HF* Series Equipment for the Food Manufacturing Industry

Series ITV electro-pneumatic and electronic vacuum regulators control air/vacuum pressure steplessly in proportion to an electric signal. They are light weight in design with a bright and easy to read LED display. The monitor output is available either as analog output or switch output. The ITV series is IP65 equivalent.

Series ITV electro-pneumatic and electronic vacuum regulators control air/vacuum pressure steplessly in proportion to an electric signal. The units are compact, lightweight, and include an easy to read LED display. Input signals can be analog current or voltage, 4 or 16 point presets, or a range of communication protocols including CC-Link, DeviceNet™, PROFIBUS, RS-232C or I/O-Link. EtherNet/IP™, and PROFINET are available as well. See the separate configurators on this site. Monitor output is available as an analog or switch signal. ITV regulators are IP65 equivalent.

The SFD series clean air filter utilizes hollow fiber membrane elements to provide 0.01 micron filtration at 99.99% efficiency. It is available in both disposable and serviceable types in resin, aluminum construction. It is designed for use with both compressed air and nitrogen.

SMC's CG5-S series is a stainless steel cylinder, perfect for use in wash down applications such as food processing machinery requiring intense cleaning. The use of non-toxic additives allows confident use in equipment for foods, beverages and medical products, etc. The CG5-S can be disassembled, allowing replacement of seals, which promotes an extended service life. SMC provides plugs for unused mounting threads to prevent residue build-up in the threads. The use of stainless steel (SUS304) on external metal parts provides improved corrosion resistance in environments with exposure to water..

Series CJ5-S is a small bore stainless steel cylinder, designed for use in environments with water spray (such as food processing machines). A special scraper (standard) prevents water from entering the cylinder. Non-toxic additives allow confident use in equipment for food, beverage and medical products, etc. The CJ5-S series can be disassembled for replacement of seals.

Production and packaging applications involving food and beverages often need specialized equipment to meet the strict hygiene standards required in these industry sectors. SMC, the world leader in pneumatic technology, has developed the HY series to meet these requirements. All the models in the HY series are particularly suitable for application in the "non-food" or "splash" zones of a production line. Their high quality construction and optional food grease ensure an increased service life. The HYB series has a round body profile and is available with a rail mounted auto switch, which is fully adjustable along the stroke length, providing improved cleaning benefits.

Production and packaging applications involving food and beverages often need specialized equipment to meet the strict hygiene standards required in these industry sectors. SMC, the world leader in pneumatic technology, has developed the HY series to meet these requirements. All the models in the HY series are particularly suitable for application in the "non-food" or "splash" zones of a production line. Their high quality construction and optional food grease ensure an increased service life. The HYC hygienic ISO series is available with a rail mounted auto switch, which is fully adjustable along the stroke length, providing improved cleaning benefits.

Production and packaging applications involving food and beverages often need specialized equipment to meet the strict hygiene standards required in these industry sectors. SMC, the world leader in pneumatic technology, has developed the HY series to meet these requirements. All the models in the HY series are particularly suitable for application in the "non-food" or "splash" zones of a production line. Their high quality construction and optional food grease ensure an increased service life. The HYQ is the series basic type and is available with a rail mounted auto switch, which is fully adjustable along the stroke length, providing improved cleaning benefits.

The HYG integrates an aluminum hygienic body with guide rods that are completely recessed in the body and protected by grease retention rod scrapers for unprecedented water resistance during wash down processes. The HYG has eliminated switch grooves in favor of rail mounted auto-switches to prevent water pools. Plug bolts are required to plug unused ports and mounting holes to assure water resistance; air purge ports for the guide rods remain unplugged. NSF-H1 food grade grease option is available.

Floating joint series JS is made of stainless steel and used to increase corrosion resistance. JS uses a dust cover made of fluoro rubber or silicon rubber and is shaped to prevent residual liquid, therefore sealing is improved. Overall length as well as maximum tension and compression are the same as standard series JA.

JSY5000-H clean design valve manifold have a crevice free exterior for low fluid accumulation and easy to clean. With its IP69K enclosure, use of NSF-H1 grease and FDA compliant materials, and SUS316 metal parts, JSY5000-H can be used in applications where high pressure cleaning is required.

