Airtac GAF Filter GAF500N20JW
The AirTAC Airtac GAF Filter GAF500N20JW 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 3/4" ports and a 108 cc drain bowl. It is a filter only — it does not regulate or set pressure.
- TypeAir filter
- Port size3/4"
- Filtering grade5 µm
- Pressure range0.15 - 0.9 MPa
- Bowl materialNylon
- Drainsemi-auto + manual
- Drain bowl108 cc
- Weight680 g
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac GAF Filter GAF500N20JW
The GAF500N20JW is a filter-only unit that spins incoming air to throw liquid water and solid particles into its 108 cc nylon bowl, while the 5 um HDPE core traps fine grain. It is not a regulator and carries no gauge, so it cleans the air without ever setting a pressure.
This 3/4in model weighs 680 g and uses a nylon bowl, which is a build choice for the environment rather than a change in the common specification. Its semi-auto and manual drains are both fitted, and the 5 um element suits lines feeding precision valves or instruments.
Airtac GAF Filter GAF500N20JW Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac GAF Filter GAF500N20JW |
|---|---|
| Series | GAF500 air filter |
| Port size | 3/4" (PT thread) |
| Filtering grade | 5 µm |
| Pressure range | 0.15 - 0.9 MPa (20 - 130 psi) |
| Bowl material | Nylon |
| Drain type | Semi-auto drain + manual 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.
Model Code: Airtac GAF Filter GAF500N20JW
| GAF500 | GA500 series air filter — sets the port range, drain-bowl capacity and weight. |
|---|---|
| N | Bowl material: Nylon. Available on this body: PC (blank), Metal (C), Nylon (N). |
| 20 | Port size 3/4". This body offers 20 = 3/4". |
| (blank) | Drain: Semi-auto drain + manual drain. |
| J | No bracket (J) — supplied without the mounting bracket. |
| 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 GAFR500-20 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 | 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) |
Where the Airtac GAF Filter GAF500N20JW Is Used
Machine tool air prep
Feed a 3/4in line to a CNC machine's pneumatic clutch or work-holding circuit, where the 5 um element protects fine metering valves from water and rust particles.
Multi-station assembly line
Protect a bank of cylinders on an automotive assembly station, where the 108 cc bowl and semi-auto drain handle condensate between shift checks.
Instrument air branch
Supply a test bench or gauging fixture that needs cleaner air, using the 5 um element to trap fine grain before it reaches sensitive orifices.
Is the Airtac GAF Filter GAF500N20JW the Right Filter?
Choose this GAF500 for a 3/4in line where you want the finer 5 um element and the flexibility of both semi-auto and manual draining. The J code means no bracket is included, so plan for a panel mount or an existing support; the nylon bowl and PT thread are fixed on this code. If you also need to set a downstream pressure, step up to the matching GAFR500-20 filter-regulator instead of expecting this filter to regulate. The 108 cc bowl holds about 1.7x the condensate of a GAF400's 100 cc bowl, so you will drain it less often than on the smaller body.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Body size for your peak flow (3/4" 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 GAFR500
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 108 cc bowl fills.
- check Keep the unit above freezing (-5 to +70 °C, unfreeze).
- check Support the 680 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 GAFR500-20 filter-regulator as your air-prep needs grow.
Airtac GAF Filter GAF500N20JW FAQ
It is a filter only with a 5 um HDPE element, a 3/4in PT port, and a 108 cc nylon 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 both semi-auto and manual drains.
The J code omits the mounting bracket, so you must support the 680 g unit with a panel mount or an existing frame rather than the tubing. The nylon bowl is a material choice for the environment; the common specification is identical to PC or metal bowls, so confirm compatibility for aggressive surroundings without assuming extra chemical or impact resistance.
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