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    24 Products
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    Customize your air preparation system with dryers, filters, and other purifying parts.

    High-Capacity Refrigerant-Cooled Compressed Air Dryers with Filters for Particle Removal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compressed Air Dryers. High-Capacity Refrigerant-Cooled Compressed Air Dryers with Filters for Particle Removal.
    These all-in-one dryers with filters eliminate the need for individual dryers and filters. They cool air through refrigeration to condense water vapor for removal. Because they are noncycling and run continuously, they are best for applications that need constant dry air. A float-operated drain valve opens automatically when the bowl begins to fill. After water removal, a heat exchanger raises the outlet air temperature to prevent condensation on downstream piping. The built-in display lets you monitor and adjust the dew point of the compressed air. Be sure to install in your air line after the compressor and separator.
    Inlet
    Outlet
    Overall
    Electrical
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ Pressure
    Dew Point,
    ° F
    Power,
    hp
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Removes Particle
    Size Down To, μm
    Refrigerant
    No.
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    Noncycling Air Dryers/Filters—Steel Housing
    1
    NPT Female1
    NPT Female100 scfm @ 100 psi502/32002031R-134A12030 1/2"16 1/2"22 1/2"Straight Blade37 1/213475K76000000000
     

    High-Capacity Refrigerant-Cooled Compressed Air Dryers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compressed Air Dryers. High-Capacity Refrigerant-Cooled Compressed Air Dryers, Air Dryers, Noncycling.

    Noncycling

    Air Dryers

    Remove bulk water vapor from your compressed air line by refrigerating the air. These dryers have a timer-activated drain valve that opens automatically to discharge condensate. Install them in your air line after the compressor and separator.
    Noncycling—Noncycling dryers run continuously to dry compressed air, so they’re best for applications with a constant need for dry air.
    Inlet
    Outlet
    Overall
    Electrical
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ Pressure
    Dew Point,
    ° F
    Power,
    hp
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Refrigerant
    No.
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    Noncycling Air Dryers—Aluminum Housing
    1
    NPT Female1
    NPT Female75 scfm @ 100 psi443/8140232R-513A12025 5/8"15 3/4"24 7/8"Straight Blade364409K87000000000
     

    High-Pressure Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compressed Air Dryers. High-Pressure Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers.
    Get dry compressed air in high-pressure systems—these dryers have a maximum pressure rating of 300 psi. Once aftercoolers and separators have removed the bulk of the water, they remove any remaining moisture in your air line. Install after an oil filter to protect the desiccant. They have a sight glass so you can see inside the bowl to monitor contents.
    Desiccants—Desiccant (sold separately) is required to remove moisture from air. To reuse saturated desiccant, heat it at its reactivation temperature until it returns to its dry color.
    Dryers
    Desiccants
    Inlet
    Outlet
    Overall
    Desiccant
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Max. Flow Rate @
    Dew Point Temp.
    Dew Point,
    ° F
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Number
    Required
    Included
    Each
    Each
    Zinc Alloy Housing
     
    Aluminum Bowl—Opaque with Sight Glass
    1
    NPT Female1
    NPT Female30 scfm @ -40° F-4030018023 1/4"5"5"1No1132K1700000001132K410000000
     

    Compressed Air Separators

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compressed Air Separators. Compressed Air Separators, Aluminum Housing with Sight Glass.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compressed Air Separators. Compressed Air Separators, Zinc Alloy Housing.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compressed Air Separators. Compressed Air Separators, Aluminum Housing with Feet.

