Automatyzacja produkcji baterii. Nasza doświadczenie i kompetencje dla niezawodnej produkcji baterii. Rewolucja pojazdów elektrycznych napędza znaczny wzrost w europejskim przemyśle produkcji baterii - jest to nowy rynek dla Europy, ale zdominowany przez Azję. Jako przodujący dostawca komponentów automatyki przemysłowej, firma SMC z siedzibą w Japonii jest doskonale przygotowana do wykorzystania tej szansy. Doświadczenie SMC spełnia potrzeby europejskich producentów baterii Podczas gdy Europa może pochwalić się dużym doświadczeniem w branży motoryzacyjnej, wiedza specyficzna dla procesów produkcji baterii pozostaje luką. Budowa najwyższej klasy baterii wymaga bardzo wymagającego środowiska. Produkcja anod i katod, wraz z montażem ogniw, wymaga ścisłej kontroli. Niektóre metale mogą powodować poważne spustoszenia, powodując zwarcia poprzez niepoprawne przywieranie do separatora. I tu właśnie wkracza SMC: Nasza seria produktów 25A- została specjalnie zaprojektowana do produkcji baterii. Nie zawiera miedzi, cynku i wykorzystuje specjalny nieschnący smar, który dobrze się rozwija w bardzo niskich punktach rosy, nawet do -50°C (a nawet niżej!). Ale to nie wszystko. SMC oferuje kompleksową gamę rozwiązań dla każdego etapu procesu produkcji baterii, w tym: Produkty odporne na korozję chroniące sprzęt przed agresywnymi chemikaliami. Rozwiązania przeciwwybuchowe zapewniające maksymalne bezpieczeństwo. Produkty redukujące ładunki elektrostatyczne w celu zminimalizowania ryzyka wyładowań. Kontrola temperatury w zastosowaniach laserowych zapewniająca precyzyjne i niezawodne działanie. Gotowy na zwiększenie produkcji baterii? Poznaj nasze kluczowe rozwiązania dla branży producentów baterii. Kliknij tutaj.

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

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.

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.

VXB Series, angle seat valve for air, steam and heated water that delivers an extended operating life, low leakage levels and a compact design, now providing an easy visual check too. SMC, the worldwide leading expert in pneumatics, has enhanced the design of its VXB Series angle seat valve, with a status indicator that provides visual confirmation of the valve open / closed status. A spokesperson from SMC said: “We detected the market was demanding this upgrade to reduce troublesome and costly production downtimes due to valve failure. The integration of the indicator facilitates fault diagnosis, giving our customers the opportunity to react in time.” VXB Series can deliver up to 5 million air and 3 million steam cycles. It also has a special FKM rubber seal that minimises internal air leakages to just 10 cm³/min or less. With a compact design of just 100 mm height in the 3/8 valve, the VXB is the ideal solution for applications including temperature control, hot water systems, industrial washing machines, sterilising and cleaning equipment. Further design features help users keep costs to a minimum by extending the lifespan and efficiency of the valve through a double protective construction. Foreign particles are prevented from interfering with the VXB’s performance thanks to a protective seal and a resin scraper. Available in three port sizes, 3/8, 1/2 and 3/4, the VXB can be ordered in bronze or stainless steel (316L equivalent) with a pilot port location that can be placed in three of its four sides.

SMC has extended its multi-axes control step motor controller range, with the launch of the JXC92. This new unit can control up to three electric actuators simultaneously, creating a range of savings and simplifying the process in terms of equipment, wiring, space and programming. SMC has stepped up interpolation performance and speed tuning control credentials for its leading range of LE electric actuators with the launch of its JXC92. This multi-axes control delivers programming and equipment savings as it can manage three actuators from the one device, instead of having to use a trio of controllers to perform the same task. It complements SMC’s JXC*3, which controls four axes at once, and shares its EtherNet/IP™ compatibility, making them both valid solutions for industrial environments. A spokesperson from SMC, the world’s leading expert in pneumatics, said: “Our customers are looking for solutions that make processes simpler and save time, space and overall costs. The JXC92 is a direct response to this need and is an excellent addition to our multi-axes control range.” Not only is the JXC92 highly flexible, but it also saves valuable space as less wiring is required and the controller is smaller in size when compared to using three individual units. Valuable time is also saved when it comes to programming the motor controller and it’s also quicker for operators to connect and disconnect the PC cables, as they can set up to three axes at any one time, with just one step connection. Overall the JXC92 provides a complete solution in one, with the ability to make linear (3 axes) and circular (2 axes) interpolation, and is capable of positioning and pushing operations, making it ideal for a wide range of applications.

