We extract pneumatic specifications, configuration logic, dimensional parameters, and CAD metadata from smcworld.com. Delivered as clean JSON, CSV, or Parquet to S3, BigQuery, or Snowflake on your cadence.
Structured, schema-consistent data across all major object types — delivered clean, typed, and ready to query.
Complete list of extractable fields for Actuators & Cylinders objects from smcworld.com. All fields typed and schema-versioned.
"part_number": "CDQ2B32-50DZ", "series": "CQ2", "bore_size_mm": 32, "stroke_mm": 50, "action_type": "Double acting", "operating_pressure": "0.05 to 1.0 MPa"
| # | part_number | series | bore_size_mm | stroke_mm | action_type | fluid_type |
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Complete list of extractable fields for Directional Control Valves objects from smcworld.com. All fields typed and schema-versioned.
"part_number": "SY5120-5LZD-01", "series": "SY5000", "valve_type": "5-port solenoid", "voltage": "24 VDC", "port_size": "1/8", "flow_rate_cv": 0.5
| # | part_number | series | valve_type | port_size | voltage | power_consumption |
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Complete list of extractable fields for Air Preparation (FRL) objects from smcworld.com. All fields typed and schema-versioned.
"part_number": "AW30-03BG-A", "series": "AW", "component_type": "Filter Regulator", "port_size": "3/8", "filtration_rating_um": 5, "weight_kg": 0.41
| # | part_number | series | component_type | port_size | filtration_rating_um | set_pressure_range |
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Complete list of extractable fields for Fittings & Tubing objects from smcworld.com. All fields typed and schema-versioned.
"part_number": "KQ2H06-01AS", "connection_type": "Male Connector", "tube_od_mm": 6, "thread_size": "R1/8", "material": "Brass/PBT", "operating_pressure": "-100 kPa to 1 MPa"
| # | part_number | series | connection_type | tube_od_mm | thread_size | material |
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Complete list of extractable fields for Configurator Rules objects from smcworld.com. All fields typed and schema-versioned.
"base_model": "CQ2", "option_code": "D", "description": "Built-in magnet", "dependency_rule": "Requires auto switch", "price_modifier": 0.0, "region": "Global"
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Our SMC scraper handles the complex hierarchy of pneumatic catalogues: base models, configuration logic, technical specifications, and replacement parts, with JavaScript rendering for CAD and sizing tools.
Extract series, base models, technical specifications, and dimensional data across all SMC product categories.
Traverse SMC part configuration logic to extract valid permutations, dependencies, and conflict rules for millions of part numbers.
Extract 2D and 3D CAD file availability, supported formats, and dimensional metadata linked to specific part configurations.
Map maintenance kits, seal kits, brackets, and auto switches to their compatible base actuator or valve models.
Extract and type-cast operating pressure, flow rates, temperature ranges, and voltage requirements into queryable numerical fields.
Handle catalogue differences between SMC US, SMC EU, and SMC Japan, normalising SI and Imperial units.
Capture pneumatic sizing parameters and calculation logic exposed by SMC web configurators.
Extract competitor interchange mapping where exposed in SMC technical documentation and search tools.
Capture URLs and metadata for PDF manuals, operation guides, and RoHS compliance certificates.
Run monthly or quarterly diffs to identify new product introductions and discontinued series.
Brief in. Clean data out.
Provide target product categories, series, or regions. We design the extraction schema together.
We configure Scrapy / Playwright crawlers to handle SMC configurator logic and hierarchical navigation.
Schema validation, permutation logic checks, and unit normalisation before full launch.
JSON / CSV / Parquet pushed to your S3 bucket, BigQuery dataset, or Snowflake stage on agreed cadence.
Industrial configurators are complex to scrape. Here is how we extract structured data from highly variable pneumatic catalogues.
SMC actuators and valves have millions of permutations based on bore size, stroke, port thread, and options. We write custom traversal algorithms to extract the dependency matrix, generating valid part numbers without crawling infinite loops.
SMC relies heavily on client-side JavaScript for CAD viewers and pneumatic sizing tools. We use Playwright to execute this logic, capturing data that headless HTTP clients miss.
The SMC catalogue is deeply nested. Our Scrapy spiders maintain state across multiple navigation layers, ensuring we do not miss obscure variants hidden in sub-categories.
Pneumatic data mixes MPa, PSI, bar, millimetres, and inches depending on the region. We parse these string values and split them into separate numerical and unit fields for clean database ingestion.
Industrial sites update their configurator UI infrequently, but when they do, selectors break. We monitor schema coverage and null rates, repairing selectors before data delivery.
Industrial distributors populate their B2B storefronts with accurate SMC part numbers, specifications, and images.
Enterprise procurement teams integrate valid SMC part logic into their ERPs to prevent invalid orders.
Engineering software platforms ingest SMC dimensional metadata to populate their pneumatic component libraries.
MRO distributors map SMC components against Festo or Parker equivalents based on flow rates and port sizes.
Maintenance teams identify common seal kits and spare parts across their installed base of SMC actuators.
Sales teams use extracted configurator logic to validate part numbers instantly during the RFQ process.
"SMC manufactures over 700,000 base products with millions of permutations. Querying that industrial logic requires dedicated extraction infrastructure."
Most industrial distributors underestimate the complexity of pneumatic catalogues. Extracting SMC data requires rendering heavy configurator JavaScript, mapping complex dependency logic, and normalising technical units across regions. DataFlirt handles the extraction and normalisation, delivering ready-to-query industrial data to your warehouse.
Everything supported by our smcworld.com scraper — rendered SPA elements, auth walls, rate-limit evasion and beyond.
Open-source tooling on proven cloud infra — no vendor lock-in, full observability.
Scrapy handles crawl orchestration and deduplication. Playwright handles JavaScript rendering for SMC configurators and sizing tools.
We maintain proxy pools to route requests reliably without triggering rate limits on industrial manufacturer domains.
Pipelines run on AWS Lambda and ECS. Airflow handles scheduling, dependency management, and SLA alerting. All state stored in managed Postgres.
Data delivered to where your team already works — no new tooling required.
About smcworld.com scraping, legality, and pipeline operations.
Ask us directly →Scraping publicly available technical specifications and catalogue data is generally permissible. DataFlirt extracts public product data without bypassing authentication. Clients should review terms of service and consult legal counsel for their specific use case.
Instead of clicking every combination, we extract the underlying dependency matrix and option codes. We then generate the valid part number permutations programmatically, ensuring complete coverage without infinite crawling.
We extract CAD metadata, dimensional parameters, and preview image URLs. We do not download the raw 3D STEP or IGES files if they are gated behind user registration and EULA acceptance.
Yes. We can extract data from smcworld.com, smcusa.com, smc.eu, and other regional domains, mapping the regional variations in part numbers and specifications.
Industrial catalogues change slowly. We typically configure SMC pipelines to run monthly or quarterly diffs to identify new product introductions, updated specifications, and discontinued series.
Engagements typically start with a defined set of product categories or series (e.g., all pneumatic cylinders and directional control valves). Contact us to scope the exact catalogue depth required.
Yes. We parse string fields like '0.1 to 1.0 MPa' into numerical minimum and maximum fields, and can convert between metric and imperial units based on your schema requirements.
20-minute scoping call. Pilot dataset within the week. Production within two. Whether you need a one-off catalogue export or a continuous pipeline to monitor new SMC configurations, we scope, build, and operate the infrastructure. Tell us what you need.