    Aluminum

    Housing with

    Sight Glass

    Zinc Alloy

    Housing

    Aluminum Housing with Feet

    Prevent equipment damage caused by moisture. The first step in water removal, these separators remove the water that accumulates as compressed air cools. They have a float-operated drain valve that automatically opens when the bowl begins to fill. Install in your air line after compressors and aftercoolers.
    Sight Glass—Separators with a sight glass allow you to see inside the bowl to monitor its contents.
    Feet—Separators with feet can be placed on the floor or suspended from piping without support.
    Inlet
    Outlet
    Overall
    Pipe
    Size
    Connection
    Pipe
    Size
    Connection
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ Pressure
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    Aluminum Housing with Sight Glass
    1
    NPT Female1
    NPT Female127 scfm @ 100 psi14514010 1/4"4 3/4"5"4997K230000000
     
    Zinc Alloy Housing
    1
    NPT Female1
    NPT Female120 scfm @ 100 psi20015010"4 5/8"4 3/4"43775K55000000
     
    Aluminum Housing with Feet
    1
    NPT Female1
    NPT Male100 scfm @ 100 psi1501009"5 1/8"10 5/8"4997K21000000
    1
    NPT Female1
    NPT Male100 scfm @ 100 psi3001009"5 1/8"10 5/8"4997K51000000
     

    Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Compressed Air Dryers. Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers, Style D.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Compressed Air Dryers. Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers, Style E.

    Style D

    Style E

    Once aftercoolers and separators have removed the bulk of the water, use these dryers to remove any remaining moisture in your air line. To reuse saturated desiccant, heat it in an oven at its reactivation temperature—you'll know it's dry when the color changes. Install these dryers after an oil filter to protect the desiccant.
    Style D
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Compressed Air Dryers. Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers, Style D.
    The desiccant in Styles D and E comes in a sleeve, so they're easier to maintain than dryers with loose beads. Reheat the entire sleeve to reuse the desiccant. To make sure they drain properly, install these dryers on vertical segments of your air line.
    Clear Bowl—Dryers with a clear bowl or a sight glass let you keep an eye on the contents inside.
    Dryers
    Replacement
    Desiccants
    Inlet
    Outlet
    Overall
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ Pressure
    Dew Point,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Housing
    Material
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Each
    Each
    Acrylic Plastic Bowl—Clear
    1
    NPT Female1
    NPT Female60 scfm @ 100 psi-40150150Aluminum
    19 3/4"6 1/2"4437K6210000000004437K82000000
     
    Style E
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Compressed Air Dryers. Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers, Style E.
    The desiccant in Styles D and E comes in a sleeve, so they're easier to maintain than dryers with loose beads. Reheat the entire sleeve to reuse the desiccant. To make sure they drain properly, install these dryers on vertical segments of your air line.
    Aluminum Bowl— Dryers with a metal bowl are more durable than those with a plastic bowl, and they hold up to vapor better.
    Opaque Bowl with Sight Glass—Dryers with a clear bowl or a sight glass let you keep an eye on the contents inside.
    Dryers
    Replacement
    Desiccants
    Inlet
    Outlet
    Overall
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ Pressure
    Dew Point,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Housing
    Material
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Each
    Each
    Aluminum Bowl—Opaque with Sight Glass
    1
    NPT Female1
    NPT Female60 scfm @ 100 psi-40150250Aluminum
    19 3/4"6 1/2"4437K60000000004437K82000000
     

    High-Flow Compressed Air Separators

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compressed Air Separators. High-Flow Compressed Air Separators.
    These separators have higher flow rates compared to our other compressed air separators. Prevent equipment damage and wear caused by moisture in your compressed air supply. The first step in water removal, use one of these separators to remove the large amount of water created as compressed air cools. A float-operated drain valve automatically opens when the bowl begins to fill. Install separators in your air line after compressors and aftercoolers.
    Inlet
    Outlet
    Overall
    Pipe
    Size
    Connection
    Pipe
    Size
    Connection
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ Pressure
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    Aluminum Housing
    1
    NPT Female1
    NPT Female233 scfm @ 100 psi23214911"4 3/4"2 1/4"43775K810000000
     

    Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers with Filters for Oil and Particle Removal

    Image of Product. Style E. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Style E. Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers with Filters for Oil and Particle Removal.

