What do pilot-operated solenoid valves do and how does their operation work?
By responding to an electrical signal, pilot-operated solenoid valves switch positions to manage double-acting pneumatic cylinders. Valued for their versatility, they are widely applied in diverse industries. With a comprehensive range of solutions, SMC is your reliable source for pilot-operated solenoid valves.
Why are SMC’s solenoid valve manifolds recognized for energy efficiency and flexible configurations?
By minimizing power consumption, SMC’s high-flow valve manifolds contribute to greater energy efficiency, a key concern in industrial environments today. Their small, lightweight footprint ensures smooth integration into control cabinets with restricted space.
Our pneumatic solenoid valve manifolds come in multiple configurations, such as plug-in or non-plug-in valves, side, bottom, or top port manifolds, and base-mounted or body-ported models, offering maximum versatility for a wide variety of uses.
Which connection options are available for SMC’s 4-port and 5-port solenoid valves?
We offer a variety of wiring configurations, each designed to suit the specific needs of your application:
- D-sub connector
- Flat ribbon cable
- Terminal block box
- Lead wire
- Circular connector
- Serial transmission system
With centralized and decentralized options, SMC’s serial transmission systems support a broad range of communication protocols such as IO-Link. Certain directional control valves also connect with our Industrial Wireless System, offering even greater adaptability in automation.
In which industrial applications are SMC’s 4/5 port solenoid valves most commonly used?
SMC’s 4-port and 5-port solenoid valves are used extensively across both general manufacturing and specialized processes, including applications such as:
How can your applications benefit from using SMC’s Valve Configurator software?
With SMC’s intuitive Valve Configurator, configuring full solenoid valve manifolds—complete with stations, valves, and components—is quick and simple. This tool ensures you identify the solution that perfectly aligns with your requirements.
Not sure which solenoid valve manifold fits your needs? Let SMC’s specialists support you in finding the perfect match for your system.