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The product specified here may become unsafe if handled Recommended cock
Instruction Manual incorrectly. lubricant
Class 1 turbine oil (ISO VG32) gauge
- C1SL-23-A C2SL-23-A C3SL-23-A C4SL-23-A
Lubricator The assembly, operation and maintenance of machines or equipment Bowl material Polycarbonate With
drain With
including our products must be performed by an operator who is Semi-
cock level - - C3LL-38-A C4LL-38-A
Series AL10-A to AL60-A appropriately trained and experienced. Bowl guard - standard Standard (Polycarbonate) gauge
Do not service or attempt to remove product and (Steel) Table 3
machinery/equipment until safety is confirmed. Weight (kg) 0.07 0.10 0.20 0.38 0.43 0.94 1.09
Note) Bowl assembly for the AL20-A to AL60-A models comes with a
1) The inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should Air quality
5 µm filtration or smaller bowl seal. Please consult with SMC separately for psi and °F unit
only be performed after measures to prevent falling or runaway of the required
driven objects have been confirmed. Impact and display specifications.
2) When the product is to be removed, confirm that the safety vibration See section 3.2
measures as mentioned above are implemented and the power from resistance 2.4 Flow Rate Characteristics Specifications
any appropriate source is cut, and read and understand the specific B10 Note 2) 3.4 million cycles (Representative values)
product precautions of all relevant products carefully. B10D Note 2) 6.8 million cycles
3) Before machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to Standards Complies with the basic and well-tried safety principles of EN ISO 13849-2:2012.
Table 1
prevent unexpected operation and malfunction.
The intended use of AL-A modular style lubricator is to provide accurate Contact SMC beforehand and take special consideration of
lubricator of downstream equipment by adjusting the oil drop rate. The Note 1) The flow rate is 5 drops or greater/min under the following
safety measures if the product is to be used in any of the
transparent bowl allows 360° monitoring of oil levels. conditions: Inlet pressure of 0.5 MPa; Class 1 turbine oil (ISO VG32);
following conditions.
Temperature at 20°C; Oil adjustment valve fully open. For a circuit that
Validated according to ISO 13849, see section 2. 1) Conditions and environments outside of the given specifications, or
repeatedly turns ON and OFF on the outlet side, make the adjustment
ISO 10218-1: Manipulating industrial robots - - Safety. etc. Always ensure compliance with relevant safety laws and Note 1) Assembly of a bracket and 2 mounting screws.
standards.
This manual contains essential information for the protection of users
All electrical work must be carried out in a safe manner by a qualified 2.3 Bowl Assembly/Part No.
and others from possible injury and/or equipment damage.
person in compliance with applicable national regulations.
Read this manual before using the product, to ensure correct Model
handling, and read the manuals of related apparatus before use.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Caution Lubricant
Polycarbonate bowl
Warning indicates a hazard with a medium level 2 Specifications - C1SL-3-A C2SL-3-A - -
With
Warning of risk which, if not avoided, could result in death drain With
2.4 Standard Specifications
or serious injury. cock bowl - C2SL-3C-A C3SL-3-A C4SL-3-A
AL40- guard
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk Model AL10-A AL20-A AL30-A AL40-A AL50-A AL60-A
06-A Drain
Danger which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious cock With
1/4, 3/8,
injury. Port size M5x0.8 1/8, 1/4 1/4, 3/8 3/4 3/4, 1 1 with bowl - - C3SL-3W-A C4SL-3W-A
1/2 barb guard
fitting
Warning Fluid Air
- C1SL-6-A C2SL-6-A - -
Ambient and
The compatibility of the product is the responsibility of the -5 to 60°C (with no freezing)
Without
drain With
fluid temp.
person who designs the equipment or decides its specifications. cock bowl
Max. operating -
conditions, its compatibility with specific equipment must be decided 1.0 MPa With C1SL-36-A C2SL-36-A - -
pressure drain With
by the person who designs the equipment or decides its cock bowl
Min. operating - C2SL-36C-A C3SL-36-A C4SL-36-A
specifications based on necessary analysis and test results. The 1 cycles / min guard
frequency Drain
expected performance and safety assurance of the equipment will be cock With
Min. dripping
the responsibility of the person who has determined its compatibility 1/4: 30 with bowl - - C3SL-36W-A C4SL-36W-A
flow rate 1/4: 30 barb guard
with the product. This person should also continuously review all 4 15 3/8: 40 50 190 220
(L/min (ANR)) 3/8: 40 fitting
specifications of the product referring to its latest catalogue Note 1)
1/2: 50
information, with a view to giving due consideration to any possibility
of equipment failure when configuring the equipment.