Membrane air dryer series IDG is available in a single unit or combination unit style. IDG/M models combine a mist separator and micro mist separator with a single unit. IDG/V models combine a regulator with the IDG/M model. Options available include one-touch fitting exhaust of purge air. If purged air is not exhausted around membrane air dryer, air is exhausted with tubing away from its dryer.

The IDG-D series is a single unit membrane dryer that matches the design of the AC-D series air preparation units. Available in three sizes, the IDG-D provides refrigerated dryer levels of moisture removal in a package requiring no electrical power. An updated membrane bundle reduces the pressure drop and purge air flow compared to existing models while improving the outlet flow rate.

KF insert fittings are suitable for use with nylon, soft nylon and polyurethane types of tubing. The insert mechanism provides reliable retaining force on both sides of the tube (inside and outside). The KF series can used for a wide range of pressures from vacuum up to a pressure of 1.0MPa.

Series KFG2 fittings can operate with ambient operating fluid temperatures of -65 to 260ºC (swivel elbow type -5 to 150ºC). With their stainless steel 316 construction and unique non-rubber seal insert connection, these grease-free fittings offer high levels of corrosion resistance, and can be used with numerous piping materials including FEP, PFS, soft and regular nylon, polyurethane and polyoelfin. Available in male elbow, male connector, male branch tee, straight union, union tee, bulkhead union, union elbow, swivel elbow and female connector options, the KFG2 fittings can accommodate tube sizes from 4mm to 16mm and 1/8" to 1/2" with port sized thread connections from R1/8 to R1/2 and 1/8NPT to 1/2NPT.

Series KQG2 is a one-touch fitting made of all stainless steel SUS316, except seal parts. The series is suitable for use with steam and is grease-free. Applicable tubing includes FEP, PFA, nylon, soft nylon, polyurethane and polyolefin. The KQG2 series is available in both metric and inch sizes. The KQG2 is more compact and lightweight, and offers more configuration variations and tube sizes than the KQG series.

Series M and MS miniature fittings are for use with air connections in confined areas. The hose nipple and hose elbow styles accept nylon, soft nylon and polyurethane tubing. The body of the MS series is stainless steel, making it possible to use this fitting in corrosive applications.

Self align fittings series H, DL, L, LL has ten styles and five tube O.D's providing a wide range of fittings that will fit any application. Flared ridge ferrule prevents accidental loss of ferrule when inserting tubing into the fitting body. Hardened ridge ferrule prevents breakage of ferrule when tightening nut. Flared I.D. provides low flow resistance inside the fitting. The tube holding mechanism gives the strong feeling when inserting tube, and prevents tube from sliding when screwing in the tube.

S coupler series KK employs a unique connection method. A slim body design and large effective area are achieved with a construction that does not use steel balls or valve springs and therefore does not restrict the flow path. Together with a reduction of the body size, pressing parts and resin parts are used to achieve an overall weight reduction.

Series KP are one-touch fittings for clean room blow-off systems and drive air systems. The KP series is completely oil free and liquid-contact areas are non-metallic. Parts are cleaned, assembled and double packaged in a clean room. Resin parts for one-touch series KPQ/KPG (for drive system air piping) are polypropylene.

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. High environmental resistance due to the all stainless steel exterior. This series also incorporates SMC’s one-touch fitting available for tubing sizes from 4mm to 12mm OD.

With the release of the KN series nozzles and gauge heads 30~90% of air consumption required for the current nozzle operation can be saved with the appropriate selection of the new nozzle and sizing. Many variations of nozzle are available with tube materials including nylon, soft nylon, soft copper pipe and OST tubing. Sizes range from 4mm-20mm.

Metric and inch size nylon tubing, series for general air is available as standard in black or white, 20 meter rolls. Additional colors and roll sizes are available upon request.

SMC's series of polyurethane tubing is manufactured from Polyether resin, insuring the longest possible tube life due to its immunity to hydrolysis. Series TIUB inch size tubing is available in 8 "quick ship" colors, in standard stocked lengths of 66ft, 100ft, 500ft, 1000ft and 1640ft. There are 21 additional standard colors to suit special needs.

