Smc Pneumatics AS3002F-08-J Flow Control Valve 8mm

Product Description

The SMC PNEUMATICS AS3002F-08-J is an inline air flow control valve designed for metered airflow regulation in pneumatic systems. This fitting-style valve uses an offset inline configuration to control airflow in the inlet direction, allowing technicians to fine-tune actuator speed or circuit pressure without interrupting the line. The body is molded from polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), a glass-reinforced thermoplastic well-suited to compressed air service. It accepts 8mm outside diameter tubing and installs directly into pneumatic tubing runs without additional adapters. HVAC controls technicians, automation specialists, and fluid power mechanics install this type of valve during system commissioning or speed-control adjustment.

This valve is suited for light industrial and commercial pneumatic control applications where precise unidirectional flow restriction is needed. Typical install scenarios include cylinder speed control, actuator damping, and branch-circuit flow balancing in compressed air systems operating with metric tubing. The in-flow orientation means restriction is applied to incoming airflow, which is the standard configuration for meter-in speed control of pneumatic actuators.

Key Features

• Offset inline body configuration allows installation in tight or offset tubing layouts
• In-flow (meter-in) control orientation for pneumatic actuator speed regulation
• Accepts 8mm outside diameter metric pneumatic tubing
• PBT body material provides resistance to heat and compressed air service conditions
• Compact form factor at 0.09 pounds installed weight

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-fit component for pneumatic control systems using 8mm OD metric tubing with inline flow control valve requirements.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified fluid power or pneumatic systems technician. Depressurize and lock out the compressed air supply before removing or installing any flow control valve. Verify tubing outside diameter matches the valve fitting size before insertion to avoid air leaks or fitting damage. Confirm flow direction arrow or valve orientation matches the intended meter-in circuit design before finalizing the connection.