{"product_id":"smc-aff-el2b-aftermarket-main-line-filter-element-3-m","title":"SMC AFF-EL2B Aftermarket Main Line Filter Element, 3 µm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.6;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;clear:both;\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Roboto+Condensed:wght@700\u0026family=Roboto:wght@400;700;900\u0026display=swap');.spm-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:25px;margin:30px 0}.spm-c{border:1px solid #d1d1d1;background:#fff;margin-bottom:25px;overflow:hidden;display:block}.spm-h{display:flex;align-items:center;padding:15px 20px;background:#ffce02;border-bottom:1px solid #d1d1d1;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:16px;color:#000;letter-spacing:.05em;font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif}.spm-t{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px}.spmL{padding:12px 10px;font-weight:700;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;text-align:left;background:#fcfcfc}.spmR{padding:12px 10px;color:#000;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;text-align:left}@media(max-width:900px){.spm-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.spm-trust{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMC AFF-EL2B\u003c\/strong\u003e, direct aftermarket replacement. Aftermarket replacement for the SMC AFF-EL2B main line filter element. It fits SMC AFF2C main line filters (AFF2C-01, AFF2C-02) and is made to the same size, so it fits the bowl in place of the original.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe AFF is the first filter after the compressor and receiver. It takes out rust, pipe scale and liquid droplets down to 3 µm, which protects the dryer and makes the finer mist separators downstream last longer. Sold as a single element, shipped worldwide, and covered by our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/30-day-money-back-guarante\" style=\"color:#000;text-decoration:underline\"\u003e30 day money back guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-it-cheaper-we-will-beat-it-by-5\" style=\"color:#000;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eprice beat guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;color:#000;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:15px;margin-top:30px;display:block;letter-spacing:.05em;border-bottom:2px solid #eee;padding-bottom:10px\"\u003eTECHNICAL PROPERTIES \u0026amp; CROSS REFERENCES\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-h\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0;overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spm-t\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003ePart Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmR\"\u003eCompressed air main line filter element\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eReplaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmR\"\u003eSMC AFF-EL2B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eFiltration Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmR\"\u003eMain line filter, 3 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eFilter Media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmR\"\u003eFibre filter media between steel end caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eFlow Direction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmR\"\u003eInside to outside\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmR\"\u003eCompressed air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eStat. HS-Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmR\"\u003e842199\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-h\"\u003eCompatible Equipment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.05em;color:#555;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eSMC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;padding:4px 10px;margin:3px 4px 3px 0;background:#f4f4f4;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:13px;border-radius:3px;color:#333\"\u003eAFF2C main line filters (AFF2C-01, AFF2C-02)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-h\"\u003eCross References\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0;overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spm-t\"\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"background:#f4f4f4;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;border-bottom:1px solid #d1d1d1\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;color:#000\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;color:#000\"\u003eCode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eSMC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmR\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/smc-aff-el2b-aftermarket-main-line-filter-element-3-m\" style=\"color:#000;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eAFF-EL2B\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eSpare Part Mart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmR\"\u003eSPM-INF-2253\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;color:#000;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:20px;letter-spacing:.05em;border-bottom:3px solid #ffce02;padding-bottom:15px\"\u003ePrice Beat Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-it-cheaper-we-will-beat-it-by-5\" style=\"color:#000;text-decoration:underline\"\u003ePrice Beat Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e: We've crawled the internet to guarantee you're getting the best price. Here's what competitors are selling this exact filter for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin:20px 0;padding-left:20px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeBay, genuine SMC AFF-EL2B (new): USD $38.9 (checked 4 Oct 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture Boss, aftermarket AFF-EL2B (OEM equivalent): USD $195.86 (checked 4 Oct 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px\"\u003eYou're saving 40-88% on SMC AFF-EL2B buying from SPM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;color:#000;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:20px;letter-spacing:.05em;border-bottom:3px solid #ffce02;padding-bottom:15px\"\u003eUse Cases \u0026amp; Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700\"\u003eMain line protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe AFF sits on the main line after the receiver and catches scale, rust and liquid water before they reach the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700\"\u003eDryer protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 3 µm main line filter ahead of a refrigerated or desiccant dryer stops dirt fouling the heat exchanger or desiccant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700\"\u003ePre-filter for mist separators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFitted before an AM, AMD or AME mist separator, it takes the coarse load so the fine element lasts longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700\"\u003ePlanned maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChange the element when the pressure drop reaches 0.1 MPa or every two years, whichever comes first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;color:#000;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:20px;letter-spacing:.05em;border-bottom:3px solid #ffce02;padding-bottom:15px\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eIs this a genuine SMC part?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eNo. It is an aftermarket element made to fit. It is not made by or affiliated with SMC; the SMC number AFF-EL2B is shown only so you can match the part you are replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eHow do I know it fits?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eCheck the model on the filter body. This element fits SMC AFF2C main line filters (AFF2C-01, AFF2C-02). If the old element is marked AFF-EL2B, this is the replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eWhat else should I check at a change?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eCheck the bowl O-ring when you change the element and replace it if it is flattened or cracked, and make sure the auto drain is clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eDo you ship to my country?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eYes, we ship worldwide. 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