SMC has modified its 3-port 3-position valve, VEX3, used to control actuators, giving customers greater benefits in terms of cost savings and versatility.
The power has been almost halved from 1.8 W to 1 W, resulting in cost savings. New manual override options have been added to the existing non-locking push type: locking slot, push turn locking and push turn lever types, offering easy handling and outstanding flexibility.
The new 3/3 VEX3 series is not only smaller in size compared to the old one, but when added to the existing benefit of fewer components required per circuit, it delivers in terms of space and cost savings. The VEX3 – with flow up to 3300 l/min – has three positions, making it possible to perform intermediate stops of cylinders up to Ø 125 mm or to change the speed of cylinders up to 200 mm bore size. It’s also possible to connect two valves to a double acting cylinder, controlling up to nine different positions, including slow stopping, acceleration and deceleration.
Further savings are achieved in vacuum applications when suction or release of the workpiece are not required.