Electricity + Control August 2017

Electricity

Control

AUGUST 2017

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SMC rolls out two new compact cylinders

SMC’s latest compact cylinders, the JMGP guide cylinder and the

compact JCQ Series, have been designed with weight and space

savings in mind. Both help to reduce machine sizes and costs, and

deliver increased efficiency due to their lightweight nature which

could enhance cycle time.

SMC

, the worldwide leading expert in pneumatics, is helping

customers meet the demand for space saving components that

drive down costs and drive up productivity, with the launch of two

compact cylinders.

The JMGP is a guide cylinder, featuring a dual rod, which has

been designed for a variety of applications including pushing,

clamping and lifting where there are space and weight restrictions

in a transport line or for robotic manipulation and handling. The

compact JCQ is ideal for similar applications where a short cylinder

is required, but without the lifting capability.

With space being at a premium in many manufacturing plants, the

need to produce smaller, more efficient machinery is growing.

These two new models achieve just that, as they are both smaller

than similar cylinders on the market. Being lighter in weight, they

also achieve improved cycle times and help to deliver higher out-

put.

The ability to directly mount auto switches reduces overall la-

bour costs and, the fact they do not protrude beyond the body of

either cylinder, helps minimise the risk of interference with other

machine parts. In addition, the option of four piping directions and

three mounting surfaces on the JMGP model makes it extremely

versatile.

Enquiries: Kristly McCarthy.Tel. +27 (0) 79 878 1795 or visit

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