Smc Pneumatics AS3200-N03 Flow Control Valve Elbow

Product Description

The SMC PNEUMATICS AS3200-N03 is an elbow-style air flow control valve designed to regulate airflow in pneumatic systems. It features an outflow configuration with a 3/8-inch male NPT inlet and a 3/8-inch female NPT outlet, allowing directional installation in tight or angled plumbing runs. The metal body construction provides durability in industrial service environments. This valve controls the speed of pneumatic actuators by metering air on the exhaust stroke, making it a standard component in factory automation, machine building, and process control applications. Licensed pneumatic system technicians and industrial maintenance mechanics are the primary installers.

This valve is suited for use in compressed air circuits where actuator speed control is required. The elbow form factor fits applications where straight inline valves cannot be accommodated due to space constraints or routing requirements. It operates reliably across a working temperature range of -5 degrees C to 60 degrees C, making it appropriate for indoor industrial environments with standard ambient conditions. Typical install scenarios include pneumatic cylinder circuits, directional control valve exhaust ports, and manifold assemblies in light to medium industrial automation equipment.

Key Features

• Elbow configuration allows 90-degree flow path routing in confined pneumatic plumbing runs
• Outflow control meters air on the exhaust side for smooth actuator speed regulation
• 3/8-inch MNPT x 3/8-inch FNPT connections for direct threaded installation without adapters
• Metal body construction for durability in industrial service conditions
• NPT thread type compatible with standard North American pneumatic fittings and tubing assemblies
• Operating temperature range of -5 degrees C to 60 degrees C suits standard indoor industrial environments

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation flow control valve for pneumatic systems using 3/8-inch NPT threaded connections and outflow speed control configurations.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified pneumatic systems technician or industrial maintenance mechanic. Depressurize the compressed air circuit fully before removing or installing any fittings or valves. Apply thread sealant appropriate for compressed air service to the male NPT threads before assembly. Verify flow direction during installation, as this valve is configured for outflow control and must be oriented correctly to function as intended.