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IDK Series
condensation
where cylinders do not moving part.
rotate.
AT
IDF
in piping IDU
IDF
FS
for small cylinders/air grippers. IDFA
Diffuses water vapor in the IDFB
piping to the outside! IDH
Water vapor
ID
IDG
IDK
AMG
AFF
AM
AMD
Water vapor AMH
Water vapor
AME
AMF
Current piping ZFC
SF
SFD
No
Additional condensation LLB
power supply AD
and works Condensation
are not generated GD
necessary! Operating a small cylinder, air
gripper, or air operated valve, etc.
which has a small volume may
Moisture General
All you have to do is control tube
cause condensation of water in
the area near the actuator due to
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Moisture Control Tube IDK Series
Prevents condensation
issue with pneumatic
equipment.
If condensation occurs...
Grease deteriorates
Shorter life
Air quality affects the operation and the life of the equipment in a
or is washed away. pneumatic system, so dehumidified air is necessary. In particular,
if small actuators are continuously operated at high frequency,
condensation may be generated even with dehumidified air, due
to the characteristics of the system. The moisture control tube
Operation failure prevents condensation from being formed by diffusing water vapor
generated in the piping to the outside before the water vapor is
condensed.
Exhaust Supply
q The temperature in the piping rapidly drops due to adiabatic expansion. Residual vapor is pressed by compressed air and
w If the temperature in the piping becomes lower than the accumulates in the area near the actuator.
dew point of the compressed air, vapor will be generated.
e The vapor cannot be exhausted (cannot be pushed
out) as the volume of the actuator is small.
Vapor builds up
Vapor is generated. on the cylinder side.
Cylinder Piping (Tube) Solenoid Exhaust Cylinder Piping (Tube) Solenoid Supply
valve New compressed air valve
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Moisture Control Tube IDK Series
IDFA
Reduces tube
buckling! IDFB
Rotational movement IDH
Model
Tube Tube effective length
Tube Tube effective length
ID
O.D. 100 200 Model
O.D. 100 200
IDG
IDK02 ø2
IDK04 ø4
100 mm 200 mm
IDK
IDK04 ø4
AMG
IDK06 ø6
IDK06 ø6
100 mm 200 mm
AFF
AM
AMD
AMH
The accumulated vapor is liquefied (condensed) due
AME
to repeated supply/exhaust.
AMF
Condensed
ZFC
Condensation water
Supply
SF
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Moisture Control Tube
IDK Series
Specifications (Linear Shape)
R
How to Order
IDK 02 100
Tube O.D. Tube nominal length
Symbol O.D. Symbol Nominal length
02 2 mm 100 100 mm
04 4 mm 200 200 mm
06 6 mm
Dimensions
Unit: mm
Nominal Full
O.D. x I.D.
L Model length length
D
X L
X
IDK02-100 100 120
2 x 1.2
IDK02-200 200 220
D
Made to Order
If you require the moisture control tube with a nominal length not listed in the above table, please contact SMC.
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Moisture Control Tube IDK Series
SFD
A
(24)
Section B details
LLB
(A) Section B Section B
Inner sleeve
AD
(Stainless steel)
IDK06-100-C1 IDK06-200-C1 GD
Tube O.D.
4) Width: Min.(14) Width: Min.(20) IDK04: ø4
0)
:(ø2 ø3 Max.(30)
:( IDK06: ø6
D. Max.(20) D.
O. O.
oil oil
øC øC
(42)
(40)
A Section B A Section B
* Due to the material, the above dimensions may vary depending on the environment (temperature, humidity) including the spread of dimension A.
195 A
IDK Series
Table for Quick Selection
Refer to pages 198 and 199 for details of Model Selection.
Dual Piston
Actuator size Piping condition Recommended model
Series Bore size Stroke Tube length Tube O.D. 2 mm Tube O.D. 4 mm Tube O.D. 6 mm
[mm] [mm] [m] IDK02-100 IDK02-200 IDK04-100 (-C1) IDK04-200 (-C1) IDK06-100 (-C1) IDK06-200 (-C1)
CXWM, CXWL 5 — — — — — —
10 25
(CXWl-25 or less) 10 — — — — V —
5 V — V — V —
6 10
10 V — V — — V
MXQ
Size larger than 5 V — V — V —
those above 10 V — V — V —
5 V — V — V —
6 10
10 V — V — — V
CXS, CXSJ
Size larger than 5 V — V — V —
those above 10 V — V — V —
Note) If the piping is longer than the above tube length, the IDKl-200 may be necessary.
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Table for Quick Selection IDK Series
−30 150
0.4 MPa 0.5 MPa 0.6 MPa 0.7 MPa Basic conditions
−40 100 Supply air dew point: −20°C (Atmospheric pressure dew point)
Supply air pressure: 0.5 MPa
Non- O.D. 2 mm tube Solenoid valve operating intervals: 1 s (ON) — 1 s (OFF)
−50 condensation 50
Ambient Ambient temperature: 25°C
area environment Ambient humidity: 40%
−60 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 0 200 400 600 800 1000
Volume ratio [Kv] Kv value
Enlarged View of Portion Within Dotted Lines Enlarged View of Portion Within Dotted Lines
0 100
Supply air dew point (Atmospheric pressure dew point) [°C]
90
−10 Condensation O.D. 6 mm tube
80
area O.D. 4 mm tube
70
−20
Basic conditions
60
0.4 MPa 0.5 MPa 0.6 MPa 0.7 MPa Supply air dew point: −20°C (Atmospheric pressure dew point)
−30 50 Supply air pressure: 0.5 MPa
40 Solenoid valve operating intervals: 1 s (ON) — 1 s (OFF)
−40 Ambient Ambient temperature: 25°C
30 environment Ambient humidity: 40%
Non- 20 O.D. 2 mm tube
−50 condensation
area 10
−60 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Volume ratio [Kv] Kv value
(2) If your operating conditions are different from these basic con-
Calculation method of volume ratio (Kv value) ditions, apply a correction factor.
