SMCF.R.L. Pressure Control Element F.R.L. Micro Mist Separator AFD-D Manual
Summary
Designed for manufacturing environments, this comprehensive guide details the usage and maintenance of Micro Mist Separator units. The manual is an essential resource for technical professionals, engineers, and industrial maintenance personnel. It provides detailed instructions on system setup, standard specifications (including AFD20 through AFD40 models), operation, routine component replacement, troubleshooting, and critical safety adherence. Use this guide to ensure reliable performance and efficient upkeep of your pneumatic separation systems.
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Doc. No. AF-OMX0054-B
PRODUCT NAME
Micro Mist Separator
MODEL / Series / Product Number
AFD20-(F,N)01～(F,N)02(B,C)(-2,6,C,J,L,R,Z)-D AFD30-(F,N)02～(F,N)03(B,C,D)(-2,6,8,J,L,R,W,Z)-D AFD40-(F,N)02～(F,N)04(B,C,D)(-2,6,8,J,L,R,W,Z)-D AFD40-(F,N)06(B,C,D)(-2,6,8,J,R,W,Z)-D
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Doc. No. AF-OMX0054-B PRODUCT NAME Micro Mist Separator MODEL / Series / Product Number AFD20-(F,N)01～(F,N)02(B,C)(-2,6,C,J,L,R,Z)-D AFD30-(F,N)02～(F,N)03(B,C,D)(-2,6,8,J,L,R,W,Z)-D AFD40-(F,N)02～(F,...
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Contents Page 1. Safety Instructions 2-7 2. Application 8 3. Standard Specifications 8 4. How to Order 9 5. Structural Drawing, Option and Replacement Parts 10 6. Bowl Assembly Specifications 11-18 7....
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Safety Instructions These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage. These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of “Cautio...
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Safety Instructions Caution The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries. The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries. If considering...
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Precautions for Design Warning (1) Consult SMC if no leakage is allowed due to the environment, or if the operating fluid is not air. (2) Polycarbonate resin is used for the external parts including t...
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Caution (1) Please install the product in a location where pulsation is unlikely to occur. When the difference between the inside and outside exceeds 0.1MPa, the element might be broken. (2) AD27-D wi...
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Piping Warning (1) Before piping is connected, it should be thoroughly blown out with air (flushing) or washed to remove chips, cutting oil and solid foreign material from inside the pipe. Contaminati...
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Handling Precautions Warning (1) Element service indicator (semi-standard: L) is used to check the differential pressure between IN and OUT ports. When the differential pressure exceeds 0.025 Mpa, the...
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2. Application This product aims at eliminating oil and solid foreign matter in the air line. 3. Standard Specifications Model AFD20-D AFD30-D AFD40-D AFD40-06-D Port size 1/8, 1/4 1/4, 3/8 1/4, 3/8...
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4. How to Order i- ta rd ti Symbol Description Body size Nil Rc Thread type NPT Port size 3/8 Nil Without mounting option Mounting With bracket Nil Without auto drain Float type N.C. (Normally closed)...
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5. Structural Drawing, Option and Replacement Parts Structural drawing / Option / Replacement parts AFD30-D / AFM40-D AFD20-D Option Part No. No. Part name AFD20-D AFD30-D AFD40-D AFD40-06-D Note 2) (...
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6． Bowl Assembly Specifications 6-1. Bowl assembly / auto drain for AFD20-D Option symbol Semi-standard symbol 6C Semi-standard: - (Standard) Semi-standard: C Piping port Piping port (4) Part No. (4) ...
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Note 1) Note 1) Option symbol Semi-standard symbol 6C Semi-standard: － Semi-standard: C Piping port Piping port (4) Part No. (4) Part No. thread ty pe thread ty pe Rc Rc AD27-D AD27-C-D NPT AD27(-Z)-D...
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6-2. Bowl assembly / auto drain for AFD30-D Option symbol Semi-standard symbol 6J Semi-standard: - (Standard) Semi-standard: J Piping port Piping port (4) Part No. (4) Part No. thread ty pe thread ty ...
