SMC Deutschland GmbH
About us
SMC Deutschland GmbH, which has been present in Germany since 1978, is a leading manufacturer, partner and solution provider of pneumatic and electric automation technology based in Egelsbach near Frankfurt am Main. It was founded as a German subsidiary of the Japanese group SMC Corporation based in Tokyo.
With over 820 employees in Germany, SMC has been successfully serving customers in the automotive, electrical, medical, packaging and food industries, as well as machine tool manufacturing, for decades. The product portfolio comprises more than 12,000 basic models with over 700,000 variants for customised customer solutions. SMC Deutschland GmbH is part of the SMC Corporation that was founded in Japan in 1959 and can be found in 80 countries worldwide with 32 production locations.
Products & services
Industrial Wireless System by SMC
Is having lots of cables causing you hassle? Do you experience many setbacks due to cable breakages and disconnections in your facilities? In this case, the SMC’s fieldbus system EXW is the solution for you. EXW1 is a decentralised industrial wireless fieldbus system which allows several remote units to be connected to a base unit without having to use communication cables. Although it’s suitable for all industrial sectors, most of the applications to date have been for robots and robot peripherals. The power packs found in systems such as robots subject the communication cables in them to extreme twists and turns, eventually causing them to fatigue and break. With SMC’s unique wireless control systems for industrial applications, we can basically eliminate any cables carrying electrical control signals. The benefits of SMC's Wireless Fieldbus System for you: Less cabling. Less installation time. Less downtime. Less hassle. Less – Compact and modular wireless systems Achieve totally secure, reliable and noise-resistant communication – Frequency hopping and data encryption in the 2.4 GHz ISM band Put it to work anywhere – Suitable for any application, being ideal for tool changes in robot arms or rotary/indexing tables Introduce flexibility in your machines – Simple layout modification and quick connection & start-up
Your right arm – SMC’s solutions for industrial robotics
Do you have a gripping challenge? We are up for it! Pneumatic, electric or what you never imagined, a great variety of options with which SMC allows you to handle whatever you want with your robot arm. Robots and humans are forced to work hand in hand: industrial robots running more and more production plants while humans contributing their skills for strategic thinking, invention and detail. There are many advantages of using robots in an industry environment. This is why, with a close relationship with our customers – our inspiration – SMC products are used to find and create solutions that were not previously thought possible. We consider, SMC can be “Your right arm” in Industrial Robotics, our international teams of Experts are ready to support you with your daily challenges and our local and European technical centres ready to develop any customised solution you might need. Discover our key solutions for robotics below: collaborative, innovative, compact, lightweight and enduring. Easy & flexible. Further down, do not miss how SMC solutions can specifically boost welding, painting and handling applications. Moreover, there are even more benefits at your disposal with the end effector range we can offer for collaborative robots (also known as “cobots”).
Deluxe energy saver: SMC Air Management System reduces compressed air consumption by up to 62 %
Pneumatic processes are standard practice in all sectors of industry. They also use a lot of energy, not least because compressed air is often wasted for various reasons. To remedy this situation and allow operators to benefit from other advantages, SMC has developed a new digital module for compressed air management with the Air Management System in ¼ to 1-inch connection sizes. Combining the regulator, hub and shut-off valve lets operators do more than simply monitor the pressure, temperature and flow of the air feed. By defining base parameters, operators can also make use of predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring, ultimately reducing compressed air consumption by up to 62%. Compressed air is one of the most common energy sources in industry, and also one of the most expensive. That’s because only around 10% of the electricity used by an air compressor is supplied to the compressed air network in the form of effective output. This turns every cubic metre into a valuable asset and waste needs to be avoided. With this in mind, automation specialist SMC developed the new Air Management System in ¼ to 1-inch connection sizes. Above all, it helps to reduce compressed air consumption by up to 62%. In this respect, the digital module particularly impresses with its monitoring of pressure, temperature and flow as well as the programmable automatic pressure reduction and shut-off. PROFINET or EtherNet/IP can be used to connect to higher-level controllers. The integrated OPC UA server also supports operation entirely without a PLC while still benefiting from the Air Management System. What’s more, additional systems can be wirelessly integrated into the solution. This makes it quick to install and the system can be easily retrofitted, even in brownfield plants.
Electric Actuators – Series LE
Movement in every facet with the electric drives from SMC! At SMC Germany, you will find a wide range of highly customisable electric actuators that are ideal for every type of movement and application domain: - Electric slide drives - Stepper motor controllers - Grippers and EOAT for collaborative robots - Electric cylinders - Electric rotary actuators Areas of application for our electric actuators: In general, electric actuators are particularly suitable for applications that require precise motion control. Our wide variety of designs and electric controls and their high degree of adaptability enable ‘movement in every facet’. The most common applications for electric actuators include - Handling - Assembly - Pick & place applications - Synchronised motion sequences - Speed/force control - Positioning applications Whether as a standard system or individually tailored to your requirements - our flexible electric actuators meet the highest performance standards and quality requirements. Advantages of SMC's electric acuators: - Flexible use for any type of movement - whether linear or rotary - Various control options: Both digital I/O commands and the corresponding fieldbus protocols are available to add flexibility to your production processes. - Motorless drives - compatible with motors from other manufacturers - Solutions for clean room and dry room applications: Our portfolio includes ISO cl. 4 cleanroom variants for demanding environments as well as copper and zinc-free variants for dry room applications Our products have proven themselves in a wide range of industries and applications and fulfil the latest standards. Thanks to the continuous development of our experts, we are always one step ahead.
Compact 5-Port Solenoid Valve - Series JSY
Do you want to reduce the size of your robot? Would you like to improve your productivity or increase energy efficiency? Due to the compact size and reduced moment of inertia, the JSY series is perfect for installation in robotic arms, end tools or for installation on moving parts such as rotary or switching tables. In addition, you benefit from low power consumption and short response times – this further increases the performance of your application. The JSY series is characterized by its versatility and ease of assembly, making it the perfect choice. The advantages of the narrowest 5/2-way valve from SMC for you: - Save space – The world's narrowest valve: 6.4 mm with great flow - Increase your productivity – Significantly reduce cycle times - Increase energy efficiency and stay cool – Energy-saving type requires only 0.1 W and prevents the coil from heating up - Adaptation to your specific needs – Flexible piping (side, bottom) and a wide range of electrical connections.