ENERGY EFFICIENCY

in Pneumatic System
Environmental Consciousness

Operational Cost Savings

Environmental Consciousness

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Eco-friendly factory?
ISO 14001
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Lightweight: Up to 54% lighter 54% lighter
SMC INFORMATION Air consumption:
87% reduction in air consumption

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Operational Cost Saving
Compressed air as an energy source:
• Compressed air means about 20% of the total energy consumption in industry and it
is used in 90% of industrial companies.

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 COST OF COMPRESSED AIR INSTALLATIONS : OPPORTUNITIES

ENERGY 75% of the opportunities

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MAINTENANCE 15% of the opportunities

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Do you know the
cost of your
compressed air per
cubic meter?
SMC INFORMATION Php 0.70 = USD 0.014
1 cubic meter of air
Disclaimer : estimated computation based on standard environment and standard kilowatt hour
 Are you maintaining
your filters properly?

2. Also, they are not maintaining

their filters properly, because

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they are not aware that every
pressure drop has a
corresponding cost.
When do you think that your
filter element needs a
replacement?
 Are you using blow gun in
your machineries or
process?

Does the operating

pressure the same as

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Are you using air
power tools?
the line pressure?

Is it equip with a
nozzle?
What is the operating
pressure?
 A single 2mm hole diameter Leakage is
leak is USD 3851.42 for one year very expensive!

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Is Air being wasted unnecessary ?
 3. AIR IS FREE

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BUT COMPRESSED AIR IS NOT
COST OF COMPRESSED AIR

1.6 KW

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SUCTION FLOWRATE
1m3/min

80% EFFICIENCY
1 BAR DISCHARGE
PRESSURE

A SINGLE STAGE SCREW

COMPRESSOR
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 GENERATE
Just what you need

RECOVER
What you generated
Think Efficient
MONITOR
Your consumption

USE
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Monitor your consumption Use only the essential

Generate just what you need Recover What You Generated

MINIMISE THE PRESSURE
Based on experience a 1 bar reduction could achieve 7% savings in air consumption

Pressure Regulator : AR Series

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• Set Pressure : 0.05 to 0.85 Mpa
• Up to 1000 l/min

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Pressure Regulator : AR Series

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MINIMISE THE PRESSURE
Based on experience a 1 bar reduction could achieve 7% savings in air consumption

Precision Regulator : IR Series

IR1000-A /2000-A / 3000-A

• Set Pressure : 0.005 to 0.8 Mpa

• Up to 5300 l/min

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Precision Regulator : IR Series

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MINIMISE THE PRESSURE
Based on experience a 1 bar reduction could achieve 7% savings in air consumption

Electro-pneumatic Regulator : ITV Series

• Up to 4000 l/min
• Applicable protocols : CC Link,
DeviceNet, Profibus, IO Link

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BOOST PRESSURE WHEN NEEDED
A pressure booster provides pressure where and when it is needed, as opposed to
creating a high demand on the compressor.
Booster Regulator : VBA Series

High pressure Use a booster

required locally
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BOOST PRESSURE WHEN NEEDED
A pressure booster provides pressure where and when it is needed, as opposed to
creating a high demand on the compressor.
Booster Regulator : VBA Series

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REDUCE THE PRESSURE DURING
NON PRODUCTIVE CYCLES
The multiple pressure system concept can also be applied to your cylinders. Many applications involved a
non-productive stroke where the full force of the cylinder was not really needed.

Air saving speed controllers : AS-R, AS-Q Series

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REDUCE THE PRESSURE DURING
NON PRODUCTIVE CYCLES
Air saving speed controllers : AS-R, AS-Q Series

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Vacuum does not necessarily mean
continuous air waste
The new generation of vacuum units aims to make vacuum more efficient. The integration of a pressure
switch in the ejector allows cutting off the air supply when the desired vacuum level is reached.

Vacuum Unit : ZK2 Series

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Vacuum does not necessarily mean
continuous air waste
The new generation of vacuum units aims to make vacuum more efficient. The integration of a pressure
switch in the ejector allows cutting off the air supply when the desired vacuum level is reached.
Vacuum Unit : ZK2 Series
Vacuum Unit : ZK2 Series

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Do not generate
when not
necessary..
Divide and Shut Off Inactive Lines
In order to optimize it, and to reduce your energy consumption by 8 %, you only need to
identify different air lines and install a shut-off valve in each one.
Divide and Shut Off Inactive Lines
In order to optimize it, and to reduce your energy consumption by 8 %, you only need to
identify different air lines and install a shut-off valve in each one.

Low Consumption Solenoid Valve : VXE Series Process Valve : VN* Series

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Recover the released air from actuators
Recover what you generated

✓ Can you imagine recovering air from each

cylinder cycle?

✓ Can you imagine reusing the exhaust air on the

head side to retract the piston rod?

