Airtac GAFC Air Service Unit GAFC400C10SW
The AirTAC Airtac GAFC Air Service Unit GAFC400C10SW is a genuine two-piece F.R.L. combination — a GA-series filter & regulator and a lubricator pre-assembled on one T-shape bracket with quick mounting clamps. It has 3/8" ports, a 5 µm filter element and regulates 0.15 - 0.9 MPa (20 - 130 psi).
- TypeF.R.L. combination
- Port size3/8"
- Pressure range0.15 - 0.9 MPa (20 - 130 psi)
- Filtering grade5 µm
- Bowl materialMetal
- Drainsemi-auto + manual
- Pressure gaugeCircular, MPa / psi
- Weight1810 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 GAFC Air Service Unit GAFC400C10SW
This AirTAC GAFC400C10SW is a two-piece F.R.L. combination: a filter-regulator body paired with a lubricator, mounted on a shared T-bracket with quick clamps. The 3/8in port and 1810 g weight place it in the mid-range class, sized for a machine station or a small production line rather than a single actuator.
Air enters the first body where the 5 um element traps fine particles and the regulator sets pressure to 0.15-0.9 MPa (20-130 psi). The lubricator then adds a metered oil mist downstream, so oil never travels back through the regulator seat. The metal bowl is specified by the C code; the catalogue gives the same 1.0 MPa (145 psi) maximum for all bowl materials, so confirm the metal suits your environment.
Airtac GAFC Air Service Unit GAFC400C10SW Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac GAFC Air Service Unit GAFC400C10SW |
|---|---|
| Series | GAFC400 F.R.L. combination |
| Port size | 3/8" (PT thread) |
| Filtering grade | 5 µm |
| Pressure range | 0.15 - 0.9 MPa (20 - 130 psi) |
| Type | Standard |
| Bowl material | Metal |
| Drain type | Semi-auto drain + manual drain |
| Fluid | Air |
|---|---|
| Max. pressure | 1.0 MPa (145 psi) |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa (215 psi) |
| Temperature range | -5 to +70 °C (unfreeze) |
| Capacity of drain bowl | 100 cc |
| Capacity of oil bowl | 185 cc |
| Recommended lubricant | ISO VG 32 or equivalent |
| Weight | 1810 g |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC GAFC catalogue (pages 219-220). Air must not freeze in the unit. The fitted circular gauge reads in MPa / psi, set by the PT thread code.
Model Code: Airtac GAFC Air Service Unit GAFC400C10SW
| GAFC400 | GA400 series F.R.L. unit — sets ports, bowl capacity and weight. |
|---|---|
| C | Bowl material: Metal. Available on this body: PC (blank), Metal (C), Nylon (N). |
| 10 | Port size 3/8". This body offers 10 = 3/8", 15 = 1/2". |
| (blank) | Drain: Semi-auto drain + manual drain. |
| S | Standard type — 0.15 - 0.9 MPa (20 - 130 psi). This body offers Standard (S) or Lower pressure (L). |
| (blank) | Circular pressure gauge fitted. |
| W | Filtering grade 5 µm. |
| (blank) | PT thread; gauge scale MPa / psi. |
| (blank) | No reverse-flow valve. |
Constituent units, orderable separately as spares: GAFR400-10 filter & regulator, GAL400-10 lubricator — both share this body and port. A GAFC has two units, not three: the filter and the regulator are one body.
Size Class & Flow Envelope
- GAFC2001/8"-1/4" · 1750 L/min
- GAFC3001/4"-1/2" · 3500 L/min
- GAFC4003/8"-1/2" · 6000 L/min
- GAFC5003/4" · 7000 L/min
- GAFC6003/4"-1" · 12000 L/min
Figures are the end of the flow curve plotted in the AirTAC catalogue at 0.7 MPa inlet pressure — a sizing envelope for comparing bodies, not a rated flow. Read the catalogue curve for a real duty point. Outlet pressure falls as flow rises, so size a body with headroom above your peak demand.
| This model | GAFC400 · 3/8" · curve to 6000 L/min |
|---|---|
| One size down | GAFC300 |
| One size up | GAFC500 (curve to 7000 L/min) |
| Build order | Filter & regulator → bracket → lubricator |
Where the Airtac GAFC Air Service Unit GAFC400C10SW Is Used
CNC coolant valves
Feed a 3/8in line to solenoid valves controlling coolant flow on a CNC lathe. The 5 um element keeps fine swarf from jamming valve spools, and the regulated 0.15-0.9 MPa range suits typical machine-tool circuits.
Assembly station air
Supply a multi-fixture assembly bench where operators use pneumatic screwdrivers and push-in cylinders. The 100 cc condensate bowl and 185 cc oil bowl reduce how often someone must check levels during a shift.
Carton erector line
Power the folding arms and glue applicators on a carton erector. The metal bowl handles the vibration of adjacent indexing mechanisms, and the lubricator keeps the reciprocating cylinders moving without constant manual oiling.
Is the Airtac GAFC Air Service Unit GAFC400C10SW the Right Air-Prep Unit?
Choose this GAFC400C10SW when you need a 3/8in port with a 5 um element for finer filtration than the standard 40 um. The metal bowl (C) is a build option, not a performance upgrade - the pressure and temperature ratings stay the same as PC or nylon. The semi-auto drain dumps condensate each time pressure drops, and the manual drain gives on-demand control. A circular gauge is fitted, reading MPa and psi for the PT thread. The two units are separately orderable as GAFR400-10 and GAL400-10, so a clogged element does not mean replacing the whole assembly. If the line must stay oil-free, choose a plain GAFR filter-regulator instead of this lubricating set. With a 1.0 MPa (145 psi) maximum supply, you have about 0.1 MPa of headroom above the 0.9 MPa top of the regulated range, so plan the inlet pressure accordingly.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Body size for your peak flow (3/8" here)
- ✓ Standard 0.9 MPa or lower-pressure 0.4 MPa
- ✓ Bowl material: PC (blank), Metal (C), Nylon (N)
- ✓ Drain: semi-auto + manual, or automatic
- ✓ Element 40 µm or 5 µm
- ✓ Thread & gauge scale (PT / G / NPT)
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Install with the airflow arrow: filter-regulator first, lubricator last.
- check Keep inlet pressure at or below 1.0 MPa (145 psi).
- check Fill the oil bowl with ISO VG 32 or equivalent only.
- check Drain condensate before the 100 cc bowl fills.
- check Keep the unit above freezing (-5 to +70 °C, unfreeze).
- check Support the 1810 g unit on its bracket, not on the tubing.
The lubricator adds an oil mist downstream of the regulator. If any part of the line must stay oil-free, use a plain GAFR400-10 filter-regulator on that branch instead of the full combination.
Airtac GAFC Air Service Unit GAFC400C10SW FAQ
The GAFC400C10SW operates from 0.15 to 0.9 MPa (20-130 psi) with a maximum pressure of 1.0 MPa (145 psi) and a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi). The temperature range is -5 to 70 C. It has a 100 cc condensate bowl and a 185 cc oil bowl. Use ISO VG 32 lubricant. The complete unit weighs 1810 g.
The C in the code specifies a metal bowl. The catalogue rates all bowl materials - PC, metal, and nylon - to the same 1.0 MPa maximum and -5 to 70 C range. The metal bowl is a build choice; confirm it suits your specific environment, as the catalogue provides no impact or chemical resistance data for any material.
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