Fluid Control and Automation Solutions for Life Science and Laboratory Instrumentation

The LEHZ is the most common electric gripper, with the most sizes. The motor drives a slide screw coupled to a lever assembly. The levers open and close the fingers, which follow a linear guide for alignment and stability. The narrow fingers are 12 to 36 mm long, with several optional tool mounting arrangements. A flat finger option is also available.

The LEHF gripper uses a belt driven slide shaft to open and close the fingers. The low profile, flat fingers follow a linear guide for alignment and stability. The body and drive construction permit much longer strokes than the LEHZ, suitable for gripping larger items without excessive moment loading.

The LEHZJ is constructed as an LEHZ with an added dust cover offering IP50 protection to the finger mechanism. This enhanced model is available in 4 sizes.

The EQ series of electric actuators feature high performance motors with integrated controllers, as well as battery-less absolute encoders.  Not all applications require the 64 positions and finely tuned speed and acceleration / deceleration curves available from JXC controllers.  Instead, EQ integrated controllers offer a simpler 2-position solenoid mode with continuous travel from origin to the opposite end of the stroke.  A closed center mode can also be set with an intermediate position.  Motor enclosures include 3 communication LEDs and M12 metal cable connectors.  Motor control optimization helps achieve up to 60% CO₂ emissions.

The JXD1-M is a 24VDC controller system consisting of a fieldbus gateway, up to eight 1- or 2-axis drivers, and a terminal unit arranged in a manifold configuration. Up to 16 LE2 electric actuator axes can be connected. The system is shorter and narrower, yielding significant space savings compared to a similar number of JXC axes. JXCD1-M is offers fanless cooling for lower maintenance. Gateway units are equipped with your choice of fieldbus protocol. All connections for setting, actuators and power are on the front of the system for easy access. Connect a PC to the gateway unit for setting step data and parameters using a USB-C cable. The system recognizes and displays the part number of a connected actuator, eliminating the need to specify the actuator when ordering.

LE2 actuators are a family of electric actuators featuring 24VDC high performance motors with batteryless absolute encoders designed to function with the JXD1-M manifold controller. This controller includes a fieldbus gateway, up to eight 1- or 2-axis drivers, and a terminal unit arranged in a manifold configuration. Up to 16 LE2 electric actuator axes can be connected. The system is shorter and narrower, yielding significant space savings compared to a similar number of JXC axes. All connections for setting, actuators and power are on the front of the system for easy access. The system recognizes and displays the part number of a connected actuator, eliminating the need to specify the actuator when ordering. The JXD1-M manifold controller can detect the actuator type, size and stroke when connected. The controller and cables are ordered separately, simplifying part numbers.

Compact 2 and 3 port solenoid valve for chemicals. It is designed to meet the most advanced needs of process controls in various analytical and inspection equipment. LVM's unique internal chamber design reduces the swept volume to a minimum and can mean zero dead volume and carry over. LVM is available in 4 different body sizes and diaphragm material can be chosen from EPDM, FKM or Kalrez®. LVM's life is rated at 10 million cycles or more.

LSP series is a compact solenoid diaphragm pump for liquid. It dispenses fixed amount of liquid from 5uL to 200uL each time it is energized. Its diaphragm movement is supported by buffer, extending life of the product and improve its repeatability (+/1%) by restricting deformation of the diaphragm. LSP is used in applications such as medical analyzer, ink jet printing or semiconductor/solar cell production.

LPV series is a 2-port solenoid normally closed or normally open pinch valve for fluid control.  It has a fully encased body that is highly resistant to contamination and corrosion.  The LPV series pinch valve also comes with a u-shaped tube slot allowing quick and easy tube replacement that doesn't require feeding of the entire tube length.  The LPV pinch valve also includes multi-axis mounting points for spash shields to mitigate electrical faults due to any scattering of liquid.

JSB series is an air operated valve for water, steam and air that utilizes angle seat structure to minimize pressure loss. JSB has stainless steel 316L equivalent material as standard and port size ranges from 3/8" to 2". With its robust design of scraper and guide bushing, JSB series can achieve over 3 million cycles (steam) or 10 million cycles (water, air).

In the early 2000s, the term "Low GWP (global warming potential)" became an industry shorthand for ozone-friendly, new refrigerants such as R454C. As European countries moved away from ozone depleting substances, refrigerant regulations were tightened to eliminate HFCs and reduce manufacturers' carbon footprints and environmental impact. Regulation effective dates vary, but in response to them SMC is introducing low GWP chillers with lower GWP refrigerants, either R454C (GWP 146) or CO₂ (GWP 1) which are dramatically below the new thresholds.

The HRRF is a temperature control device mountable in a 19-inch rack. Rack mounting recovers desktop or floor space, permitting stacking of related devices and mobility, depending on the rack style. Recirculating fluid removes heat from the process source, which is then removed from the fluid by an air or water cooled refrigeration circuit. Air cooling employs an internal fan, while water cooling requires facility cooling water. Coolant temperature stability is ±0.1°C within a set temperature range of 5 to 35°C. This device is self-contained with coolant and refrigerant circuits, fan or water cooled heat exchanger, electronic controls, pump, tank and power supply.

The HEF compact chiller use a Peltier thermoelectric device, rather than a refrigeration circuit, to extract heat from the cooling loop. This 220W capacity chiller has a next-generation design with a footprint 80% smaller than the HEC-A chiller with similar capacity. Volume is 87% less, and weight is 75% lighter as well. With its compact size and 37~60 dBA low-noise operation, its presence is non-intrusive and compatible in any lab space. The chiller is self-contained with Peltier regulation, fan cooled heat exchanger, pump, coolant tank and power supply. The dustproof filter is replaceable. The user interface includes a 2-line display for settings and operational data. 4 input buttons allow access to set points and data screens.

The HEB-W is a thermoelectric circulating bath comprised of a controller and liquid tank. Cooling is performed by a refrigerant-free peltier element, with extracted heat removed via facility water connection. Overall dimensions and power requirements are suitable for laboratory benchtop service. This model permits ordering the controller and tank in one part number.