Airtac GAF Filter GAF30008AW
The AirTAC Airtac GAF Filter GAF30008AW is a genuine compressed-air filter. Its diversion structure spins the air to separate liquid water and trap solid particles down to 5 µm, protecting downstream valves and tools. It has 1/4" ports and a 60 cc drain bowl. It is a filter only — it does not regulate or set pressure.
- TypeAir filter
- Port size1/4"
- Filtering grade5 µm
- Pressure range0.15 - 0.9 MPa
- Bowl materialPC
- Drainautomatic
- Drain bowl60 cc
- Weight360 g
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
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About the Airtac GAF Filter GAF30008AW
The GAF30008AW is a genuine AirTAC air filter that spins incoming air to throw liquid water and solid particles into its 60 cc drain bowl, while the 5 um HDPE element traps fine grain. It is a filter only - it has no regulator, no pressure gauge, and no adjusting knob, so it cleans the air but never sets or controls pressure.
This 1/4in port model weighs 360 g and belongs to the GAF300 size class, which is rated for a working pressure of 0.15-0.9 MPa (20-130 psi). The automatic drain clears condensate without manual attention, making it a fit-and-forget choice for keeping downstream valves and tools dry.
Airtac GAF Filter GAF30008AW Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac GAF Filter GAF30008AW |
|---|---|
| Series | GAF300 air filter |
| Port size | 1/4" (PT thread) |
| Filtering grade | 5 µm |
| Pressure range | 0.15 - 0.9 MPa (20 - 130 psi) |
| Bowl material | PC |
| Drain type | Automatic drain |
| Bracket | Included |
| Fluid | Air |
|---|---|
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa (215 psi) |
| Temperature range | -5 to +70 °C (unfreeze) |
| Capacity of drain bowl | 60 cc |
| Element | HDPE filter core |
| Weight | 360 g |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC GAF catalogue (pages 225-226). Air must not freeze in the unit. This is a filter only — it separates water and solid particles but does not set or hold a downstream pressure. To regulate pressure as well, use the matching GAFR300 filter-regulator.
Model Code: Airtac GAF Filter GAF30008AW
| GAF300 | GA300 series air filter — sets the port range, drain-bowl capacity and weight. |
|---|---|
| (blank) | Bowl material: PC. Available on this body: PC (blank), Metal (C), Nylon (N). |
| 08 | Port size 1/4". This body offers 08 = 1/4", 10 = 3/8", 15 = 1/2". |
| A | Drain: Automatic drain. |
| (blank) | Mounting bracket included. |
| W | Filtering grade 5 µm. |
| (blank) | PT port thread. |
A GAF has no regulator and no pressure gauge — there is no type, gauge or reflux code. Need to regulate pressure too? The matching GAFR300-08 is the same filter with a built-in regulator.
Size Class & Flow Envelope
- GAF2001/8"-1/4" · 3000 L/min
- GAF3001/4"-1/2" · 6000 L/min
- GAF4003/8"-1/2" · 8000 L/min
- GAF5003/4" · 9000 L/min
- GAF6003/4"-1" · 12000 L/min
Figures are the end of the flow curve plotted in the AirTAC catalogue — a sizing envelope for comparing bodies, not a rated flow. Read the catalogue curve for a real duty point. A filter this size drops less pressure at flow than the same-body GAFR filter-regulator, so match it to your peak demand.
| This model | GAF300 · 1/4" · curve to 6000 L/min |
|---|---|
| One size down | GAF200 |
| One size up | GAF400 (curve to 8000 L/min) |
| Add regulation | GAFR300-08 (filter + regulator) |
Where the Airtac GAF Filter GAF30008AW Is Used
CNC spindle air
Feed a 1/4in line to a CNC spindle air curtain or tool changer, where the 5 um element keeps fine abrasive dust out of precision bearings and the automatic drain prevents water carryover during overnight shutdowns.
Solenoid valve bank
Protect a bank of 1/4in solenoid valves on a pick-and-place machine. The 60 cc bowl and 360 g mass suit a control cabinet, while the 5 um element guards tight valve spools from particle wear.
Packaging line sensors
Supply clean air to photoelectric sensors and air cylinders on a packaging line. The automatic drain removes condensate without operator rounds, and the included bracket mounts directly to the machine frame.
Is the Airtac GAF Filter GAF30008AW the Right Filter?
Choose the GAF300 body when your line needs 1/4in, 3/8in or 1/2in ports and a 60 cc condensate bowl; step up to the GAF400 for a 100 cc bowl and an 8000 L/min curve, or down to the GAF200 for a lighter 200 g unit with a 25 cc bowl. The PC bowl suits general industrial air, the automatic drain handles wet or unattended lines, and the included bracket simplifies panel mounting. The 5 um element traps finer particles than the standard 40 um, at the cost of more frequent element service. This unit uses PT port threads, so match your fittings accordingly. If you also need a set pressure, use the matching GAFR300-08 filter-regulator instead. The GAF300's 6000 L/min flow envelope is 2x the GAF200's 3000 L/min, letting you size up without changing body style.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Body size for your peak flow (1/4" here)
- ✓ Element 40 µm (general) or 5 µm (fine)
- ✓ Bowl material: PC (blank), Metal (C), Nylon (N)
- ✓ Drain: semi-auto + manual, or automatic
- ✓ Bracket kept or removed (J)
- ✓ Need pressure control too? Use GAFR300
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Install with the airflow arrow: IN to OUT, bowl accessible.
- check Place the filter FIRST in the air-prep train, ahead of any regulator or lubricator.
- check Keep pressure at or below the 1.5 MPa (215 psi) proof limit.
- check Drain condensate before the 60 cc bowl fills.
- check Keep the unit above freezing (-5 to +70 °C, unfreeze).
- check Support the 360 g unit on its bracket, not on the tubing.
This is a filter only — it removes water and solid particles but adds no pressure control and no lubrication. Add a GAR regulator, a GAL lubricator, or step up to the GAFR300-08 filter-regulator as your air-prep needs grow.
Airtac GAF Filter GAF30008AW FAQ
The GAF30008AW is a GAF300 body air filter with a 1/4in PT port, a 5 um HDPE element, and a 60 cc drain bowl. It weighs 360 g and has a flow curve plotted to 6000 L/min. The working pressure range is 0.15-0.9 MPa (20-130 psi), proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and the temperature range is -5 to 70 C. It has an automatic drain and includes a mounting bracket.
The automatic drain on the GAF30008AW expels condensate automatically when it reaches a set level inside the 60 cc bowl, so you do not need to open a manual petcock. This suits wet or unattended lines where regular manual draining is impractical. The unit still filters water and solids only; it does not regulate pressure.
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