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Series VBA/VBAT
Light
IRV
Compressor VEX
0.3 MPa
Light SRH
SRP
No power supply or wiring needed Easy installation
SRF
There is no need to Simply install the unit
install dedicated in the air line. VCHR
electrical wiring. Requires far less
space than installing
the compressor.
ITV
IC
AP100
Improved Doubled
service life that of the conventional model
Reduced
noise
Reduced by 13 dB (A)
compared with the conventional model
• Floating piston structure • Metal noise reduced by a bumper on the impact part
• Grease retaining groove∗ of the switch valve
∗ Except VBA10A, 11A • Exhaust noise
Grease reduced by a high-
retaining
groove
noise reduction
silencer
Switching valve
VBA20A
VBA40A
Space saving when installed has • Allows use of standard fittings for remote
pressure monitoring, etc.
been realized. ∗ Gauge ports changed from 1/16" to 1/8" (VBA1A, 2A)
Elbow silencer
∗ Except VBA2A, 4A
Gauge port
VBA10A
VBA22A
VBA11A
VBA43A
VBA42A
922
P.924
Pressure increase ratio Twice 2 to 4 times
Handle-operated type Air-operated type Handle-operated type
Operation (Direct operation) (Remote operation) (Direct operation)
Set pressure
range
0.2 to 1.0 MPa 0.2 to 1.6 MPa 0.2 to 1.0 MPa 0.2 to 2.0 MPa
Body size (2.0 MPa)
ARJ
VBA10A-02 VBA11A-02
(0.2 to 2.0 MPa) AR425
to 935
ARX
1/4"
AMR
ARM
ARP
VBA20A-03 VBA22A-03 IR
IRV
3/8" VEX
SRH
SRP
VER
Perfect fit with a booster regulator
This is an air tank to which a booster regulator can be connected VEA
compactly. It can be used alone as a tank. The pressure vessel law is
different from country to country, so as an air tank suitable to a VY1
country needs to be confirmed.
VBA
VBAT
Extensive product lineup
To meet a variety of usage environment and pressure specifications, AP100
models are available in two materials, stainless steel 304 and carbon
steel (SS400), and in four sizes ranging from 5 liters to 38 liters.
Made to Order
How to Order (For details, refer to page 934.)
VBA 40A 04
Body size Semi-standard
10A 1/4", Handle-operated type Symbol Semi-standard
20A 3/8", Handle-operated type Nil Standard product
40A 1/2", Handle-operated type Pressure increase Pressure unit on the product name
Z Note) label and pressure gauge: psi
22A 3/8", Air-operated type ratio: Twice
Note) Thread type: NPT, NPTF
42A 1/2", Air-operated type
Under the new measurement law, the pressure
43A 1/2", Max. operating pressure 1.6 MPa unit of “psi” on the pressure gauges cannot be
Pressure increase used in Japan.
11A 1/4", Handle-operated type
ratio: 2 to 4 times Option
Symbol Option
Thread type Note)
Nil None
Symbol Thread type
Nil
G Pressure gauge
Symbol Rc
N Silencer
F G
S High-noise reduction silencer Note)
N NPT
GN Pressure gauge, Silencer
T NPTF
GS Pressure gauge, High-noise reduction silencer Note)
Note) Thread types apply to the IN, OUT,
and EXH ports of the VBA1A and to LN Elbow silencer Note)
the IN, OUT, EXH, and gauge ports of LS Elbow high-noise reduction silencer Note)
the VBA2A and VBA4A. GLN Pressure gauge, Elbow silencer Note)
The gauge ports of the VBA1A are GLS Pressure gauge, Elbow high-noise reduction silencer Note)
Rc thread type regardless of the
thread type indication. Note) Refer to “Combination of Thread Type and Options.”
924
Booster Regulator Series VBA
Standard Specifications
Model VBA10A-02 VBA20A-03 VBA40A-04 VBA22A-03 VBA42A-04 VBA43A-04 VBA11A-02
Fluid Compressed air
Pressure increase ratio Twice 2 to 4 times
Handle-operated with
Pressure adjustment mechanism Handle-operated with relief mechanism Note 1) Air-operated
relief mechanism Note 1)
Max. flow rate Note 2) (L/min (ANR)) 230 1000 1900 1000 1900 1600 70 ARJ
Set pressure range (MPa) 0.2 to 2.0 0.2 to 1.0 0.2 to 1.0 0.2 to 1.6 0.2 to 2.0
Supply pressure range (MPa) 0.1 to 1.0
AR425
to 935
Proof pressure (MPa) 3 1.5 2.4 3
Port size (Rc)
1/4 3/8 1/2 3/8 1/2 1/4
ARX
(IN/OUT/EXH: 3 locations)
Pressure gauge port size (Rc)
1/8 AMR
(IN/OUT: 2 locations)
Ambient and fluid temperature (°C) 2 to 50 (No freezing) ARM
Installation Horizontal
Lubrication Grease (Non-lube) ARP
Weight (kg) 0.84 3.9 8.6 3.9 8.6 8.6 0.89
Note 1) If the OUT pressure is higher than the set pressure by the handle, excess pressure is exhausted from the back of the handle. IR
Note 2) Flow rate at IN= OUT= 0.5 MPa. The pressure varies depending on the operating conditions. Refer to “Flow-rate Characteristics” on pages 926 and 927.
