Flow Control Equipment

Using SMC speed controllers with built in one-touch fittings minimizes installation time, reduces mounting height and enables a more compact machine design. These speed controllers allow the body to be rotated to facilitate simple installation. Available in thread sizes from M3 to 1/2 in both inch (NPT) and metric R(PT) and with tube sizes from 3.2mm to 12mm OD (metric) and 1/8 to 1/2 OD (inch) and with optional elbow and universal style (increased flexibility) and meter in and meter out, these flow controls are designed to meet most applications.

Suitable for applications where copper free specifications are required, the "-FG" series can also be used in areas where wash down could degrade standard flow controls, such as food and packaging. This series is designed to offer the maximum control by increasing the number of turns of the needle to 10. The body and adjustment are made of high impact white resin for a clean look. This series also incorporates SMC's one-touch fitting available for tubing sizes from 4mm to 12mm OD.

Series AK/AKH/AKB check valves offer various configurations to provide design solutions based on operating conditions. The series is compact and lightweight with low cracking pressure. The AKH with one-touch fitting, straight type, is easily installed in pipelines, while the male connector type can be mounted directly onto equipment. The bushing type AKB can be used in applications with splashing coolant and spatter, etc.

The AQ series quick exhaust valve offers high flow capacity in a compact and lightweight body. The series is available in lip, diaphragm and an inline body shape with built-in one-touch fittings. The AQ is available in a variety of port sizes.

Suitable for applications where copper free specifications are required, the "ASG" series can also be used in areas where wash down could degrade standard flow controls, such as food and packaging. This series is designed to offer the maximum control by increasing the number of turns of the needle to 10. The body and adjustment are made of high impact white resin for a clean look. This series also incorporates SMC's one-touch fitting available for tubing sizes from 4mm to 12mm OD.

Metering valve with silencer series ASN2 has superior sound reducing performance. Over 20dB at maximum flow rate. Cylinder speed is easily set by the shape of the needle being the same as that of the speed controller. Retainer prevents accidental loss of needle.

Series ASP is a speed controller with an integrated pilot check valve. This combination makes it possible to control cylinder speeds and permits temporary intermediate stops. The ASP is standard with electroless nickel plating on all brass parts and allows 360 degree freedom for tube mounting direction.

ASR/ASQ (PFC/QFC valve) can reduce air consumption by 25%. The PFC control valve has a pressure adjustment and speed control function.The QFC control valve offers a high speed exhaust and cylinder speedcontrol function. Series ASR/ASQ with one-touch fitting (Pressure/Flow valve),can reduce air consumption by 40%. The pressure valve has a regulator withcheck valve, plus speed controller. The flow valve offers a quick supply andexhaust valve, plus a speed controller.

Safety speed control valve series ASS (SSC Valve) is available in two control styles, meter-in and meter-out. Both are control valves with cylinder speed control function and rapid air supply function. The meter-out style also uses a fixed throttle. This SSC valve prevents accidents caused by the cylinder rod sudden extensions by effecting meter-in control when there is no pressure, and resumes the ordinary meter-out control after the cylinder has been pressurized.