Calculate the piping volume Vt and the actuator volume Vc and Necessary length to prevent condensation L
substitute them into equation q below. = Necessary length to prevent condensation at basic conditions L1 x C1 x C2 x C3
Vt Kv : Volume ratio
Correction Factor C1 for Supply Air Dew Point
Kv = ··· q Vt : Piping volume [mm3]
Vc Vc : Actuator volume [mm3] Supply air dew point Correction factor
[°C] C1
pd l 2 Vt : Piping volume [mm3] [can be selected from –10 2
Vt = piping volume chart in Fig. 2.] –20 1
4 d : Tube I.D. [mm]
–30 0.5
l : Tube length [mm]
* Tube length means the tube piping length from the
–40 0.25
switch valve (e.g. solenoid valve) to the actuator. Correction Factor C2 for Ambient Environment
Temperature Correction factor C2
pD2s Vc : Actuator volume [mm3] Relative
Vc = D : Bore size [mm] humidity 10°C 25°C 40°C 60°C
4 20% 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8
s : Stroke [mm]
Fig. 2 Piping Volume Chart 40% 0.5 1.0 1.3 1.8
140000
60% 1.0 1.7 2.8 3.7
75% 2.1 4.0 5.9 7.8
120000
ø6 tube Correction Factor C3 for Supply Air Pressure
Piping volume [mm3]
Selection Example
2 Select the length of moisture control tube.
Circuit conditions
(1) Find L1, the necessary length to prevent condensation at basic conditions, HAA
• Actuator : CUJB4-6D HAW
from the length selection chart at basic conditions and Kv value.
Bore size D: 4 mm
Stroke s : 6 mm Fig. 2 Length Selection Chart at Basic Conditions
300
AT
• Tube size : O.D. 6 mm x I.D. (Tube I.D. d) 4 mm
Note) For dual piston cylinder, the volume ratio will be 1/2 of the
0 200 400
Kv value
600 800 1000
IDK
volume ratio calculated above.
199 A
IDK Series
Specific Product Precautions 1
Be sure to read this before handling the products. Refer to back page 50 for Safety
Instructions and pages 6 to 8 for Air Preparation Equipment Precautions.
Caution Caution
1. Use the moisture control tube without lubrication. 5. Do not use in environments where foreign matter may
2. Do not cover the moisture control tube or use in an stick to the product or get mixed in the product’s interior.
enclosed space. Water vapor escapes outside of the 6. Avoid high temperature and humidity in the operating
moisture control tube. environment. They will reduce the performance of the
Covering the moisture control tube will reduce the tube and condensation may be generated.
performance and condensation cannot be prevented.
3. The exterior dimensions will change depending on
Mounting/Piping
the temperature and humidity.
If the product is left in an environment which ex-
ceeds the specifications of 40°C and 75% RH rela-
Caution
tive humidity, the outer diameter will increase and it 1. Do not use the moisture control tubes bundled together.
will become difficult to insert and remove it from the Otherwise, the performance may be decreased.
One-touch fitting. 2. Connect the tube directly to the fitting of the actuator
In such cases, please refrain from inserting and re- or air operated valve.
moving the product with force. Perform insertion If the tube is connected to other places, condensation
and removal in a location with a lower temperature will not be prevented and vapor will be generated.
and lower humidity. Mounting position
4. As the product is used to prevent condensation Moisture control tube
during use, the outer diameter of the tubing will in-
crease and it may become difficult to remove it from Supply air
the One-touch fitting. In such cases, wait for a short
while after operation has been stopped before re- Cylinder Solenoid valve
moving the tubing.
Moisture control tube
5. The color of the moisture control tube will turn to
brown over time due to reaction with organic sub- Switch air for air operated valve
stances in the air. This does not affect the perfor- Supply air
mance or strength.
6. Do not wipe or clean the product with alcohol. Only Cylinder
Air operated
air blow should be performed. valve
7. The moisture control tube is assumed to be used 3. Clean the tube and actuator by air blowing to eliminate
for static piping. moisture before connecting them to the circuit with
If the tube moves, for example in a flexible moving condensation.
tube, it may become worn, elongated or torn due to When condensation is being generated in the tubing of
tensile forces, or disconnected from the fitting. En- an actuator, it is possible that all the required grease
sure the tube is in a static condition at all times be- has been washed away. Make sure to mount the mois-
fore using. ture control tube after adding grease to the actuator.
4. Mount the tube with minimum bending radius or
Operating Environment more. Be careful not to bend or flatten the tube even
if the bending radius is more than the minimum val-
Caution ue. The moisture control tube is not suitable for the
place where the product slides in high frequency.
1. The moisture control tube is for indoor use. It cannot Do not stretch or shake this product when using.
be used under water or where it is exposed to water.
5. When connecting this product to a fitting, hold the
2. Do not use this product in locations where there tube and slowly push the tube straight (0 to 5°) into
are problems with static electricity. the fitting until it stops. Pull the tube back gently to
3. Do not use this product in locations where spatter make sure that it is connected firmly. If the tube is
is generated. not installed correctly, it may cause air leaks, or the
tube may be disconnected.
4. Do not use in an environment where the product is
As a guide, connect the tube to the fitting until the
directly exposed to cutting oil, lubricant, coolant oil, etc.
inner sleeve is not visible from the fitting.
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IDK Series
Specific Product Precautions 2
Be sure to read this before handling the products. Refer to back page 50 for Safety
Instructions and pages 6 to 8 for Air Preparation Equipment Precautions.
Mounting/Piping Others
201 A