0 100 200 300 400 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 0 500 1000 1500 2000
Outlet air flow rate (L/min (ANR)) Outlet air flow rate (L/min (ANR)) Outlet air flow rate (L/min (ANR))
0 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 0 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 0 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
Inlet pressure (MPa) Inlet pressure (MPa) Inlet pressure (MPa)
4
9
40 8
7 3
30 6
5 2
20 4
3
1
10 2
1
0 0 0
1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
Pressure increase ratio P2/P1 Pressure increase ratio P2/P1 Pressure increase ratio P2/P1
A 926
Booster Regulator Series VBA
1.6
2 VBAT05A
0.1
1.4
ARJ
Outlet pressure (MPa)
P1
1.2 P1
=
1.
P1 .8
P1
0
=0
1 P1 MP to 935
M
.7 a
Pa
0.
P1 =0 MP
75
P1
= .6 a 1
0.8 0. MP 0.06
ARX
M
=0
P1
5
Pa
MP a
P1
.5
=0
0.6 a P1 = P2
MP
=0
.4
P1 = P2
MP
.3
a
0.04
AMR
MP
0.4
a
a
0.2
0.02
VBAT05A ARM
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 0 50 100 150
Outlet air flow rate (L/min (ANR)) Outlet air flow rate (L/min (ANR))
0 1 2 3 4 5 ARP
Pressure Inlet pressure: 0.7 MPa
(Representative Pressure Inlet pressure: 0.6 MPa
(Representative Capacity (L)
Characteristics Outlet pressure: 1.0 MPa
Flow rate: 20 L/min (ANR)
value) Characteristics Outlet pressure: 2.0 MPa
Flow rate: 10 L/min (ANR)
value)
IR
VBAT
1.08 2.1
1.06
Set point IRV
2.05
VBA1A
VEX
Outlet pressure (MPa)
1.04
Set point 2.0
1.02 VBAT10A, 20A, 38A
1.0
1.95 SRH
0.1
1.9
0.98 SRP
Max. pulsation range (MPa)
1.85 0.08
0.96
1.8
SRF
0.94
0.06
0 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 0 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 VBAT10A VCHR
Inlet pressure (MPa) Inlet pressure (MPa) 0.04
ITV
Charge Characteristics Charge Characteristics 0.02
VBAT20A
VBAT38A IC
5 400
0 10 20 30 38 40
ITVX
Capacity (L)
Charge time per 10 L t (s)
4
300
VBAT PVQ
3
VEF
200 VEP
VBA2A
2
Conditions:
VBA4A
VER
100
1 Inlet pressure: 0.5 MPa
Outlet set pressure: 1 MPa
Flow rate: Between 0 and max. flow rate
VEA
0 0
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0
• Performance of air tank VY1
Pressure increase ratio P2/P1 Pressure increase ratio P2/P1 • Alleviates the pulsation generated on the
outlet side. VBA
VBA43A VBA11A VBAT
• When air consumption exceeds air supply
The time required to charge pressure in the The time required to charge pressure in the during intermittent operation, required air
tank from 0.8 MPa to 1.0 MPa at 0.5 MPa
supply pressure:
tank from 1.0 MPa to 1.5 MPa at 0.5 MPa
supply pressure:
will be accumulated in the tank for use. AP100
This does not apply for continuous
P2 0.8 P2 1.0 P2 1.0 P2 1.5 operation.
= = 1.6 = = 2.0 = = 2.0 = = 3.0
P1 0.5 P1 0.5 P1 0.5 P1 0.5
With the pressure increase ratio from 1.6 to 2.0, With the pressure increase ratio from 2.0 to 3.0,
the charge time of 4.5 – 1.3 = 3.2 sec. (t) is the charge time of 147 – 58 = 89 sec. (t) is
given by the graph. Then, the charge time (T) given by the graph. Then, the charge time (T)
for a 100 L tank: for a 10 L tank:
V 100 V 10
T=tx = 3.2 x = 32 (s). T=tx = 89 x = 89 (s).
10 10 10 10
927 A
Series VBA
Sizing ( Sizing can be achieved with the SMC Pneumatic System Energy Saving Program Ver. 4.0.06
which can be downloaded from the SMC website: http://www.smcworld.com )
Tc Ts
Stroke
P1 P3 P2
L
øD Upper limit of pressure inside the tank P3
Necessary supply
Pressure
pressure to cylinder P2
Lower limit of pressure inside the tank P2
Inlet pressure P1
START Time
Necessary conditions: Example Other conditions:
D [mm]: Cylinder bore size 100 Q [L/min (ANR)]: Required air flow rate
L [mm]: Cylinder stroke 100 Qb [L/min (ANR)]: Outlet air flow rate of booster regulator
W [mm/s]: Cylinder operating speed Tc [s]: Cylinder operating time
200
C [pc.]: Number of cylinders K: Cylinder double-acting: 2, single-acting: 1
1
Tc [s]: Cylinder operating time P3 [MPa] Note 2): Tank charge pressure
Provide requisite Ts [s]: Cylinder stop time 0.5 T1 [s]: Time to charge (Time to charge to P2)
conditions for P1 [MPa]: Inlet pressure 30 T2 [s]: Time to charge (Time to charge to P3)
selection. P2 [MPa] Note 1): Necessary supply 0.5 T [s]: Time to charge (Time to charge from P2 to P3)
pressure to cylinder 0.8 Z: Number of booster regulators
Note 1) P2 is the necessary supply pressure to a cylinder, and set the pressure below the lower limit of pressure inside the tank
with a regulator. Adjust the pressure taking the maximum operating pressure of equipment in use into consideration.
