Overview
The SMC AW30-N03C-Z-B filter regulator is a modular air preparation unit designed for pneumatic systems requiring precision pressure regulation and air filtration. This unit combines a 5µm filter and pressure regulator in a compact format, ideal for industrial automation and control applications where clean, regulated air is essential.
Key Features
- 5µm filtration — removes particulates and contaminants from compressed air
- Body size 30 — compact modular design for space-efficient installations
- Maximum pressure: 125 psi — suits standard pneumatic control valve and actuator applications
- Relieving exhaust mechanism — maintains consistent outlet pressure under load variations
- Left-to-right flow direction — inlet on left, outlet on right for straightforward piping
- Drain cock — manual drainage of condensate from the collection bowl
- Transparent bowl guard — allows visual inspection of moisture accumulation from 360 degrees
Technical Specifications
- Model: AW30-N03C-Z-B
- Body size: 30
- Filtration rating: 5 µm
- Maximum pressure: 125 psi (0.86 MPa)
- Bowl type: Polycarbonate (PC) with transparent guard
- Drain: With cock
- Flow direction: Left to right
- Thread type: 3/8″ NPT (inch thread version)
- Exhaust type: Relieving (open to atmosphere)
- Connection style: Port connections for modular stacking
Typical Applications
The AW30-N03C-Z-B is widely used in:
- Pneumatic control valve pilot supply conditioning
- Industrial automation and PLC control systems
- Process air preparation for manufacturing equipment
- Air tool and actuator supply systems
- Machine tool pneumatic circuits
- General factory air preparation networks
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- SMC pneumatic valves and actuators
- Standard pneumatic systems operating at 1/8″ to 3/8″ NPT inlet/outlet
- Modular SMC air preparation components (filtration, lubrication, and regulation units)
- Panel-mount and base-mount pneumatic control systems
- Compressed air networks up to 125 psi operating pressure
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Previous generation AW-A series filter regulators (maintains mounting interchangeability)
- Similar body size 30 modular filter-regulators from competing brands where port thread types align
Works With
- SMC pneumatic modular system components
- Standard compressed air (ISO VG 32 mineral oil or equivalent lubricant compatible)
- Pressure gauges and pressure switches with appropriate 1/8″ NPT thread (mounting thread for AW30)
- Modular FRL (Filter-Regulator-Lubricator) stack configurations