    Style E

    Prevent damage to air-powered tools and equipment—these dryers remove water, compressor oil, and particles from your air supply. The dryer and oil filter share the same cartridge to save space and reduce downtime when changing them. No need to mess with desiccant beads. Install them after separators and aftercoolers, which remove the bulk of the moisture.
    When selecting a dryer, keep in mind that the larger the desiccant capacity, the longer they last between cartridge changes.
    Clear Bowl—Dryers with a clear bowl are visible from all angles. They have a silica gel desiccant that changes from blue to pink, making it easy to know when to replace the cartridge. Disassembly is required to access the desiccant.
    Style E—Style E filter fine particles in the same cartridge as the dryer and oil filter. Install them vertically in your compressed air line so any water vapor collecting drains properly.
    Dryers
    Replacement
    Desiccants
    Inlet
    Outlet
    Overall
    Style
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ Pressure
    Desiccant
    Capacity, lb.
    Removes Particle
    Size Down To, μm
    Removes Oil
    Content Down To
    Dew Point,
    ° F
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Housing
    Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Gauge
    Included
    Each
    Each
    Acrylic Plastic Bowl—Clear
     
    Air Dryer/Filter
    E1
    NPT Female1
    NPT Female60 scfm @ 100 psi20.3Not Rated-40150150Aluminum
    19 3/4"6 1/2"6 1/2"No4437K130000000004437K52000000
     

    Chemical-Resistant Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers with Filters for Oil and Particle Removal

    With a polyurethane bowl and housing, these dryers resist synthetic compressor lubricants, solvents, acids, and other chemicals in your compressed air line. They have a clear bowl so you can monitor contents and the desiccant, which changes color when it needs to be replaced. These dryers use clay desiccant to remove moisture, oil, and particles—no need for a separate filter and dryer. Place them down the line from aftercoolers and separators, which remove most of the water first.
    NPT Female × NPT Female
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compressed Air Dryers. Chemical-Resistant Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers with Filters for Oil and Particle Removal, Female Inlet.
    NPT female dryers make replacing desiccant easy—simply remove the bowl. When you replace the desiccant, service or replace the filter element to extend its life.
    Dryers
    Replacement
    Desiccants
    Replacement
    Elements
    Wall-Mounting
    Brackets
    Overall
    Inlet Pipe
    Size
    Outlet
    Pipe Size
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ Pressure
    Desiccant
    Capacity, lb.
    Dew Point,
    ° F
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Removes Particle
    Size Down To, μm
    Housing Material
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Polyurethane Rubber Bowl—Clear
    1
    1
    40 scfm @ 100 psi1-402501800.3Polyurethane Rubber
    6 1/8"9 1/2"4386K80000000004437K520000004386K120000004386K112000000
    1
    1
    60 scfm @ 100 psi2-402501800.3Polyurethane Rubber
    6 1/8"14 3/4"4386K9000000004437K52000004386K130000004386K11200000
     

    Compressed Air Separators for Oil Removal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compressed Air Separators. Compressed Air Separators for Oil Removal, Opaque Bowl.

    Opaque Bowl

    In addition to removing large amounts of water, these separators also remove particles and oil droplets. Place them after your compressor and aftercooler, or at the point of use in applications that don't require an aftercooler. They have an automatic drain to discharge the moisture.
    Aluminum Bowl—Separators with an aluminum bowl are stronger than those with a polycarbonate bowl—they won’t crack or shatter if dropped.
    Compressed Air Separators
    Replacement
    Filter Elements
    Replacement
    Pressure Gauges
    Replacement Compressed
    Air Filter Drains
    Overall
    Inlet Pipe
    Size
    Outlet
    Pipe Size
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ Pressure
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Removes Particle
    Size Down To, μm
    Removes Oil Content
    Down To, ppm
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Features
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    NPT Female Inlet and Outlet
     
    Aluminum Bowl—Opaque
    1
    1
    100 scfm @ 100 psi2501403515 5/8"5 1/4"5 1/4"Liquid-Level Indicator7341K3800000007341K400000007341K500000007341K480000000
     
    Brackets
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