Series TU tubing represents a new high quality standard in metric size polyurethane tubing. Series TUH, hard polyurethane tubing, is available in a standard or high pressure type and TUS is a soft polyurethane tubing.

Series TU tubing represents a new high quality standard in metric size polyurethane tubing. Series TUH, hard polyurethane tubing, is available in a standard or high pressure type and TUS is a soft polyurethane tubing.

The TUZ tubing series was designed to reduce sliding motion abrasion. This special polyurethane material is very similar to that of regular polyurethane and still maintains a small bending radius. Piping labor hours can be reduced with the TUZ's ability to fit into narrow piping spaces. The TUZ is available in 20 and 100 meter rolls with six different colors to choose from.

The TCU series is a polyurethane coil tubing that is very flexible and makes compact piping possible. The TCU series comes in three different tube sizes and comes in the standard color of black.

The TFU series is a flat polyurethane tubing, which makes compact piping possible. TFU is available in three different tube models as standard and up to 3 tubes available for each model. Standard color is black.

SMC offers a variety of pressure gauges including general purpose, oil-free/external parts copper-free with limit indicator, clean series and a pressure gauge with a pressure switch. Pressure ranges vary from 0 to 1.5MPa, depending on the selected gauge. Panel mounting is possible.

PF2M7 is a digital flow sensor compatible with air, nitrogen, argon or carbon dioxide. PF2M7 refreshes the legacy PFM7 with several enhancements. The thermal sensor is protected in a bypass flow path to reduce contact with moisture and contaminants, avoiding accuracy deterioration and damage. Dimensions and weight have been reduced, especially beneficial when installed on moving tooling. Finally, current consumption has been reduced by 36%. The LCD 4-digit display can be red or green, changing when a set point is reached. Options include cable connector type, a manual flow adjustment valve, and panel or bracket mounts. Push to connect fittings or threaded ports align the fluid supply line in a straight configuration, or from the rear/bottom. Output options include two switch signals, one switch with an analog signal, or IO-Link. PF2M7 is IP40 rated, and meets RoHS and CE standards.

PFMB is a digital flow sensor compatible with air and nitrogen. Its thermal sensor is protected in a bypass flow path to reduce contact with moisture and contaminants, avoiding accuracy deterioration and damage. Dimensions and weight have been reduced dramatically compared to the legacy PF2A. The 4-digit LED display can be red or green, changing when a set point is reached. Either instantaneous or accumulated flow can be shown. Options include cable connector type, and bracket mount. Two outputs are available, including two switch signals, or a switch and analog signal. PFMB is IP40 rated, and CE and RoHS compliant.

PFMV5 is a low flow analog sensor compatible with air and nitrogen. It is intended to provide more reliable detection of suction of small components than can be achieved with a pressure sensor. The very low flow rate ranges can also support leak detection. Its small size permits deployment into areas with tight clearance, or manifold arrangements with a small footprint. The sensor includes a fixed cable and holes for direct mounting, with an optional mounting bracket kit. PFMV5 is IP40 rated, and meets, C-UL-US, CE, and RoHS standards. Please consider the PFG digital flow monitor for displaying this sensor's output. Also compatible with the PFMV3 monitor.

PFCA7 is a flow controller for clean, dry compressed air, N2, Ar, or CO2. The design integrates a flow sensor, valve, and control mechanism for automatic adjustment in response to an analog voltage or current signal. Control is linear and stepless within the rated flow ranges offered. Features include 10 port options, a dot-matrix LCD color display that rotates 90°, raised rubber setting buttons and an M12 cable connector. The main screen will display current flow rate. The sub screens can display the command value, accumulated flow, peak and bottom values, or a user-given line name. IO-Link and analog switch outputs are offered. The controller offers an IP40 rating for dusty environments and meets CE and RoHS certifications.