Note 2) P3 is the output pressure of the booster regulator, which is also the upper limit of charge pressure to the tank.
π x D2 x W (P2 + 0.101)
Caution
Q [L/min (ANR)] = x x 60 x C
4 x 106 0.101 • Set the pressure increase ratio of the VBA11A (pressure increase
Calculate required ratio 4) to 2 or more. When the VBA11A is used at a pressure
air flow rate Q. π x 1002 x 200 (0.8 + 0.101) increase ratio of 2 or less, this may cause a malfunction.
Q= x x 60 x 1 = 841 [L/min (ANR)]
4 x 106 0.101 • Since the booster regulator is a compressor powered by the air, it
consumes the air. The air consumption is approximately 1.2 times
(pressure increase ratio 2) or 2.7 times (pressure increase ratio 4)
Select booster regulator VBA2A: Qb = 600 [L/min (ANR)] larger than the outlet side volume. Therefore, the booster
size from flow-rate VBA4A: Qb = 1050 [L/min (ANR)] regulator requires a supply capacity of the inlet side volume that
characteristics table. Refer to “Flow-rate Characteristics” on pages 926 and 927. is approximately 2.2 times (pressure increase ratio 2) or 3.7 times
(pressure increase ratio 4) larger than the outlet side volume.
V [L] =
(Q – Qb/2) x (Tc x K/60) Select the tank
(P3 – P2) x 9.9 from table below.
Obtain the tank
capacity V.
(841 – 600/2) x (0.5 x 2/60)
V= = 4.6 [L] Tank model Internal capacity Applicable combination model
(1.0 – 0.8) x 9.9
VBAT05 5L VBA1A — —
VBAT10 10 L VBA1A VBA2A —
Select the tank Select the VBAT10, which can be
capacity over V. directly connected to the VBA2A. VBAT20 20 L — VBA2A VBA4A
VBAT38 38 L — VBA2A VBA4A
Extend
Judgement NO stop time Ts NO Increase number of
of charge time up to charge time booster regulators (Z)
T ≤ Ts T or more. to decrease T.
When running continuously for longer periods of time, confirm the life expectancy.
When the life expectancy is shorter than required, select a larger sized booster regulator.
END
A 928
Booster Regulator Series VBA
Working Principle
The IN air passes through the check valve to booster chambers A and B. Meanwhile, air is supplied to drive chamber B via the governor and
the switching valve. Then, the air pressure from drive chamber B and booster chamber A are applied to the piston, boosting the air in booster
chamber B. As the piston travels, the boosted air is pushed via the check valve to the OUT side. When the piston reaches to the end, the piston
causes the switching valve to switch, so that drive chamber B is in the exhaust state and drive chamber A is in the supply state respectively.
Then, the piston reverses its movement, this time, the pressures from booster chamber B and drive chamber A boosts the air in booster
chamber A and sends it to the OUT side. The process described above is repeated to continuously supply highly pressurized air from the IN to
the OUT side. The governor establishes the outlet pressure by handle operation and pressure adjustment in the drive chamber by feeding back ARJ
the outlet pressure.
AR425
Air-operated type to 935
VBA10A, 20A, 40A, 43A Pilot pressure VBA11A
Drive Governor Governor Drive ARX
chamber A chamber A
Booster Drive
chamber A IN (Inlet) IN (Inlet)
chamber B AMR
Drive chamber B
VBA22A, 42A Piston rod
ARM
Piston rod
Booster
chamber A
ARP
Piston Piston IR
Check valve
IRV
Check valve Booster chamber B
Booster
Switching valve E OUT (Outlet) chamber B OUT (Outlet) E Switching valve
VEX
Circuit Example
SRH
• When only some of the machines in the plant require high-pressure • When the actuator output is insufficient but space limitations prohibit
air, booster regulators can be installed for only the equipment that switching to a larger cylinder diameter, a booster regulator can be SRP
requires it. This allows the overall system to use low-pressure air used to increase the pressure. This makes it possible to boost the
while accommodating machines requiring high-pressure air. output without replacing the actuator.
General line (low pressure) Locations requiring high pressure • When a certain level of output is required but the cylinder size must SRF
be kept small so that the driver remains compact.
VCHR
Plant line (source pressure)
VBA ITV
ø80
VBA (Two-stage ø100
pressure boost)
IC
OUT 0.8 MPa
VBA E ITVX
0.5 MPa
IN 0.5 MPa PVQ
Operating pressure: Operating pressure:
0.5 MPa 0.8 MPa
VEF
VBA Equivalent
VEP
Bore size: ø100 output Bore size: ø80
Output ≈ 3850 N Output ≈ 4000 N
• When charging a tank or the like from a source at atmospheric VER
pressure, a circuit with a check valve can be used to reduce the
charge time by allowing air to pass through the check valve up to • When only one side of the cylinder is used for work, booster VEA
the inlet pressure. regulators can be installed only on the lines that require them to
reduce the overall air consumption volume.
VY1
P1
P2 VBA
VBAT
AP100
Initially, inlet pressure (P1) passes through the check valve, fills P2,
and results in P1 = P2.
