VBA40A-T04GN-Z SMC Corporation, VBA40A-T04GN-Z Datasheet - Page 21

• Manufacturer Part Number: VBA40A-T04GN-Z
• Description: BOOSTER REGULATOR, 1/2 NPTF, HANDLE OPERATED, PRESSURE GAUGE, PSI, SILENCER
• Manufacturer: SMC Corporation

Specifications of VBA40A-T04GN-Z

• Brand/series: VBA Series
• Flow Rate: 1900 SCFM
• Pressure Adjustment: Handle Operating
• Pressure Increase Ratio: Twice
• Pressure, Operating: 1 MPa
• Proof Pressure: 1.5 MPa
• Size, Port: 1⁄2 in.
• Temperature, Ambient: 2 to 50
• Thread Type: NPTF
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: RoHS Exempt Product

• After operation is finished, release the supply pressure at the in-
Back page 3
1. Warning concerning abnormal outlet pressure
2. Residual pressure measures
1. System configuration
2. Exhaust air measures
3. Maintenance space
let. This stops the booster valve from moving needlessly and
prevents operating malfunctions.
• If there is a likelihood of causing an outlet pressure drop
• Because the outlet pressure could exceed its set range if
• Operate the equipment within its maximum operating pres-
• Connect a 3-port valve to the OUT side of the booster regu-
• The IN port of the booster regulator has metallic mesh to
• The booster regulator has a sliding part inside, and it gener-
• Connect a lubricator to the outlet side, because the accumu-
• Provide a dedicated pipe to release the exhaust air from
• Depending on the necessity, install a silencer or an exhaust
• Allow the sufficient space for maintenance and inspection.
due to unforeseen circumstances such as equipment mal-
function, thus leading to a major problem, take safety meas-
ures on the system side.
there is a large fluctuation in the inlet pressure, leading to
unexpected accidents, take safety measures against abnor-
mal pressures.
sure and set pressure range.
lator if the residual pressure must be released quickly from
the outlet pressure side for maintenance, etc. (Refer to the
below diagram.) The residual outlet pressure side cannot be
released even if the 3-port valve is connected to the IN side
because the check valve in the booster regulator will acti-
vate.
prevent dust from entering the booster regulator. However,
it cannot remove dust continuously or separate drainage.
Make sure to install a mist separator (AM series) at the inlet
side of the booster regulator.
ates dust. Also, install a cleaning device such as an air filter
or a mist separator on the outlet side as necessary.
lated oil in the booster regulator may result in a malfunction.
each booster regulator. If exhaust air is converged into a
pipe, the back pressure that is created could cause improp-
er operation.
cleaner on the exhaust port of the booster regulator to re-
duce the exhausting sound.
Warning
Caution
Series
Specific Product Precautions 1
Be sure to read this before handling.
Refer to back pages 1 and 2 for Safety Instructions and “Handling Precautions for SMC
Products” (M-E03-3) for Common Precautions.
Design
VBA
Booster Regulator/Specific Product Precautions
1. Verify the specifications.
2. Selection
1. Transporting
2. Installation
• Consider the operating conditions and operate this product
• Based on the conditions (pressure, flow rate, takt time, etc.)
• Use the VBA1111 (pressure increase ratio 4) with pressure
• Inlet supply pressure volume is approximately twice the vol-
• When running continuously for longer periods of time, con-
• Make sure the outlet pressure is set more than 0.1 MPa
• When transporting this product, hold it lengthwise with both
• Install this product so that the silver-colored tie-rods and
• Because the piston cycle vibration is transferred, use the
• If the transmission of vibration is not preferred, insert an iso-
• The pressure gauge should be mounted with the following
within the specification range that is described in this cata-
log.
required for the outlet side of the booster regulator, select
the size of the booster regulator in accordance with the se-
lection procedures described in this catalog or model selec-
tion program.
increase ratio of 2 to 4. Usage of pressure increase ratio
below 2 (pressure increase ratio 2) is preferred for the
VBA1110. A stable operation and increased life expectancy
will result.
ume of the outlet side. {approx. 2 times (pressure increase
ratio 2), approx. 4 times (pressure increase ratio 4)}. Boos-
ter regulator requires that the inlet side volume should be
the sum of the flow volume running into the outlet side and
the volume exhausted from E port (for driving), because air
is the power source.
firm the life expectancy. The life expectancy of a booster
regulator is dependent upon the operational cycle. Thus,
when used for driving cylinders, etc. in the outlet side, life
expectancy will be reduced.
higher than the inlet pressure. A pressure difference less
than 0.1 MPa makes the operation unstable and may result
in malfunction.
hands. Never hold it by the black handle that protrudes from
the center because the handle could become detached
from the body, causing the body to fall and leading to injury.
cover are placed horizontally. If mounted vertically, it may
result in malfunction.
following mounting bolts (VBA1: M5; VBA2, 4: M10) and
tighten them with the specified torque (VBA1: 3 N· m; VBA2,
4: 24 N· m).
lating rubber material before installation.
torque. R 1/16 for VBA1: 3 to 4 N, R 1/8: 7 to 9 N
Caution
Caution
Mounting
Selection