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2 Specifications - continued 2 Specifications - continued 3 Installation - continued 4 Settings - continued
AL40-A Rc1/2 2.5 Special Products Specification Turn sight dome counter clockwise to increase the feed rate of
Caution Caution lubricant and clockwise to decrease the feed rate. From the fully
closed position, three rotations will bring it to the fully open position.
Special products might have specifications different from those shown Use a check valve (AKM series) to prevent back flow of the lubricant
Please do not rotate it any further than this.
in this section. Contact SMC for specific drawings. These drawings will when redirecting the air flow before the lubricator.
On AL10-A, some dripping may occur even when needle is fully
give the appropriate specification details and compliance with the safety closed.
principles of ISO 13849, if applicable. 3.1.2 Mounting
Pressure drop (MPa)
AL 30 – 03 B – –A
the body to avoid drop or damage of the bowl.
3.1 Installation
Connect the lubricator ensuring the correct orientation of ports "1"
Warning (IN) and "2" (OUT) for air direction. Incorrect orientation of connection
Do not install the product unless the safety instructions have been read may cause malfunction. ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺
and understood. Install the bowl vertically with bowl facing down. If it is inclined,
❶
dripping may not be confirmed.
3.1.1 Selection Make space to provide easy access at the bottom of the product Symbol Description Body Size
Do not introduce air from the outlet side as this can damage the when replacing bowl or draining.
10 20 30 40 50 60
bumper.
The standard bowl for the air filter, filter regulator, and lubricator, as
AL40-06-A Rc3/4 well as the sight dome for the lubricator are made of polycarbonate.
Metric thread
● - - - - -
Nil (M5)
Do not use in an environment where they are exposed to or come in
contact with organic solvents, chemicals, cutting oil, synthetic oil, ❷ Pipe thread type Rc - ● ● ● ● ●
The volume of the cylinder must be larger than the volume of piping F G - ● ● ● ● ●
between the solenoid valve and cylinder; otherwise, oil may not be +
transferred to the cylinder. M5 M5 x 0.8 ● - - - - -
Pressure drop (MPa)
Warning 01 1/8 - ● - - - -
02 1/4 - ● ● ● - -
Table 4 shows reference chemical data for substances potentially in the
❸ Port size 03 3/8 - - ● ● - -
application atmosphere which can cause degradation to the product if in Figure 1
contact with its surfaces. 04 1/2 - - - ● - -
3.2 Environment 06 3/4 - - - ● ● -
Warning 10 1 - - - - ● ●
+
Do not use in an environment where corrosive gases, chemicals, salt
Without
water or steam are present. Option Nil ● ● ● ● ● ●
❹ mounting option
Do not use in an explosive atmosphere. (Mounting) (1)
B With bracket - ● ● ● ● ●
Do not expose to direct sunlight. Use a suitable protective cover.
AL50-A Rc1 Application Material Do not install in a location subject to vibration or impact. Check the +
Type Chemical name
examples Polycarbonate Nylon product specifications. Nil Polycarbonate bowl ● ● ● ● ● ●
Hydrochloric acid Do not mount in a location exposed to radiant heat. 2 Metal bowl ● ● ● ● ● ●
Sulfuric acid, Acid washing liquid
Acid
Phosphoric acid for metals
Δ ✕ 6 Nylon bowl ● ● ● ● ● ●
Carbonate of soda enter inside the port. When using seal tape, leave 1 thread exposed +
Sodium sulfide on the end of the pipe/fitting. ❺ Without drain
Nil ● ● ● ● ● ●
Inorganic salts Sulfate of potash - ✕ Δ Avoid rising piping and piping branches on secondary side.