Shortening time
Outlet pressure (MPa)
P2
P1
Without check
valve by-pass
0 Time t (S)
929 A
Series VBA
Design Mounting
Warning Caution
1. Warning concerning abnormal outlet pressure 1. Transporting
• If there is a likelihood of causing an outlet pressure drop • When transporting this product, hold it lengthwise with both
due to unforeseen circumstances such as equipment hands. Never hold it by the black handle that protrudes from
malfunction, thus leading to a major problem, take safety the center because the handle could become detached
measures on the system side. from the body, causing the body to fall and leading to injury.
• Because the outlet pressure could exceed its set range if
there is a large fluctuation in the inlet pressure, leading to 2. Installation
unexpected accidents, take safety measures against abnor- • Install this product so that the silver-colored tie-rods and
mal pressures. cover are placed horizontally. If mounted vertically, it may
• Operate the equipment within its maximum operating result in a malfunction.
pressure and set pressure range. • Because the piston cycle vibration is transferred, use the
following mounting bolts (VBA1: M5; VBA2, 4: M10) and
2. Residual pressure measures tighten them with the specified torque (VBA1: 3 N·m; VBA2,
• Connect a 3-port valve to the OUT side of the booster 4: 24 N·m).
regulator if the residual pressure must be released quickly • If the transmission of vibration is not preferred, insert an
from the outlet pressure side for maintenance, etc. (Refer to isolating rubber material before installation.
the diagram below.) The residual outlet pressure side • Mount the pressure gauge with a torque of 7 to 9 N·m.
cannot be released even if the 3-port valve is connected to
the IN side because the check valve in the booster regulator
will activate. Piping
Caution
1. Flushing
• Use an air blower to flush the piping to thoroughly remove
any cutting chips, cutting oil, or debris from the piping
• After operation is finished, release the supply pressure at
inside, before connecting them. If they enter the inside of
the inlet. This stops the booster regulator from moving
the booster regulator, they could cause the booster regula-
needlessly and prevents operating malfunctions.
tor to malfunction or its durability could be affected.
2. Piping size
• To bring the booster regulator’s ability into full play, make
sure to match the piping size to the port size.
Air Supply
Selection
Caution
Caution 1. Quality of air source
1. Check the specifications. • Connect a mist separator to the inlet side near the booster
• Consider the operating conditions and operate this product regulator. If the quality of the compressed air is not
within the specification range that is described in this thoroughly controlled, the booster regulator could malfunc-
catalog. tion (without being able to boost) or its durability could be
affected.
2. Selection • If dry air (atmospheric pressure dew point: –23°C or less) is
• Based on the conditions (such as pressure, flow rate and cycle time) required for
used, the life expectancy may be shortened because dry air
the outlet side of the booster regulator, check the selection procedures described
in this catalog or model selection software for size selection of the booster will accelerate evaporation of grease inside.
regulator.
• Since the booster regulator is a compressor powered by the air, it consumes the
air. The air consumption is approximately 1.2 times (pressure increase ratio 2) or Operating Environment
2.7 times (pressure increase ratio 4) larger than the outlet side volume.
Therefore, the booster regulator requires a supply capacity of the inlet side
volume that is approximately 2.2 times (pressure increase ratio 2) or 3.7 times
Caution
(pressure increase ratio 4) larger than the outlet side volume. 1. Installation location
• Set the pressure of the VBA10A, VBA20A, VBA22A, VBA40A, VBA42A or • Do not install this product in an area that is exposed to
VBA43A (pressure increase ratio 2) to a level that is at least 0.1 MPa higher than rainwater or direct sunlight.
the inlet pressure. If the pressure differential is 0.1 MPa or less, the internal • Do not install in locations influenced by vibrations. If it must
operating pressure becomes the minimum operating pressure or less and the be used in such an area due to unavoidable circumstances,
switching valve may remain at the intermediate position, causing a restart failure. please contact SMC beforehand.
• Set the pressure increase ratio of the VBA11A (pressure increase ratio 4) to 2 or
more. When the VBA11A is used at a pressure increase ratio of 2 or less, the
internal operating pressure becomes the minimum operating pressure or less and
the switching valve may remain at the intermediate position, causing a restart
failure.
• When operating the booster regulator continuously for longer periods of time,
particularly confirm its service life.
• The service life of the booster regulator depends on not the operation hours but
the operating cycles (piston sliding distance). The operating cycles (piston sliding
distance) depend on the outlet flow of the booster regulator. Thus, when more
outlet flow of the booster regulator is used, its service life becomes shorter.
A 930
Booster Regulator Series VBA
Handling
Caution
1. Setting the pressure on the handle-operated type 3. Draining
• If air is supplied to the product in the shipped state, the air • If this product is used with a large amount of drainage
will be released. accumulated in the filter, mist separator or tank, the
Set the pressure by quickly pulling up on the governor drainage could flow out, leading to equipment malfunction. ARJ
handle, releasing the lock, and rotating the handle in the Therefore, drain the system once a day. If it is equipped
AR425
direction of the arrow (+). with an auto drain, check its operation once a day. to 935
• There is an upper and lower limit for the handle rotation. If
4. Exhaust
over-rotating the handle even after reaching to the limit, the
internal parts may be damaged. If the handle suddenly feels
• Exhausting time from E port may be longer for a booster ARX
regulator which is set to switch in longer hour intervals. This
heavy while being turned, stop turning the handle.
