Pressure booster 2× VBA22A 3/8", 1,000 l/min, 2-10 bar
Code: VBA22A-F03GN
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Product detailed description
The SMC VBA22A pressure booster raises the pressure of compressed air from the air network 2× – it delivers 2 to 10 bar at the outlet with an inlet pressure of 1 to 10 bar. It is driven by the air itself and needs no electricity. The outlet pressure is set remotely by air pressure from a small pilot regulator; it has no handle. The booster can therefore be at the machine and the regulator on the control panel.
A product of the manufacturer SMC in the category air pressure boosters.
Versions
The booster is supplied with pressure gauges with fittings and a silencer, packed in the box.
| Code | Version | In the box |
|---|---|---|
| VBA22A-F03GN | with pressure gauges and silencer | booster, 2 pressure gauges KT-VBA22A-7 and silencer AN30-03 |
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | SMC VBA22A |
| Pressure boost ratio | 2× |
| Outlet pressure | 2 to 10 bar |
| Inlet pressure | 1 to 10 bar |
| Flow rate | up to 1,000 l/min (inlet and outlet 5 bar) |
| Inlet air consumption | about 2.2× the outlet flow rate |
| Adjustment | pneumatic – by pilot pressure from a regulator |
| Pilot port | P 1/8" – outlet = 2× pilot pressure |
| Connection inlet / outlet / exhaust | G 3/8" |
| Gauge ports | 2× G 1/8 |
| Proof pressure | 15 bar |
| Operating temperature | 2 to 50 °C, without freezing |
| Mounting | horizontal, 4 × ⌀ 12 mm |
| Lubrication | factory-greased, no further lubrication |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 300 × 118 × 139 mm, width with silencer max. 179 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg (without accessories, according to SMC) |
Dimensions
Length 300 mm, width 118 mm without silencer (max. 179 mm with silencer), height 139 mm. Mounting holes 4 × ⌀ 12 mm for M10 (24 N·m) bolts. Leave space around the device for maintenance.
Air tank
Pressure pulsation is evened out and short-term high air demand is covered by an SMC air tank that bolts directly to the VBA22A: VBAT10AF (10 l, 20 bar, assembly height 417 mm), VBAT20AF (20 l, 10 bar, assembly height 444 mm) and VBAT38AF (38 l, 10 bar, assembly height 494 mm). The air tank must withstand the maximum outlet pressure of the booster – 10 bar.
Remote control
Connect a small pressure regulator to the P 1/8" pilot port – the booster outlet will be twice the pressure from the regulator (pilot pressure 1 to 5 bar = outlet 2 to 10 bar). SMC recommends a regulator of the AR20 series; the pressure regulator 280 G 1/8" with a range of 0.5–6 bar will do the same job.
Installation
- install the booster horizontally – the silver tie rods and covers must lie horizontally; if mounted vertically, it may not work correctly
- bolt it down with 4 bolts (M5 for the small series, M10 for the large ones) – the device vibrates during operation; if the vibration is a problem, place rubber underneath
- install a filter upstream of the booster – the AAFP basic filter and AAFM fine pre-filter catch dirt, water droplets and oil mist; the inlet strainer is only a safeguard
- the lubricator belongs downstream of the booster – oil upstream of it would accumulate in the device and cause a malfunction
- route the exhaust of each booster separately, not into a common pipe – pressure in the exhaust would disrupt operation
Accessories and spare parts
- exhaust silencer: AN30-03
- high-efficiency silencer: ANA1-03
- pressure gauge (2 pcs for inlet and outlet): KT-VBA22A-7
- SMC service kit KT-VBA22A-1: on request
- filter upstream of the booster: AAFP-78 and AAFM-78 (connection G 1/2" – to G 3/8" via a reducer)
You will find other sizes in the category pressure boosters, and all parts in the category parts and accessories for pressure boosters.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Air pressure boosters – booster regulators 2× to 4× |
|---|---|
| Flow: | 1 000 l/min |
| Product type: | Pressure booster |
| Thread: | G 3/8" |
| Controls: | Pneumatic |
| Outlet pressure: | 1–3 bar, 3–6 bar, 6–10 bar |
| Pressure gauge included: | Yes |
| Pressure boost ratio: | až 2× |
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SMC Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of pneumatic and automation components, founded in Tokyo in 1959. It has around 500 sales offices in around 80 countries and manufactures in around 30 countries.
