Food & Packaging

SMC Products for the Food Processing & Packaging Industry

SMC provides a broad array of products for complete systems and multiple applications. This results in pneumatic systems that are capable of meeting diverse food processing and packaging requirements like:

Continuous 24/7 operation
Stringent hygiene regulations
Continual wash down
Operating in extreme temperatures

SMC products address the industry requirements of providing maximum performance while minimizing energy costs and downtime. The featured products below are categorized for reference under:

Stainless Steel Cylinders

CG5 repairable cylinder: SUS304 - NBR or FKM seals - Food grade grease - Rod wiper prevents contamination
CJ5 repairable cylinder: SUS304 - Designed for washdown environment with a wiper that prevents water entry
NCM-X6009 cylinder: SUS304 - Wear ring for enhanced side load capacity - Rod wiper prevents contamination
MGP with XC6 option guided cylinder: Steel parts and rods changed to stainless steel - 12 to 100mm bore size

5 Port Solenoid Valves with IP67 Rating

SY3000/5000/7000 5 port solenoid valve: Available IP67 in 8 mounting configurations - Up to 200 million cycle life
VQC1000/2000/4000 5 port solenoid valve: Up to 200 million cycle life - 6 wiring options - Quick response times
SV1000/2000/3000/4000 5 port solenoid valve: Multi-connector wiring for easy changes to manifold stations

Hygienic Design

HYB/C/Q hygienic linear cylinders: NBR or FKM seals - Water resistant, smooth exterior surface is designed for easy cleaning - Conforms to ISO/VDMA dimensional standards
HYG hygienic guided cylinder: NBR or FKM seals - Water resistant, designed with smooth exterior surfaces for easy cleaning, guided cylinder for heavy loads
IP69K Hygienic valve manifold: For SY3000/5000 valves - Corrosion resistant and withstands high pressure & steam
VFM 5 port NAMUR mount hygienic solenoid valve: Corrosion resistant and IP67 - Available throttle plate - A/C or D/C voltage

Stainless Steel Fittings

KQG2 one-touch fittings: Metal parts are SUS316 - May be used with steam - Operating fluid temp -5 to 150°C
KFG2 insert fittings: Metal parts are SUS316 - May be used with steam - Operating fluid temp -65 to 260°C
KKA quick connect couplers: Metal parts are SUS304 - May be used with water - Operating fluid temp -5 to 150°C
MS miniature fittings: Metal parts are SUS316 - Designed for use in confined spaces - May be used with water

Electric Actuators

LEF slider type electric actuator: Ball screw and belt driven types - AC servo models available
LEY -X5 AC servo rod type electric actuator: IP65 rating - Stroke lengths up to 500mm
LEJ high rigidity slider type electric actuator: High precision - Ball screw and belt driven types - AC servo
LER rotary type electric actuator: 4 rotating angle options including continuous rotation - optional high torque variant

Vacuum

ZK2 energy saving vacuum unit: 90% reduced air consumption - Lightweight and ideal for EOA applications
ZP3 vacuum pads: Wide range of sizes, shapes, materials and mounting styles to suit the appropriate configuration
ZP2V vacuum saving valve: Restricts the reduction of vacuum pressure, even when a workpiece is not present
ZH - X185 vacuum flow unit: Vacuum away smoke, debris, and fine particles from the work area - Suction and blowing modes