• Once the setting is completed, push the handle down and
is not an abnormal phenomenon. AMR
lock it. 5. Maintenance
• To decrease the outlet pressure, after the pressure has • Life expectancy varies depending on the quality of air and ARM
been set, rotate the handle in the direction of the arrow (–). the operating conditions. Signs that the unit is reaching the
The residual air will be released from the area of the end of its service life include the following:
handle, due to the relief construction of the governor. • Constant bleed from under the handle.
ARP
• To reset the pressure, first reduce the pressure so that it is • Air exhaust noise can be heard from the booster regulator
lower than the desired pressure; then, set it to the desired at 10 to 20 second intervals even when there is no air IR
pressure. consumption on the outlet side.
Conduct maintenance earlier than scheduled in such cases. IRV
• When maintenance is required, confirm the model and lot
number of the booster regulator, and please contact SMC
VEX
SMC
Low High
for maintenance kit.
• Conduct maintenance according to the specified mainte-
nance procedure by individuals possessing enough knowl- SRH
2. Setting the pressure on the air-operated type edge and experiences in maintaining pneumatic equipment.
(VBA22A, 42A) • The list of replacement parts and kit number are shown on
page 932, and the figure shows the position of the parts.
SRP
• Connect the outlet pipe of the pilot regulator for the remote
control to the pilot port (P). (Refer to the diagram below.)
• Refer to the graph below for the relationship between the SRF
pilot pressure and outlet pressure.
• The AR20 and AW20 are recommended for the pilot regula- VCHR
tor.
ITV
Pilot regulator
IC
ITVX
P
IN OUT PVQ
VEF
E VEP
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
Pilot pressure MPa
931 A
Series VBA
Construction/Replacement Parts
VBA10A VBA11A
q r e w t u r e w t q
VBA22A, 42A
932
Booster Regulator Series VBA
Dimensions
VBA10A-02 With elbow silencer (Option)
150
Pressure gauge (Option) Elbow silencer (Option)
60
IN side OUT side
gauge port gauge port 7 28 7 28
Rc 1/8 Rc 1/8
Silencer
(Option)
ARJ
113
113
IN port IN port
1/4 1/4 AR425
23
23
OUT port OUT port to 935
1/4 1/4
ARX
27
27
22
22
40 4 x ø5.5 60 EXH port 4 x ø5.5 60
8.5
50 70 1/4 70 AMR
(When silencer installed: 107) (97)
(When high-noise reduction
silencer installed: 126)
EXH port ARM
1/4
VBA11A-02 With elbow silencer (Option)
ARP
150
Pressure gauge (Option)
33 30 Elbow silencer (Option)
IR
IN side OUT side
gauge port gauge port 7 28 7 28
Rc 1/8 Rc 1/8 IRV
Silencer
(Option) VEX
113
113
IN port IN port
1/4 1/4
23
23
OUT port
1/4
OUT port
1/4
SRH
27
27
22
22
40 4 x ø5.5 60 EXH port 4 x ø5.5 60
SRP
8.5
50 70 1/4 70
(When silencer installed: 107) (97)
SRF
(When high-noise reduction EXH port
VBA20A-03 silencer installed: 126) 1/4 VCHR
300
39
Pressure gauge (Option) ITV
28
IN side gauge port OUT side gauge port IC
1/8 1/8
ITVX
IN port
176
3/8 PVQ
43
15 Silencer (Option)
OUT port VEF
3/8 VEP
46
21
VER
24
53 98 EXH port
VEA
3.2
4 x ø12
73 118 3/8
(When silencer installed: 153.5)
VBA40A-04 (When high-noise reduction VY1
404 silencer installed: 179)
40 VBA
Pressure gauge (Option) VBAT
43
IN side gauge port OUT side gauge port AP100
1/8 1/8
IN port
1/2
215
62
8
OUT port Silencer (Option)
1/2
22
62.8
32
96 4 x ø12
150 1/2
116
(When silencer installed: 200)
(When high-noise reduction
silencer installed: 230)
933
Series VBA
Dimensions
VBA22A-03 300 59
39 Pressure gauge (Option) 28
Pilot port
IN side gauge port OUT side gauge port 1/8
1/8 1/8
IN port
3/8
139
43
15
OUT port Silencer (Option)
3/8
21
46
24
53 98 EXH port
4 x ø12
3.2
73 118 3/8
IN port
1/2
62
172
8
OUT port Silencer (Option)
1/2
22
62.8
32
96 130 EXH port
4 x ø12
3.2
VBA43A-04 404
(When silencer installed: 200)
(When high-noise reduction
40 silencer installed: 230)
Pressure gauge (Option)
43
IN side gauge port OUT side gauge port
1/8 1/8
IN port
1/2
221
62
8
OUT port Silencer (Option)
1/2
22
62.8
32
How to Order
Made to Order
(For details, refer to page 937.)
ARJ
AR425
to 935
• Compact connections are Standard Product
possible with booster (For Japanese Market) Note) The thread type for each port is Rc. ARX
regulators.
