SMC Corporation South Africa

25/06/2026

𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽

In many South African plants, a portion of the downtime isn't caused by repairs, but by the time spent looking for the right Fittings.

An 𝗦𝗠𝗖 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝘁 eliminates the ""scavenger hunt"" and puts your team back in control of the floor.

💡 𝗠𝗥𝗢 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗞𝗶𝘁
You get one customised kit with the right fittings for your plant.

You don't have to look in many different drawers or wait for a delivery.

You fix the problem fast, keep the boss happy, and finish your work on time. 🔋

Why this kit is a game-changer for your facility:
• Custom-Curated Stock: We don’t just give you a random box. We analyze your specific machine and pack exactly what you need.
• Visual Inventory: With an organized kit, see at a glance when you are running low.
• Reduced Human Error with the correct, pre-verified specs for your operation in one place.

Get the right tool at the right time. Don’t let a missing fitting stand between you and your production targets.

Chat to your SMC Consultant or contact us to build your MRO Breakdown First Aid Kit: https://www.smc.eu/en-za/contact-us

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23/06/2026

✅ Improved 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝟐-𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐉𝐒𝐗 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 now available — and in stock.

Built for air, water, oil, steam, heated water, and vacuum applications, the updated series is designed to be more durable and easier to maintain.

𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

💨 Air & vacuum systems → JSX / JSXV
💧 Water & oil control → JSX / JSXD
🔥 Steam applications → JSXS / JSXP
⬆️ High pressure systems → JSXH
🌊 Water hammer reduction → JSXR

⚡Key improvements:
- Stainless steel coil cover IP67
- Interchangeable coils for easier maintenance
- Lower power consumption
- More compact and lightweight

👉 Simple: the right valve for the right fluid — with improved durability.

Chat to your SMC Consultant or contact us: https://www.smc.eu/en-za/contact-us.

19/06/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐝𝐬, 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 — 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞. 👨‍🔧

From fixing breakdowns to solving problems under pressure, fathers are often the quiet force behind strong teams, safe workplaces, and reliable operations.

Today we celebrate the hands that build, repair, support, and guide.

Thank you for everything you do.

From all of us at SMC South Africa, Happy Father’s Day.

11/06/2026

❓ 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬?

✅ Yes — many SMC tubing ranges are suitable for fluids like water and cold water.

That means you can use the same tubing technology across more applications in your plant.

Applicable tubing includes:
💧 Polyurethane tubing TU series
💧 Nylon tubing T/TS and TIA/TISA series
💧 Wear-resistant tubing TUZ series
💧 Flame-resistant tubing TRS, TRB, TRBU, and TRTU series
💧 Clean tubing TPS and TPH series
💧 Fluoropolymer tubing TL/TIL, TLM/TILM, TH/TIH, TD/TID, and TQ series

Simple benefit: more 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

For engineers and maintenance teams, this means:
✔ Wider application options
✔ Reliable fluid handling
✔ Easier standardisation across systems

The max. operating pressure varies depending on the operating temperature of each series. Keep the surge pressure below the max. operating pressure. As tubing and fittings generally come as a set, be sure to check the specifications of the fitting as well before use.

📞 We’re here to help - ask us a question: [email protected] or call us: +27 (0)11 100 5866

09/06/2026

𝐀 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐝 𝐊𝐢𝐭? 𝐘𝐞𝐬, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐑𝐎’𝐬. 🩺⚙️

𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞.

Maintenance and Repair Operators, we’ve all been here:

It’s 2:00 am, a valve blows and the port size is different, and your production line turns into an expensive statue - while you hunt for that one specific fitting …

That’s why we build SMC Fittings Kits: packed with the exact fittings you need for a quick fix, customised for your operation.

In SA manufacturing, downtime is the enemy. This kit is your shield. 🛡️

🩺⚙️Benefits:
• Box-Ready: Fittings organized for quick access.
• Custom Stock: Built specifically for your machine's specs.
• Less Stress: No more 2:00 am Fittings hunting.

