To maintain a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced market, local industries are investing in new-generation solutions designed to improve performance, enhance productivity, and bolster performance.
With this in mind, global automation leader, SMC Corporation Australia New Zealand (ANZ) recently announced the introduction of its JSB Series angle seat valve, with Rod Ryan, Head of Field Sales SA & Strategic Projects for SMC ANZ noting that “angling a valve can offer big benefits.”
“One of the key benefits to customers is the fact that the angle seat structure reduces pressure loss. This is particularly important in a time where every saving counts in boosting company’s bottom line and reducing energy loss,” adds Rod.
Offering a long service life and a large flow rate, the JSB Series is a great choice for steam, air and water applications in a wide range of industries such as water management, diary, food & beverage and other process controls.
Intelligent design for optimised performance
The JSB series is an air operated valve, featuring an angle seat structure to minimise pressure loss. It delivers up to 3 million cycles for steam applications, and up to 10 million cycles in air and water applications. “Thanks to the JSB’s optimised flow channel shape, a larger flow rate is possible, with a valve flow coefficient of approximately 2.5,” says Rod.
“The addition of a new scraper function to the squeeze seal inside the valve enables more effective shut off of fluid leakage. A guide bushing prevents misalignment of the valve components during operation, and lengthens the life of the squeeze valve,” elaborates Rod.
The JSB Series is an all-in-one valve with all stainless-steel construction, available with port sizes in 3/8″ to 2″. It’s robust and can handle fluids with high temperatures (up to 183°C for steam, and 99°C for air and water, respectively).
With its compact design (measuring just 166 mm in height), a built-in visual indicator and low maintenance requirements, this valve is easy to install and to use. “The modular design ensures each part of the valve – from the head assembly and body nut, down to the valve element assembly – can be replaced as needed, further simplifying maintenance of the valve,” states Rod.
The JSB Series is available in seven size variations, to suit different application requirements, with optional fittings available for pilot ports and breathing ports.
“We’re excited to introduce the JSB Series to the local market,” concludes Rod.
About SMC: Founded 60 years ago, SMC operates in 83 countries, employing 19,000 people across the globe. It has an R&D engineering team of 1,450 and an 8,200-strong sales force, who are experts in their field and enjoy a close working relationship with SMC’s customers. To deliver automation solutions for its diverse customer base, SMC offers more than 12,000 basic products with over 700,000 variations. SMC is the world’s leading pneumatics provider and has been voted for three consecutive years as one of the most innovative global companies by leading business magazine, Forbes and is listed in the FORBES Global 2000 as one of the world’s largest public companies.
Website: www.smcanz.com
