---
title: "Precision Air Filter/Regulator"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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attributes:
  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.5-10 bar (50-1000 kPa)"
    unit: "μm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 15
    unit: "bar"
    consequence: "Filter media pore collapse at 15 bar differential pressure causing permanent flow restriction; Diaphragm spring fatigue at 0.1 bar differential causing regulation hysteresis exceeding 5%"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Particulate loading exceeding 5 mg/m³ at 10 μm particle size"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Install 25 μm pre-filter with differential pressure gauge and automatic drain"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Condensate accumulation in regulator chamber exceeding 5 ml/hour"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Integrate coalescing filter with 0.3 μm separation efficiency and thermoelectric dryer maintaining 3°C dew point depression"
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  filter-element:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:FILTER_ELEMENT"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  pressure-regulator-diaphragm:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:PRESSURE_REGULATOR_DIAPHRAGM"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  pressure-gauge:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:PRESSURE_GAUGE"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  drain-valve:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:DRAIN_VALVE"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 8573-1:2010 (COMPRESSED AIR PURITY CLASSES)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/precision-air-filterregulator.md"
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---

# Industrial Specification: Precision Air Filter/Regulator

## 1. Technical Definition
A dual-function component that filters contaminants from compressed air and precisely regulates air pressure for air bearing systems.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-10 bar (50-1000 kPa)**. Failure boundary: **15 bar (1500 kPa) burst pressure for filter housing, 0.1 bar (10 kPa) minimum differential pressure for regulation**, Mechanism: **Filter media pore collapse at 15 bar differential pressure causing permanent flow restriction; Diaphragm spring fatigue at 0.1 bar differential causing regulation hysteresis exceeding 5%**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Darcy-Weisbach Pressure Drop**:

> **Primary Equation**: $\Delta P = f \cdot \frac{L}{D} \cdot \frac{\rho v^2}{2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Critical for sizing CIP (Clean-In-Place) pump heads.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| f | Friction Factor | Engineering Constant |
| L | Pipe Length | Engineering Constant |
| v | Velocity | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Particulate loading exceeding 5 mg/m³ at 10 μm particle size | 8 | Filter element saturation causing 0.5 bar pressure drop increase | Install 25 μm pre-filter with differential pressure gauge and automatic drain |
| Condensate accumulation in regulator chamber exceeding 5 ml/hour | 8 | Diaphragm corrosion and spring constant degradation causing ±0.2 bar regulation drift | Integrate coalescing filter with 0.3 μm separation efficiency and thermoelectric dryer maintaining 3°C dew point depression |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | μm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Pressure Gauge](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/food-manufacturing/product/pressure-gauge.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Drain Valve](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/rubber-and-plastic-product-manufacturing/product/drain-valve.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Air Compressor**, **Air Dryer**, **Pressure Gauge Calibration System**  
**Downstream Applications**: CNC Machining Centers, Coordinate Measuring Machines, Optical Lens Polishing Equipment  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are used in this precision air filter/regulator?
**A**: Constructed with anodized aluminum housing, stainless steel components, bronze sintered filter elements, and Buna-N or Viton seals for durability and compatibility.

### Q: How does this component benefit air bearing systems?
**A**: It ensures clean, contaminant-free compressed air while providing precise pressure regulation, which is critical for the smooth operation and longevity of air bearing systems in machinery.

### Q: What are the main components included in this product?
**A**: The BOM includes a filter element, pressure regulator diaphragm, pressure gauge, and drain valve, all designed for reliable performance in industrial applications.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 8573-1:2010 (COMPRESSED AIR PURITY CLASSES)

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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: PRECISION_AIR_FILTERREGULATOR | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: f8564dfc