Semi-standard
Lubricant cock
Sulfate of soda
Carbon tetrachloride Cleansing liquid for
Otherwise lubricating failure may be caused. b exhaust 3 With drain cock ● ● ● ● ● ●
Chlorine Chloroform metals Do not apply any torsional moment, or bending moment except the port
solvents Ethylene chloride Printing ink
✕ Δ 3W (5)
Drain cock with
- ● ● ● ●
weight of the lubricator itself. External piping needs to be supported barb fitting
-
Methylene chloride Dilution
separately. Hard piping like steel tube is susceptible to excessive +
Benzene Toluene Coatings
Aromatic series
Paint thinner Dry cleaning
✕ Δ moment load or vibration. Flow direction:
Nil ● ● ● ● ● ●
Acetone Photographic film Tighten fittings to the specified tightening torque: Left to right
AL60-A Rc1 Ketone Methyl ethyl ketone Dry cleaning ✕ ✕ c
Flow direction:
● ● ● ● ● ●
Cyclohexane Textile industries R
Screw M5 1/8 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1 Right to left
Ethyl alcohol IPA Antifreeze
Alcohol
Methyl alcohol Adhesives
Δ ✕ +
Torque
1 Note 1) 7~9 12~14 22~24 28~30 28~30 36~38 Name plate and
(N.m)
Oil Gasoline Kerosene - ✕ ○ Table 5
Nil
caution plate: MPa
● ● ● ● ● ●
Acetic acid
Methyl ether Ethyl
wrench.
Ether
ether
Brake oil additives ✕ ○
Cutting oil Note 1) Option is not assembled and supplied loose at the time of shipment.
4 Settings
Amino Methyl amino Brake oil additives ✕ ✕ Note 2) Refer to Chemical data on Table 4 (Section 3.1.1) for chemical resistance of the bowl.
Rubber accelerator 4.1 Adjusting Lubricant Feed Rate Note 3) A bowl guard is provided as standard equipment (polycarbonate).
Thread-lock fluid
Others
Seawater Leak tester
- ✕ Δ To adjust the lubricant feed rate, the oil adjustment valve can be Note 4) A bowl guard is provided as standard equipment (nylon).
adjusted by turning the sight dome. Note 5) The combination of metal bowl: 2 and 8 is not available.
○: Essentially safe Δ: Some effects may occur. ✕: Effects will occur.
You can see the feed rate of lubricant by the frequency of drops in Note 6) For pipe thread type: M5, NPT. This product is for overseas use only
Table 4 according to the new Measurement Law. (The SI unit type is provided for use in Japan.)
the sight dome for a given time. Note that numbered scale markings
are guidelines for adjusting the position, and not indicators of the Note 7) ○: For pipe thread type: M5, NPT only.
When the above factors are present, or there is some doubt, use a metal bowl for safety.
dripping amount.
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Validated according to ISO13849-2.
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6 Outline Dimensions (mm) 6 Outline Dimensions (mm) – continued 8 Limitations of Use - continued
2) The exports of SMC products or technology from one country to
6.1 AL10-A Optional specifications Semi-standard specifications
Metal bowl another are governed by the relevant security laws and regulations of
With With Metal bowl Metal bowl
Standard specifications
drain barb
Metal
with drain with level
with level the countries involved in the transaction. Prior to the shipment of a
Model Bracket mount bowl gauge with
cock fitting cock gauge
drain cock
SMC product to another country, assure that all local rules governing
that export are known and followed.
P A B C D E G J M N Q R S T U V B B B B B B
AL10-A M5 x 0.8 25 51.5 25.5 12.5 - 35 12.5 - - - - - - - - 59.9 - 56.3 59.3 - -
AL20-A 1/8, 1/4 40 79.3 35.9 20 - 60 20 30 27 22 5.4 8.4 40 2.3 28 87.7 - 84.5 87.5 - -
Caution
AL30-A 1/4, 3/8 53 104.1 38.1 26.7 30 80 26.7 41 35 23 6.5 13 53 2.3 30 115.1 123.6 104.1 117.6 124.1 137.6 SMC products are not intended for use as instruments for legal
AL40-A 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 70 136.1 39.8 35.5 38.4 110 35.5 50 52 26 8.5 12.5 70 2.3 35 147.1 155.6 136.1 149.6 156.1 169.6 metrology.
