
NorgreN exceloN®  
oil removiNg  
(AbsorbiNg) Filters
F72V-2AN-ELC 
Series
l In-Line or Modular Installation 
l Absorbing Type Activated Carbon 
Element Removes Oil Vapors and 
Most Hydrocarbon Odors
l Quick Release Bayonet Bowl 
l Long Service Life of 
Filter Element
l Modular Installations with 
Excelon 72 and 74 Series 
Can be Made to Suit 
Particular Applications
SPECIFICATIONS
Fluid: Compressed air  
Operating Pressure: 
 Transparent Bowl: 10 bar (150 psig)
 Metal Bowl: 17 bar (250 psig) 
Operating Temperature*: 
 Transparent Bowl: -20 to 50°C 
 (0 to 125°F) 
 Metal Bowl: -20 to 65°C 
 (0 to 150°F) 
Air Quality: Within ISO 8573-1, 
class 1 **(oil content) when installed 
downstream of an oil removal filter.
Maximum Remaining Oil Content in 
Outlet Air: 0.003 ppm at 20°C (70°F) 
Materials (F72V Models) 
 Body: Zinc 
 Transparent Bowl: Polycarbonate 
 Guard for Transparent Bowl: Zinc 
 Metal Bowl: Zinc 
  Element: Activated carbon 
and polycarbonate
 Elastomers: Nitrile
F72V-2AN-ELC,  
shown smaller  
than actual size.
Materials (F74V Models) 
 Body: Aluminum 
  Transparent Bowl: Polycarbonate 
with steel bowl guard
 Metal Bowl: Aluminum 
  Element: Activated carbon 
and aluminum
 Elastomers: Neoprene and nitrile
*Air supply must be dry enough to 
avoid ice formation at temperatures 
below °C (35°F)
Note: Oil vapor removal filters  
must be protected upstream  
by an oil removal filter
F74V-4AN-EMA,  
shown smaller  
than actual size.
General
purpose filter
Oil 
removal filter
Oil vapor 
removal filter
1
 

F72V
50 (1.97)
Dimensions: mm (inch)
F74V
48 (1.89)
  19
(0.75)
80 (3.15)
37 (1.45)
74 (2.89)
25 (1.00)
 bar d
0.4
5
0.3 
4
3
0.2
PRESSURE DROP
2
0.1
1
0
0
185 (7.28) †
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
F72V 
FLOW CHARACTERISTICS
2.5
 psid
INLET PRESSURE: bar (psig)
PORT SIZE: 3/8"
0  2  4  6  8  10   scfm
0  1  2  3  4  5  dm3/s
AIR FLOW
4.0
 (36)
 (58)
Maximum flow to 
maintain stated oil 
removal performance
6.3
 (91)
(116)
(150)
124 (4.88)
 Long Bowl
†
 Minimum clearance required to remove bowl.
8
10
0.6
0.4
PRESSURE DROP
0.2
PORT SIZE: 1/2"
 psid
 bar d
10
8
6
4
2
0
0
0  10  20  30  40  50  scfm
0  5  10  15  20  25  dm3/s
232 (9.13) †
F74V FLOW CHARACTERISTICS
INLET PRESSURE: bar g (psig)
2.5
4.0
 (36)
 (58)
6.3
8.0
 (90)
(116)
AIR FLOW
160 (6.30)
10.0
 (150)
Maximum flow to 
maintain stated oil 
removal performance
 To Order Visit omega.com/f72v_series for Details and Pricing
 MODEL NO.  PORT SIZE (inch) FLOW† SCFM (DM3/S)  WEIGHT kg (lb)
 F72V-2AN-ELC 
F74V-4AN-EMA 
F74V-6AN-EMA   
Notes: Models listed include PTF threads, service indicator, automatic drain and a metal bowl with liquid level indicator. 
† Maximum flow with 6.3 bar (90 psig) inlet pressure to maintain stated oil removal performance.
Ordering Examples: F72V-2AN-ELC, oil vapor removing filter with 1⁄4" port, metal bowl with liquid level indicator and PTF threads.  
F74V-4AN-EMA, oil vapor removing filter with 1⁄2" port, metal bowl with liquid level sensor and PTF threads.
Accessories: Visit omega.com
1
⁄4  3.4 (1.6)  0.40 (0.88)
1
⁄2  21 (10)  1.14 (2.51)
3
⁄4  21 (10)  1.12 (2.46)
2