• It can be used alone as a tank. VBAT 10 A 1 S AMR
• Also partially compatible with Option
Tank internal
Symbol Option
ARM
overseas standards capacity
Nil None
Symbol Internal capacity
V Drain valve ARP
05 5L
10 10 L Option
20 20 L Symbol Option Applicable model
IR
38 38 L Nil None Note) All models
Safety valve VBAT05A1, VBAT10A1 IRV
Material R (Set pressure: 1 MPa) VBAT20A1, VBAT38A1
VBAT05A1 Symbol Material
S
Safety valve VBAT05A1 VEX
A Carbon steel (SS400) (Set pressure: 2 MPa) VBAT10A1
S Stainless steel 304
Note) A safety valve port is provided only when option R or S is selected. SRH
VBAT10S1
CE Certified Product SRP
SRF
VBAT 10 A F SV Q
CE certified product
VCHR
Tank internal
VBAT20S1 (Self-declaration document attached)
capacity
Symbol Internal capacity
ITV
05 5L Accessories
10 10 L Symbol Accessories Applicable model IC
20 20 L Safety valve (Set pressure: 1 MPa) VBAT20A
RV
38 38 L Drain valve VBAT38A ITVX
Safety valve (Set pressure: 2 MPa) VBAT05A
Material SV
VBAT38A1
Symbol Material
Drain valve VBAT10A PVQ
A Carbon steel (SS400) Thread type VEF
Symbol Thread type VEP
Caution Nil Rc
Specifications Design
Air tank
VBAT10S
CE Certified Product VBAT20A
VBAT20S
—
VBAT05A VBAT10A VBAT20A VBAT38A VBAT38A —
Model VBAT38S
-SV-Q -SV-Q -RV-Q -RV-Q
Fluid Compressed air
Tank capacity (L) 5 10 20 38 Selection
Max. operating pressure (MPa) 2.0 1.0
IN port size 3/8 1/2 3/4 3/4 Caution
OUT port size 3/8 1/2 1/2 3/4 • Consider the operating conditions and operate
this product within the specification range.
Ambient and fluid temperature (°C) 0 to 75 • When using the air tank with a booster regulator,
Weight (kg) 6.6 10 14 21 refer to “Sizing” on page 928 or SMC Pneumatic
Carbon steel (SS400) System Energy Saving Program.
Material
Paint Outside: Silver paint, Inside: Rustproof paint
Mounting
Note) The accessories and options are included in the same container.
Caution
1. Accessories
Product Not Applicable to the ASME Standard • Refer to the operation manual regarding combin-
ing booster regulators with older model air tanks.
Model VBAT05A1--X11 VBAT10A1--X11 • The accessories are secured by bands to the feet
Fluid Compressed air of the air tank. Once removed, make sure not to
lose them.
Tank capacity (L) 5 10
2. Installation
Max. operating pressure (MPa) 2.0 • Install the tank away from people. It is dangerous
IN port size 3/8 3/8 if the accumulated air inside the tank were to
seep out.
OUT port size 3/8 1/2 • Do not mount the air tank on a moving part or a
Ambient and fluid temperature (°C) 0 to 75 place with vibration. If it must be used in such an
Weight (kg) 6.6 11 area due to unavoidable circumstances, please
contact SMC beforehand.
Material Carbon steel (SS400) • When connecting a booster regulator with the
Paint Outside: Silver paint, Inside: Rustproof paint tank, refer to the operation manual first, which is
provided with the air tank before assembling.
Note) The accessories and options are included in the same container. • To mount the air tank on a floor surface, use the
four holes to secure the tank with bolts or anchor
bolts.
Country/Region Law
Exportable models
Details Option (Order it separately.)
Warning
Material: Carbon steel Material: Stainless steel 1. Inspection
Simple Pressure VBAT05A1-U-X104 Safety valve/ • The use of pressure vessels could lead to an un-
Vessels Safety VBAT10A1-U-X104 Pressure gauge set expected accident due to external damage or
China and product certificate internal corrosion caused by drainage. Therefore,
and Technical VBAT20A1-T-X104
are included. make sure to check periodically for external
Regulations VBAT38A1-T-X104 damage, or the extent of internal corrosion
High Pressure Gas VBAT05A-X101 VBAT05S-X101 through the port hole. An ultrasonic thickness
Exempted product indicator may also be used to check for any re-
South Safety Control Act VBAT10A-X101 VBAT10S-X101 VBAT-K (Safety valve)
Occupational Safety Max. operating pressure: duction in material thickness.
Korea VBAT20A-X101 VBAT20S-X101 VBAT-V1 (Drain valve)
and Health Act 0.97 MPa 2. Draining
VBAT38A-X101 VBAT38S-X101
• If this product is used with a large amount of
Thailand, Taiwan No applicable standard Standard product
drainage, the drainage could flow out, leading to
equipment malfunction or corrosion inside the
tank. Therefore, drain the system once a day.
A 936
Air Tank Series VBAT
Options/Accessories/Part No.
<Standard Product>
For VBATA1 (Carbon Steel)
Model VBAT05A1- VBAT10A1- VBAT20A1- VBAT38A1-
Accessory kit VBAT5A-Y-3 VBAT10A-Y-3 VBAT20A-Y-3
Safety valve (When selecting an option) Note 1) 2) VBAT-R (Set pressure: 1 MPa), VBAT-S (Set pressure: 2 MPa) VBAT-R (Set pressure: 1 MPa)
Drain valve (When selecting an option) VBAT-V1
Note 1) The set pressure of the safety valve cannot be changed.
