What maintenance interval is recommended for the FIL compressed air filter, BIT series, with automatic (SAC) condensate drain?

For the FIL compressed air filter, BIT series with automatic (SAC) condensate drain, a recommended maintenance interval is inspection and basic servicing every 3 months, with element replacement or thorough servicing every 6â12 months depending on operating conditions (contaminant load and duty cycle). Specifically: - Inspect drain operation and visual condition monthly. - Clean or replace filter element at least every 6 months (sooner if heavy contamination or pressure drop increases). - Perform full service (element replacement, housing check, seals, and drain functionality) annually or sooner if performance degrades. Adjust intervals shorter for higher particulate loads, oil-laden air, continuous heavy duty, or if inlet pressure/temperature extremes occur. Regular monitoring of pressure drop and condensate discharge will indicate when earlier maintenance is needed.

Can the FIL compressed air filter, BIT series, be installed directly on pneumatic actuators for decentralized applications?

Yes. The FIL compressed air filter, BIT series is recommended for decentralized compressed air systems or direct proximity to actuators, and its specs support installation directly on pneumatic actuators: available in 1/8" and 1/4" sizes, filtration 5/20/50 Âµm, supply pressure up to 13 bar, operating temperature up to +50Â°C, condensate drain options (manual, semi-automatic RMSA, automatic SAC), and flow rate ~1200 l/min (1/8", 1/4" at 6 bar inlet, Îp=1 bar). Ensure size and flow meet your actuatorâs demand and select appropriate drain type for maintenance access.

How does the FIL compressed air filter, BIT series, perform with varying inlet pressures regarding flow rate and pressure drop?

The FIL compressed air filter, BIT series, shows flow and pressure-drop behavior tied to inlet pressure and size. For the available sizes (1/8", 1/4") the published performance point is: at inlet pressure 6 bar the flow rate is 1200 l/min with a corresponding pressure drop Îp = 1 bar. From that baseline you can infer the practical behavior: - At higher inlet pressures (>6 bar) the achievable flow for the same Îp will increase, or for the same flow the pressure drop will be lower. This means if you raise inlet pressure toward the maximum rated 13 bar, the BIT series will deliver higher flow capacity before reaching a 1 bar drop, and system pressure at the downstream port will be correspondingly higher. - At lower inlet pressures (<6 bar) the maximum flow at acceptable Îp will decrease, or the pressure drop for a given flow will grow. Operating near the lower end of available pressure will reduce effective flow to actuators. - Filtration degree (5, 20, 50 Âµm) affects pressure drop: finer elements (5 Âµm) produce higher Îp at a given flow than coarser ones (20 or 50 Âµm). Expect a noticeable increase in pressure loss with the 5 Âµm element versus 50 Âµm. - Drain type and contamination level matter: manual/semi-auto (RMSA) or automatic (SAC) drains and accumulated condensate/contaminants will increase Îp over time if not serviced. Practical recommendation: use the 6 bar / 1200 l/min / Îp = 1 bar point as design reference for 1/8" and 1/4" units; for precise curves at other pressures or flows, request manufacturer-specific pressureâflow charts accounting for element rating and contamination.

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Maximum operating temperature [°C]	50

Filter FIL series BIT recommended for decentralized compressed air systems or in direct proximity to actuators. Size: 1/8″, 1/4″. Filtration degree: 5 µm, 20 µm, 50 µm. Supply pressure: up to 13 bar. Operating temperature: up to +50°C. Condensate drain: manual / semi-automatic (RMSA), automatic (SAC). Flow rate: 1200 l/min – 1/8″, 1/4″ (at inlet pressure 6 bar Δp = 1 bar).

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	DN	BAR	Availability	Actions
MW-5101001	Filter FIL BIT 1/8 5 RMSA	-	-	In stock	Enquiry
MW-5101002	Filter FIL BIT 1/8 20 RMSA	-	-	In stock	Enquiry
MW-5101003	Filter FIL BIT 1/8 50 RMSA	-	-	In stock	Enquiry
MW-5101004	Filter FIL BIT 1/8 5 SAC	-	-	In stock	Enquiry
MW-5101005	Filter FIL BIT 1/8 20 SAC	-	-	In stock	Enquiry
MW-5101006	Filter FIL BIT 1/8 50 SAC	-	-	In stock	Enquiry
MW-5201001	Filter FIL BIT 1/4 5 RMSA	-	-	In stock	Enquiry
MW-5201002	Filter FIL BIT 1/4 20 RMSA	-	-	In stock	Enquiry
MW-5201003	Filter FIL BIT 1/4 50 RMSA	-	-	In stock	Enquiry
MW-5201004	Filter FIL BIT 1/4 5 SAC	-	-	In stock	Enquiry
MW-5201005	Filter FIL BIT 1/4 20 SAC	-	-	In stock	Enquiry
MW-5201006	Filter FIL BIT 1/4 50 SAC	-	-	In stock	Enquiry

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Filter FIL series BIT recommended for decentralized compressed air systems or in direct proximity to actuators. Size: 1/8″, 1/4″. Filtration degree: 5 µm, 20 µm, 50 µm. Supply pressure: up to 13 bar. Operating temperature: up to +50°C. Condensate drain: manual / semi-automatic (RMSA), automatic (SAC). Flow rate: 1200 l/min – 1/8″, 1/4″ (at inlet pressure 6 bar Δp = 1 bar).