Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America Nameplate Identification Information  Please provide the reducer nameplate information for proper product verification.  Sumitomo serial numbers generally start with VA, IL, KY or CA (state assembly center abbreviations) and are followed by seven numbers.  Important note, Sumitomo motor nameplate information will not allow for proper product identification. Even when needing integral motor replacement pricing, the reducer tag vs. motor tag information is required.  As seen here, the fifth letter in the model number “S” means special. The serial number is required to identify this exact special. Generally speaking, Sumitomo CS will not price out a model number including “S” without the serial number.  It is best to ask your customer to take a clear, clean and focused photograph of the reducer nameplate and email it in to ensure proper quotation accuracy.  Product labeled Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America was built in the USA were as product labeled Sumitomo Heavy Industries is either from overseas or from the 1960’s out of the original Sumitomo New Jersey assembly center.  Product labeled SM Cyclo was most likely manufactured at Sumitomo’s original USA facility in New Brunswick, New Jersey established in 1966. These labeled units are most likely painted green and are very, very old.