AL40-06-A 3/4 75 138.1 37.8 35.5 38.4 110 35.5 50 52 25 8.5 12.5 70 2.3 34 149.1 157.6 138.1 151.6 158.1 171.6 Measurement instruments that SMC manufactures or sells have not
(Port size) AL50-A 3/4, 1 90 209.1 41.2 45 - 110 45 70 66 35 11 13 90 3.2 47 220.1 228.6 209.1 222.6 229.1 246.2 been qualified by type approval tests relevant to the metrology
AL60-A 1 95 223.1 44.7 47.5 - 110 47.5 70 66 35 11 13 90 3.2 47 234.1 242.6 223.1 236.6 243.1 256.6 (measurement) laws of each country.
maintenance
Table 6
ordained by the metrology (measurement) laws of each country.
for
off the supply pressure. Confirm that the air is released to GERMANY
Do not disassemble the product, unless required by installation or Egelsbach, Germany
maintenance instructions. atmosphere. SMC Italia Hellas Branch, Anagenniseos 7-9-P.C. 14342
GREECE
Discharge drain to avoid that drain exceeds the upper limit of the air N.Philadelphia, Athens, Greece
filter. Excessive drain in the lubricator may cause dripping failure. SMC Hungary IpariAutomatizálásiKft.Torbágy u. 19, HU-
HUNGARY
2045 Törökbálint, Hungary
6.3 AL30-A to AL40-06-A Warning
Maintenance and checks should be done by following the procedure 8 Limitations of Use IRELAND
SMC Pneumatics (Ireland) Ltd.2002 Citywest Business
Bracket in the operation manual. Incorrect handling of the product may cause Campus, Naas Road, Saggart, Co. Dublin, Ireland
8.1 Limited warranty and Disclaimer/Compliance Requirements SMC Italia S.p.A.Via Garibaldi 62, I-20061Carugate,
(Option) breakage or malfunction of the equipment or device. ITALY
The product used is subject to the following “Limited warranty (Milano), Italy
Open and close drain cock manually. Opening and closing too much and Disclaimer” and “Compliance Requirements”. Read and SMC Pneumatics Latvia SIA, Dzelzavas str. 120g, Riga,
LATVIA
may damage the drain cock. LV-1021, Latvia
accept them before using the product.
Perform periodical check to find cracks, flaws or other deterioration LITHUANIA UAB “SMC Pneumatics”, Oslo g. 1, LT-04123 Vilnius, Lithuania
on the resin bowl and the sight dome which may cause malfunction. If SMC Pneumatics B.V.De Ruyterkade 120, NL-1011 AB
Limited warranty and Disclaimer NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
any sign of deterioration is seen, replace with new bowl or sight SMC Pneumatics Norway AS, Vollsveien 13 C,
1) The warranty period of the product is 1 year in service or 1.5 years NORWAY
dome. GranfosNæringspark, N-1366 Lysaker, Norway
(Port size) after the product is delivered, whichever is first (1). Also, the product
Check for dirt in the resin bowl periodically. If any dirt is seen, replace may have specified durability, running distance or replacement parts. POLAND
SMC Industrial Automation, Polska Sp z o.o.
with a new bowl. If removing the dirt by washing instead of using a 02-826 Warszawa, ul. Poloneza 89
Please consult your nearest sales branch.
replacement, never use washing material other than neutral PORTUGAL SMC España S.A. Zuazobidea 14, 01015 Vitoria, Spain
2) For any failure or damage reported within the warranty period
detergent. Otherwise, the bowl will be damaged. ROMANIA SMC Romania S.r.l. StrFrunzei 29, Sector 2, Bucharest, Romania
maintenance
Use class 1 turbine oil (without additives) ISO VG32. Using other SMC Pneumatik LLC. Business centre, building 3, 15
for
released, so ensure that protective goggles are worn. After oil is 1) The use of SMC products with production equipment for the
supplied, the oil supply “O” ring can be returned to its previous state manufacture of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) or any other
by gently screwing it in. Ensure that it is correctly positioned. weapon is strictly prohibited.
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'SMC Corporation, Akihabara UDX15F, 4-14-1, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
101 0021
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice from the manufacturer.
(Port size)
maintenance
Template DKP50047-F-085E
for
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