173848

Name: Festo 173848 Service unit FRC-3/8-D-5M-MINI-NPT
Brand: Festo

Service unit FRC-3/8-D-5M-MINI-NPT

The Festo 173848 is a mini industrial component featuring a 5 µm filtration grade, a manual non-detenting condensate drain, and a pressure regulation range of 0.5 bar to 12 bar across an operating pressure of 1 bar to 16 bar. Designed for vertical mounting with 3/8 NPT pneumatic connections, it delivers a normal nominal flow rate of 1050 l/min for compressed air as per ISO 8573-1:2010 [-:9:-] or inert gases within a medium and ambient temperature range of -10 °C to 60 °C. This RoHS compliant unit weighs 660 g, has a moderate corrosion resistance class (CRC 2), and accommodates in-line installation or mounting with a retaining bracket. Submit the exact part number, quantity, and application requirements to request a quote.

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Manufacturer: Festo
Part number: 173848
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Technical Specifications

Size: Mini
Mounting position: Vertical
Condensate drain: Manual, non-detenting
Grade of ltration: 5 µm
Operating pressure: 0.1 MPa...1.6 MPa | 1 bar...16 bar
Pressure regulation range: 0.5 bar...12 bar
Max. pressure hysteresis: 0.02 MPa | 0.2 bar | 2.9 psi
Normal nominal ow rate (normalized to DIN 1343): 1050 l/min
Operating medium: Compressed air as per ISO 8573-1:2010 [-:9:-] | Inert gases
Information on operating and pilot media: Operation with oil lubrication possible (required for further use)
Corrosion resistance class (CRC): 2 - Moderate corrosion stress
LABS (PWIS) conformity: VDMA24364-B1/B2-L
Air quality class at the output: Compressed air as per ISO 8573-1:2010 [6:8:-] | Inert gases
Temperature of medium: -10 °C...60 °C
Ambient temperature: -10 °C...60 °C
Product weight: 660 g
Type of mounting: Alternatively: | In-line installation | With retaining bracket
Pneumatic connection 1: 3/8 NPT
Pneumatic connection 2: 3/8 NPT
Note on materials: RoHS compliant
Housing material: Die-cast zinc
Material of bowl: PC

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