Brand: SMC

SMC AW40 Series Modular Filter Regulator (AW40-04-A)

Name: SMC AW40 Filter Regulator – Manual & Price Quote
Brand: SMC

Description

Overview: Two Air Preparation Functions in One Compact Unit

The SMC AW40 Series Filter Regulator is a combination filter and pressure regulator that minimizes space and piping requirements by integrating two air preparation functions into a single modular unit. Rather than installing separate filter and regulator components in series, the AW40 delivers 5 micron filtration and precise pressure regulation from one compact body, reducing both the physical footprint and the piping complexity of a pneumatic system’s air preparation stage.

As a trusted supplier of SMC pneumatic components, Seven Star LLC sources and supplies the AW40 filter regulator to refineries, manufacturing plants, and general industrial facilities across Oman and the wider GCC. Because filter regulator sizing and port configuration must match the connected pneumatic circuit’s flow requirements, Seven Star LLC helps engineering teams specify the correct AW40 variant for their compressed air system.

Working Principle: Filtration and Regulated Pressure Reduction

Compressed air entering the AW40 first passes through a 5 micron filter element that removes particulate contamination and condensate before the air reaches the regulator section, protecting downstream pneumatic components (valves, cylinders, actuators) from debris and moisture damage. The regulator section then reduces and stabilizes the supply pressure to a user-set output pressure, with the AW-A series design reducing pressure drop across the regulator by up to 50% compared to earlier designs, improving overall system energy efficiency.

The maximum set pressure for the AW-A series is 100 psi, suitable for the great majority of standard pneumatic tooling and actuator applications, and the regulator knob allows fine adjustment of outlet pressure to match the specific requirement of the downstream pneumatic circuit, whether that is a delicate positioning cylinder or a more robust clamping or actuation application.

Engineering Design of the AW40

The AW40 body size accommodates 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 inch port sizes, giving specifiers flexibility to match pipe connection size to the required flow capacity, and the element and bowl are designed as one piece, allowing element replacement to be completed by hand without special tools. The bowl is covered with a transparent bowl guard, protecting the polycarbonate bowl from the environment while still allowing 360-degree visibility of the filter element and condensate level for quick visual inspection.

Compared to earlier-generation filter regulators, the AW-A series achieves up to a 46% reduction in required maintenance space, an important consideration in control panels and machine enclosures where footprint is at a premium. Options include auto-drain configurations for condensate management without manual intervention, and pressure gauge fitting for direct visual confirmation of regulated output pressure at the unit itself.

Key Features

The SMC AW40 Series Filter Regulator delivers combined filtration and pressure regulation in a compact footprint. Key characteristics include:

Combined 5 micron filtration and pressure regulation in a single modular unit.
Maximum set pressure of 100 psi with reduced pressure drop (up to 50% improvement).
One-piece element and bowl design for hand-tool-free element replacement.
Transparent bowl guard for 360-degree visibility with environmental protection.
Port sizes from 1/4 to 1/2 inch (body size 40).
Up to 46% reduction in required maintenance space versus earlier designs.
Optional auto-drain and pressure gauge configurations.

Industrial Applications

The AW40 is deployed across manufacturing pneumatic tooling, refinery instrument air systems, and general industrial compressed air circuits wherever clean, regulated air supply is required for pneumatic actuators, valves, or tools. Its combination design makes it a standard specification component for machine builders and plant engineers looking to minimize air preparation footprint without compromising filtration or pressure regulation quality.

Seven Star LLC supports manufacturing plants, refinery instrumentation teams, and industrial facility maintenance departments across Oman, Muscat, Sohar, and the broader GCC region with sourcing of SMC AW40 filter regulators, helping projects maintain clean, properly regulated compressed air supply.

Technical Specifications

The table below summarizes the core specifications of the SMC AW40 Series Filter Regulator as supplied by Seven Star LLC.

Parameter	Specification
Model	SMC AW40 Series (AW40-04-A and related variants)
Type	Combination filter and pressure regulator
Body Size	40
Port Size	1/4, 3/8, 1/2 inch
Filtration	5 µm
Maximum Set Pressure	100 psi
Bowl Material	Polycarbonate with transparent bowl guard
Ambient/Fluid Temperature	-5°C to +60°C (no freezing)
Fluid	Air

Why Choose Seven Star LLC for SMC Filter Regulators

Getting a filter regulator right means matching body size and port configuration to your actual compressed air flow demand, and confirming whether an auto-drain or gauge option is genuinely needed for your installation — an undersized unit chokes flow, while unnecessary options add cost without benefit. Seven Star LLC verifies the correct AW40 configuration against your pneumatic circuit before shipment, backed by our standing as a genuine SMC channel across Oman and the GCC. We also support plants that standardize on SMC air preparation equipment by planning replacement filter elements and bowls alongside the initial order, and by coordinating consistent lead times across multi-unit or multi-site procurement so panel builders and maintenance teams are never waiting on a single missing component.

