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    About Air Preparation
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    Customize your air preparation system with dryers, filters, and other purifying parts.

    Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Compressed Air Dryers. Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Compressed Air Dryers. Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    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 A
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Compressed Air Dryers. Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers, Style A.
    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
    Polycarbonate Bowl—Clear with Steel Bowl Guard
    1/4
    NPT Female1/4
    NPT Female5 scfm @ 100 psi-45125150Zinc Alloy6 1/2"5163K1700000005163K46000000
    1/4
    NPT Female1/4
    NPT Female10 scfm @ 100 psi-45125150Zinc Alloy13 1/2"4 3/4"5163K180000005163K47000000
     
    Style B
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Compressed Air Dryers. Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers, Style B.
    Aluminum Bowl— Dryers with a metal bowl are more durable than those with a plastic bowl, and they hold up to vapor better.
    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 Steel Bowl Guard
    1/4
    NPT Female1/4
    NPT Female10 scfm @ 100 psi-45150150Zinc Alloy10"4 3/4"5163K2200000005163K470000000
     

    Disposable Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers with Filters for Oil and Particle Removal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compressed Air Dryers. Disposable Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers with Filters for Oil and Particle Removal.
    Use these dryers with filters to protect air-powered tools from water, oil, oil vapor, and particles, then throw them away when you're done. They have a polyurethane housing that has excellent resistance to synthetic compressor lubricants, solvents, acids, and chemicals. The bowl is clear so you can monitor the desiccant. When it becomes saturated, it changes color to indicate it should be replaced. Install in your air line just before the tool you want to protect.
    Inlet
    Outlet
    Overall
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ Pressure
    Dew Point,
    ° F
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Dew Point Temp.
    Reduction Rate
    Removes Particle
    Size Down To, μm
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Desiccant
    Included
    Each
    Polyurethane Rubber Housing
     
    Polyurethane Rubber Bowl—Clear
    1/4
    NPT Female1/4
    NPT Female5 scfm @ 100 psi-4025018020%0.32 7/8"4 1/2"Yes5164K770000000
     

    Disposable Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers with Filters for Particle Removal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compressed Air Dryers. Disposable Desiccant Compressed Air Dryers with Filters for Particle Removal.
    Install these dryers just before air-powered tools as final protection from water and particles and throw them away when you’re done. They have a clear bowl so you can see inside to monitor the desiccant. When the desiccant becomes saturated, it changes color to indicate that the dryer should be changed.
    Inlet
    Outlet
    Overall
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Max. Flow Rate @
    Dew Point Temp.
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ Pressure
    Dew Point,
    ° F
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Removes Particle
    Size Down To, μm
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Desiccant
    Included
    Each
    Polycarbonate Housing
     
    Polycarbonate Bowl—Clear
    1/4
    NPT Female1/4
    NPT Male15 scfm @ -30° F20 scfm @ 100 psi-30125130401 3/4"3 3/4"Yes7793T1000000
     

    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.

    Aluminum

    Housing with

    Sight Glass

    Zinc Alloy

    Housing

    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.
    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
    1/4
    NPT Female1/4
    NPT Female26 scfm @ 100 psi1451407 3/8"3"3"4997K130000000
     
    Zinc Alloy Housing
    1/4
    NPT Female1/4
    NPT Female25 scfm @ 100 psi2001506 1/2"3"2 5/8"43775K51000000
     

    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
    1/4
    NPT Female1/4
    NPT Female15 scfm @ -40° F-4030018013 1/2"5"5"1No1132K1100000001132K410000000
     

    Maintenance-Free Membrane Compressed Air Dryers with Filters for Oil and Particle Removal

    Dry air without hassle—there’s no desiccant to change out with these dryers. They remove vapor from compressed air lines by collecting it in a membrane. A small stream is diverted from the incoming compressed air to release the collected vapor from the membrane. Use them in applications where water vapor can damage tools, such as painting and welding. All come with a built-in oil and particle filter to catch contaminants for a compact design. Install these air dryers after aftercoolers and separators.
    Air Dryers/Filters
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compressed Air Dryers. Maintenance-Free Membrane Compressed Air Dryers with Filters for Oil and Particle Removal, Air Dryers/Filters.
    Dryers
    Replacement Oil
    Filter Elements
    Replacement Particle
    Filter Elements
    Inlet
    Outlet
    Overall
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ Pressure
    Dew Point,
    ° F
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Removes Particle
    Size Down To, μm
    Removes Oil Content
    Down To, ppm
    Housing Material
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Polycarbonate/Zinc Alloy Bowl—Opaque with Sight Glass
    1/4
    NPT Female1/4
    NPT Female0.25 scfm @ 100 psi-401501200.010.008Aluminum, PVC, Vinyl Plastic, Zinc Alloy1"4 1/4"8885N110000000008885N240000008885N21000000
     
