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1. Install an air filter (Series AF) as a pre-filter on the inlet
side of the mist separator to prevent premature clog-
ging.
2. Install a mist separator (Series AFM) as a pre-filter on
the inlet side of the micro mist separator to prevent pre-
mature clogging.
3. Do not install on the inlet side of the dryer as this can
cause premature clogging of the element.
Caution
Maintenance
1. Replace the element every 2 years or when the pres-
sure drop becomes 0.1 MPa, whichever comes first, to
prevent damage to the element.
Warning
Design
1. Design the system so that the mist separator is installed
in a pulsation-free location. The difference between in-
ternal and external pressure inside the element should
be kept within 0.1 MPa, as exceeding this value could
cause damage.
Caution
Caution
Selection
1. Do not allow air flow that exceeds the rated flow. If the
air flow is allowed outside the range of the rated flow
even momentarily, drainage and lubricant may splash
at the outlet side or cause damage to the component.
2. Do not use in a low pressure application (such as a
blower). F.R.L. unit has its own minimum operating
pressure depending on the equipment and is designed
specifically to function with compressed air. If used be-
low the minimum operating pressure, a loss of perfor-
mance and malfunction can occur. Please contact SMC
if an application under such conditions cannot be avoid-
ed.
Caution
Specific Product Precautions
Mounting and Adjustment
1. When the bowl is installed on the
mist separator, or micro mist sepa-
rator, install them so that the lock
button lines up to the groove of the
front (or the back) of the body to
avoid drop or damage of the bowl.
Warning
Design / Selection
1. The standard bowl for the air filter, filter regulator,
and lubricator, as well as the sight dome for the
lubricator and bowl guard are made of polycarbon-
ate. Do not use in an environment where they are
exposed to or come in contact with organic sol-
vents, chemicals, cutting oil, synthetic oil, alkali,
and thread lock solutions.
Acid
Alkaline
Inorganic
salts
Chlorine
solvents
Aromatic
series
Ketone
Alcohol
Oil
Ester
Ether
Amino
Other
Chemical nameType
Application examples
Material
Polycarbonate
Acid washing liquid
for metals
Degreasing of metals
Industrial salts
Water-soluble
cutting oil
Cleansing liquid
for metals
Printing ink Dilution
Coatings
Dry cleaning
Photographic film
Dry cleaning
Textile industries
Antifreeze
Adhesives
Synthetic oil
Anti-rust additives
Brake oil additives
Cutting oil
Brake oil additives
Rubber accelerator
Hydrochloric acid
Sulfuric acid, Phosphoric acid
Chromic acid
Sodium hydroxide (Caustic soda)
Potash
Calcium hydroxide (Slack lime)
Ammonia water
Carbonate of soda
Sodium sulfide
Sulfate of potash
Sulfate of soda
Carbon tetrachloride
Chloroform
Ethylene chloride
Methylene chloride
Benzene
Toluene
Paint thinner
Acetone
Methyl ethyl ketone
Cyclohexane
Ethyl alcohol
IPA
Methyl alcohol
Gasoline
Kerosene
Phthalic acid dimethyl
Phthalic acid dimethyl
Acetic acid
Methyl ether
Ethyl ether
Methyl amino
Thread-lock fluid
Seawater
Leak tester
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Effects of atmosphere of organic solvents and chemicals, and
where these elements are likely to adhere to the equipment.
Chemical data for substances causing degradation (Reference)
Lock button
Mist Separator Series AFM20-A to AFM40-A
Micro Mist Separator Series AFD20-A to AFD40-A
Be sure to read before handling. Refer to back cover for Safety Instructions, “Handling Precautions for SMC
Products” (M-E03-3) and the Operation Manual for F.R.L. Precautions.
Please download it via our website, http://www.smcworld.com
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AFM / AFD
ARALAW Attachment