SMC is building on the success of its ZSE20(F)/ISE20 pressure switch range that features 3-screen display, 3-step setting mode and selectable delay time function, with the ZSE20(F)#/ISE20# (A, B and C). The extended series will help operators deliver efficiencies in terms of control and time saving. SMC is kickstarting 2018 by extending its ZSE20(F)/ISE20 digital switch range. The A, B and C variations share the original ZSE20(F)/ISE20’s display, setting, selectable delay time, as well as the lightweight and compact design. All models simplify the visualisation process for operators, while saving time as there are fewer push button operations to perform. The added variations also match the terms of enclosure, output type and media of the current series:  · A Model-> Current ZSE30(F)/ISE30A-> IP40, NPN/PNP and Analogue output  · B Model-> Current ZSE40(F)/ISE40A-> IP65, NPN/PNP and Analogue output  · C Model-> Current ZSE80(F)/ISE80-> IP65, NPN/PNP and Analogue output, for fluids. A spokesperson from SMC, the world’s leading expert in pneumatics, said: “Following the success of our ZSE20(F)/ISE20 pressure switch last year, we have taken the step to extend the range with these latest models. Customers have been particularly impressed with the functionality of design, its ease of use and accuracy of information that is readily available with minimal delay. They have found it both energy efficient and cost effective to operate.” Further flexibility and advantages of the ZSE20(F)#/ISE20# include the peak and bottom values are maintained, even if the power supply is cut, offering greater control in the process. Also, being compact and lightweight, the models not only deliver space savings, but due to the weight reduction there are less inert moments when the sensor is mounted in mobile applications such as robotic arms.

Industry is being offered ‘peace of mind’ in 2017 as SMC highlights the opportunity to improve production and ultimately costs through a focus on efficient temperature control. SMC, the worldwide leading expert in pneumatics, is helping industry keep its cool as the focus on rising production costs hots up in 2017. The company has launched its new initiative, ‘Give Yourself Peace of Mind’ that highlights the benefits for plant operators, for example, in the machine tooling, printing and packaging industries, to effectively control the temperature of heat generating equipment using thermo-chillers.  A spokesperson from SMC said: “Poor temperature 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.  “Our HRS thermo-chiller range is the smart solution that delivers proactive temperature control of heat generating devices within strict limits.  This effective control gives customers peace of mind due to improved productivity, machine performance and extends the service life of the equipment.  It’s one thing less for operators to worry about, so they can concentrate on more pressing production needs.” The HRS thermo-chiller range features a standard, basic and high level type to cater for a wide range of applications.  The HRSE is the entry level type, which features 12 alarms and uses air-cooled refrigeration, with a cooling capacity of 1.0 to 1.9 kW and temperature stability of ±2.0 ºC.  Alternatively, the HRS and the HRSH offer air-cooled and water-cooled refrigeration types, heating capabilities with advanced control functions and remote control via RS232C, RS485 and contact I/Os.   They are both suitable for almost any application, including outdoor installations when using the larger models. The HRS is the standard type and is the original thermo-chiller from SMC, with a reputation for offering customers peace of mind thanks to its accuracy and reliability.  Key features include a temperature stability of ±0.1 ºC to ±1.0 ºC, a wide range of cooling capacities reaching 13 kW and up to 42 alarms, depending on the model. The HRSH is the most advanced thermo-chiller from SMC, featuring a triple inverter that controls the compressor motor, fan and pump and is subsequently highly economical to run.  It has a temperature stability of ± 0.1 ºC, a large cooling capacity up to 28 kW and as many as 44 alarms. To find out more about SMC and how it’s the single supplier for many of its customers thanks to a worldwide network of experts and support, together with an extensive range of global-friendly products, including its Thermo Chiller range, visit www.smc.eu.

