Just like a coffee filter ensures a smooth, enjoyable brew, an inline air filter is essential for maintaining clean compressed air. Without the right particulate air filter, compressed air carries particles, aerosols, and oil vapors that can contaminate equipment and cause issues. Selecting the appropriate filter type and quantity depends on the air quality requirements of your application or process. Let’s explore the different filter options and how to choose the right one.
To determine the required air cleanliness, you must assess the application and process using compressed air. Filtration levels vary—pneumatic applications often use dry particulate filters (1 or 0.01 micron), while OSHA-approved processes requiring oil vapor elimination need charcoal-activated filters. Contaminants come from ambient air and the compressor, falling into three categories: particulates, aerosols, and vapors. Choosing the right compressed air filter ensures optimal air quality for your specific needs.
After Coolers cool compressor discharge, removing up to 80% of moisture by condensing water vapor. Rand Air’s units cool air to 10°C above ambient and feature AS/MS condensate separators. Compatible with 400-1000cfm diesel or electric compressors at 8-25 bar pressure, they include finned coil heat exchangers and high-efficiency axial fans.
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Atlas Copco FD dryers use direct expansion technology to remove moisture to a dewpoint of +3°C/+37.4°F. Energy-saving features like heat exchangers and Variable Speed Drive (VSD) ensure efficiency with low-pressure drops under 0.2 bar/2.9 psi. Compact, pre-assembled, and using CFC-free refrigerants, they meet ISO 7183:2007 standards and operate quietly.
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Deliver high-quality compressed air by removing 99% of impurities and reducing moisture by 70% through DD/PD filters, a moisture separator for compressor, and an aftercooler. Designed for durability and efficiency, they feature forklift slots for easy transport, a SANS-approved Safety Relief Valve, and compatibility with 800-1600 cfm compressors at 4-10 bar pressure. With a dewpoint of -40°C, they ensure consistently dry air for reliable performance across applications.
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