Pneumatics manufacturer, SMC Corporation, with US headquarters in Noblesville, Indiana, recently launched a new edition to the SY series of Valve Manifolds targeted at the food and packing markets.
The new IP69K manifold is available as part of the SY 5000 range and was originally developed with US food industry customers in mind. The unit is now suitable for wet areas and can withstand wash down and cleaning. Customers have the ability to install valves outside of a protective box and close to the actuators for better control. The new device is lightweight and comes in a small package, is corrosion resistant, easy to clean and maintain. The manifold is also available from 2 to 16 stations with a variety of valve styles offered.