ARJ
Note 2) The safety valve is a safety measure that protects the tank from excess pressure. The valve opens automatically when the specified pressure is reached, releasing excess
pressure inside the tank. The valve closes again when the pressure drops below a designated value. Select a pressure valve appropriate for the maximum operating
AR425
pressure specification of the tank.
to 935
For VBATS1 (Stainless Steel) ARX
Model VBAT05S1- VBAT10S1- VBAT20S1- VBAT38S1-
Accessory kit VBAT5S-Y-4 VBAT10S-Y-4 VBAT20S-Y-4 AMR
Drain valve (When selecting an option) VBAT-V1
<CE Compliant Product> ARM
Model VBAT05A-SV-Q VBAT10A-SV-Q VBAT20A-RV-Q VBAT38A-RV-Q
Accessory kit VBAT5A-Y-2 VBAT10A-Y-2 VBAT20A-Y-2 ARP
Safety valve VBAT-S (Set pressure: 2 MPa) VBAT-R (Set pressure: 1 MPa)
Drain valve VBAT-V1
IR
<Product Not Applicable to the ASME Standard>
Model VBAT05A1--X11 VBAT10A1--X11 VBAT05AN1--X11 VBAT10AN1--X11 IRV
Thread type Rc NPT
Accessory kit
Safety valve (When selecting an option)
VBAT5A-Y-3 VBAT10A-Y-3
VBAT-S (Set pressure: 2 MPa)
VBAT5A-Y-3-X11 VBAT10A-Y-3-X11
VBAT-SN (Set pressure: 2 MPa)
VEX
Drain valve (When selecting an option) VBAT-V1 VBAT-V1N
SRH
The Accessory Kit is a Set of Nos. q to r. (For CE Compliant Product: ty)
Model VBAT5A-Y-3 VBAT10A-Y-3 VBAT20A-Y-3 SRP
VBAT5A-Y-2 VBAT10A-Y-2 VBAT20A-Y-2
No. VBAT5S-Y-4 VBAT10S-Y-4 VBAT20S-Y-4
Description Quantity
1 (VBA1A) 1 (VBA1A) SRF
q O-ring 1 1 1 1
1 (VBA2A) 1 (VBA2A)
Hexagon socket head taper screwed plug
w (For drain port) 1 1 1 1 1 1 VCHR
e
Hexagon socket head
cap screw
4
4 (VBA1A)
4 (VBA2A)
4 4
4 (VBA1A)
4 (VBA2A)
4 ITV
r Anchor bolt/nut — — 4 — — 4
t Bushing assembly — — — 1 1 1 IC
Hexagon socket head taper screwed plug
y — — — 1 1 1
(For safety valve port) ITVX
Drain valve VBAT-V1 Safety valve VBAT-R, VBAT-S
Safety
valve IN PORT PVQ
1/4
VEF
ø18.5
VEP
52
20
VER
58 (CLOSE) to
65
63 (OPEN)
OUT PORT
1/8
VEA
19
3/8
22
VY1
Drain valve
ø30 Body material: Brass (Width acrass flats 19) Body material: Brass VBA
For detailed dimensions, specifications
VBAT
Made to Order and lead times, please contact SMC.
AP100
1 Copper-free/Fluorine-free
VBAT-V2 (A set of stainless steel needle valve and fitting) is included with the standard product.
20 VBAT 10 A 1 V
Made to Order Note 1) The thread type for each port is Rc.
Copper-free/ Drain valve/VBAT-V2 Note 2) A stainless steel fitting and a needle valve are
Tank internal
Fluorine-free capacity Material included in the same container as accessories.
(For detailed dimensions, please contact SMC.)
Symbol Internal capacity Symbol Material
It can be ordered separately.
05 5L A Carbon steel (SS400) Note 3) Since neither copper nor fluorine parts are used
10 10 L S Stainless steel 304 for the tank, a standard model can be used when
20 20 L drain valve is not necessary.
38 38 L Note 4) The material of the safety valve is brass only.
937 A
Series VBAT
(370)
OUT
(307)
Tank OUT port
257
Rc 3/8 56
ø1
163
4 x ø11
32 32
200 100
338 160
Drain port
349∗ Rc 1/4 ∗ The length may be longer than the specification
if the plugs mounted on the tank are not fit to the end.
Tank IN port
VBAT10A1 Material: Carbon steel Rc 3/8 Booster regulator
IN port
Spare port
Connected to VBA10A, 11A Rc 1/2
Rc 1/4
EXH: Rc 1/4
60
(391)
OUT
(328)
278
Tank OUT port
Rc 1/2 80
ø1
32 32 170 4 x ø11
312 120
460 Drain port 180
471∗ Rc 1/4
∗ The length may be longer than the specification
if the plugs mounted on the tank are not fit to the end.
