Airtac GAFC Air Service Unit GAFC500C20SWK
The AirTAC Airtac GAFC Air Service Unit GAFC500C20SWK 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 3/4" ports, a 5 µm filter element and regulates 0.15 - 0.9 MPa (20 - 130 psi).
- TypeF.R.L. combination
- Port size3/4"
- Pressure range0.15 - 0.9 MPa (20 - 130 psi)
- Filtering grade5 µm
- Bowl materialMetal
- Drainsemi-auto + manual
- Pressure gaugeCircular, MPa / psi
- Weight1910 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 GAFC500C20SWK
This GAFC500C20SWK is a two-piece F.R.L. combination: a filter-regulator body paired with a lubricator, mounted on a shared bracket with quick clamps. The 3/4in port and 1910 g mass put it in the mid-large size class, suited for a machine header feeding several actuators. It works across 0.15-0.9 MPa (20-130 psi) and filters to 5 um.
The metal bowl holds 108 cc of condensate, while the oil bowl holds 225 cc, so service intervals are measured in shifts rather than hours. A circular gauge is fitted, reading MPa/psi for the PT thread. The reverse-flow valve is included, and the two units are separately orderable as GAFR500-20 and GAL500-20.
Airtac GAFC Air Service Unit GAFC500C20SWK Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac GAFC Air Service Unit GAFC500C20SWK |
|---|---|
| Series | GAFC500 F.R.L. combination |
| Port size | 3/4" (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 | 108 cc |
| Capacity of oil bowl | 225 cc |
| Recommended lubricant | ISO VG 32 or equivalent |
| Weight | 1910 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 GAFC500C20SWK
| GAFC500 | GA500 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). |
| 20 | Port size 3/4". This body offers 20 = 3/4". |
| (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. |
| K | Reverse-flow (reflux) valve attached. |
Constituent units, orderable separately as spares: GAFR500-20 filter & regulator, GAL500-20 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 | GAFC500 · 3/4" · curve to 7000 L/min |
|---|---|
| One size down | GAFC400 |
| One size up | GAFC600 (curve to 12000 L/min) |
| Build order | Filter & regulator → bracket → lubricator |
Where the Airtac GAFC Air Service Unit GAFC500C20SWK Is Used
Machine tool coolant systems
Feed a 3/4in header on a CNC lathe, providing filtered and regulated air to coolant valves and cylinder actuators with a consistent oil mist.
Assembly line pallet stops
Supply a multi-station assembly conveyor where pallet stops and clamping fixtures need reliable pressure and lubrication, with the 108 cc bowl reducing maintenance stops.
Packaging line air preparation
Prepare air for a carton erector's pneumatic cylinders and sensors, where the 5 um element protects precision valves and the metal bowl suits a dusty plant floor.
Is the Airtac GAFC Air Service Unit GAFC500C20SWK the Right Air-Prep Unit?
Choose this model when you need 3/4in ports and a 5 um element for finer filtration, with the metal bowl as a build choice for your environment. The semi-auto drain dumps condensate when pressure drops, and the manual drain gives on-demand control. The standard pressure type covers 0.15-0.9 MPa (20-130 psi), and the PT thread carries a MPa/psi gauge scale. The reflux valve is fitted per the K code. If the line must stay oil-free, omit the lubricator and select a plain GAFR500-20 filter-regulator instead. The 1.0 MPa max supply leaves about 0.1 MPa above the 0.9 MPa top of the range, so plan your inlet pressure accordingly.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Body size for your peak flow (3/4" 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 108 cc bowl fills.
- check Keep the unit above freezing (-5 to +70 °C, unfreeze).
- check Support the 1910 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 GAFR500-20 filter-regulator on that branch instead of the full combination.
Airtac GAFC Air Service Unit GAFC500C20SWK FAQ
It operates at 0.15-0.9 MPa (20-130 psi) with a max pressure of 1.0 MPa (145 psi) and proof pressure of 1.5 MPa (215 psi). The temperature range is -5 to 70 C, and it uses ISO VG 32 lubricant. The drain bowl holds 108 cc, the oil bowl 225 cc, and the unit weighs 1910 g.
The K code specifies a reverse-flow (reflux) valve is fitted, shown as a separate symbol in the catalogue. It is an ordering difference to note, and the unit remains a two-piece filter-regulator plus lubricator combination.
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