Festo MS6-LFX-1/2-R – Activated Carbon Filter | 900 l/min G1/2 | Murali Pneumatics Coimbatore

Festo MS6-LFX-1/2-R – Activated Carbon Filter, MS Series Size 6

The Festo MS6-LFX-1/2-R is an activated carbon filter from the established MS modular service unit series, engineered to strip residual oil vapour and hydrocarbon odours from compressed air to a residual oil content of just 0.003 mg/m³. Installed downstream of a conventional coalescing filter, this unit upgrades the air purity class at output to ISO 8573-1:2010 [3:4:1] — meeting the stringent oil content requirements of food contact, pharmaceutical, and ATEX-classified environments. For plant engineers in Coimbatore and across South India dealing with oil-flooded compressors feeding sensitive production lines, this filter removes the last traces of contamination that standard filters cannot touch.

Key Features

• Activated Carbon Filter Medium — Adsorbs residual oil vapour and odours that coalescing filters miss, achieving 0.003 mg/m³ residual oil at output.
• ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 1 Oil Purity at Output — Guarantees compliant air quality for food, pharma, and electronics applications without additional polishing stages.
• ATEX Approved for Zones 1, 2, 21, and 22 — Suitable for installation in both gas and dust explosive atmospheres, covering mining, chemical processing, and grain handling environments.
• High Flow Capacity — 900 l/min — MS Size 6 body with G1/2 ports handles main-line flow rates without creating a bottleneck in the air preparation assembly.
• Wide Operating Pressure Range — 0 to 20 bar — Compatible with both standard (6–10 bar) and higher-pressure industrial systems up to 20 bar.
• Die-Cast Aluminium Housing — Robust, corrosion-resistant body suitable for industrial workshop environments; CRC 2 rating for moderate corrosion stress.
• Polycarbonate Bowl with Plastic Bowl Guard — Transparent bowl for direct visual inspection of filter condition; guard provides mechanical protection.
• LABS/PWIS Conformity (VDMA 24364-B1/B2-L) — Paint-wetting impairment substance free, critical for automotive paint shop and furniture coating applications.
• RoHS Compliant — Meets European directive on hazardous substances, supporting export-oriented manufacturing compliance requirements.
• MS Series Modular Design — Integrates directly into existing MS series air preparation assemblies with standard MS6 accessories; no bespoke pipework required.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Festo Part Number	529679
Model	MS6-LFX-1/2-R
Series	MS
Size	6
Design	Activated carbon filter
Pneumatic Connection, Port 1	G1/2
Pneumatic Connection, Port 2	G1/2
Operating Pressure	0 bar … 20 bar
Max. Standard Flow Rate (Clean Air Class)	900 l/min
Residual Oil Content at Output	0.003 mg/m³
Operating Medium	Compressed air per ISO 8573-1:2010 [3:4:2]
Air Purity Class at Output	Compressed air per ISO 8573-1:2010 [3:4:1]
Media Temperature	5 °C … 30 °C
Ambient Temperature	-10 °C … 60 °C
Storage Temperature	-10 °C … 60 °C
Mounting Position	Vertical ±5°
Type of Mounting	With accessories
Bowl Guard	Plastic bowl guard
Filter Material	Activated carbon
Housing Material	Die-cast aluminium
Bowl Material	Polycarbonate (PC)
Corrosion Resistance Class (CRC)	2 – Moderate corrosion stress
LABS (PWIS) Conformity	VDMA 24364-B1/B2-L
ATEX Suitability	Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21, Zone 22
Suitable for Use with Food	See Festo supplementary material information
Product Weight	600 g
RoHS Compliant	Yes

Common Applications

• Food and Beverage Packaging Lines — Conveyors, filling machines, and pneumatic actuators that require certified oil-free air to prevent product contamination and meet FSSAI audit requirements.
• Pharmaceutical and LifeTech Automation — Tablet presses, capsule filling, and cleanroom assembly where hydrocarbon vapour in instrument air is a compliance risk.
• Automotive Paint Shops and Coating Lines — LABS/PWIS conformity makes this filter essential upstream of spray booths and robotic paint arms where oil mist causes fisheye defects.
• ATEX-Classified Zones in Mining, Chemical, and Grain Handling Plants — Zone 1/2 (gas) and Zone 21/22 (dust) rated for installation in explosive atmospheres without separate zone-rated housings.
• Textile and Spinning Mills (Coimbatore) — Air jet looms and rotor spinning frames where contaminated air deposits on yarn cause quality rejections; activated carbon removes odour alongside oil vapour.
• Process Instrumentation Air — Upstream of electro-pneumatic positioners, I/P converters, and analyser sample lines where oil contamination causes diaphragm failure or sensor drift.

Why Buy from Murali Pneumatics?

• Authorized Festo Channel Partner since 1991 — Over three decades of Festo-trained expertise; we understand the MS series architecture from Size 1 through Size 12.
• 100% Genuine Products with Full Festo Warranty — Every unit shipped is original Festo with traceability; no grey-market or counterfeit risk.
• Ready Stock of Popular MS Series Models — Common MS6 filters, regulators, and lubricators are held at our Coimbatore store for same-day or next-day supply.
• Expert Technical Support — Need to size the full FRL assembly or confirm ATEX installation requirements? Call our team at +91 98422 47546 before placing your order.

Compatible Accessories

• MS6 Series Filter-Regulator (MS6-LR) — recommended upstream coalescing stage before the activated carbon filter
• MS6 Series Pressure Regulator (MS6-LR or MS6-LRP) — for system pressure regulation within the same modular assembly
• MS Series Wall Mounting Bracket (MS-BG-6) — for panel or wall installation
• MS Series Intermediate Plate (MS6-ZP) — for assembling multiple MS6 service units in series
• MS Series Pressure Gauge — for visual pressure monitoring at the filter stage
• G1/2 Push-In Fittings (Festo QS or NPQH series) — for tubing connections at inlet and outlet ports
• Replacement Activated Carbon Filter Element — order separately when servicing; request availability from our Coimbatore store

All accessories available from stock. Ask us to bundle your complete air preparation assembly.