442
(417)
60
(367)
(367)
OUT OUT
Tank OUT port
278
0
Rc 1/2 ø18 80
ø1
170
32 32 4 x ø11 4 x ø11
(A)
D
(B)
(B)
OUT OUT
305
6
ø20 4 x ø13 ø20
6
4 x ø13
180
50 50
(A)
Tank OUT port to 935
(A)
D
(B)
(B)
Rc 3/4 OUT OUT
ARX
355
6
ø25 56
4 x ø13 ø2 4 x ø13
205
50 50 AMR
500 150 150
824 Drain port 250 250
ARM
835∗ Rc 1/4 (mm)
Booster regulator model A B C D Note) ARP
VBA20A 531 444 Rc 3/8 —
∗ The length may be longer than the specification if the plugs mounted on the tank are not fit to the end. VBA40A 570 479.8 Rc 1/2 —
IR
VBA22A 494 444 Rc 3/8 519
VBA42A 527 479.8 Rc 1/2 543
Note) When option G (pressure gauge) is selected
IRV
VEX
VBAT05S1 Material: Stainless steel 304
Tank IN port Booster regulator
Rc 3/8 IN port
Connected to VBA10A, 11A Rc 1/4 SRH
EXH: Rc 1/4
60 SRP
(370)
OUT
(307)
Rc 3/8 60
ø1
163
32 32 4 x ø11
VCHR
Drain port
100
Rc 1/4
160
ITV
200
300
IC
OUT VEP
(328)
Rc 1/2
ø1
80 VER
170
32 32 4 x ø11
VEA
Drain port 120
Rc 1/4
312
180 VY1
460 VBA
VBAT
Connected to VBA20A Connected to VBA22A
Tank IN port AP100
Rc 3/8 Booster regulator
IN port Booster regulator IN port
Rc 3/8 Rc 3/8
442
(417)
0
ø18 80
ø1
170
32 32 4 x ø11 4 x ø11
939
Series VBAT
(A)
(A)
D
(B)
(B)
OUT OUT
305
6
ø20 06
ø2 4 x ø13
180
4 x ø13
50 50
EXH: C EXH: C
(A)
D
(B)
(B)
6
ø25 ø2
56
205
4 x ø13 4 x ø13
50 50
150 150
500
250 250
824
(mm)
Drain port Booster regulator model A B C D Note)
Rc 1/4 VBA20A 531 444 Rc 3/8 —
VBA40A 570 479.8 Rc 1/2 —
VBA22A 494 444 Rc 3/8 519
VBA42A 527 479.8 Rc 1/2 543
VBA43A 576 — — —
Note) When option G (pressure gauge) is selected
VBAT 05 R
10 A1- S VBAT 20 R
38 A1- S
With safety valve With safety valve
940
Air Tank Series VBAT
(370)
ARX
(307)
Tank OUT port
257
6
15
3/8 ø AMR
163
4 x ø11
32 32
ARM
Drain port 100
1/4 200 160
ARP
338
360∗ IR
∗ The length may be longer than the specification if the plugs mounted on the tank are not fit to the end.
The length of G thread type is about 6 mm longer due to plug type differences. IRV
VEX
VBAT10A-Q Material: Carbon steel
SRH
Connected to VBA10A, 11A
Safety valve port
SRP
3/8 Tank IN port
1/2
Booster regulator SRF
Spare port IN port
2 x 1/2 1/4
EXH: 1/4 VCHR
130 60
ITV
(391)
OUT
(328)
278
32 32 4 x ø11
ITVX
Drain port 120
1/4 312 180 PVQ
460
VEF
482∗ VEP
∗ The length may be longer than the specification if the plugs mounted on the tank are not fit to the end. VER
The length of G thread type is about 6 mm longer due to plug type differences.
VEA
Connected to VBA20A Connected to VBA22A
Tank IN port VY1
1/2 Booster regulator
Safety valve port VBA
IN port Booster regulator IN port
3/8 VBAT
Spare port 3/8 3/8
2 x 1/2 AP100
EXH: 3/8 EXH: 3/8
(454)
442∗
130 60
(417)
OUT OUT
(367)
(367)
1/2 80 80
ø1 ø1
170
4 x ø11 4 x ø11
32 32
∗ The length may be longer than the specification if the plugs mounted on the tank are not fit to the end.
The length of G thread type is about 6 mm longer due to plug type differences.
941
Series VBAT
EXH: C EXH: C
Spare port
(A)
250
D
(A)
2 x 1/2 OUT OUT
(B)
(B)
Tank OUT port
305
1/2 06 06
ø2 ø2
180
4 x ø13 4 x ø13
50 Drain port 50
1/4
400 100 100
674 200
200
696∗
(mm)
∗ The length may be longer than the specification if the plugs mounted on the tank are not fit to the end.
Booster regulator model A B C D Note)
The length of G thread type is about 6 mm longer due to plug type differences. VBA20A 481 394 3/8 —
VBA40A 520 429.8 1/2 —
VBA22A 444 394 3/8 469
VBA42A 477 429.8 1/2 493
Note) When option G (pressure gauge) is selected
(A)
D
(B)
(B)
OUT OUT
3/4 56
56 ø2
ø2
205
4 x ø13 4 x ø13
50 50
Drain port
1/4
500 150 150
942
Air Tank Series VBAT
(370)
OUT
(307)
Tank OUT port
257 ARX
56
3/8 ø1
163
32 32
4 x ø11 AMR
Drain port
100
ARM
1/4
OUT
(301)
1/2 56
ø1
163
4 x ø11
32 32 ITVX
Drain port
1/4
120
PVQ
312 180
VEF
625 VEP
636∗
∗ The length may be longer than the specification if the plugs mounted on the tank are not fit to the end.
VER
Tank IN port
VY1
3/8 Booster regulator VBA
Safety valve IN port Booster regulator IN port
port
VBAT
Spare port 3/8 3/8
3/8 1/2
AP100
EXH: 3/8 EXH: 3/8
(427)
(390)
190
(340)
(340)
OUT OUT
Tank OUT port
251
1/2 56 56
ø1 ø1
163
32 32 4 x ø11 4 x ø11
943