Air tank VBAT38AF 38 l - 10 bar for VBA20A, VBA22A and VBA40A pressure boosters
Code: VBAT38AF-RV-Q
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Product detailed description
SMC VBAT38A air tank with a volume of 38 l for a maximum pressure of 10 bar. The VBA20A, VBA22A and VBA40A boosters bolt directly onto it – the air tank then evens out pressure pulsation and covers short-term high air demand. You can also use it on its own as an air reservoir.
The air tank is rated for 10 bar – it withstands the maximum outlet pressure of the VBA20A, VBA22A and VBA40A boosters. It is not suitable for the VBA43A booster (up to 16 bar).
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | SMC VBAT38A, G thread |
| Volume | 38 l |
| Maximum pressure | 10 bar |
| Safety valve | 10 bar, included |
| Connection inlet / outlet | G 3/4" / G 3/4" |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 75 °C |
| Material | SS400 carbon steel, silver paint on the outside, anti-corrosion coating on the inside |
| Dimensions | ⌀ 256 × 846 mm, feet 4 × ⌀ 13 mm |
| Marking | CE, manufacturer’s declaration included |
| Weight | 21.0 kg (according to SMC) |
Dimensions
Diameter 256 mm, length 846 mm (about 6 mm more with a G thread – different plugs), feet with 4 × ⌀ 13 mm holes.
Which booster it fits
The air tank bolts directly to the VBA20A, VBA22A and VBA40A boosters. Assembly height with the booster on top: VBA20A 531 mm, VBA40A 570 mm, VBA22A 494 mm.
What is in the box
- air tank with feet
- safety valve
- condensate drain valve
- kit for connecting the booster (O-ring, plugs, bolts, sleeve; for 20 and 38 l also anchor bolts) – it is attached to the feet, do not lose it
- manufacturer’s declaration of conformity
Safe operation
- place the air tank away from areas where people move about
- the pressure in the air tank must not exceed the maximum operating pressure; when it is used on its own, the pressure is monitored by a safety valve or a pressure switch
- install a filter downstream of the air tank – the inside of the air tank is not treated and dirt could come loose
- drain the condensate daily using the drain valve
You will find boosters and other air tanks in the category pressure boosters, and larger air tanks in the category pressure vessels and air receivers.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Air pressure boosters – booster regulators 2× to 4× |
|---|---|
| Version: | Recumbent with pedestals |
| Pressure: | 10 bars |
| Material: | Carbon steel |
| Medium: | Air |
| Container volume: | 38 l |
| Operating temperature: | 0 / 75 °C |
| Container diameter: | 256 mm |
| Product type: | Air tank |
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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 |