SMC
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).
Product sorting
List of products
Genuine SMC KT-VBA40A-1 service kit for the VBA40A pressure booster.for the VBA40A pressure boostergenuine SMC partsseals, regulator unit, check valves, grease
Genuine SMC KT-VBA11A-20 service kit for the VBA11A pressure booster.for the VBA11A pressure boostergenuine SMC partsseals, regulator unit, check valves, grease
SMC KT-VBA22A-7 pressure gauge with fitting for the remote-controlled VBA22A pressure booster.for the VBA22A pressure boosterpressure gauge with fitting2 pcs for inlet and outlet
The SMC G36-10-01 pressure gauge with a range of 0–10 bar (0–1 MPa) shows the pressure at the inlet or outlet of VBA20A and VBA40A boosters.for VBA20A and VBA40A pressure...
The SMC G27-20-01 pressure gauge with a range of 0–20 bar (0–2 MPa) shows the pressure at the inlet or outlet of VBA10A, VBA11A and VBA43A boosters.for VBA10A, VBA11A and VBA43A...
The SMC ANA1-04 high-efficiency silencer screws into the exhaust (EXH) of VBA40A and VBA43A pressure boosters.for VBA40A and VBA43A pressure boosters1/2" threadoption S –...
The SMC ANA1-03 high-efficiency silencer screws into the exhaust (EXH) of VBA20A and VBA22A pressure boosters.for VBA20A and VBA22A pressure boosters3/8" threadoption S –...
The SMC ANA1-02 high-efficiency silencer screws into the exhaust (EXH) of VBA10A pressure boosters.for VBA10A pressure boosters1/4" threadoption S – high-efficiency noise reduction
The SMC AN40-04 silencer screws into the exhaust (EXH) of VBA40A and VBA43A pressure boosters and reduces the noise of the exhausted air.for VBA40A and VBA43A pressure boostersR...
The SMC AN30-03 silencer screws into the exhaust (EXH) of VBA20A and VBA22A pressure boosters and reduces the noise of the exhausted air.for VBA20A and VBA22A pressure boostersR...
The SMC AN20-02 silencer screws into the exhaust (EXH) of VBA10A and VBA11A pressure boosters and reduces the noise of the exhausted air.for VBA10A and VBA11A pressure boostersR...
SMC air tank, 38 l for 10 bar, for VBA series pressure boosters.for VBA20A, VBA22A and VBA40A pressure boostersmax. pressure 10 bar, 10 bar safety valve included⌀ 256 × 846 mm,...
SMC air tank, 20 l for 10 bar, for VBA series pressure boosters.for VBA20A, VBA22A and VBA40A pressure boostersmax. pressure 10 bar, 10 bar safety valve included⌀ 206 × 696 mm,...
SMC air tank, 10 l for 20 bar, for VBA series pressure boosters.for VBA10A, VBA11A, VBA20A and VBA22A pressure boostersmax. pressure 20 bar, 20 bar safety valve included⌀ 180 ×...
SMC air tank, 5 l for 20 bar, for VBA series pressure boosters.for VBA10A and VBA11A pressure boostersmax. pressure 20 bar, 20 bar safety valve included⌀ 156 × 360 mm, carbon...
SMC VBA series pressure booster – boosts compressed air pressure from the air network 2× without electricity.outlet pressure 2–10 bar, inlet 1–10 barflow rate up to 1,000 l/min,...
