Airtac GAFR Adjustable Filter Regulator GAFR500C20ALNW
The AirTAC Airtac GAFR Adjustable Filter Regulator GAFR500C20ALNW is a genuine two-in-one filter & regulator — a diversion-type water/particulate filter and a balanced pressure regulator built into ONE body. It has 3/4" ports, a 5 µm filter element and regulates 0.15 - 0.4 MPa (20 - 58 psi). It has no lubricator, so it adds no oil to the airflow.
- TypeFilter & regulator
- Port size3/4"
- Pressure range0.15 - 0.4 MPa (20 - 58 psi)
- Filtering grade5 µm
- Bowl materialMetal
- Drainautomatic
- Pressure gaugeNot fitted
- Weight950 g
About the Airtac GAFR Adjustable Filter Regulator GAFR500C20ALNW
The GAFR500C20ALNW is a filter and regulator combined into a single body, filtering incoming air and then holding a steady outlet pressure. This 3/4in port unit weighs 950 g, placing it in the large size class where a proper panel or frame mount is recommended over supporting it from the tubing. It uses a 5 um element to trap fine particles and has a metal bowl for the condensate.
This model operates in the lower pressure band of 0.15-0.4 MPa (20-58 psi) and features an automatic drain that clears the 108 cc bowl without manual attention. The balanced regulator mechanism keeps the set pressure stable as supply pressure varies, and the pressed-in self-locking knob resists drift from vibration. No gauge is fitted, but the 1/4in gauge connection is ready for one if you add it later.
Airtac GAFR Adjustable Filter Regulator GAFR500C20ALNW Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac GAFR Adjustable Filter Regulator GAFR500C20ALNW |
|---|---|
| Series | GAFR500 filter & regulator |
| Port size | 3/4" (PT thread) |
| Filtering grade | 5 µm |
| Pressure range | 0.15 - 0.4 MPa (20 - 58 psi) |
| Type | Lower pressure |
| Bowl material | Metal |
| Drain type | Automatic 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 |
| Bracket | Included |
| Weight | 950 g |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC GAFR catalogue (pages 235-236). Air must not freeze in the unit. No gauge is supplied with this model — the gauge connection on a GAFR500 is 1/4" if you add one. This unit filters and regulates only; it does not add lubrication.
Model Code: Airtac GAFR Adjustable Filter Regulator GAFR500C20ALNW
| GAFR500 | GA500 series filter & regulator — 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. |
| L | Lower pressure type — 0.15 - 0.4 MPa (20 - 58 psi). This body offers Standard (S) or Lower pressure (L). |
| (blank) | Mounting bracket included. |
| N | No pressure gauge; 1/4" gauge connection. |
| W | Filtering grade 5 µm. |
| (blank) | PT thread; gauge scale MPa / psi. |
| (blank) | No reverse-flow valve. |
The filter and the regulator are ONE body here — there is no separate GAF filter or GAR regulator part to assemble. Need lubrication downstream too? Add a lubricator by ordering the matching GAFC500-20 F.R.L. combination instead.
Size Class & Flow Envelope
- GAFR2001/8"-1/4" · 2000 L/min
- GAFR3001/4"-1/2" · 3500 L/min
- GAFR4003/8"-1/2" · 7000 L/min
- GAFR5003/4" · 8000 L/min
- GAFR6003/4"-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 | GAFR500 · 3/4" · curve to 8000 L/min |
|---|---|
| One size down | GAFR400 |
| One size up | GAFR600 (curve to 12000 L/min) |
| Add a lubricator | GAFC500-20 (F.R.L. combination) |
Where the Airtac GAFR Adjustable Filter Regulator GAFR500C20ALNW Is Used
Machine header supply
Feed a multi-station machine header with a single 3/4in line, using the automatic drain to handle condensate without manual checks.
Instrument air with 5 um filtration
Protect precision valves and instruments with the 5 um element, which traps far finer particles than the standard 40 um grade.
Lower pressure process line
Run a process that needs a regulated 0.15-0.4 MPa band, relying on the balanced regulator to hold the setpoint as supply fluctuates.
Is the Airtac GAFR Adjustable Filter Regulator GAFR500C20ALNW the Right Air-Prep Unit?
Choose this GAFR500C20ALNW when you need a large 3/4in port filter-regulator with a 5 um element and automatic drain for a wet or unattended line. The metal bowl is a build choice for the environment, and the included mounting bracket suits a fixed installation. The L-type lower pressure range tops out at 0.4 MPa, so confirm your system never needs more than that. If you need to read the set pressure, add a gauge to the 1/4in connection, and if oil is required downstream, order the matching GAFC500-20 combination instead. For a smaller alternative, the GAFR400 offers a 100 cc bowl and a flow envelope plotted to 7000 L/min at 0.7 MPa inlet, while this GAFR500 is plotted to 8000 L/min at the same inlet. Remember that 1.0 MPa max supply leaves about 0.6 MPa above the 0.4 MPa top of the range.
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
- ✓ Bracket kept or removed (J); add a lubricator = GAFC
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Install with the airflow arrow: IN to OUT, gauge/knob accessible.
- check Keep inlet pressure at or below 1.0 MPa (145 psi).
- check Set pressure with the pressed-in self-locking knob; pull to adjust, press to lock.
- check Drain condensate before the 108 cc bowl fills.
- check Keep the unit above freezing (-5 to +70 °C, unfreeze).
- check Support the 950 g unit on its bracket, not on the tubing.
This is a filter and regulator only — it delivers filtered, pressure-set air with no added oil. If a downstream tool needs lubrication, add a separate lubricator or order the GAFC500-20 combination; do not expect an oil mist from this unit.
Airtac GAFR Adjustable Filter Regulator GAFR500C20ALNW FAQ
The GAFR500C20ALNW is a filter and regulator with a 3/4in port, a 5 um element, and a metal bowl. Its pressure range is 0.15-0.4 MPa (20-58 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, the drain bowl holds 108 cc, and the unit weighs 950 g. It has an automatic drain and no gauge.
The L in the code specifies the lower pressure type, which tops out at 0.4 MPa (58 psi) instead of the standard 0.9 MPa. The N after the port code means no gauge is supplied, so you cannot read the set pressure without adding one to the 1/4in connection. This is suited for applications that only need a low regulated pressure and have their own pressure indication.
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