7.2 Compressed Air Standards (ISO 8573)

7.2 Compressed Air Standards (ISO 8573)

• Why it matters: Dirty air destroys expensive pneumatic valves in pick-and-place machines.
• The Standard: Adopting ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.1 (or similar) for SMT lines.
  • Particulates: Filtration requirements.
  • Water: Dew point requirements (Dryers are mandatory; water in lines ruins actuators).
  • Oil: Oil-free compressors vs. filtration.