Festo Vacuum Filter - VAF-PK Series, 50μm

This vacuum filter from Festo will keep the air in your workspace clean and prevent dust from causing issues with vacuum pads. It's designed to remove any particles larger than 50μm from the circulating air, meaning it'll catch almost anything that's visible to the naked eye. You can use this device at pressures between -0.95 bar and 0 bar in open vacuum systems. It weighs only 4g, so you can build it into your pneumatic system without adding strain.

• POM (polyoxymethylene) union nut offers excellent dimensional stability
• Maximum operating temperature of +40°C means it's suitable for use in demanding situations

• Clean rooms
• Engineering workshops
• Warehouses and distribution centres

Thanks to their compact size and light weight, vacuum filters like this one are easy to access when you need to make repairs or modifications to your system.

Installing a vacuum filter in your pneumatic system can keep the air in your workspace clean as well as guarding against dust interfering with delicate equipment.