Hygienic applications include food-processing machinery, bottling machinery, or other applications that require wipe-down of cylinder surface, but should not be used in locations defined as “Food Zone” areas. Features include multiple porting locations (top or side), a rail-mounted hygienic auto-switch, and guide rods completely recessed within the cylinder guide body. Available in 6 bore sizes ranging from 20 mm to 63 mm with standard stroke lengths to 200 mm.
Guided hygienic actuator
The SMC Guided Hygienic Actuator Series HYG provides high loading capacity of a guided cylinder and can also be used in hygienic washdown applications, or in applications where the cylinder is exposed to liquid.
Feb 28, 2006
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