To provide customers with greater energy savings and product choices, SMC has launched two new designs of its VQC4000/5000 five port solenoid valves. This launch, which completes the range, gives customers access to greater flow rates and improved energy consumption.
The VQC4000/5000 give customers ultimate flexibility and cost savings in terms of energy conservation and operational life expectancy. Greater power efficiencies have been achieved thanks to a new V100 pilot valve which reduces consumption to as little as 0.4 W and improves the operating range to 1.0MPa. The new VQC5000 also delivers a flow rate up to 4350 l/min as standard, offering further flexibility in terms of applications.
Another key benefit of the pilot valve is a built-in strainer in the flow supply passage which helps to prevent contamination from foreign matter and thereby extend the operating life of the solenoid valves.
SMC’s UK Marketing Manager, Bob Hitner said: “These latest additions to the VQC series underline our commitment to product enhancement and development. Understanding that cost savings, flexibility and durability are key drivers for our customers, the VQC4000/5000 demonstrate we are responding to their needs.”
Suitable for use in general industrial machinery, a new manual locking type removes the need for additional tools and complements the existing pilot valve overrides. SMC has also maintained some of the key features of the existing VQC Series, such as the connector type manifold which makes them so easy to handle. The addition of a single plug-in, base mounted unit offers further flexibility.
For more information on the VQC series and the new VQC4000/5000, visit SMC’s new product page on: http://www.smcpneumatics.co.uk
