The AirTAC BF Air Preparation Filter BF3000 is a genuine A/B-line filter with PT3/8" ports. It is the compact air-preparation line, with 40 um standard / 5 um optional filtration and high water-separation. Flow is confirmed from the datasheet on request.
The AirTAC BF3000 is a B-line compact air filter that removes water and particulate from compressed air. It does not regulate pressure and does not lubricate. This configuration is the 3/8 in size with PT ports, the standard 40 um filtration grade, and the default drain: a differential-pressure automatic function backed by a manual drain. The bowl is polycarbonate (PC) with a high-strength plastic protective cover, a B-line safety trait. Max inlet pressure is 1.0 MPa (145 psi) and the working temperature range is -5 to 70 C (non-freezing).
This is a genuine AirTAC part from the compact A/B line, not the larger G/GA series. The B-line filter is also available in 1500 (1/8 in), 2000 (1/4 in) and 4000 (1/2 in) sizes, with 5 um (W) filtration, an automatic drain (A) and G or NPT threads as order options. Flow and datasheet figures are confirmed on request, as they are not published as a single rating.
| Model | Airtac BF Air Preparation Filter BF3000 |
|---|---|
| Type | Air Filter |
| Line | B-line (compact A/B air preparation) |
| Port size | PT3/8" (PT thread) |
| Filter grade | 40 um standard, 5 um optional (W) |
| Fluid | Compressed air |
|---|---|
| Max. inlet pressure | 1.0 MPa (145 psi) |
| Temperature range | -5 to +70 C (non-freezing) |
| Bowl material | PC (polycarbonate) |
| Pressure drop | Low (catalogue-stated) |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC A/B-line air-preparation data. Drain type, filter grade, gauge and low-pressure options are set by the model-code suffix - see the description. Flow curves, weight and outline dimensions are not published in our data set — ask us and we confirm from the factory datasheet.
Choose B-line (BF3000 = 3/8 in PT) when your line port and flow demand sit at this size; A-line covers smaller ports from 1/8 in. Drain choice: the default differential-pressure plus manual drain suits most supply drops, while the A-suffix automatic drain suits unattended points. Element choice: 40 um standard for general line protection, W for 5 um when downstream valves and cylinders need finer cleaning. Thread: PT is standard, with G (BSPP) and NPT orderable. Flow is not a single published rating, so ask us to confirm sizing against your demand before ordering.
Drops feeding the machine's pneumatic valves and tool-clamp cylinders get water and swarf-laden particulate knocked out before the air reaches the machine's own valves, protecting clamping reliability on every cycle.
On a carton and case conveyor run, this filter cleans the supply to pneumatic diverters, stoppers and pushers so condensate and pipe scale do not seat into the directional valves that sort product.
At the weld cell, the 3/8 in filtered drop feeds clamp and gripper cylinders; clean, dry air keeps the cell's solenoid valves cycling without water slugs or welding-grit contamination.
Flow for this family is not published as a single rated figure, because real throughput depends on pressure, element condition and the circuit. We confirm the correct size against your demand and the AirTAC datasheet on request before you order.
This configuration carries the default drain: a differential-pressure automatic function that dumps condensate when the pressure differential rises, backed by a manual drain you operate yourself. An A-suffix version with a fully automatic drain is also available in this series.