Separator/filter
Removes solid particles, water droplets and oil aerosols three microns (mean diameter) and larger
Protects downstream equipment from damage or malfunction
Designed for use at locations where large liquid loads are present (downstream of aftercoolers, etc.)
Air line filter
Removes solid particles, water droplets and oil aerosols one micron (mean diameter) and larger
Protects downstream equipment from damage or malfunction
Coalescing type oil removal filter
Removes liquid aerosols (specifically oil) 0.01 microns and larger
Protects downstream instruments, equipment, products and processes from oil aerosol contamination
Oil vapor removal filter
Removes gaseous oil and various other hydrocarbon vapors
Removes offensive odors; prevents contamination of products and processes
Operating Methods
Air enters the compressor intake, with it solid particulate, gaseous hydrocarbons, and water vapor. Inside the compressor, oil aerosols, vapors, and solid wear particles are added to the compressed air stream. As air passes through aftercoolers and air lines downstream, oil and water vapors condense into liquid aerosols and droplets.
The result is solid, liquid, and vapor contaminants in your compressed air system, which, if not removed, reduce pneumatic equipment service life, cause air tools, motors and cylinders to operate inefficiently, contaminate products processes, foul instruments and control valves.