SMC vs. Legacy Products

2 Way Valve Comparison  

We re-engineered the 2-way solenoid valve for a world that cares about electricity costs, compact design, and labor speed.

SMC JSX General Use

SMC JXSP Steam/Hot Water
 JSX General Use 2 Way Valve  JXSP Steam/Hot Water

2-way valves haven't changed their core design in years. 

Some legacy valves have been around for decades and are the more familiar choice. But, they are often heavy, bulky, and get hot. We took the 2-way solenoid valve and upgraded it with the material and electronic technology up to date.

Feature Legacy Products SMC JSX Series Why it Matters
Coil Temp Often hot to the touch Energy-efficient & cool Longer life, safer for techs. Lower operating cost
 Installation Fixed coil position 360° rotating coil Faster wiring, less frustration
Size Large, heavy bodies 25% smaller & 30% lighter Easier to install
Noise Metal on metal clicking sound Internal dampers Quieter for operation
Manifold Capability Requires custom blocks Modular clips (JSXM) Saves assembly time.

What makes SMC 2-way valves different from the typical market alternatives? 

  • We reduced the volume by 25%. If you are building a machine with 10 valves, our solution saves you a massive amount of weight and shipping cost.
  • SMC’s power-saving circuit reduces power by 14% to 80% compared to legacy coils. This means smaller power supplies and lower electricity bills.
  • SMC 2-way valves last 10 million+ cycles. Because they run cooler, the coils don't burn out as often as those of our competitors. You'll spend less on replacement parts over 5 years.
  • The SMC coil rotates 360 degrees. You can point the wires exactly where the conduit is, click it in, and walk away.
  • If a strainer is necessary, with other valves your team will need to pipe a Y-strainer, then pipe a valve. That’s 4 thread connections and 20 minutes of labor. Our VXK has a built-in strainer, so there is one part, two threads, and zero extra labor.

Total Cost of Ownership  Space and Flexibility Ease of Installation
 Cost of Ownership  Space and Flexibility  Ease of Installation
  • SMC Valves last longer
  • Because they run cooler, the coils don't burn out as often as the standard 2-way valve.
  • You'll spend less on replacement parts over 5 years.
 You can stack the JSXM directly onto your air prep system and eliminate the messy tangle of pipes.
  • The SMC coil rotates 360 degrees.
  • You can point the wires exactly where the conduit is, click it in, and walk away.

 

SMC vs. Legacy Products