
The AirTAC Airtac GAF Filter GAF500C20AJ is a genuine compressed-air filter. Its diversion structure spins the air to separate liquid water and trap solid particles down to 40 µm, protecting downstream valves and tools. It has 3/4" ports and a 108 cc drain bowl. It is a filter only — it does not regulate or set pressure.
The GAF500C20AJ is a filter-only unit that spins incoming air to throw liquid water and solid particles into its 108 cc metal bowl, while the HDPE core traps fine grain. It cleans the air for downstream components but does not regulate pressure and has no gauge.
This model uses a 3/4in port, a 40 um element, and an automatic drain. The metal bowl and 680 g mass place it in the GAF500 size class, a step below the GAF600's 205 cc bowl and 1040 g body.
| Model | Airtac GAF Filter GAF500C20AJ |
|---|---|
| Series | GAF500 air filter |
| Port size | 3/4" (PT thread) |
| Filtering grade | 40 µm |
| Pressure range | 0.15 - 0.9 MPa (20 - 130 psi) |
| Bowl material | Metal |
| Drain type | Automatic drain |
| Bracket | Not included (J) |
| Fluid | Air |
|---|---|
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa (215 psi) |
| Temperature range | -5 to +70 °C (unfreeze) |
| Capacity of drain bowl | 108 cc |
| Element | HDPE filter core |
| Weight | 680 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 GAFR500 filter-regulator.
| GAF500 | GA500 series air filter — sets the port range, drain-bowl capacity and weight. |
|---|---|
| C | Bowl material: Metal. Available on this body: PC (blank), Metal (C), Nylon (N). |
| 20 | Port size 3/4". This body offers 20 = 3/4". |
| A | Drain: Automatic drain. |
| J | No bracket (J) — supplied without the mounting bracket. |
| (blank) | Filtering grade 40 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 GAFR500-20 is the same filter with a built-in regulator.
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 | GAF500 · 3/4" · curve to 9000 L/min |
|---|---|
| One size down | GAF400 |
| One size up | GAF600 (curve to 12000 L/min) |
| Add regulation | GAFR500-20 (filter + regulator) |
Protect a 3/4in machine header feeding multiple valves and cylinders from water and scale.
Clean air for a multi-station assembly line where several tools share one supply point.
Remove water and particles before a paint spray system to prevent surface defects.
Choose the GAF500 body for 3/4in lines where the GAF400's 100 cc bowl and 8000 L/min envelope are too small. The metal bowl suits demanding environments, while the automatic drain handles unattended operation. This unit omits the bracket (J) for panel mounting, uses a 40 um element for general service, and has PT ports. If you need a set pressure, use the matching GAFR500-20 filter-regulator instead. The 108 cc drain bowl holds about 1.08x the condensate of the GAF400's 100 cc bowl, so service intervals are similar.
Quick checklist
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 GAFR500-20 filter-regulator as your air-prep needs grow.
It is a 40 um air filter with a 3/4in port, automatic drain, and 108 cc metal bowl. Working pressure is 0.15-0.9 MPa (20-130 psi), proof pressure is 1.5 MPa (215 psi), and temperature range is -5 to 70 C. The unit weighs 680 g and has a flow curve plotted to 9000 L/min.
The automatic drain expels condensate without manual intervention, ideal for wet lines or unattended operation. This model has no manual drain option, so it requires a continuous air supply to function properly.
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