What Molecular Sieve Element Traps Do
Zeolite desiccant removes hydrocarbons that backstream toward the chamber when the mechanical pump oil reaches its vapor pressure
Trap water vapor and other gases before they reach the mechanical pump and contaminate the pump oil
Can reduce the frequency of oil changes by a significant amount
Design Features
Use a split-housing design for ease of maintenance and zeolite replacement
Sieve material rests in a suspended basket fabricated from perforated 304 stainless steel, offering maximum conductance
Suspended basket provides the conductance to the sieve at the top of the basket as well as around the periphery
Mid-basket baffle causes the gas to enter one-half of the basket and to exit the other half
Includes
Appropriate charge of sieve material (1/8" zeolite pellets)
4" comes with (1) 1-lb. can; 6" comes with (2) 1-lb. cans
Integral 110 VAC or 220 VAC regeneration heater
Clip holds heater in place enabling the mounting of traps in any orientation
About the Heater
4" diameter trap heater rates at 120V, 125W; 6" at 120V, 230W
To Replace the Sieve
Remove trap end containing the heater and then remove nut at the end of basket
Dump the old sieve
Replace with new sieve and then attach the basket end plate