Hi-Capacity, Compact 5 Port Solenoid Valves

May 18, 2005 (PRLEAP.COM) Technology News
Indianapolis, IN – SMC Corporation of America, the world’s largest manufacturer of pneumatic products and filtration equipment has announced the release of the their New style Series SY - 5 port solenoid valves for use in all industries, including semiconductor, packaging, machine tools and automotive.

The pilot valve (Series V100) used on the new series SY valves has a standard power consumption of 0.35W. With optional built in power saving circuit, the power consumption is as low as 0.1 W. By use of stainless steel body cover these pilot valves offer better mechanical strength over the conventional valves, which use resin material for body cover. The use of Fluoro rubber seal material offers better ozone and chemical resistance.

The series SY- 5 port solenoid valves are available in four sizes in both body ported and base mounted type, with Cv ranging from 0.11 to 2.2. The response time of these valves range from 10mS to 35mS, depending on the size of the valve.

The SY valves are available in various manifold configurations, including bar stock type, stacking type and cassette type, with the electrical connection option of individual wiring, flat ribbon cable or connector box. .

The type 45 Plug -in style SY manifold offers compact installation with ease of modifying the manifold at site and comes with additional D sub connector electrical connector or Serial communication module, compatible with industry standard Device Net, ProfiBus and CC Link communication protocols.

These new valves and manifolds are assembled at SMC’s Indianapolis, Indiana and Tustin, California factories to serve the customers needs across the nation.


For more details about the SY valves and manifolds and how this product can help achieve your goal, contact one of the 24 SMC sales offices spread around the country.

SMC Corporation also manufactures actuators, airline and air preparation equipment, high-purity products, vacuum ejectors, instrumentation, and a host of fittings, tubing and accessories applicable to the machine tool, general machinery and automation industry. With their online product specification tool called E-Tech, customers can specify products, validate part numbers, use sizing calculators and download native CAD files to
help select suitable products, and verify selection. Subsidiaries and joint ventures of SMC Corporation have been established in 38 countries, with sales having grown to a 20% share of the world market, earning it the acclaimed “Global 500” industry rating. SMC has a total of 14 production facilities, 3 of which are in North America –Indianapolis, IN, Los Angeles, CA. and Mississauga, Ontario. SMC’s global presence enables to provide best customer service in any part of the world.


For more information on SMC’s line of 5 port Series SY solenoid valves, request catalog CAT.ES11-83A. For complete information, visit our website at www.smcusa.com, or contact Product Manager Balaji Rao at extension 14848