Chat to your SMC Consultant or contact us to build your MRO Breakdown First Aid Kit: 🔗 https://www.smc.eu/en-za/contact-us

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04/06/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 (𝟓 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞) is a good day to consider the impact of factory processes on the environment.

At SMC, we use our Environmental Management System (EMS) to turn "green goals" into "plant performance."

Our commitment to Sustainability goes through

🌿 A sustainable factory
Achieving production efficiency while alleviating our carbon footprint.
🌿 Sustainable products
Thinking of the planet from the product design phase.

✅ How SMC’s Green Initiatives Power Your Plant:

• Proven Results: We’ve already achieved an 11.9% reduction in CO2 emissions and a 2.2% cut in waste. When you install SMC, you are installing a proven track record of sustainability.

• Lighter by Design: We’ve re-engineered our components to be more compact. Less weight means less energy required for every cycle of your machine, directly lowering your t-CO2 output.

• Modernizing Your Facility: Our EMS framework helps you identify aging, "power-hungry" equipment. Replacing these with eco-friendly designs increases your OEE while reducing hazardous chemical use.

Find out more here: https://www.smc.eu/en-za/company/csr-commitments/csr-we-care-about-the-environment

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29/05/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬
Ryan Janse van Rensburg is SMC’s Technical Sales Support & Training manager in South Africa.
Craig Taylor and Andy Banks just dropped the blueprint:

Q1: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫?
Andy: Megamind… not the villain part, just the big brain part. ‘The Human User Manual’
Craig: Can always make a plan when time is critical.

Q2: 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧?
Andy: Apply common sense (was the cheekiest !)
Ryan: Slow down and think it through.

Q3: 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝
Andy: Do I EVEN KNOW Ryan at this point ? what the hell …. Castle lite.. eating is cheating
Craig: Not sure of a weird food but he has a weird compulsion to try add beer to anything that's cooking on fire, so you need to keep an eye on him.

Q4: 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐌𝐂 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭
Andy: Nitrogen Generator ?? Flow meter ?? we all think something highly technical, but probably a tiny flow control .. haha
Ryan: Electric Actuators, Precision.

Q5: 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐡𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬
Andy: “I’m going to say yes, but I‘ll check and call you back”
Craig: ''Get a puppy'' and ''No''

Q6: 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐩 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐲?
Andy: Ryan has done ‘MOST JOBS’ at SMC, I think he would rather not go back .. haha
Ryan: Richard, I would visit all the sweets factories 😊

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22/05/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦

Join us on a 360 ° tour through our new virtual showroom.

Come and visit SMC South Africa, wherever you are.

If you use pneumatics and industrial automation components, see:
• Popular automation products in action
• Find out about new developments
• Zoom in on areas you’re interested in

Check out our virtual showroom here: https://www.smc.eu/en-za/virtual-tour

Better yet, visit our showroom in person if you’re in the area or need to pick up an order. SMC is at the forefront of innovation, there’s always something new to see.

Contact us: https://www.smc.eu/en-za/contact-us or +27 (0)11 100 5866 to book a tour of our showroom.

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Have you always wanted to get see our World Class Show Room? Then join us on a 360 ° tour through our new virtual showroom. 

20/05/2026

📌 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐙𝐆𝐒 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐮𝐦 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬

Handling different box sizes on one line?
That usually means multiple grippers and more changeovers.

Introducing the SMC Vacuum Gripper System with Sponge Grippers

📦 Handle different box sizes with one gripper
📦 Easily mounts onto robot heads
📦 Compatible with many robots

Why this matters for engineers:
✔ Less tooling changes
✔ Faster setup and changeover
✔ Simplified end-of-arm design

📞 Chat to your SMC Consultant or contact us: https://www.smc.eu/en-za/contact-us.

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14/05/2026

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲

By optimising the supply pressure, you can save energy, and reduce co2 omissions at your factory, efficiently achieving next-generation air design through best practices.
This concept is achieved by “4Bar Factory.”

Ask us how we can help you reduce pressure on site.

📞 Chat to your SMC Consultant or contact us: https://www.smc.eu/en-za/contact-us.

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