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Option symbol Semi-standard symbol 8J Semi-standard: 8 Semi-standard: 8J Piping port Piping port (4) Part No. (4) Part No. thread ty pe thread ty pe Rc Rc C3LF-8J-A C3LF-8-A C3LFF-8J-A NPT C3LF-8(Z)-A...
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Note 1) Note 1) Option symbol Semi-standard symbol Semi-standard: － Semi-standard: 2 Piping port Piping port (4) Part No. (4) Part No. thread ty pe thread ty pe Rc Rc AD38-D AD38-2-A NPT AD38N(-Z)-D N...
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6-3. Bowl assembly / auto drain for AFD40-D Option symbol Semi-standard symbol 6J Semi-standard: － (Standard) Semi-standard: J Piping port Piping port (4) Part No. (4) Part No. thread ty pe thread ty ...
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Option symbol Semi-standard symbol 8J Semi-standard: 8 Semi-standard: 8J Piping port Piping port (4) Part No. (4) Part No. thread ty pe thread ty pe Rc Rc C4LF-8J-A C4LF-8-A C4LFF-8J-A NPT C4LF-8(Z)-A...
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Note 1) Note 1) Option symbol Semi-standard symbol Semi-standard: － Semi-standard: 2 Piping port Piping port (4) Part No. (4) Part No. thread ty pe thread ty pe Rc Rc AD48-D AD48-2-A NPT AD48N(-Z)-D N...
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7. Assembly of Optional Parts Bracket 1) Mounting of bracket A Micro mist separator Insert bracket A from the front of the micro mist separator so that the fingers of the bracket A hold the micro mist...
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8. Operation and Adjustment 8-1. Discharge from the product with drain cock Pressurize the inside of the micro mist separator when discharging drain. Drain will not be discharged properly if not press...
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8-2. Manual drain discharge from the auto drain Pressurize the inside of the micro mist separator when discharging drain. Drain will not be discharged properly if not pressurized. To discharge the aut...
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9. Trouble Shooting Refer to the sections [8. Operation and Adjustment] (P20-21), [10. How to Replace the Components] (P23-26) and [11. ra ili ty ir lo te Disassembly Drawing] (P27). Trouble Page for ...
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10. How to Replace the Components ！ Warning Before replacement, make sure that no pressure remains in the product. After replacement, confirm that the product satisfies specific functions and no exte...
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Applicable Work Procedure Tool Criteria model category AFD30 Disassembly 1) Remove the bowl assembly from the product. AFD40 While the lock button is held down, rotate the bowl assembly by approx. 30 ...
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10-2. Element Replacement Applicable Work Procedure Tool Criteria model category AFD20 Disassembly 1) Remove the bowl assembly referring to the section [10-1. Bowl Assembly Replacement] Spanner (P23)....
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Applicable Work Procedure Tool Criteria model category AFD30 Disassembly 1) Remove the bowl assembly referring to the AFD40 section [10-1. Bowl Assembly Replacement] (P24). After that, remove the elem...
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11. Disassembly Drawing AFD30-D,AFD40-DAFD20-D I N OUT I N OUT AFD30: Rod AFD40: Tension bolt Tension bolt (2) Element assembly (2) Element assembly (3) Bowl seal (3) Bowl seal (4) Bowl assembly (4) B...
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12. Dimensions le ra in te (Port size) Semi-standard specifications： With element service indicator Optional specifications Standard specifications Model Bracket mount auto drain AFD20-D 1/8, 1/4 87.6...
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Revision history Size 40-06 added. Addition to the Waning of the Piping. Nov. 2020. Element service indicator specification added. Sep. 2021. 4-14-1, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021 JAPAN Tel: +...
Manual Details
| Brand | Element |
|---|---|
| Pages | 30 |
| File Size | 1.58 MB |
| Published | June 05, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What level of hazard is indicated by 'Caution,' 'Warning,' or 'Danger'?
'Caution' is minor/moderate injury, 'Warning' is death/serious injury (medium risk), and 'Danger' is death/serious injury (high risk).
What types of applications should be considered before usage?
Before use in critical areas like atomic energy, railways, air navigation, shipping, or food contact, special safety analysis and consultation with SMC are required.