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Are you looking to optimise your compressed air efficiency?
Download our guide and let us show you the principles to make improvements and ensure efficiency is second nature.
The world is facing high demands in energy and at SMC we understand the challenges businesses like yours encounter. We're dedicated to guiding your business towards a sustainable future.
For that our energy-saving products and solutions can help you reduce your costs and support a healthier environment. Make smart energy choices for your business by exploring our 5 steps of energy efficiency.
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Download our Expert Report and discover more in-depth why pressure is growing on all industrial businesses to meet European targets and adhere to legislation. Learn where you can find help and how to take advantage of new technology and initiatives to become more competitive.
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When it comes to manufacturing your products, you wouldn’t use raw materials without a clear plan. You carefully determine the exact quantities required.
Yet, this same level of precision is seldom applied to how we manage energy consumption. Producing only the energy you truly need is the starting point for running an energy-efficient operation.
Although excess supply can be difficult to detect, our experience proves that tackling it delivers excellent outcomes.
Explore some of our solutions that help you produce only what’s necessary:
VBA Series
Provide high pressure only where it is needed
MGZ Series
Double the force with a single actuator
AS-R & AS-Q Series
Reduce the pressure for non productive cycles
ZK2*A Series
Avoid continuous air waste
VEX-X115 Series
Modulate the air entry
CQE Series
Lower the pressure without compromising space
If you’re already using energy, why not make the most of it?
Reusing energy within your production process can significantly boost your plant’s overall efficiency. We firmly believe this approach represents the future of industrial systems—and now is the moment to get involved.
Start recovering the energy you produce, not just during manufacturing but also throughout its application.
Heat is a natural byproduct of energy transformation, and it can be efficiently redirected for other uses. For example, it can be used to heat water through a heat exchanger or warm the facility via hot air circulation.
If you’ve ever considered recovering air from your cylinders, contact us—SMC is already turning this idea into action.
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The data you collect should provide insight into your overall usage trends, highlighting your most energy-intensive machines and how consumption varies across operations.
Integrating switches or monitoring systems into your processes greatly enhances awareness of energy use, allowing for better control over when and how energy is consumed. The more precise your data, the better your decisions.
Greater visibility also makes it easier to identify inefficiencies or unexpected waste, helping you enhance overall performance.
Explore some of our products designed to help you monitor and manage your energy consumption:
AMS20/30/40/60 Series
Monitor and control the pressure of the line and save energy with standby and isolation functions
PF3A Series
Measure air flow from 30 to 12000 l/min
PF2MC7 Series
Measure air flow from 0.01 to 200 l/min
PF2M7 Series
Measure air flow from 0.2 to 100 l/min
PF3W Series
Measure water flow from 0.5 to 250 l/min
ISE7# Series
Measure air & general fluids pressure from 0 to 1.6 MPa
PSE57# Series
Remotely monitor the pressure
ISE20 Series
Measure air pressure from -101 kPa to 2 MPa
G36-L Series
Effect instant checking
PSH Series
Monitor air temperature and humidity
PSE200A Series
Centralise the monitoring of up to 4 different sensors
AFF/AM/AMD Series
Indication of element condition
GD40-2-01 Series
Monitor component status
A common cause of energy inefficiency in plants is the mistaken belief that compressed air has no cost, which often leads to its improper use. Are you overconsuming, or using energy wisely? Are your components properly sized for optimal efficiency?
Is your air distribution system designed for maximum energy efficiency?
Do you consider energy efficiency a key factor when choosing new components?
Check products built to ensure you use only what’s truly necessary.
ZHP Series
Eliminate tubing and fittings with this integrated system
CVQ Series
IBV Series
High initial impact force
HRSH Series
Adapt the refrigeration level to demand in real time and avoid any energy surplus
ZL Series
Double the suction flow and eliminate the need for extra ejectors
ZP2V Series
Switch off the suction when there is no workpiece
MHM Series
Optimise the vacuum pad’s performance
IBG Series
Instant blowing
VMG Series
Make blowing efficient
KNH Series
Improve the air blow thrust by 10%
AXTS-X2 Series
Encourage air saving by blowing in pulses
ZHV Series
Multiply air flow and air suction
KK130 Series
High flow capacity with low pressure drop
JSB Series
Optimum performance at 0.3MPa operating pressure
JSXU Series
Low power consumption
At SMC, energy efficiency is central to our philosophy of Continuous Improvement.
Achieving real efficiency in our facilities requires a holistic approach—identifying energy-saving opportunities in everyday actions and decisions. It’s all about powering your efficiency.
In essence, Think Efficient is what unifies it all. The solutions we've explored—generating, recovering, monitoring, and using energy—aren’t standalone steps, but part of an ongoing cycle that drives overall efficiency.
Gain insight into your pneumatic equipment's energy usage to optimise air consumption and begin reducing energy costs.
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