SMC explosion proof products are now ATEX

With the introduction of the EC 94/9 ATEX directive, booming sales are expected with the launch of the latest European ATEX compliant products from leading automation experts, SMC Pneumatics

SMC explosion proof products are now guaranteed not to go off with a bang! With the introduction of the EC 94/9 ATEX directive, booming sales are expected with the launch of the latest European ATEX compliant products from leading automation experts, SMC Pneumatics.

Focused on equipment and protective systems used in potentially explosive atmospheres, this new ATEX directive, which is part of the current CE accreditation scheme extends the scope of the existing European legislation.

With an early SMC decision to review all standard pneumatic applications which now fall within the scope of this ATEX directive, and with a substantial investment of time and money, SMC now have one of the most extensive ATEX compliant, product portfolios available.

Currently the range includes: air cylinders, rodless cylinders, dual rod cylinders, various types of rotary actuators, auto switches, solenoid valves, serial interface units, positioners and pumps.

In fact, all the key products used in pneumatic automation solutions.

With a further commitment to extend this range of ATEX complaint products even further, SMC is bang on target for a booming year.

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