the event of an emergency stop or power failure (assuming air pressure continues), avoiding damage to equipment or employees if it were to drop. Quick and easy maintenance is another advantage, as the position of the ZKJ's vacuum port above the exhaust port makes it easy to replace the filter element, thereby saving on labour costs.

SMC’s latest centring unit helps to save space and air

The MACM is a new centring unit from SMC that helps to align and position heavy workpieces on the move, so manufacturers can install and operate more compact conveyor lines. Manufacturers seeking solutions to help save space and energy need look no further than SMC’s latest centring unit. The MACM helps to align and position workpieces up to 1,000 kg on conveyor lines, so smaller cylinders can be used. Further advantages of the MACM are achieved by its flexibility, as it can move in any direction and rotate transferrable workpieces 360°, while maintaining ±1 or less centring accuracy. A spokesperson from SMC, the world’s leading expert in pneumatics, said: “Space and energy usage are key challenges for manufacturers and the MACM has been designed to help our customers achieve savings in these areas and operate more compact and efficient conveyor lines.” Other features of the MACM include a built-in air locking mechanism and the option of mounting an external photo sensor to offer greater control during the process. Further usage benefits are achieved with the choice of three table materials and a table centre movable range up to Ø100 mm, which makes the MACM ideal for general automation and material handling plants.