    Aluminum/Zinc Alloy Bowl—Opaque with Sight Glass
    1/4
    NPT Female1/4
    NPT Female0.8 scfm @ 100 psi-401501200.010.008Aluminum, PVC, Vinyl Plastic, Zinc Alloy1 3/4"8 1/2"8885N12000000008885N25000008885N2200000
    1/4
    NPT Female1/4
    NPT Female2 scfm @ 100 psi-401501200.010.008Aluminum, PVC, Zinc Alloy2 1/8"8 1/2"8885N13000000008885N260000008885N2200000
     

    Compressed Air Separators for Oil Removal

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

    Clear

    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.
    Polycarbonate Bowl—Separators with a polycarbonate bowl are clear, so you can see inside to monitor contents.
    Compressed Air Separators
    Replacement
    Filter Elements
    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.
    Each
    Each
    NPT Female Inlet and Outlet
     
    Polycarbonate Bowl—Clear
    1/4
    1/4
    26 scfm @ 100 psi145140159 1/2"2 1/8"2 1/8"8328N1200000008328N14000000
     

    Automatic Shut-Off Compressed Air Dryers

    Image of Product. Air Dryer. Bottom orientation. Compressed Air Dryers. Automatic Shut-Off Compressed Air Dryers, Opaque Bowl, Air Dryers.
    Image of Product. Dual Air Dryer. Bottom orientation. Compressed Air Dryers. Automatic Shut-Off Compressed Air Dryers, Opaque Bowl, Dual Air Dryers.

    Air Dryer

    Dual Air Dryer

    Stop moisture from reaching tools and equipment. These dryers have a polypropylene filter element that expands when wet, shutting off airflow until the element is replaced. They remove any remaining moisture in your air line that aftercoolers and separators don’t catch. Install them as close as possible to sensitive devices such as plasma cutters and paint guns. Because airflow will stop without warning, you should only use these dryers in systems where a sudden shutoff won’t damage tools and equipment. To prevent debris from clogging the filter element, install them after an oil filter.
    Dual Air Dryers—Dual air dryers keep your system running if one filter shuts down. Their auto-switch valve redirects airflow to the other filter as soon as saturation is reached. You can also replace filters one at a time without stopping airflow to the entire system. The valve’s position shows which dryer is in use.
    Dryers
    Replacement
    Elements
    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
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    Each
    Nylon Bowl—Opaque
     
    Air Dryers
    1/4
    NPT Male1/4
    NPT Female25 scfm @ 125 psi-20150125Nylon
    1 7/8"4"8942N10200000008942N103000000
     
    Dual Air Dryers
    1/4
    NPT Male1/4
    NPT Female25 scfm @ 125 psi-20150125Nylon
    12 5/8"5"1 7/8"8942N1010000008942N10300000
     

    SMC Modular Compressed Air Separators

    Keep moisture from damaging your equipment. These separators remove the water that accumulates in your line as compressed air cools. They connect to other SMC units of the same series with joiner clamps (sold separately), even if the pipe sizes differ slightly, so you can customize your air preparation system. They have a float-operated drain valve that automatically opens when the bowl begins to fill. Install them in your air line after compressors and aftercoolers.
    Series No. 30—NPT Female Inlet and Outlet
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Compressed Air Separators. SMC Modular Compressed Air Separators.
    Brackets—Mounting brackets (sold separately) allow you to attach the separator to a wall or equipment.
    Filter/Regulator/Lubricator Joiner Clamps—Joiner clamps (sold separately) create compact, airtight connections that are easy to swap out. They come with mounting brackets to attach the separator to a wall or equipment.
    Compressed Air Separators
    Brackets
    Filter/Regulator/Lubricator
    Joiner Clamps
    Overall
    Mfr.
    Series
    Inlet Pipe
    Size
    Outlet
    Pipe Size
    Max. Flow Rate
    @ Pressure
    Max. Pressure,
    psi
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Polycarbonate Bowl—Clear
    AFG30-D1/4
    1/4
    52 scfm @ 100 psi1451407"2 1/8"2 1/8"8748N120000009647N125000008210N11200000
     
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