PFCQ is a flow controller for clean, dry compressed air or nitrogen that can adjust the flow automatically in response to an analog voltage or current signal. The device combines a flow body, flow sensor, linear motor, valve and electronics to achieve the desired flow rate. Control is linear within the rated flow range. The PFCQ is grease- and oil-free with no copper or aluminum in the fluid flow path, to be suitable for FOUP and EFEM semiconductor manufacturing equipment. An optional PFG flow monitor can be connected for displaying the flow rate and switch output. Power and input signals connect via a D-sub connector. CE, UKCA, and RoHS certified.

Clean regulator series SRH is a contamination controlled stainless steel regulator designed to minimize residual fluid. Design includes an intake/exhaust port in the diaphragm compartment, which facilitates flow. SRH has outstanding corrosion resistance. All metal parts in contact with fluid use stainless steel SUS316.

Developed with high performance, SMC's series SX10 2 port high speed valve is compact and lightweight. The SX10 also has a low power consumption 4W, high frequency 1200Hz, and two mounting types. The SX 10 can also reduce installation labor with the use of the quick disconnect type mount. The SX10 series is RoHS compliant.

The HF2-BF series of modular air filters are designed for hygiene management in accordance with HACCP and other standards. These filters were developed for applications which require sanitary air such as dental equipment or when air is touching food products. The HF2-BF series filters include nominal filtration ratings from 5μm to 0.01μm as well as odor removal. The HF2-BF series currently includes port sizes of 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 with flow rates up to 800 L/min.

JSY5000-H clean design valve manifold have a crevice free exterior for low fluid accumulation and easy to clean. With its IP69K enclosure, use of NSF-H1 grease and FDA compliant materials, and SUS316 metal parts, JSY5000-H can be used in applications where high pressure cleaning is required.

HF2A-ASG constructed with a water-resistant design and stainless steel external components, ideal for applications exposed to moisture, water droplets, or frequent cleaning. The use of NSF H1 grease ensures compatibility with food-grade applications and maintains optimal performance in hygienic conditions. The HF2A-ASG speed controller combines robust build quality with precise control, making it the perfect choice for applications in the food processing, pharmaceutical, and other demanding industries.

HF2B-SFDA series is a stainless steel inline filter with hollow fiber element to remove bacteria from compressed air that passes through it. HF2B-SFDA series uses materials compliant with FDA and Japan's food sanitation law for its wetted path. HF2B-SFDA filter is suitable for direct air blowing to food products.

Series KFG2 fittings can operate with ambient operating fluid temperatures of -65 to 260ºC (swivel elbow type -5 to 150ºC). With their stainless steel 316 construction and unique non-rubber seal insert connection, these grease-free fittings offer high levels of corrosion resistance, and can be used with numerous piping materials including FEP, PFS, soft and regular nylon, polyurethane and polyoelfin. Available in male elbow, male connector, male branch tee, straight union, union tee, bulkhead union, union elbow, swivel elbow and female connector options, the KFG2 fittings can accommodate tube sizes from 4mm to 16mm and 1/8" to 1/2" with port sized thread connections from R1/8 to R1/2 and 1/8NPT to 1/2NPT.

TU-X214 polyurethane tubing complies with both FDA CFR 177.2600 and EU No 10/2011 dissolution tests. It retains the excellent flexibility of polyurethane while enabling use in applications where such material compliance is required.

High purity fluoropolymer tubing is available as standard in metric and inch sizes. These series has outstanding corrosion resistance, compatible with chemicals such as acids, bases and ultrapure water.

HF3-JSX series is an NSF/ANSI 61 certified, 2-port direct operated solenoid valve for applications where there is direct contact with drinking water. It has standard stainless-steel enclosure to have superior resistance to both corrosion and water. HF3-JSX series utilizes new coil technology to maximize magnetic efficiency and reduced energy consumption. Internal stopper is utilized to reduce metal noise and longer service life.

SMC's Bernoulli type grippers, series ZNC moves work pieces without leaving flaws or adsorption marks. The ZNC can be used for the transfer of thin cloths, films, printed circuit boards, bubble wrap, etc.

SMC's Bernoulli type grippers, series ZNC moves work pieces without leaving flaws or adsorption marks. The ZNC can be used for the transfer of thin cloths, films, printed circuit boards, bubble wrap, etc.