We are sure. This is the path to be followed by pneumatic systems in the future. It’s up to you
to actively take part in it.
Compact Cylinder Air Saving Type / Exhaust Return Circuit is…
Polygonal Piston An air saving circuit reusing exhaust
air for cylinders’ retraction

Retraction
Exhaust
Reuse Exhaust Air

Square Type : CDQ2B-X3205 Series

Rectangle Type : CDQ2B-X3206 Series

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BOOST PRESSURE WHEN NEEDED Recover what you generated

VBA-X3145 Series

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MONITOR YOUR CONSUMPTION
 Do you know the air
Do you have records of your air
consumption
consumption two years ago?
of your machine?

How about the total

air
Consumption for the
whole plant?

Can you compare it to

the present air
consumption?
Monitor your consumption
 Airline Maintenance : Air Flow Monitoring
Before Improvement
Since the current flow rate based on the usage is not recognized, the target for improvement and its effect are not expressed in numerical
values and remain unclear
After Improvement
Effective use of measuring instruments. Flow rate is maintained with numerical values, and the target for improvement and its effect are
clarified.
 Effective use of measuring instruments.
Flow rate is maintained with numerical
values, and the target for improvement
and its effect are clarified.

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Add switches to know what’s going on…
Monitoring helps detecting and controlling unexpected wastage as well. In compressed air
systems, leaks represent an average of 20 % of the air consumption. The addition of switches allows tackling them
effectively.
Digital flow switch for large flow – PF3A7H Series

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Add switches to know what’s going on…

• Predictive control of energy consumption

• Automatic systems of production energy
• Standby movements without energy
• Visual control systems
• Regulation systems with auto-tuning

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Airline Maintenance : Pressure Monitoring
Are you maintaining
your filters properly?

When do you think that your

filter element needs a
replacement?

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Effect of Condensation in Pneumatic Systems
 Airline Maintenance : Pressure Monitoring
Before Improvement
The importance of regular maintenance for the pressure loss caused by clogged elements is not recognized. Therefore, a large burden is placed
on the compressor.
After Improvement
Regular maintenance of clogged elements is implemented by mounting pressure and flow monitoring equipment on each type of filter used on
each line.
Control the pressure drops
By monitoring the differential pressure you will be aware of the components’ status in order to carry out the
necessary maintenance activities to keep their efficiency levels up.

Differential Pressure Gauge : GD40-2-1

Check pressure drops at a glance.

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Control the pressure drops
By monitoring the differential pressure you will be aware of the components’ status in order to carry out the
necessary maintenance activities to keep their efficiency levels up.

Multi-Channel Digital Pressure Sensor Monitor : PSE200-A

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Control the pressure drops
Multi-Channel Digital Pressure Sensor Monitor : PSE200-A

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That hissing noise is your compressed air
system wasting money

• Leakage means that we are wasting

money in already generated
compressed air.
• Blowing means a constant leakage
• Vacuum technology uses leakage as
vacuum generator.
That hissing noise is your compressed air
system wasting money
Automatic Leak Detection System : ALDS Series

ALDS integrates a flow switch and a 3-port valve. It automatically measures the given flow, both in home and
working positions, gathers all data to conclude where the leaks are.
“If you don’t know where you are, you can’t know where you are going!”
The right selection matters – The selectors
There are several types, sizes, and variations of cylinders, valves, and other automation components. There are
off-the-shelf versions and custom designs available.

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The right selection matters – The selectors
Same performance with a lower energy consumption.
Vacuum pad with ejector – ZHP Series

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The right selection matters – The selectors
Same performance with a lower energy consumption.
Vacuum pad with ejector – ZHP Series
Compact cylinder with solenoid valve : CVQ Series
An integration of a compact cylinder and a valve which directly governs it.
Without tubing connecting both elements.

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Multi-stage ejector : ZL Series
This 3-stage diffuser construction also eliminates the need for extra ejectors, thereby increasing energy efficiency.

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Multi-stage ejector : ZL Series
This 3-stage diffuser construction also eliminates the need for extra ejectors, thereby increasing energy efficiency.

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Vacuum saving valve – ZP2V Series
The suction is automatically switched off when there is no workpiece, which means a considerable reduction in the
vacuum pressure loss. With ZP2V Series you can simplify the control circuit with a unique ejector for multiple pads.

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50 % of the compressed air generated is used in air blow applications. Therefore, being efficient in this
area, will boost your overall efficiency and will save you quite a few peso.

Blow gun – VMG Series

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Air Saving Impact Blow Gun

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Air amplifier – ZH-X185 Series
A simple, easy-to-operate and smart solution that, thanks to the Coanda effects, multiplies air flow/air
suction by 4 and 3 respectively. Save up to 70% in your air consumption with SMC’s Air Amplifier.

Application Example

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in compressed air
system?
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