From SMC, our range includes VBA pressure boosters, which raise the pressure of compressed air from the air network 2× to 4× – up to 20 bar – without electricity. To go with them, there are VBAT air tanks, which bolt directly underneath the booster, as well as silencers, pressure gauges and genuine service kits.
Up to 4× higher pressureSMC pressure boosters and air tanks
VBA10A
Up to 20 bar. The smallest booster, for a single machine or fixture.
- 2× boost, G 1/4"
- 230 l/min
- VBAT05AF or VBAT10AF air tank
VBA11A
Up to 4× higher pressure. The only booster in the series with a boost ratio adjustable from 2× to 4×.
- outlet up to 20 bar, G 1/4"
- 70 l/min
- KT-VBA11A-20 service kit
VBA20A
1,000 l/min. Medium size for presses, clamps and cylinders.
- 2× boost, G 3/8"
- outlet 2–10 bar
- 10, 20 and 38 l air tanks
VBA22A
Remote control. The outlet pressure is set by air pressure from a pilot regulator.
- outlet = 2× pilot pressure
- 1,000 l/min, G 3/8"
- pressure gauges and silencer included
VBA40A
1,900 l/min. The largest booster, for large cylinders and entire machines.
- 2× boost, G 1/2"
- outlet 2–10 bar
- KT-VBA40A-1 service kit
VBA43A
Up to 16 bar. A large booster for machines for which 10 bar is not enough.
- 2× boost, G 1/2"
- 1,600 l/min
- 100 l pressure vessel for 32 bar
VBAT air tanks
5, 10, 20 and 38 l. Air tanks onto which the booster bolts directly.
- 5 and 10 l for 20 bar
- 20 and 38 l for 10 bar
- safety valve included
Not sure which booster to choose? In the category you will find a comparison of all series, how to choose an air tank and a calculation example.
All pressure boostersSMC pressure boosters at a glance
| SMC VBA pressure boosters | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series | Boost | Outlet pressure | Flow rate | Connection |
| VBA10A | 2× | 2–20 bar | 230 l/min | G 1/4" |
| VBA11A | 2× to 4× | 2–20 bar | 70 l/min | G 1/4" |
| VBA20A | 2× | 2–10 bar | 1,000 l/min | G 3/8" |
| VBA22A | 2× | 2–10 bar | 1,000 l/min | G 3/8" |
| VBA40A | 2× | 2–10 bar | 1,900 l/min | G 1/2" |
| VBA43A | 2× | 2–16 bar | 1,600 l/min | G 1/2" |
Inlet pressure 1 to 10 bar, flow rate according to SMC at an inlet and outlet pressure of 5 bar. The VBA22A is controlled by air pressure from a pilot regulator.
How to choose and connect an SMC booster
1. Pressure and boost ratio
Up to 10 bar, all series are suitable; up to 16 bar, the VBA43A; up to 20 bar, the VBA10A and VBA11A. For three to four times the network pressure, there is the VBA11A.
2. Flow rate
Choose the size according to the air consumption downstream of the booster. The compressor must supply about 2.2× more air than the booster delivers at the outlet.
3. Air tank
If air is drawn intermittently, install an air tank downstream of the booster. It must withstand the maximum outlet pressure of the booster.
4. Installation
Horizontally, with a filter upstream of the booster, a lubricator only downstream of it and a separate exhaust for each device.
Frequently asked questions
- Are these genuine SMC products?
- Yes. The boosters, air tanks, silencers, pressure gauges and service kits are genuine SMC products with the manufacturer’s order codes.
- Do SMC pressure boosters need electricity?
- No. SMC VBA pressure boosters are driven only by compressed air from the air network, so they need no cables, heat up very little and produce no sparks.
- Can you supply ATEX versions?
- SMC VBA pressure boosters are also made in versions for potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX, category 3GD). We supply them on request.
- Where can I find the technical catalogue?
- The SMC catalogue for the boosters and air tanks (in English) is attached to every booster and air tank.
Technical data according to the catalogue of the manufacturer SMC Corporation (Tokyo, Japan).
| Manufacturing company : | SMC Corporation |
|---|---|
| Address : | 1-5-5 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0031, Japan |
| EU representative of the manufacturer : | SMC Industrial Automation CZ s.r.o. |
| Address of the EU representative : | Hudcova 78a, 612 00 Brno, Czech Republic |
| Email of the EU representative : | office@smc.cz |