Request a Quote for SMC AW40 Series Modular Filter Regulator (AW40-04-A)

Seven Star LLC supplies the SMC AW40 Series filter regulator with datasheet documentation and regional technical support. Contact our pneumatics division for a formal B2B quotation, to confirm the correct port size and options for your compressed air system, or to obtain the complete technical datasheet.Seven Star LLC supplies this item on request with the manufacturer documentation, and availability and lead time are confirmed at quotation.

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About brand

SMC is the Japanese specialist in pneumatic automation: air preparation units, solenoid valves, cylinders, fittings, process valves and sensors. Yoshiyuki Takada founded the company in Tokyo on 27 April 1959 as Shoketsu Kinzoku Kogyo, which means Sintered Metal Corporation, and its first products were sintered metal filters. SMC Corporation is headquartered in Tokyo and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and its products are used on machines and instrument air lines across the world.

Seven Star LLC, an independent supplier in Oman, lists SMC AW series filter regulators (AW20 and AW40) and the VX2 series direct-operated 2-port solenoid valve, and sources other SMC parts by full part number.

SMC company profile

Founded	27 April 1959, Tokyo, Japan, as Shoketsu Kinzoku Kogyo (Sintered Metal Corporation)
Founder	Yoshiyuki Takada (1928–2024)
First products	Sintered metal filters; pneumatic air line equipment from 1961
Headquarters	Tokyo, Japan
Ownership	SMC Corporation, a public company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Product families	AF/AR/AW modular air preparation, VT/VQ/SY solenoid valves, VX/VXZ 2-port valves, air cylinders and rotary actuators, fittings and tubing, pressure and flow switches, vacuum equipment

Milestones

1959: Shoketsu Kinzoku Kogyo is founded in Tokyo on 27 April and starts making sintered metal filters.
1961: Pneumatic air line equipment is added.
1964: Automatic control equipment becomes part of the business.
1967: The first overseas operation starts, with a stake in an Australian company.
1970: SMC begins making air cylinders.

SMC series listed on this page

The AW is a combined filter and pressure regulator in SMC's modular air preparation line. The body size is in the name: AW20 is the smaller unit and AW40 the larger, and the digits after the dash give the port size. A part number such as AW40-04-A therefore describes body size, port and options in one string. The VX2 is a direct-operated two-port solenoid valve for shutting off air, water, oil or steam, depending on the body and seal materials chosen.

SMC products we list

Family	Examples
Pneumatic Cylinders	CA2B50-100 Tie Rod Air Cylinder 50 mm Bore, CP96SDB63-100C ISO 15552 Cylinder 63 mm Bore, CRQ2BS20-90 Compact Rotary Actuator Size 20, CY1S20-300Z Magnetically Coupled Rodless, CY3B25-300Z Magnetically Coupled Rodless, MB1B40-100Z Square Tube Air Cylinder 40 mm, MGPM40-25Z Compact Guide Cylinder 40 mm Bore, MHC2-16D Angular Air Gripper 16 mm Bore and 6 more
Solenoid Valves	SY3120-5LZD-M5 Compact 5-Port Solenoid Valve, SY5120-5LZD-01 5-Port Solenoid Valve SY5000, SY7120-5LZD-02 5-Port Solenoid Valve SY7000, VK3120-5G-M5 Direct Operated 5-Port Solenoid, VQC1101-5 Plug-in 5-Port Solenoid Valve, VQC4101-5 Plug-in 5-Port Solenoid Valve, VT307-5G1-01 3-Port Direct Operated Solenoid, VX2 Series Direct-Operated 2-Port Solenoid and 1 more
Regulators	AF30-03 Modular Air Filter 3/8 Rc, AR30-03 Modular Pressure Regulator 3/8 Rc, AW20 Air Filter & Pressure Regulator, AW40 Series Modular Filter Regulator

Ordering SMC parts: what we need

Give the complete SMC part number from the label, including thread prefix, options and the final suffix letter. For AW units state gauge, drain type and bracket if you need them. For VX2 valves send coil voltage, port size, orifice, body and seal material, and the fluid. Buyers in the GCC often have NPT or G threads on site, so say which thread standard the piping uses.

Facts checked against SMC's published corporate history, October 2026.

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FAQ

Questions about the SMC AW40 Series Modular Filter Regulator (AW40-04-A)

Answers from our engineering team on installation, compatibility and integration.

01What does the AW40 filter regulator do?

It combines 5 micron air filtration and pressure regulation into a single compact unit, removing particulate and condensate while reducing supply pressure to a stable, user-set output.

02What is the maximum set pressure?

The AW-A series has a maximum set pressure of 100 psi.

03How is the filter element replaced?

The element and bowl are designed as one piece, allowing replacement to be completed by hand without special tools.

04What port sizes are available for the AW40?

The AW40 body size accommodates 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 inch port connections.

05Does Seven Star LLC supply this part across the GCC?

Yes, Seven Star LLC sources and supplies the SMC AW40 Series filter regulator to manufacturing, refinery, and industrial customers across Oman and the wider GCC region.