SMC Networks SFE Series User manual

Document No. FGX-OM-R008-B
PRODUCT NAME
Clean Exhaust Filter
Series / Product Number
SFE Series
SFE11/SFE42/SFE52/SFE53/SFE73
SFE3A/SFE4B/SFE5C/SFE7D
SFE3F/SFE4G/SFE5H/SFE7J

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Contents
Safety Instructions 2
Specific Product Precautions for SFE Series 4
Specifications 5

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Clean Exhaust Filter
Safety Instructions
These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage.
These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of “Caution,” “Warning” or “Danger.”
They are all important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International Standards
(ISO/IEC)*1), and other safety regulations.
*1) ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power -- General rules relating to systems.
ISO 4413: Hydraulic fluid power -- General rules relating to systems.
IEC 60204-1: Safety of machinery -- Electrical equipment of machines .(Part 1: General requirements)
ISO 10218-1992: Manipulating industrial robots -Safety.
etc.
Caution Caution indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
Warning Warning indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Danger Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Warning
1. The compatibility of the product is the responsibility of the person who designs the equipment or
decides its specifications.
Since the product specified here is used under various operating conditions, its compatibility with specific
equipment must be decided by the person who designs the equipment or decides its specifications based on
necessary analysis and test results.
The expected performance and safety assurance of the equipment will be the responsibility of the person who
has determined its compatibility with the product.
This person should also continuously review all specifications of the product referring to its latest catalog
information, with a view to giving due consideration to any possibility of equipment failure when configuring the
equipment.
2. Only personnel with appropriate training should operate machinery and equipment.
The product specified here may become unsafe if handled incorrectly.
The assembly, operation and maintenance of machines or equipment including our products must be
performed by an operator who is appropriately trained and experienced.
3. Do not service or attempt to remove product and machinery/equipment until safety is confirmed.
1.The inspection and maintenance of machinery/equipment should only be performed after measures to
prevent falling or runaway of the driven objects have been confirmed.
2.When the product is to be removed, confirm that the safety measures as mentioned above are implemented
and the power from any appropriate source is cut, and read and understand the specific product precautions
of all relevant products carefully.
3. Before machinery/equipment is restarted, take measures to prevent unexpected operation and malfunction.
4. Contact SMC beforehand and take special consideration of safety measures if the product is to
be used in any of the following conditions.
1. Conditions and environments outside of the given specifications, or use outdoors or in a place exposed to
direct sunlight.
2. Installation on equipment in conjunction with atomic energy, railways, air navigation, space, shipping,
vehicles, military, medical treatment, combustion and recreation, or equipment in contact with food and
beverages, emergency stop circuits, clutch and brake circuits in press applications, safety equipment or
other applications unsuitable for the standard specifications described in the product catalog.
3. An application which could have negative effects on people, property, or animals requiring special safety
analysis.
4.Use in an interlock circuit, which requires the provision of double interlock for possible failure by using a
mechanical protective function, and periodical checks to confirm proper operation.

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Clean Exhaust Filter
Safety Instructions
Caution
1.The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries.
The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries.
If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange specifications
or a contract if necessary.
If anything is unclear, contact your nearest sales branch.
Limited warranty and Disclaimer/Compliance Requirements
The product used is subject to the following “Limited warranty and Disclaimer” and “Compliance
Requirements”.
Read and accept them before using the product.
LimitedwarrantyandDisclaimer
1.The warranty period of the product is 1 year in service or 1.5 years after the product is delivered,
whichever is first.∗2)
Also, the product may have specified durability, running distance or replacement parts. Please
consult your nearest sales branch.
2. For any failure or damage reported within the warranty period which is clearly our responsibility,
a replacement product or necessary parts will be provided.
This limited warranty applies only to our product independently, and not to any other damage
incurred due to the failure of the product.
3. Prior to using SMC products, please read and understand the warranty terms and disclaimers
noted in the specified catalog for the particular products.
∗2) Vacuum pads are excluded from this 1 year warranty.
A vacuum pad is a consumable part, so it is warranted for a year after it is delivered.
Also, even within the warranty period, the wear of a product due to the use of the vacuum
pad or failure due to the deterioration of rubber material are not covered by the limited
warranty.
Compliance Requirements
1. The use of SMC products with production equipment for the manufacture of weapons of mass
destruction (WMD) or any other weapon is strictly prohibited.
2. The exports of SMC products or technology from one country to another are governed by the
relevant security laws and regulations of the countries involved in the transaction. Prior to the
shipment of a SMC product to another country, assure that all local rules governing that export
are known and followed.