LASER WORLD OF PHOTONICS 2017 26 to 29 June 2017 Munich Trade Fair Centre, Messe, Germany Hall B3, Stand 351 SMC will be revealing its diverse range of cooling and temperature controlling devices that combine both high and constant cooling capacity with optimum cost effectiveness at this year’s Laser World. The annual event takes place in Messe Hannover from 14-16 February and has built a reputation for attracting leading tire suppliers and manufacturers from around the world. With more than 30 years’ experience creating solutions for the laser, electronic, solar and semi-conductor industries, visitors to stand 351 in Hall B3 will have sight of SMC’s innovative suite of devices that have been designed for future-oriented technologies and energy efficient automation. SMC will also be delivering a lecture ‘SMC - Your Global Partner for Cooling and Tempering Systems’ on Monday 26 June at 2pm in Hall A3.450. From its stand, and under the banner ‘Precise and Efficient Tempering,’ the range of products on display include SMC’s thermo chillers and controllers. On show will be models HRS012 to HRS050 and HRSH090 to HRSH250, which has an air and water-cooled option. They are available in various sizes and suitable for a range of services with a cooling capacity that starts from 1.2 kW up to 30 kW, and offer outstanding stability of ± 0.1 °C. Joining these cooling and temperature controlling devices is SMC’s HECR Series, which has been designed to save space due to its compact design and ability to be mounted within a 19-inch rack system. It also offers a high degree of control and accuracy, with temperature stability of ± 0.01 to 0.03 °C. By optimising the machine’s performance, productivity and process quality is also increased. With environmental targets being a key issue for business, the HECR consumes as little as 400 W and is refrigeration free. And being compressor-less, with no moving parts, it’s very quiet to operate. To complete the display, SMC will also showcase its range of components for circuit cooling such as cooling blocks, flow and pressure switches, tubing and fitting, KKA stainless steel couplers and process valves. For laser automation, there will be SMC’s market leading electric actuators, IO link, filtration, dryer, ATPtech, valves and Fieldbus serial interface technology. A spokesperson from SMC said: “All of our products have been designed to the highest SMC quality standards and we look forward to meeting with customers at this year’s Laser World to demonstrate how our solutions provide precise, efficient and reliable solutions that consistently meet international standards. “We will look to address the challenges and highlight the solutions on offer for today’s laser industries at our lecture as well as on the stand.” Visitors to SMC’s stand 351 in Hall B3 will be welcomed by a team of experts who will be on hand to offer professional advice and support. To top off a busy exhibition day on Wednesday 28 June, SMC will be hosting its ‘Get Together Party’ from 4.30pm, offering delegates a tasty selection of snacks and drinks before they head home. Further information about SMC’s components and accessories can be found in product catalogue section at www.smc.eu.

In our 24/7 economy and as Governments and industries battle with our thirst for ever increasing supplies of energy, the global automation specialist, SMC, commits to work in partnership with its customers to drive energy efficiency and reduce wastage. Focused on SMC’s five cornerstones of efficiency, customers can embrace sustainable policies for their businesses, reduce their carbon footprint and strengthen brand identity. This new approach can also help companies comply with ISO standards for energy management systems. That’s why SMC has introduced five simple steps to ‘Energise your Efficiency’ focusing on how collectively we can Generate, Recover, Monitor or Use energy in the best way and Think efficient. As a spokesperson from SMC explained: “We recognise how important energy efficiency is for our customers, and more importantly the future of our planet. With this campaign we want to empower people to do the same with less energy, viewing energy not as a fixed cost, but as a cost that can be managed to the company’s benefit.” The first cornerstone, highlights how the most efficient energy is that which is not consumed.  “We need to find ways to avoid creating more energy than what we need, and finding ways to generate sufficient energy to maintain performance,” explains the SMC spokesperson.  There are simple changes that can be adopted to make a huge difference, such as minimising or cutting off the pressure in compressed air systems, boosting force only at critical points or making vacuum generation intermittent. Secondly, SMC focuses on the importance of recovering energy; whether that’s at the point of generation by recovering heat to warm water or the plant or at the point of usage by reusing the released air of pneumatic actuators. SMC spokesperson adds: “In the same way that goods are recycled in our homes, we can achieve the same in industrial processes.” Every energy management should be led by monitoring. Adding switches or other monitoring systems to processes will drive greater awareness of energy consumption and give greater control on how and when it’s used. It will also detect mismatches or unexpected waste, giving the visibility to further improve performance. Step four aims to encourage customers to use only what’s necessary. By designing, selecting and assembling the correct components operators can transform energy into power and make the most from it. And finally, SMC encourages people to think efficient. When combined, taking a more proactive approach to energy efficiency will drive competitiveness, with the optimisation of resources increasing productivity and reducing costs. The SMC spokesperson concludes: “We all have a responsibility to the planet to make sure that energy efficiency is at the top of our agenda. Finding more sustainable ways to effect operations will reduce global energy demand and CO2 emissions by following these simple steps, customers can drive efficiencies in their plant, reduce wastage and make a real difference to the future of production and the world.” For more information about SMC’s range of energy efficient products please visit www.smc.eu