Smart Cushion Valve
SP-C series
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Reduce Cycle Time with Pneumatics
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Easily Incorporate into Existing Setup
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Prevent Damages to Machine, Cylinder, and Product
The Smart Cushion Valve increases cylinder speed while also mitigating impact. This is achieved by communicating with the linear cylinder sensor to identify piston position and switching between two internal flow paths. Impact is mitigated by decelerating the piston prior to impact. The Automatic Stroke Control (ASC) function automatically corrects cushion start position as speed fluctuates due to external causes. Setup is done step by step to make the integration process quick and easy. Impact level and stroke time can be viewed readily on the display to see real time changes in the system to ensure lasting operation.
CS/SP Series Selection Tool
Guided selection site with add-on resources and features.
- Guided selection that anyone can easily use
- Batch downloading of CAD files for selected models
- Downloadable item lists and configuration drawings
- Save selected items for future needs
Features
Increase Cylinder Speed Without Destructive Impact
Reduce Cycle Time with Pneumatics
Increase the speed at which the cylinder operates to shave off cycle time without concern of damage to the machine, cylinder or product. Adjustable thresholds for deceleration allows for complete control.
Conventional systems
The impact becomes larger, so the speed cannot be fully increased.
Smart Cushion Valve
Increases the speed of cylinder operations and achieves stable impact mitigation.
Long Term Durability
Common shock absorbers are easily damaged and broken over time with wear and tear. Utilising air cushioning, no parts or hardware are required to take the brunt of the force.
Impact Reduction by Switching Between High-Speed and Deceleration Flow Paths
Devices are built with two flow paths. Based on piston position data from the linear cylinder sensor, the valve switches from the high-speed flow path to the deceleration flow path. Even if cylinder speed is increased via a speed controller, the valve initiates deceleration just before the end of the stroke, ensuring stable impact reduction.
Switches between the high-speed flow path and deceleration flow path
Settings based on data from the linear cylinder sensor
Simple 4-Step Set Up
Equipped with onboard configuration, set-up is easily done with a 4-step process on the display of the SP-C. No external licence or software is required.
Pursuing the Ideal Form of Shock Mitigation
Easily Incorporate into Existing Set-Up
The SP-C can be an afterthought and utilised with existing valves and cylinders by installing only the CS-L Linear Cylinder Sensor and installing the Smart Cushion Valve in-line with previous air supply.
Prevent Damages to Machine, Cylinder, and Product
Common issues that come with slamming of cylinders can be automatically corrected with the “soft close” concept of decelerating at the stroke’s finish.
Versatile Installation
The Smart Cushion Valve can be installed in any direction, allowing for flexibility of position and mounting requirements on the machine.