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SFE Series
Be sure to read before using.
Refer to "Air Preparation Equipment/Precautions" which can be found under "Handling
Precautions for SMC Products" in the catalog or on SMC website.
http://www.smcworld.com
Mounting Operating Environment
1. Do not use in the following environments, as
it may cause failure.
1) Environments where corrosive gases, organic
solvents, or chemicals are present, or a
location where the product is exposed to these
substances.
2) Where the product is exposed to sea water,
water, or water vapor.
3) Where the product is exposed to ultraviolet
rays or temperature increase.
4) Where product is exposed to heat sources or
in areas that the product is exposed to radiant
heat.
5) An area exposed to direct sunlight.
6) Where impact or vibration is present.
One-touch Fitting Precautions
1. When piping or fitting is used, flush or clean
it before connecting it to the product.
2. Do not apply excessive force to the product
when connecting piping to the product.
Connect piping so that force such as tension,
compression or bending is not applied to the
product.
Tighten the screw by hand, and then apply a
spanner to the spanner flats to tighten the screw
for additional 1 to 2 rotations.
For M thread, tighten it by hand completely until
the ends of the fitting come into contact with the
mounting surface. Then apply additional
tightening. Do not rotate the screw more than 30
degrees for additional tightening. (The
maximum tightening torque: 0.2 Nm)
3. Do not mount the product in a place where
dust will be stirred up by the exhaust air from
the product and affect peripheral equipment.
4. Do not mount the product in a location where
air from the product will be directly
exhausted to the workpiece.
5. Check the dimensions to select the correct
product size, as a fitting may interfere with the
product and it may not be possible to mount the
product when it is mounted to a tube connection
port of a solenoid valve, etc.
Supply Air
1. Do not use air which contains ozone,
corrosive gases, organic solvents, or
chemicals, as it will cause damage to the
product.
1. Do not use air containing water drops.
2. Install a mist separator (AM series), micro
mist separator (AMD series), or micro mist
separator with pre-filter (AMH series) on the
upstream side.
3. For use of the product with ejector, avoid
sucking liquid such as water and oil together
with air.
1．Clean One-touch fitting (KP Series) is used
for the One-touch fitting type. Grease is not
used due to the Series KP oil-free
specifications. For this reason, greater
insertion force is required when tubing is
installed. In particular, polyurethane tubing
may fold when inserted due to its softness.
Hold the end of the tubing, and insert it all
the way in slowly and securely.
2．The outside diameter of tubes that have
been used at high temperatures or for long
periods of time will expand, and in some
cases pipe fitting cannot be reattached.
Tubes that cannot be attached should be
discarded and replaced with new ones.
3．Refer to the precautions for KP Series for
handling One-touch fittings.
Warning
Caution
Warning
Caution
Caution

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Specifications
■Model
S F E 11
Accessory (Bracket)
S F E – B R 3
■Specifications
Model SFE11
SFE3□SFE4□SFE5□SFE7□
Fluid Note 1) Air
Max. flow capacity
(L/min (ANR)) Note 2) 3 30 65 130 200
Filtration Note 3) 0.01μm (Filtration efficiency 99.99%)
Noise level Note 3) 30dB(A)
Operating
temperature 5 to 45oC
Maximum operating
pressure Note 4) 0.1MPa
Body PBT, Polyolefin, Polyurethane
PP*, stainless steel*, EPDM (with fluorine coating)*
Material
Note 5) Gasket
NBR,
Stainless
steel
-
Male thread
type 1 - 7 12 17
Plug-in type - 3 6 11 16
Mass
(g) One-touch
fitting - 5.5g 8g 16g 24g
Mass of bracket (g) - 1.2g 2.5g 3.5g 5.5g
Applicable tube material
Note 6)
(One-touch fitting type)
- PFA, Polyolefin, Soft polyolefin, Polyurethane
Product life
(as a guide)
- 2 years after using the product or when the back pressure of SFE reaches 0.1 MPa
- When the system fails to operate normally due to clogging
Packaging Hermetically sealed anti static double packaging
Male thread type Plug-in type One-touch fitting type
Symbol Port size Symbol Port size Symbol Applicable
tube O.D.
Max. flow
capacity
L/min (ANR)
11 M5×0.8 - - - - 3
- - 3A Ø 4 3F Ø 4 30
42 R1/8 4B Ø 6 4G Ø 6 65
52 R1/8 5C Ø 8 5H Ø 8 130
53 R1/4 - - - - 130
73 R1/4 7D Ø 10 7J Ø 10 200
Symbol Applicable model
3 SFE3□
4 SFE4□
5 SFE5□
6 SFE7□
Port size

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Note 1) Do not use with fluid or in an environment which contains ozone.
Note 2) Model should be selected based on the flow capacity.
Note 3) Based on SMC's measuring conditions.
Note 4) Pressure applied to SFE, and not supply pressure to the equipment that SFE is mounted to
(e.g. solenoid valve, cylinder).
Note 5) Materials which are marked with "*" are for use with One-tough fitting type only.
Note 6) Polyurethane tubing is soft and may bend when inserted into the fitting. To prevent bending,
hold the tube at the base and securely connect it into the fitting.
■Dimensions
1) SFE11
2) SFE42/52/53/73
3) SFE3A
Dimensions: SFE42/52/53/73
Model A B C D
SFE42 10 62 16.5 R1/8
SFE52 10 71 20.5 R1/8
SFE53 17 75 20.5 R1/4
SFE73 17 84 24 R1/4
Gasket

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4) SFE4B/5C/7D
5) SFE3F
6) SFE4G/5H/7J
Dimensions: SFE4B/5C/7D
Model A B C
SFE4B 6 73 16.5
SFE5C 8 84 20.5
SFE7D 10 94 24
Dimensions: SFE4G/5H/7J
Model A B C
SFE4G 6 68.5 16.5
SFE5H 8 79 20.5
SFE7J 10 89 24
A
pp
licable tube O.D. Ø
A
Applicable tube O.D. Ø4

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■Dimensions (Bracket)
1) SFE-BR3
2) SFE-BR4/5/7
Dimensions: SFE-BR4/5/7
Model A B C D E F G H J
SFE-BR4 30 16 7 4.5 7.5 (24.5) 17 15.5 (19.5)
SFE-BR5 30 10 8.2 4.5 8.1 (29) 20 18 (23)
SFE-BR7 34 14 7.35 4.5 9.8 (35) 24 20 (27.3)
( ): The values inside the brackets are given as a guide.

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Revision history
Revision A: Model added (Male thread type) Ry
Revision B: Model added (One-touch fitting type) SQ
Accessories added (Bracket)
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Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice and any obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
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